Dishes for every kind of foodie at Taste of Abu Dhabi - in pictures

From celebrity chef Richard Sandoval’s famous smoked guacamole and rib eye steak to exotic vegetarian concoctions and mouth-watering desserts, here are six menus to sample at the food festival from November 9 to 11

Chef Christopher Dodds at last year's Taste of Abu Dhabi. Christopher Pike / The National

Taste of Abu Dhabi will take place at the du Arena on Yas Island from November 9 to 11. Food festivals offer a great opportunity to sample a range of dishes and chef specialities from multiple restaurants, without restricting yourself to one cuisine or breaking the bank. In fact, being so spoilt for choice can be deliciously confusing - so here are six menu combinations to help you on your way.

Pocket-friendly picks

While most dishes don’t exceed Dh30, here’s a menu you can enjoy at half price.

Appetiser: Smoked guacamole with tortilla chips; Dh15 from Toro Toro

Entrée: Calamari salad; Dh15 from Sho Cho

Main course: Beef kofta and salad; Dh15 from The Grill

Vote vegetarian

The options may be limited when compared to the meat and seafood fare on offer, but they are no less delicious.

Appetiser: Mushroom khichdi with croquettes and pickled berries; Dh25 from Tamba

Entrée: Quesadilla de hongos: flour tortilla with chestnut mushroom and cheese; Dh30 from Loca

Main Course: Risotto Bosco: wild forest mushroom risotto in Parmesan wheel; Dh30 from Roberto’s

Meat treats

White or red, there's plenty to choose from for carnivores.

Appetiser: Lamb chop teekha; Dh20 from Tamba

Entrée: Tacos de pollo: grilled corn-fed chicken, onion, cilantro and taqueray sauce; Dh30 from Loca

Main course: Greater Omaha beef rib eye steak; Dh30 from Toro Toro

Seafood lovers

Fresh catch cooked in exotic flavours and combinations.

Appetiser: Fish and pumpkin kibbeh; Dh20 from Flooka

Entrée: Rock shrimp tempura with creamy chilli and garlic sauce; Dh30 from Sho Cho

Main course: Polpo cacio e pepe: slow-cooked roasted octopus and artichokes in a cheese and pepper sauce; Dh30 from Roberto’s

Flavours of Asia

Japan and Thailand are particularly well represented at the festival.

Appetiser: Wagyu beef roll with shrimp tempura, Philadelphia cheese, pickled radish, avocado and teriyaki sauce; Dh20 from Cafe Sushi

Entrée: Chilean sea bass with truffle ponzu, shimeji mushroom and hijiki asparagus; Dh30 from Cafe Sushi

Main course: Pad Thai noodles with tamarind sauce, bean sprouts and peanuts’ Dh30 from Desert Lotus

And some sweet treats to round things off

Classic desserts with a tasty twist

Dessert: Alfajor dulche de leche cheesecake, with crispy nougat sandwich and crushed hazelnuts; Dh15 from Bu!

Sweet sticky rice with mango and coconut milk; Dh15 from Desert Lotus

Tiramisu: handmade savoiardi biscuits, coffee, mascarpone cream and cocoa powder; Dh20 from Roberto’s