Enhance your confectionery, baking and patisserie skills with an absolute focus on detail, precision and product creativity to get the fundamentals and techniques right. Learn from industry-experienced bakers and pastry chefs to craft innovative, breath-taking masterpieces with cutting-edge modern equipment to produce professional-quality products right from delicate crepes and soufflés to a variety of chocolates, cakes, parfait and much more…
Internationally accredited & recognised with guaranteed work placement.
In 90 days of intensive hands-on, application-focused, and outcome-driven training, you gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in the culinary world. With 100% job placement upon graduation, you step into professional kitchens fully prepared to excel, ahead of your peers.
On successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion for the Amateur Program in Baking & Patisserie 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
ICCA Abu Dhabi’s Amateur Program in Baking & Patisserie is primarily available as a part time biweekly program (Monday & Wednesday) from 9:30 am- 12:30 pm or on a full-day weekend programme (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.
Food Safety and HACCP in Catering - 2 Classes
Foundation in Baking and Pâtisserie - 43 Classes
Theory and Practical - 4 Classes
Total Number of Classes 49
Total Time 147 hrs
A purpose-built campus set for worldclass culinary learning with designs that resonate with a sense of harmony, balance, identity, and absolute attention to detail are aimed to make your experience at ICCA truly memorable.
As the leading culinary school in the Middle East, ICCA Abu Dhabi is internationally renowned as an icon for worldclass culinary education with several prestigious national, international awards and recognitions to its credit.
A diverse and international industry-experienced academic faculty certified by the City & Guilds, UK, focus on providing personalized attention for an enhanced education and training experience.
Strategic partnerships with world-leading original equipment manufacturers and ingredient suppliers for international industry standard learning.
Learning delivered by top-of-the-line Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Student Management System (SMS) based on the proprietary ICCA ought-to-know and industry-relevant knowledge.
Get assured job opportunities with leading hospitality brands from the UAE and around the world with ICCA’s IWEP program, offering seamless industry integration.
ICCA IWP Abu Dhabi's (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.
The Complete Home Chef Package is for those individuals aspiring to get a holistic foundation in the field of Culinary Arts, including both Cookery and Baking and Pastisserie sreams.
The Home Baker and Cake Decorator Package is for those aspiring to get holistic knowledge of Baking and Patisserie together with Artisanal Sugarcraft, to effectively express their passion in this field at the personal, professional and entrepreneurial levels.
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.
Chef Ankit Rajak is a passionate pastry professional and instructor with strong experience across leading luxury hotels in the UAE and Qatar. Currently a Junior Pastry Instructor at ICCA Abu Dhabi, he brings hands-on industry expertise into the classroom, shaping the next generation of chefs. His journey includes roles at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Hilton Salwa, Fairmont Dubai, and The Ritz-Carlton, where he refined his skills in dessert creation, menu development, and large-scale production. Trained at Valrhona, Chef Ankit combines technical precision with creativity, inspiring students to build strong foundations in pastry and baking.
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Chef Anastasiya Dudnik is a highly skilled baking and patisserie expert with over 15 years of international experience across leading five-star hotels and luxury hospitality brands. Known for her creative precision and deep understanding of pastry arts, she has led high-performing teams and crafted exceptional dessert concepts across diverse culinary environments. Her expertise spans artisanal baking, menu development, and large-scale banquet production. Passionate about mentoring, Chef Anastasia brings a practical, hands-on approach to training, inspiring aspiring chefs to master both technique and creativity in the world of baking and patisserie.
Chef Adetoyosi Odufuye , a culinary expert with morethan six years of experience as a Chef Instructor in the UAE, possessesextensive knowledge in cookery, pastry, and sugar craft. Additionally, sheboasts considerable expertise in menu development. Driven by a passion for sharingher culinary experience, Chef Toyo has chosen the path of an instructor as herprimary career, dedicated to imparting knowledge and skills to others.
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With over 13 years of experience in the gastronomic field, Chef Rene honed and perfected his pastry-making skills, working in different countries, including France. Besides being an accomplished pâtissier, he has around seven years of experience teaching and mentoring young aspiring chefs while also working as a consultant. He keeps his finger on the pulse of the industry by actively participating in different international congresses of cakeshops.
Yes. As soon as you pay your tuition fees, they are held in a bank account administered by ICCA Abu Dhabi 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 at 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 Location Map, on the ‘Contact Us’ Page.
Vehicle Parking: Convenient Parking available adjacent to Block 8.
Yes, ICCA Abu Dhabi has procedures & policies that are made available at the time of admission.
Yes, ICCA Abu Dhabi 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.
ICCA Abu Dhabi's staff provides language assistance in multiple languages, as and when required, offering complete academic support and counseling.
ICCA Abu Dhabi culinary programs are of a high academic standard and provide customised professional culinary learning through a specially tailored curriculum extensively supported by an online Learning Management System (LMS).
The focus is on hands-on outcome based practical learning as well as theoretical & professional training, that enables you to seamlessly integrate, effectively deliver and excel.
The programs are intensive and the course training delivered simulates a hands-on industry work environment.
Established in 2005, ICCA Abu Dhabi redefines the way in which professional and personal culinary learning is delivered across the region. Top 10 Worldwide Featured amongst the Top 10 Culinary Institutes in the World and awarded the ‘Recognition of Quality Culinary Education’ by the World Association of Chefs Societies (WorldChefs), a global authority on Food Standards. Cutting Edge Training The Academic Faculty at ICCA Abu Dhabi is City & Guilds certified and share their rich industry experience & expertise in providing customized professional culinary learning through a specially tailored curriculum extensively supported by an online Learning Management System (LMS). International Awards ICCA Abu Dhabi has won several awards, including the prestigious -
• City & Guilds, London Lion Awards International Centre of the Year Award 2016
• City & Guilds, London Lion Awards International Centre for Excellence Award, Middle East 2016
• ProChef Middle East Cooking School of the Year 2016
• Broadcast Pro Best Digital Initiative of the Year 2016
amongst several others for its innovative initiatives, quality learning experience and continued excellence in the region. State-of-the-Art Facilities ICCA Abu Dhabi prides itself in providing a truly world-class purpose-built culinary learning facility strategically located in the world’s first Education Free Zone - Abu Dhabi Knowledge Park, UAE. The design is conceptualized to give you a feeling of harmony, balance, identity with absolute attention to detail, taking you to an all-new world of culinary education… ICCA Abu Dhabi facility has won the following Middle East Commercial Interior Design Awards -
• Interior Design Award - Public and Institutional 2014
• Interior Design Award - Sustainable Interior Design Initiative 2014
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