Enjoy exciting, hands-on and action packed classes with like-minded food enthusiasts. Decipher recipes and get to explore classical to contemporary culinary preparations, with an understanding to create outstanding dishes.
Start with the basic introduction to kitchen operations, and food safety, progress to learn how to accurately read recipes, plan, prepare, cook, and plate a wide range of appetizers, main courses, and side dishes.
On successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion for the Amateur Program in Cookery from the International Centre for Culinary Arts - ICCA Abu Dhabi, recognised by the Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET), Govt of Abu Dhabi, UAE
Over 17 years of experience of delivering Professional learning programs that are intensive hands-on, industry application-focused, and outcome-driven to help realize your goals.
A campus set for truly world-class culinary education with designs that resonate with a sense of harmony, balance, identity, and absolute attention to detail aimed to make your learning at ICCA Abu Dhabi a memorable experience.
As the leading culinary institute in the Middle East, ICCA has become internationally renowned as an icon of world-class culinary education, offering an exceptional learning experience. The institute’s remarkable number of regional and international awards includes the prestigious City & Guilds Lion Award - International Centre of the Year.
International industry-experienced chef instructors certified by City & Guilds, UK for enhanced delivery.
Strategic partnerships with world-leading original equipment manufacturers, ingredient suppliers for quality industry standard learning.
Learning delivered by top-of-the-line Learning Management Systems (LMS) based on proprietary ought-to-know knowledge and industry-relevant content together with an advanced Student Information Management System (SIMS) to boost student engagement and achievement.
On successful graduation from the Amateur Program, ICCA Abu Dhabi offers interested students a seamless opportunity to further their learning by attaining a professional qualification - City and Guilds, UK, Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts which leads to job placements in the hospitality industry.
ICCA Abu Dhabi’s Amateur Program in Cookery is primarily available as a part time biweekly program (Tuesday & Thursday) from 9:30 am- 12:30 pm or on a full-day weekend program (Sunday) from 10 am -5 pm taking approx six (6) months to complete.
This program can also be done on a fast-track basis over a period of 6 weeks with classes 4 days a week from Monday to Thursday.
All equipment, ingredients and protective gear are provided, along with Standard Recipe Cards for all classes.
Organise and Prepare Food
Cutting Skills
Use Basic Methods of Cookery
Food Safety and HACCP in Catering
Foundation in Food Preparation and Cooking
Practical Assessment
Theory Assessment
Total Number of Classes 47
Total Time 141 hrs
ICCA Dubai’s IWP (Industry Internship / Work Experience Placement) Program is an industry integration initiative specially designed for students wishing to join the industry as Professional Chefs by way of regular employment or an internship leading
to work placement.
The IWP Program is separately conducted in addition to the 620 hours of intensive on-campus guided learning and training, which comprise our Professional Program.
The IWP arrangements are in the form of either regular employment to begin with, or an industry internship generally of 6 to 12 months’ duration, successful completion of which would lead the student chef to a regular work placement.
Fees may be paid in AED by Cash, Cheque, Credit / Debit Cards, by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or through the Secured Payment Gateway provided in this website to ICCA Dubai, as convenient and applicable.
Convenient Installment Plan is available for Local / UAE Admissions.The first installment is to be paid at the time of admission and the balance installment payment is required to be secured by a Post Dated Cheque (PDC).
International students are required to pay fees in advance to secure admission, hostel reservation and the UAE Visa.
With over 18 years of expertise in the hospitality industry, Chef Durgesh has ample experience in managing and anticipating customers' unanticipated needs and concerns. During his stint in the industry, he discovered an interest in gastronomy, prompting him to change his career path from food & beverage to culinary. Today, he is looking forward to teaching and inspiring young chefs while also sharing his enthusiasm and passion for the culinary arts with them.
Chef Louna has two main passions: preparing gastronomic meals using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients available and teaching aspiring chefs. A seasoned culinary challenge participant, he was also among the Top chef Arab 2021 semifinalists. Chef Louna comes with solid industry experience, having worked in luxurious and renowned hotels and restaurants in Europe and North Africa. He is also proficient in food styling and has worked as a consultant for numerous Food TV shows.
Yes, upon successful completion of the program you will be awarded a formal Certificate from ICCA Dubai, along with a Certificate of Completion attested by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Ministry of Education, Government of Dubai, UAE.
This program incorporates many of the 250 essential techniques introduced in Classical Culinary Arts, apart from learning to execute standard recipes, and helps develop the confidence to create outstanding culinary creations, from a variety of delicate appetizers to scrumptious main courses at home.
Program Progression
This program also offers learning progression to a Diploma in Advanced Culinary Arts in Cookery, and successful completion of the same qualifies one to Become a Professional Chef.
This program is specially designed for food enthusiasts looking to hands-on improve their knowledge skills and confidence in creating outstanding culinary creations at home.
Yes. As soon as you pay your tuition fees, they are held in a bank account administered by ICCA Dubai and they are not accessed until you begin your course
For details on the respective Course / Program Fees, kindly view the respective 'Fees & Payment' section above.
The ICCA Dubai is located on the First Floor, Block 8, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai, UAE.
Telephone: +971 4 457 8811
Fax: +971 4 457 8822
Email: enquiry@iccadubai.ae
Nearest Metro Station: Red Line - Dubai Internet City Station 1 (Two Seasons Hotel / formerly Gloria Hotel)
(Feeder Bus from Metro Station – Bus Nos. 85 or 83)
Nearest Bus Stop: Dubai Knowledge Village Main Gate
(Bus stop is located opposite Block 8)
Driving Directions: Refer to Location Map, on the ‘Contact Us Page.
Vehicle Parking: Convenient Parking available adjacent to Block 8.
Yes, ICCA Dubai has procedures & policies that are made available at the time of admission.
Yes, ICCA Dubai has an arrangements with a quality hotel as a hostel facility for its international students and can be arranged upon request or as part of the international student package offer.
There are separate rooms for Ladies and Men.