Gastronomic Experiences


Experience a culinary journey like no other. Join Paolo & Kelly Picarazzi of award-winning cultural dining experience Antica Australis, named one of the ‘ten best regional restaurants in Australia’ and presenting exclusively for the first three weekends of the Ras Al Khaimah Art 2024 Festival.
Antica Australis specialises in serving up ancient dishes from the ‘hidden’ region of Ciociaria in central Italy and has created three distinct four-course set menus especially for the Festival, featuring a fusion of organic local produce, Australian native ingredients and Emirati flavours.
This is a one-of-a-kind cultural dining experience paired with captivating storytelling. It’s a cultural exploration that will transport you through time and place with every bite.
Book your seat today for this unique experience. Select from the list of options below.
For general enquiries, please email dine@rakart.ae or message Kelly via WhatsApp on +61 437 091 503

Antica Australis | Weekend One, Saturday 3 & Saturday 4 February
Book tickets to secure your seats for the Antica Australis Cultural Heritage Dining Experience on Saturday 3 February for either lunch (12.30pm) or dinner (6.30pm) or Sunday 4 February for lunch (12.30pm). There are two different beverage packages to choose from.

Antica Australis | Weekend Two, Friday 9-Sunday 11 February
Book tickets to secure your seats for the Antica Australis Cultural Heritage Dining Experience on Saturday 10 February for either lunch (12.30pm) or dinner (6.30pm) or Sunday 11 February for lunch (12.30pm). There are two different beverage packages to choose from. You also have the option to join a Cooking Demo & Dinner (6.30pm) on Friday 9 February.

Antica Australis | Weekend Three, Friday 16-Sunday 18 February
Book tickets to secure your seats for the Antica Australis Cultural Heritage Dining Experience on Saturday 17 February for either lunch (12.30pm) or dinner (6.30pm) or Sunday 18 February for lunch (12.30pm). There are two different beverage packages to choose from. You also have the option to join a Cooking Demo & Dinner on Friday 16 February (now fully booked).