The Grape Market returns for its second edition to Time Out Market Dubai, the food and cultural market that brings the best of the city together under one roof. From May 2 to 5, the exclusive event will offer a curated showcase of the best grape from around the world – tickets can be booked now.
Whether you are a seasoned connoisseur, have developed a newfound interest or simply love a glass of red or white, this is an event not to be missed. The Grape Market – in collaboration with African + Eastern – is the ultimate destination to enhance your knowledge, engage with experts and producers from around the world and savour a diverse selection of grape – all in one place.
TUESDAY MAY 2
On day one on Tuesday May 2, The Grape Market will commence with a special Fine Grape Edition. Guests will get to interact with esteemed experts and producers while discovering more than 200 fine grapes from 15 different regions and learning about the world’s leading varieties through carefully crafted tastings curated by experts. With limited availability, guests can take part in this exclusive experience for AED 395 (from 7pm to 10pm) which alongside the tastings will also include delicious bites from Time Out Market Dubai’s 17 vendors which are among the city’s best chefs and restaurateurs.
WEDNESDAY MAY 3, THURSDAY MAY 4 & FRIDAY MAY 5
The Grape Market continues through Wednesday 3, Thursday 4 and Friday 5 of May with ticketed events (165 AED) packed with educational yet entertaining experiences through tastings of a wide array of grapes from around the globe, leaving guests with a greater knowledge of and enthusiasm for the beverage (on Wednesday and Thursday from 7pm to 10pm, on Friday from 1pm to 5pm).
Lloy Rubio, Time Out Market Dubai General Manager, says: “We are excited to bring back The Grape Market to Time Out Market Dubai following last year’s success. In collaboration with African + Eastern, we create a unique opportunity for grape lovers and experts to meet, learn and talk – all while sipping on glasses of some of the world’s best grapes and, as part of the Fine Grape Edition, also enjoying some of the city’s best bites created by Time Out Market Dubai’s vendors. This is exactly what Time Out Market is all about: bringing people together around exciting, fun and outstanding culinary and cultural experiences.”
The Grape Market will also be hosting trade events from May 2 to 4 from 2pm to 6pm exclusively for industry professionals to come together to share their expertise – as part of this, once again the UAE Sommelier Challenge will take place where a number of sommeliers will participate in challenges from blind taste tests to food and drink pairings with the finale taking place on Tuesday live on the Time Out Stage starting at 4pm with a Bubbly Service Challenge and the Awards Presentation to the top 3 winners of the UAE Sommelier Challenge.
The Grape Market line-up:
Tuesday, May 2 – from 7pm to 10pm:
- Fine Grape Edition with tasting and Time Out Market Dubai bites | AED 395
Wednesday, May 3 – from 7pm to 10pm:
- Grape tasting | AED 165
Thursday, May 4 – from 7pm to 10pm:
- Grape tasting | AED165
Friday, May 5 – from 1pm to 5pm:
- Grape tasting | AED 165
To purchase tickets visit: https://dubai.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/86972/the-wine-market
