Yas Plaza Hotels set to spark festive joy with special Diwali celebrations

Celebrity Chef Ranveer Brar takes over the kitchen of Rangoli, Yas Island Rotana while DJ Aqeel and DJ Akhtar bring back the very best of ‘90s pop Indian music at Crowne Plaza Yas Island.

Diwali, the festival of lights, descends at Yas Plaza Hotels with celebrations for good fortune, songs for success and happiness, and sumptuous meals for sharing with family and friends. To make the merry-making even more joyous and colorful, celebrity chef Ranveer Brar from India will take over the kitchen of Rangoli at Yas Island Rotana from 28th to 30th of October.

For three days only from 28th to 30th October, Chef Ranveer Brar will be curating an ultra-exclusive Chef’s Table experience featuring a five-course dinner menu for AED399 for one and AED699 for a couple from 6:00pm. Get to enjoy the delectable menu that includes Shades of Tomato, Seared Foie Gras, Galawat, Khichada, Nihari, Biryani, and Shahi tukda brûlée.

Interested food enthusiasts can also showcase their skills in the Cooking Competition with Chef Ranveer Brar slated on October 29th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm for only AED299 per station. Fans that are eager to get a signed copy of his new cookbook can join the meet and greet on October 30th with the talented chef between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm at Filini Garden, Radisson Blu Hotel Yas Island.

Chef Brar is best known for being the host of popular TV food shows and a judge of Master Chef™ India. He has worked with some of the most renowned chefs in the world including Sanjeev Kapoor, Vikas Khanna, and Vineet Bhatia. In 2003, while working at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Noida, India, 25-year-old Chef Brar was named the youngest executive chef of his time. He has successfully run restaurants in India and abroad, and has curated menus for many more. He has won awards for his work, including ‘Best New Restaurant in the World’ given by the Wallpaper magazine. 

Those who are looking for a Double Trouble desi upbeat celebration can head to Crowne Plaza Yas Island on November 4th from 8:00 pm and dance the night away to good old remixes from the ’90s with DJ Aqeel and DJ Akhtar. Rightfully considered and respected as one of the pioneers of Bollywood remixes and dance music in India, DJ Aqeel has forever changed the landscape of these genres of music globally. Also known as the ‘DON’ of remixes, he is one of the most renowned remixers in the circuit and his work has won the hearts of fans all over the world. Get ready to pump up and party with an entrance fee of AED149 which comes with three drinks on the house. 

As the houses on Yas Island begin to look decked out with lamps and colorful rangolis, and the night sky starts filling up with fireworks and crackers, gear up to celebrate the festival of goodness with much pomp and glory at Yas Plaza Hotels. No need to bring anything, just good vibes and a great appetite for the most memorable Diwali experience. 

Chef’s Table with Chef Ranveer Brar Dinner 

Date: 28 – 30 October

Time: 6pm onwards

Price: AED 399 per person

            AED 699 per couple 

Venue: Rangoli, Yas Island Rotana

Book: 026564000 or +971 55 250 2739

SM Handle: https://www.instagram.com/rangoli_yasisland/ 

Cooking Contest with Chef Ranveer Brar

Date: 29 October

Time: 3 – 5pm

Price: AED 399 per station

Venue: Crowne Plaza Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Book: +971 2 656 2000 | +971555941795 (WhatsApp)

SM Handle: https://www.instagram.com/crowneplazayasisland/ 

Meet & Greet / Book Signing with Chef Ranveer Brar

Indo-Italian canapés & drinks with personalized signed recipe books giveaway for all guests

Date: 30 October

Time: 4 – 6pm

Venue: Filini Garden at Radisson Blu Hotel, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Book: +971 2 656 2000 | +971555941795 (WhatsApp)

SM Handle: https://www.instagram.com/filinigarden/ 

DJ Aqeel & Akhtar Live Performance

Date: 4 November 

Time: 8pm onwards

Price: AED149 with three drinks on the house

Venue: Crowne Plaza Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Book: 026563000 or +971 50 667 5815

SM Handle: https://www.instagram.com/crowneplazayasisland/

For more information and bookings, contact +971 2 656 3066 or email: [email protected]

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