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Forbes
27-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Even In Dubai, NAHATÉ Is An Over-The-Top Dining And Entertainment Spot
Gate Building, Trade Centre area in front of DIFC In November 2024, co-founders Sam Flerentsev and Jenya Makeevva opened Nahate. This family-run fine dining restaurant in Dubai, with a cocktail bar, nightclub and private membership club, may be unrivaled in its opulence. Dubai is one of the top ten most visited cities in the world, attracting both leisure and business international travelers from across the globe. Known for its striking architecture, significant role in trade and finance, and rich cultural heritage, the city's reputation for luxury and extravagance has also made it a major draw for tourists. Nahate motto: More Than Home Nahate raises the bar in terms of sophisticated gourmet dining and captivating entertainment venues. Deriving its name from the Russian word that means 'home,' this joyful venue was created as a love letter by the founders, an expression of their shared journey. Spanning the entire third floor of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), this sanctuary features the lavish restaurant, two membership-only spaces, and the world's first Jacob & Co. Cigar Lounge. From Thursday to Saturday, the space transforms into a vibrant nightspot with entertainment with views of the Dubai skyline. . Elegant dining room at Nahate Dubai The walls are hand-painted in gold leaf. The jungle-themed decor in the dining room has spiritual totems and hand-drawn animal artwork, including tigers and leopards, that tell a story. Custom-made fabrics with detailed embroidery and bespoke furnishings are used throughout. The co-creators call their design approach 'jungle meets jewel box,' hoping guests experience the ambiance of spending time with friends at a luxury private estate. In the Red Room, a custom Baccarat chandelier descends over a signature Chef's Table, making it a sculptural element in the private dining room. It seats 16 guests who are surrounded by walls covered in creamy, neutral tones of faux suede (which also helps dampen the sound) with rich red acceents. Soothing colors with red accents in the homelike private dining room at Nahate In terms of opulence and exclusivity, NAHATE has raised the bar both figuratively and literally. Earlier this month, it auctioned what has been called the most expensive cocktail in the world for 37,500€ ($41,160 USD). The cocktail, crafted and served by celebrated bartender Salvatore 'The Maestro' Calabrese, was made with a custom blend of PATRÓN tequila that combined three exceptional aged tequilas with now-extinct Kina Lillet from 1950 and Angostura Bitters from the 1930s. Celebrating the 260th anniversary of Baccarat, the drink was served in two rare 1937 Baccarat crystal glasses created for the 1937 International Exhibition of Arts and Techniques in Modern Life in Paris. The winning bidder was able to take home the exclusive ingredients and the Baccarat glassware. Myrtle French cocktail at Nahate Dubai Although the Nahate-Patron-Baccarat auction was a one-time pop-up event, it's emblematic of the spirited dining, handcrafted cocktails, and unique entertainment guests can expect at Nahate Dubai.
CairoScene
15-04-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
World's Most Expensive Cocktail Sells for $42,000 in Dubai
Featuring rare 1950s wine and vintage bitters, the world's most expensive cocktail was auctioned in DIFC for USD 42,000. Apr 15, 2025 Dubai has officially entered the record books with the sale of the world's most expensive cocktail, which fetched AED 156,000 (approx. USD 42,500) during a private auction at Nahate, a high-end restaurant located in the city's DIFC district. Crafted with a bespoke blend of rare ingredients, the cocktail included a bottle of Kina Lillet from the 1950s and aromatic bitters dating back to the 1930s. It was served in a 1937 Baccarat crystal glass that had previously been showcased in a museum. The glass was part of the final sale and gifted to the winning bidder, adding further value to the one-of-a-kind experience. The event also marked the debut of what is believed to be the world's most expensive mocktail. Priced at AED 12,099 (around USD 3,200), the drink was launched at Jimmydixs in Al Jaddaf and is served in a silver goblet. Made from a blend of premium juices and 24-karat gold water, the mocktail comes paired with two gold-garnished appetisers.
Khaleej Times
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: World's most expensive cocktail sells for Dh156,000; uses wine from James Bond 007 recipe
Served in one-of-a-kind crystal glasses, crafted with custom-made ingredients served by a 'celebrity' bartender, a cocktail made in Dubai has set the world record for being the most expensive one ever sold. Sold for €37,500 – approximately Dh156,000 – at fine dining restaurant Nahate, the cocktail was purchased by Dubai-based model and entrepreneur Diana Ahadpour at the end of a fierce bidding war. Andrey Bolshakov, beverage and marketing director at Nahate explained that the idea was to create the most luxurious cocktail and to do this, the family-run restaurant at DIFC pulled out all stops. At a special invite-only event, the drink was auctioned off to the highest bidder. The starting price of the cocktail was fixed at Dh60,000 but the demand for the drink saw the price quickly double to be finally sold for over Dh150,000. 'The lady who bought it was determined to be the one who got her hands on the special drink, ' he told Khaleej Times. 'Once she won, she enjoyed her drink and shared some with her friends. It was a truly special event for everyone.' Putting the drink together From the glass it was served to the ingredients in it, the cocktail was truly special. The drink was served in special Baccarat glassware made in 1937 that had been kept in a museum until now. 'Only two pieces of it were made from a very special crystal, using an outstanding technique to showcase the crafts of the masters,' he said. 'They have never been used and I picked them up by myself from Paris and brought it to Dubai.' The buyer of the cocktail was given these special glasses as a keepsake. The restaurant's partner Patron Tequila crafted a special-edition blend exclusively for the event. 'The master distiller created just 500ml of this blend, which was picked up by our staff from Mexico, one week before the event,' he explained. 'We also used (a special fruit wine) Kina Lillet, which was used in the original recipe of a cocktail created for James Bond 007. They do not produce the original version anymore and there are only just a few bottles remaining all over the world. The bottle we got was from 1950s.' A special beverage named Angostura bitters from the 1930s was chosen to complete the 'super exclusive' drink. The drink was mixed by Salvatore 'The Maestro' Calabrese, one of the world's most well-known bartenders. 'He's an icon of the industry and he has made drinks for many celebrities,' he said. 'Basically, we we wanted to create the most luxurious cocktail in the world- something very valuable in terms of the experience and not just what money can buy.' Most expensive mocktail Meanwhile, Dubai added another over-the-top experience to its luxury dining scene yesterday with the launch of what's billed as the world's most expensive mocktail — priced at Dh12,099. Unveiled at Jimmydixs Restaurant and Lounge in Barceló Hotel, Al Jaddaf, the dazzling drink is served in a pure silver goblet, which doubles as a keepsake for the guest. The lavish concoction blends fresh cranberry, mint, pomegranate juice, sea salt, and 24-karat EU-certified edible gold water and dust. It's paired with two starters — veg or non-veg — topped with edible gold foil and dust, tailored to the guest's choice. The idea was conceived by Indian expat Sucheta Sharma, founder of the Boho Café Group, and brought to life by Jimmydixs bar manager Fredrick. The group is known for turning everyday beverages into high-end indulgences. Sharma dismissed any suggestion that the launch was a marketing gimmick. "This is not a gimmick,' she said. 'It's about creating a memory.' Chinese expat Yao Lei was the first to try the drink after winning a lucky draw at the launch. 'It's surreal,' he said. 'I'm not sure I'll ever order it again, but I'll definitely keep the glass.' Organisers said they will be submitting the mocktail for consideration by Guinness World Records. Boho Café, which opened last October at DIFC's Emirates Financial Towers, previously made headlines for its Dh5,000 gold karak chai, served with a silver cup and saucer. In November, a European tourist ran up a Dh6,600 bill on a gold coffee, four gold croissants, and two scoops of gold ice cream.
