Hotel & Tours Group

Gourmet Abu Dhabi, the culinary arts festival which successfully debuted in the UAE capital this year - is to be expanded in size and scope.

The 2010 event will run for 15 days from February 5-19, as opposed to the 10-day launch edition. Special themed dinners will also take in more venues than ever including the new five-star Fairmont Bab Al Bahr and the signature Yas Hotel which overlooks Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina Circuit home of the 2009 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. And, following attendee feedback, a number of ladies' only masterclasses are being built into the programme.

The Gourmet Abu Dhabi enhancements are aimed at moving the emirate along in its campaign to be a global culinary destination which will leverage Abu Dhabi's renowned hospitality credentials.