Where to Go For Cooking Class Date Nights in Dubai
Make your next date extra unique with a culinary day out at any of these Dubai restaurants offering cooking classes
11 October 2024

Discover the best adult cooking classes in Dubai and add it to your next date night!
Dubai's food scene is incredibly diverse, with many restaurants, cafes, and pop-up eateries that are worth trying. But why stop at dining? If you and your significant other are major foodies or you just want to level up your cooking skills, you can learn from the pros themselves and bring home that culinary magic.
Check out adult cooking classes in Dubai, perfect for your next date night with your partner (or situationship, we don't judge here).
In this guide, we list out group cooking classes hosted at Dubai restaurants, all led by trusted culinary teachers, trained chefs, and professional pâtissières.
1. Learn authentic Italian cuisine at Eataly
Eataly hosts weekly group cooking classes as well as private sessions for adults at their locations in Dubai Mall and Dubai Hills. The dish you can learn varies throughout the month, but are usually a type of pasta (ravioli, tagiatelle, etc.), pizza, stew, or dessert, led by one of their expert chefs.
Children's cooking classes are also available at Eataly's Dubai Festival City Mall and Dubai Mall branches.
For more information and which dish is available to learn, visit: eatalyarabia.com

2. Bring home Asian flavours from Wagamama's cooking classes
Held every Wednesday, fans of Asian cuisine can learn from seasoned chefs at Wagamama in Dubai (Palm Jumeirah, Motor City, and Mirdiff City Centre branches) and Abu Dhabi (Khalifa City and Reem Mall locations). Their cooking classes are designed for newbies, food enthusiasts, and creative home cooks. On top of learning directly from Wagamama's experts, participants will also receive one main course, a beverage, an apron, and a reusable tupperware box.
Learn how to make some of their signature menu items including Firecracker Curry, Chicken and Prawn Pad Thai, and Yakisoba, with each week featuring a different dish to master.
For more information, visit: wagamama.ae/restaurants or call the branches to reserve your spots.

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3. Warm homely dishes from Mamalu Kitchen
For couples with children or have a little one on the way, Mamalu Kitchen offers cooking classes for adults with a focus on family-friendly dishes for all ages. They originally began with classes for housekeepers and eventually expanded their classes for all ages, skill levels, and for couples as well.
Mamalu Kitchen's adult cooking classes in Dubai includes bread-making masterclasses, pastries, other dishes including Abrazo España, how to make and cook bao, and more! For more information, visit: mamalukitchen.com/classes

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4. Daily cooking classes at The Culinary Boutique Dubai
On top of catering, kitchen hire, and special cake orders for events, The Culinary Boutique also offers daily cooking classes for adults who wish to learn some truly scrumptious cuisine from the pros. Their classes have a wide range, such as preparing sushi, gluten-free baking, Thai dishes, breakfasts, French desserts, and more.
For more information, visit: culinaryboutique.com/cooking-school/
5. Dim Sum Masterclass at The Noodle House
The Noodle House is hosting a dim sum masterclass in Dubai every month, led by Chef Fetty Aryanie who'll be guiding attendees through folding and filling their very own dumplings. After they’ve perfected their creations, they can sit down and savour a basket of eight delicious dim sums, alongside unlimited iced tea.
Priced at AED 130 per adult (AED 80 for children below 12 years old), this Dubai cooking class is perfect for couples, friends, families, or even solo if you're keen to level up your dim sum game!
