Festival of Cake Dubai 2025 – The Region’s Ultimate Dessert Festival
Mark your calendars! Expo City Dubai is turning into a dessert lover’s paradise from Friday, 28 November to Tuesday, 2 December 2025 with the first-ever Festival of Cake Dubai. This one-of-a-kind celebration is set to delight all ages with live baking demonstrations, interactive workshops, global dessert tastings, and family-friendly activities.
With tickets starting from just $14.17 USD, this sweet celebration is part of Al Wasl Season—Expo City’s year-round series of events celebrating creativity, culture, and community.
Celebrity Bakers You’ll Love
The Festival of Cake brings together some of the biggest names in baking and patisserie, including:
- Anna Olson – International TV chef and baking icon
- Sahar Parham Al Awadhi – UAE’s pioneering pastry chef
- Claire Clark – Award-winning pastry expert
- Kimberly Lin – London’s modern cake queen
- Markus Bohr – European patisserie specialist
Learn from the best in the business through live stage demos, panel talks, and exclusive hands-on sessions.
Enter the Festival of Cake Bake-Off
Think you’ve got what it takes to bake with the best? Join the Festival of Cake Bake-Off, a competition open to bakers across three categories:
| Category | Date | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Professional | Fri, 28 Nov 2025 | Aged 21+, with paid experience or culinary education |
| Amateur | Sat, 29 Nov 2025 | Aged 18+, no training or paid experience |
| Junior | Sun, 30 Nov 2025 | Aged 10–17, any experience level |
Participants enjoy early access from 09:00, with judging starting at 12:00.
Event Highlights
Here’s what you can look forward to at Festival of Cake Dubai 2025:
- 100+ Global Desserts to sample
- Live Baking Demonstrations by world-famous chefs
- Hands-on Baking Workshops
- A Giant Sprinkles Pool for Instagram-worthy moments
- Interactive Baking Stations
- Family Zones & Kids Activities
- Photo Booths, Pop-ups & Sweet Market Stalls
Whether you’re a pastry chef, a home baker, or simply a dessert lover—this is the ultimate cake experience.
Ticket Info & Entry Guidelines
- Event Dates: 28 Nov – 2 Dec 2025
- Time: 16:00 – 00:00 daily
- Price: From $14.17 USD (single-day entry)
- Free Entry:
- Children aged 3 and under
- People of Determination + 1 caregiver
Important:
– Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult (21+)
– Tickets are only valid on the selected date
– No pets, scooters, or skateboards allowed in the ticketed area
– No refunds or exchanges once purchased
How to Get to Festival of Cake
By Car:
Take Expo Rd (E77) → Continue to Boulevard 2020 → Exit at VSA 3 Road → Reach Exhibition Boulevard and arrive at Expo City Dubai. GPS recommended.
By Metro:
Ride the MRed 1 Line to Expo 2020 Metro Station 2, then walk 10 minutes to the venue.
By Taxi or Ride-hailing App:
Simply enter “Expo City Dubai” as your destination.
A Celebration of Culture, Cake & Community
The Festival of Cake is more than just an event—it’s a global celebration of flavour, talent, and togetherness. As part of Expo City Dubai’s Al Wasl Season, it invites visitors of all backgrounds to indulge in the sweetest stories told through cakes and confections.
Don’t Miss Out – Book Now!
With limited tickets and unmissable experiences, the Festival of Cake Dubai 2025 is the ultimate dessert event of the year.
Secure your tickets now from $14.17 and prepare to treat yourself to five days of baking brilliance!