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Tue, May 14, 2024
Don your chef whites for a culinary masterclass at these top-rated venues.
Don your chef whites for a culinary masterclass at these top-rated venues.
Top Chef Dubai
Run by a team of passionate gourmands, Top Chef Dubai's Cooking School offers an array of classes for adults and kids, where you can learn to make dishes like pasta, cake, pastries and bread. This culinary studio in Jumeirah houses two well-equipped kitchens and one 35-seater dining room. You can also book a private session for a party or team-building corporate event at their state-of-the-art facility.
Price: From AED475
To book: Call +971 4 385 5781 or email booking@topchefdubai.com
Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant
To advance your culinary skills specifically for Emirati cuisine, head to Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant, located in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood. The restaurant has the option of breakfast- and dinner-making classes, where you can learn to whip up authentic local specials like shakshuka, luqaimat and chicken machboos. At the end of the session, you can ask the team to wrap up your dishes so you can take them away for friends and family.
Price: From AED228
To book: Log on to their website
Wagamama
Junior chefs can start their weekend with fun in the kitchen at Wagamama's Palm Jumeirah outpost. Priced at only AED65 per child, this 90-minute class takes place every Friday and Saturday, and is a great introduction to cooking for little ones aged three to 11. Each kid also gets their own chef’s costume, food and juice box, making the entire experience even more exciting.
Price: AED65
To book: Call +971 4 551 0192
Cozymeal
Whether you're an amateur home cook or looking to widen your culinary range, Cozymeal’s convenient packages have something for everyone. You can sign up for classes at various locations around Dubai or call the chef to your house for a solo or group private lesson. From brunch recipes to Indian plates and vegetarian specials, there are an array of options to choose from.
Price: From AED349
To book: Log on to their website
Fairmont The Palm
For a luxurious cooking experience, check out The Chef’s Palette at Fairmont The Palm. This upscale studio is perfect for those keen to master new culinary creations in an exclusive setting under the guidance of expert chefs. Workshops are available daily between 11am to 2pm, for adults and children, with a minimum of six guests compulsory per booking.
Price: From AED125
To book: Call +971 4 457 3457 or email palm.dining@fairmont.com
Pizza Express
Not specifically a cooking class, but Kids’ Parties at Pizza Express include a fun kitchen experience where little ones can handcraft their own pizza using a bunch of pre-selected ingredients like chicken, black olives, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Children are given a ready-to-use six-inch dough, a chef’s hat and an apron, and awarded a Junior Pizzaiolo certificate after they are done. The session also includes bites – a sharing portion of the eatery’s famous dough balls – and a glass of juice.
Price: From AED68 per child
To book: Log on to their website
Mamalu Kitchen
Situated in Nakheel Mall’s Depachika Food Hall, Mamalu Kitchen has some of Dubai's best cooking classes for beginners. The venue caters to students from all walks of life and all ages and hosts classes featuring a wide variety of cuisines and disciplines. From pasta to bread and modern Middle Eastern dishes to baked goods and chocolates, there’s a cooking class for every kind of chef.
Price: From AED225
To book: Call +971 52 747 9512 or email info@mamalukitchen.com
HUOM
HUOM offers cooking classes for adults and kids. Just head to their website and select the recipe you want to learn, such as making ravioli from scratch, decorating a delicious cake and latte art. They are located at two neighbourhoods in Dubai – Jumeirah and Karama – so budding chefs can pick the venue that's most convenient to them. All sessions can be booked with a mixed group or private for just you and your friends and family.
Price: From AED90
To book: Log on to their website
Apron & Glove
Emirati boutique concept Apron & Glove has more than just cooking workshops on offer. Along with a pastry masterclass or a session for kids, you can also learn about all things etiquette and housekeeping here, from flower arrangement to training helpers in baby and elderly care. They also have customisable gift vouchers for many different chef courses in Dubai, available for purchase on their website.
Price: On request
To book: Email apronandglove@gmail.com
Jones the Grocer
A long-time city favourite, Jones the Grocer has a bunch of masterclasses for aspiring chefs of all ages. Whether you want to learn how to plate the perfect grazing board or whip up delicious handmade pasta, the team here can teach you tips and tricks to make you a kitchen star. Little ones can sign up for their sweet and savoury pizza-making workshops at outposts across Dubai, while adults can book a private session with friends and family for a birthday or special event.
Price: From AED249
To book: Log on to their website
Eataly
Brush up on your pasta-making skills at Eataly Dubai Mall, Dubai Festival City Mall and Dubai Hills Mall. All three branches of the popular Italian eatery conduct short cooking courses where you can learn to make specialities like pizzas, baguettes, risottos and pies. Sessions are available for kids and adults, and by the end of it, you can call yourself a master of all things Italian, from the correct pronunciation of bruschetta to the perfect shape of gnocchi.
Price: On request
To book: Call +971 50 401 7577
Break Bread
Home chefs looking to hone their fine-dining dishes should take a look at Break Bread's culinary workshops. Whether you want to master French favourites, vegan delights or Lebanese plates, there is a wide variety of sessions to choose from. From time to time, they host many different pop-up classes at venues across the city, so stay tuned to their socials to know when the next one is happening.
Price: AED150
To book: Log on to their website
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