Dubai Vine Festival - new events announced

With tickets for the first few events selling out in record-time, we’re excited to announce more exciting events and venues as part of the 2-week long Dubai Vine Festival.

 

Organised between 15 – 28 November, the Dubai Vine Festival is the food and wine extravaganza that the city’s wine lovers have been craving. With over 20 live events and several ongoing promotions planned over the Festival, this is not one to miss. 

Here’s a round-up of all the events we’ve announced so far; get booking early to avoid major FOMO vibes.

• The Tasting Class’ Wine 101
  

  Sunday, 15 November | The Lighthouse, D3

  Our most popular home-tasting experience is making a guest appearance at the Dubai Vine Festival! Join us as we swirl, sniff and slurp our way through some of the most well-known grape varieties, from the regions best known for growing them. You’ll leave giddy (pun intended) with tips and tricks to impress friends and family at your next soiree.
  
  

• New World Wine Icons 

  Monday, 16 November

  Join us for an evening in the company of some new world grape varieties that are giving their old wine versions a run for their money – literally!
  
  

• Italian Wine & Food Pairing Dinner – a Focus on Sicily 

  Tuesday, 17 November |BiCE

  Italian wine fans, get ready for a true Sicilian adventure as Planeta Estate’s Alessandro Vallecchi presents a selection of his wines paired with classic Italian dishes.
  
  
  

• Truffle and Wine Pairing Dinner

  Thursday, 19 November |Social by Heinz Beck

  The ‘right wine’ is so important when devouring the aptly named ‘diamonds of the kitchen’. Join us for a five-course experience where you learn all about creating beautiful wine and truffle pairings.
  
  
  

• Monte Carlo Wine Tasting Game 

  Monday, 23 November |Atelier M

  Test your palate in this unique blind tasting challenge where you bet your corks on guessing the grape variety, wine region and other grape-y things!
  
  

• Tricks to Pairing Wine & Thai Cuisine 

  Monday, 23 November |Pai Thai

  Thai food is a delight, but the chilli, aromatic herbs and subtle sweetness can make wine pairing hard work. Join us for a lesson, then put your knowledge to the test over a selection of tasty plates. 
  

• Far East Street Food Wine Pairing Lesson 

  Wednesday, 25 November |BB Social Dining

  Over a five-course tasting menu, BB chef Alex Stumpf and our sommeliers will help you decode the mysteries of pairing wine with the savoury and umami flavours of far-eastern cuisine.
  
  
  

• Spanish Wine Class followed by Paella Dinner

  Thursday, 26 November |Skafos

  A creekside lesson in key Spanish regions alongside a tasting of five wines, followed by three versions of freshly prepare paella? VAMOS!
  

• American Wine Class & Gourmet Burger Tasting 

  Friday, 27 November |My Square

  We’re shaking off the milkshakes and beers for a new experience of a delicious gourmet beef burger paired with equally (if not more) lip-smacking American wines.  Who’s in?!
  

• The Tasting Class’ Wine BBQ 

  Saturday, 28 November | Reform Social & Grill

  Outdoor season is finally upon us, and what better to kick it off with a barbecue and wine pairing extravaganza? We’re already salivating!
  

For more details and to book your tickets, please visit www.dubaivinefestival.com. Capacity per event is limited in line with COVID-19 restrictions and applicable policies.

The Wines we tasted