Marcelo Burlon Event at Four Seasons

Hello Readers,

I am excited to announce that I will be at Marcelo Burton Event at provocateur, Four Seasons Hotel hosted by Al Tayer Group tomorrow evening. Please check out @comeouttoplayindubai for instant videos and photos from the event!

Nando's Opening at Festival City Press Release

Dear readers,

Hope you're having a relaxing weekend. On Monday, I was invited to Nando's Grand Opening at Festival City with founder of Nando's attendance. Unfortunately, I couldn't make it but please check out the press release of the event below!!

Something special has hatched over at Dubai Festival City. Our new roost has opened its doors on the waterfront promenade and boasts stunning views, our peri delicious food and artwork from our world-wide collection.

Taking centre stage at our latest restaurant to open in the UAE, is the eagerly anticipated art installation created especially for Nando’s Dubai Festival City by international artist Kilmany-Jo. Created in South Africa, the incredible piece was shipped straight to Dubai and installed to mark the launch of this exciting new venue. The stunning artwork is a mesmerizing face in Kilmany-Jo’s signature style of portraits where although the person portrayed may not be familiar to the viewer, it creates a universally recognisable sense of familiarity. Something which ties in perfectly with the Nando’s brand.

Other artwork displayed in the restaurant has been created and sourced specifically for Nando’s UAE by up-and-coming South African artists, which demonstrates Nando’s commitment to promoting South Africa’s unique, contemporary design globally.

The new restaurant brings together a bright, welcoming feel with many of the furniture pieces and light fittings also sourced from designers in South Africa.

Just wing it and call in to enjoy a quick office lunch or a tasty treat for dinner surrounded by the stunning new artwork from South Africa, warm reclaimed wood interiors and bright, colourful art & light installations.

Devour our butterfly chicken and spicy rice which is full of flavor or maybe a wrap with our secret chilli jam and the healthy and light quinoa salad. Even egg on your friends to take part in our Wing Roulette challenge with different peri-ometer spices on our famous chicken wings – a challenge which is only for the brave.

The Nando’s chicken is marinated for over 24 hours in the tasty secret recipe for the ultimate perfection and is then given the master griller’s touch meaning it’s the ideal venue for Nando’s fandos to enjoy a delicious, healthy meal with friends and family.

For additional information on Nando’s brand new delicious meals, restaurant openings and store locations please visit www.nandos.ae or the Nando’s Facebook Page www.facebook.com/nandosuae or follow us on Instagram #NandosUAE for mouth-watering pictures or contact customer care on 600 54 25 25.

Ciao,

G

Dolce and Gabbana Store Opening and After Party

Ciao readers,

I don't know where to start! First let me start from 5pm of the day of event. I got into my car to drive to mall of emirates. I couldn't start the engine! I knew battery was dead because nothing switched on! I immediately called uber to head there!

5:10 pm, I am in the car changing into something more chic, I realised that I took french cuff instead of single cuff AND I don't carry cufflinks with me! what the FOURK!!!

5:37pm, I arrived to MOE, rushed to Paul Smith to my buy a pair of cufflinks that i don't need! I asked the sales girl to leave my office bag and work clothes for 2 hours...

5:59pm, I am in front of Dolce and Gabbana shop! I am so excited to attend to the event. I am going to meet 2 guys who changed my vision to fashion industry and made me save money to buy myself my first high end brand clothing when was 18 years old! I am a very small town boy! There were no big end shops in the city I lived!

6:20pm, by that point, bright spot lights, being nervous hits me and panic attack hit me! I started sweating like no tomorrow! One of the sales person handed me a box of tissue to wipe my face! I took half of the tissues from the box to dry my chest, forehead and soaked beard! I called a friend of mine to ask what to do. Her response was " go to toilet, get your shirt off and sit until you dry!" That was the only logical thing to do at that time! So I did! I went to disabled toilet and locked myself until I dried... and it worked! I dried my shirt under the dryer.. It wasn't a great feeling but what to do!!

6:52pm, I was back to the store! By then, there were a lot of ladies almost floating and mesmerising with dolce and gabbana dresses and shoes and accessories! Some men were in their A game in style of their suits1 Wow, everything and everyone was beautiful! Then the music stopped and cameras started to raise! there it was! They arrived! Stefano, Domenico, Anna, and 2 models! My heart started racing again! It was like a mexican wave around them, cameras, selfies, flashes, women pushing each other to meet them! I waited for a solid 10 minutes to able to approach them! When it was my turn, I leaned over Stefano and thanked him for opening my eyes to fashion world! He recorded me on his phone and shared the story with his followers later!

not a natural blush!  literally overheated!

Then I chatted with Domenico for longer and then I left! I was so contented to able to speak to them both! After 3 hours of mad experience, I collected my stuff from Paul smith store and headed to royal mirage! I honestly needed some quiet time from all the hectic work and incidents occurred along the way! I stayed for an hour and half and head back home to relax!

I want to thank Errol to send me the invitation to the event and supporting my work and believing in me!

thanks for reading! I am off to bed!! ;)

Burger and Lobster Bar Opening at Burj Daman Building

Ciao readers,

I was one of the lucky guests to be invited to burger and lobster bar opening on wednesday evening. I must say that the last time i was in burger and lobster branch at Bread str. when I was in London and had lobster sandwich! 

For those who doesn't know what the concept about that restaurant, there are 2 options... you either choose lobster or burger! it's not any other restaurant where you have chinese, japanese, middle eastern, american, peruvian, literally everything! 

Bartenders did their job at greatest!

Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 12pm-12AM (bar 2AM)
Location: Burj Daman Building, DIFC

Please find the press release for Burger and Lobster Bar Opening and please don't forget to stop by for a cheeky cocktail!!

 The guys who brought you the affordable luxury of lobster combined with a high-end burger are back with good news! The quirky London-based concept who like to keep things simple have extended their offering with the launch of the Burger and Lobster bar.

Yep, you heard that right, a brand new bar, which launched 9th November.

With too many decisions to make in life, Burger and Lobster have your back and are serving expertly handcrafted cocktails specifically to pair perfectly with your chosen Burger or Lobster dish. What more could you want?

So what’s on the menu?

1795 Cobbler – A fruity blend of Bourbon, red wine, mix berries, orange juice

B&L Snapper – Watch out for the B&L secret spice, mixed with Gin, tomato juice all topped off with celery

William Haig – A sophisticated blend of Whiskey, pear liqueur, pear puree and soda

Honey Cucumber – Sweet but refreshing; honey bourbon, cinnamon syrup, apple juice and cucumber

Tequila Rose – A Mexican feast of Tequila, apple cordial, shaken with soda

Stage Coach - Bittersweet! Grapefruit Vodka, Sauvignon Blanc, apple, elderflower syrup and green grapes

Earl of Bergamot – Traditional flavours of Gin, Rosato, Aperol, bergamot puree and cider float

Skyline Cooler – Short and sweet! Lemon infused Vodka, elderflower, toasted fennel seed syrup, Cinzano, apply juice.

Still sticking to their tried and tested formula of burgers, lobster and lobster rolls, you can even enjoy mini bar bites with your chosen tipple at the new Burger & Lobster bar. There’s a treat for everyone at Burger and Lobster!

The Mayfair Slider

Hot Mama Slider

The Original Mini Roll

Panko Breaded Lobster Popcorn

Spiced Lobster Popcorn

And if that wasn’t enough Burger and Lobster are running a Happy Hour during weekdays 6-8pm! This buzzing bar is set to be DIFC’s next go-to spot.

Cocktails – 50 AED

Mini bar bites start from 15 – 45 AED

All prices exclude 10% tax.

For reservations: +971 (0)52 521 3405
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 12pm-12AM (bar 2AM)
Location: Burj Daman Building, DIFC

Gucci Garden Party on November 16th

I am so excited to announce that I will be at Gucci Garden Event at Mall of the Emirates on Wednesday evening. I am so lucky to meet very professional people in this city to invite me to their fashion events!

Please follow me on @comeouttoplayindubai for on site pictures and instastories!

Ciao!!

Here is my after party invitation! :)

TWIST by Nescafe Event at W Hotel

Hello readers,

Since it's my blog, I want to clarify something happened between me and Ahlan team last week. I received an email for the aforementioned event saying that "this is a reminder to RSVP for the event". I received the email on monday evening. The event itself was happening on tuesday evening. So I replied to the person saying that I didn't even receive the first invitation. However, I would like to RSVP to the event. The next day, I called ITP Publishing to speak to the person. It happened to me a few times that I didn't receive the invitation and then the people from PR ask me if I am coming to their event in the evening. Then, I say I didn't receive anything from you and then they say "just come"

Anyways, While I was talking the person who sent me the invitation, I mentioned her that I got invited to Ahlan hot 100 event pass 3 years and this year I got invited Ahlan Hot 100 in Abu Dhabi when I live in dubai. I kindly asked her to pass it on my message to person in charge to look up whether there's a glitch in the invitation. This individual replied back saying he/she pass on my message.

Before telling you the end of story, I have to tell what happened with another person from ITP. So, I freelance with Pallavi Dean Interiors. Director of the company forwarded me an invitation for Conde Nast People choice award ceremony which will happen on November 14th. She asked me to come as her plus one. I sent an email to RSVP to the email mentioned. I got an email back asking where I got the email from. Then I replied saying I got it from Pallavi Dean Interiors. Then, that person replied me saying that Pallavi Dean was not on the guest list. Then, I replied saying it's not her whom forwarded me the email, it was the director forwarded me with a screenshot of the email. Then I got a phone call from my friend Pallavi asking what was going on and someone from ITP asking me if she knew me and she replied saying yes, I work for her. (THERE WAS THE PROOF!) Then, this individual replied saying that the person whom got invited was not allowed to bring plus one and forward the email. If you can't bring plus one to any event, what is the point of going? It's the worst feeling ever. Then I replied back saying that I wasn't intended to sneak in but since my colleague/friend wanted to go and she asked me to RSVP for her plus one.(I have to admit that I didn't write this in the email!). This individual made it bigger problem and she complained me to her boss.

15 mins later, I received a phone call from ITP manager telling me off and saying things like I am harassing her staff, and i must respect the guest list, and I should know my place. After she finished, I asked her to listen to my side of story but she hang up on me! I tired to call her back from the number she called but she didn't pick up! I was shocked by her level of professionalism! The way she talked to me was very attacking and rude! Excuse me but you don't own me! You can't talk to me like that! If you talk to your staff the way you spoke to me, everyone could make a complaint to your senior! You're not running the world!

I was sure that I was going to be uninvited from the event. When I arrived to W Hotel which IMPOSSIBLE to get there, no one checked whom I was. They just showed me direction to the event! Kris Fade was talking so loudly to the point I couldn't hear myself talking. The theme was off! If you're doing an event with coffee, I would expect to have coffee blended drinks! It was so humid and there was no air! Music was blasting! I spent 60 aed to get there and 58 aed to get back! I REALLY WISHED THAT I DIDN'T REPLY THE EMAIL! HONESTLY, THE ONLY REASON I RSVP'ED WAS BECAUSE I AM NEW IN THE BUSINESS AND IF I GET PICKY FROM THE BEGINNING, NO ONE WILL INVITE ME AGAIN. I MADE SURE I WAS TALKING TO PR COMPANY ORGANISED THE EVENT!

After this entry, I will probably be threatened to be used and block from all the magazine's events. Sadly, because of some unprofessional people and the way they choose their guest list, probably, I am happy to not to be invited to any of their events!

I am still expecting an apology!

Art of Dining Night by Architectural Digest

Hello readers,

I was invited to Art of Dining dinner organised by Architectural Digest. There were 12 successful interior designers from the region designed their own table. Honestly, I was expecting to be fun but after the doors opened I was beyond speechless! Every single table from glasses to cutlery, decorations to flower arrangement was designed meticulously! I was one of special guest of Pallavi Dean's table! Picture doesn't do too much of justice but I was mesmerised from their design. I was with super nice crowd! From Agatha who recently joined Pallavi Dean team, Khalid Shafar and his wife, Richard Dean (the morning show host at Dubai Eye), Alex Hirschi (the radio blondie from Dubai Eye), and two other ladies who i forgot their name!! :(

Guys! having to sit in a table with talented people and sharing ideas and exchanging experience about art, architecture and interior design was my favourite kind of night!

Pallavi Dean's Table arrangement

Khalid Sharaf's chairs

Please check out Pallavi Dean @pallavideaninsteriors on Instagram

Pallavi, thank you so much for having me at your table that night!