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Time Out Dubai
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
8 blingy things to do in Dubai if you want to show off
We all know Dubai loves things to be just that little bit extra. The city where only fabulous is allowed, so it's not hard to find some luxury things to do. But there are some spots in the city where you can really take it to the next level, from dining on gold leaf to hotel suites inside an aquarium. If you like this: 16 must-visit sunrise spots in the UAE So if you're in the mood to really go all out, we've got some suggestions that will have you flexing left, right and centre. Luxury things to do in Dubai Be wowed by gastro-theatre at Krasota KRASOTA Dubai This restaurant is taking dinner to the next level. The gastro-theatre only seats 20 at a time, making it a very exclusive experience. Starting from Dhs1,500 per person, you'll be treated to some insane visuals and art projections while you dig into a swanky seven-course menu. All themed around an 'Imaginary future' the unique evening will give your Insta some serious swagger. From Dhs1,500. Open daily 6pm & 9pm. Address Downtown Hotel, Downtown Dubai, (04 433 1258). Book a private helicopter ride (Credit: Adobe) Climb taller than Burj Khalifa and get a serious flex with a helicopter flight over the city. The private tour will let you take some stunning videos over Palm Jumeirah as you travel for 25 minutes over everything from Downtown Dubai to Jumeirah. It's also a pretty luxe way to beat the traffic. From Dhs6,353 (private tour for up to six people). Times vary. Pick-up points vary, (058 282 7779). Cool off with a golden ice cream Credit: Time Out Market The activated charcoal and edible gold ice cream dished up at Scoopi's Time Out Market Dubai location is as delicious tasting as it is dramatic looking. Gleaming mounds of nitrogen-frozen, smooth-as-butter jet black ice cream are bedecked with a glittering gold leaf crown and served in charcoal waffle cone for the Insta-grid win. Dhs100. Open Mon-Thu noon-midnight, Fri noon-1am, Sat 10am-1am, Sun 10am-midnight. Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai, Dig into gold-topped steak at Salt Bae's restaurant Created by Nusret Gökçe (also known as viral sensation Salt Bae), you can have your dishes seasoned in very flamboyant fashion. Opt for the Nusr-Et Golden steak wrapped in gold leaf (Dhs1,700) or a golden bone-in rib-eye (Dhs3,500) for something truly bling. Sprinkling on a heavy coating of bougie (rather than salt, ahem) and you can even finish with a golden baklava for Dhs420. Open daily noon-1am. Restaurant Village, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, Jumeirah, (04 407 4100). Get some Zzzs in an aquarium Don't worry, you don't need a scuba mask for this one, instead you'll be unwinding in an incredible underwater suite at Atlantis The Palm, admiring more than 65,000 marine animals. With floor-to-ceiling windows, you can take a bubble bath next to the sting rays and sharks, all while making the most of a 24-hour butler service. Prices vary. Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, (04 426 2000). Hire out a VIP limousine If you've had enough of riding around in a regular taxi, cruise up and down Sheikh Zayed Road in a stretch limo. This isn't any limousine either, it's the GMC Gucci model, upholstered with the designer prints. Available from SKYE VIP Limousine, you can switch on the party lights, pop the tunes on and you won't even notice if you're stuck in a traffic jam. Prices vary. (050 772 0595). Take a night-time dip at Cloud 22 Looking to staying out of the sun by still want to visit Time Out Dubai's Best Pool Club? Take a moonlight swim in one of the most sought after rooftop pools in Dubai – Cloud 22 at the luxurious Atlantis The Royal. Gazing out over the bright lights of Palm Jumeirah, lounge on a comfy bed or splash out on a cabana and enjoy the sparkling views in style. Why not sip on a glass of chilled grape and nibble on caviar toast and oysters while you're there? From Dhs300. Thu-Sat 7pm-11pm. Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah, (04 426 2700). Try a 24-karat gold facial This is about as luxurious as it gets. You might have heard of a charcoal or clay face mask, but have you tried one made of gold? Lightening and brightening your face, the gold is mixed with a special agent to help it dissolve into your pores and work its magic. Dhs2,625. Al Thanya Road, Umm Suqeim, (04 346 6641). Looking for things to do in Dubai? What can you do in Dubai for 10 Dirhams (or less)? How to have fun on a budget in Dubai Spa deals in Dubai: Half price treatments at Palazzo Versace Dubai if you book on this day Your pamper session is calling Alserkal Avenue: Quirky cafés, art galleries and unmissable things to do From restaurants to galleries, there's something for everyone
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Piers Morgan and Aussie TV host Karl Stefanovic reenact Gen Z 'Salt Bae' meme as they dine at the famed chef's glitzy Dubai restaurant
Karl Stefanovic has become the victim of a Gen Z meme - and Piers Morgan - after visiting an iconic food spot in the United Arab Emirates. The Today Show host, 50, posted a video on Instagram on Wednesday while enjoying a sit-down dinner with his wife Jasmine and daughter Ava at Nusr-Et Steakhouse in Dubai. The clip included none other than ' Salt Bae ', real name Nusret Gökçe, who not only founded the establishment but found fame on the internet for the way he prepares and seasons meat. In the video, Salt Bae could be seen cutting up a piece of premium steak, salting it and then handing a piece of meat to the Aussie TV presenter, who ate it off the knife. Later on, Karl could be seen enjoying his meal when British TV host Piers Morgan snuck up behind him and sprinkled salt on him in a hilarious quip. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Later on, Karl could be seen enjoying his meal when British TV host Piers Morgan (pictured) snuck up behind him and sprinkled salt on him in a hilarious quip Appearing shocked, Karl looked up at Piers, who burst into fits of laughter. Karl captioned the post: 'Just got Salt Bae'd @nusr_et with a sprinkle of @piersmorgan.' The glitzy Nusr-Et is known for its pricy steaks, with some beef cuts costing thousands of dollars to try. The menu even includes a gold-covered steak, which comes in at a whopping £1,450 ($3,040). It comes after Today show viewers slammed Channel Nine for sending the show's hosts to broadcast live from Dubai amid the devastating NSW floods. The breakfast program's hosts Karl and Sarah Abo are currently staying at the Atlantis The Royal hotel in The Palm Jumeirah. The five-star accommodation starts from $1,400 for a weeknight and $1,600 for a weekend night. However, many have criticised Nine for making the decision to broadcast the show in the luxurious city while deadly floods continue to lash parts of NSW, resulting in five deaths and damaging up to 10,000 properties. 'Just want relay my disappointment how can the Today show promote a $20k suite in Dubai, when we have a cost of living crisis in Australia and over 30,000 people cut off in NSW from the floods? Seriously?' one person wrote on social media. 'And which viewer at home can afford $1000 a night to stay there. They are so out of touch,' another said. 'There's a disconnect between the show going and the viewers caring at home. It might get some tourist interest/return for Dubai as a result but it's not a viewer first initiative,' a third commented. '[Not] a good idea when you have a flooding disaster in Australia, but the hosts are reporting from overseas on a luxury trip,' another wrote. Karl, Sarah and other presenters on the Today Show, including Richard Wilkins, jetted to the United Arab Emirates on Friday.
NDTV
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Vignesh Shivan Visits Chef Salt Bae's Restaurant, Tries His Viral Steak Salting Style
Turkish chef Nusret Gokce, also known as 'Salt Bae', is an internet sensation. Ever since a meme of him sprinkling salt on steak went viral, Nusret was catapulted to instant internet fame. The chef is the owner of a restaurant chain called Nusr-Et, which has 28 restaurants in 7 countries, including the US, Turkey, the United Kingdom, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Greece. Recently, South film director and actor Nayanthara's husband Vignesh Shivan visited Nusret's restaurant in UAE. The filmmaker shared a glimpse of his dinner experience at the restaurant on Instagram. The video featured Salt Bae flaunting his steak-cutting skills on the table while Vignesh curiously watched him do so. Then, Salt Bae asked Vignesh to imitate his famous salt sprinkling technique. Once the filmmaker was done showcasing his amateur skills, the chef took over and flaunted his signature style. The duo even ended the video with a fist bump. The side note read, "Love the style of @nusr_et , the energy, the amazing food. Thank you for being a sweet host and making everyone around happy. #HappyEaster." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vignesh Shivan (@wikkiofficial) Last year, the filmmaker celebrated Nayanthara's birthday in Delhi's Kake Da Hotel. He shared a video from the intimate celebration on Instagram. The clip featured the couple enjoying yummy Indian food spread at the iconic hotel. The dishes on the table seemed to be dal makhni, butter chicken, naan and more. In the caption, Vignesh wrote, "17th November. Smallest birthday eve celebration in these many years. A birthday eve dinner felt genuinely happy, personal, intimate and very tasty too #Delhi … just the two of us :) standing in the queue for 30 mins :) and then get a nice centre table … with a lot of things going on behind! still found a place to feel happy and be present in the moment." Check out the full post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vignesh Shivan (@wikkiofficial) Vignesh Shivan's foodie trails are one for the books. We are excited to see what's next on his foodie adventures.
News18
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Vignesh Shivan Meets The Viral Salt Bae Chef, Praises His Energy And Amazing Food
Last Updated: Vignesh Shivan called Salt Bae a 'sweet host' and praised him for making 'everyone around happy.' Vignesh Shivan, the South film director and husband of actress Nayanthara, seemingly celebrated Easter in Dubai. Taking to his Instagram account on Tuesday, April 22, the Paava Kadhaigal director revealed that he had met with one of the world's most celebrated chefs, Nusret Gokce, also known as Salt Bae. The latter owns a chain of luxury steakhouses named Nusr-Et and Vignesh happened to visit the one in Dubai. In the reel which the filmmaker shared, Salt Bae could be seen showcasing his striking cutting skills while Vignesh curiously watched him do so. After the chef had finely cut the steak, he placed the pieces on a hot sizzler plate. Following this, Salt Bae, who is most popular for his unique way of sprinkling salt, asked Vignesh to imitate his way. Once the 39-year-old director was done showcasing his amatuer skills, Salt Bae took over and flaunted his signature style of sprinkling salt. The two even shared a fist bump towards the end of the reel. In the caption, Vignesh wrote, 'Love the style of @nusr_et, the energy, the amazing food. Thank you for being a sweet host and making everyone around happy #HappyEaster." The Naanum Rowdy Dhaan director set the reel to one of Pushpa's BGM mixes and turned off the comment section of the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vignesh Shivan (@wikkiofficial) Speaking of his professional front, the 39-year-old director announced that his upcoming film Love Insurance Kompany has entered the post-production stage. The Tamil-language rom-com film will feature Pradeep Ranganathan, S. J. Suryah and Krithi Shetty in lead roles. Yogi Babu, Gouri G. Kishan, Mysskin, Seeman, Anandaraj, Sunil Reddy and Shah Ra will be seen in other key roles. Taking to his Instagram account just a few days back, Vignesh shared a post, expressing gratitude to all those who gave their all to the film. Sharing a series of behind-the-scenes pictures from the sets with the cast and crew, he wrote, 'Abundance of passion, love, honesty and hard work from each and everyone has built #LoveInsuranceKompany every day of shoot had a lot of challenges! But we never forgot to have a smile and also enjoy the process! Without the support of everyone in these frames, whatever magic we tried to create wouldn't have been possible!" He continued, 'Without compromising even for one frame, we are proud that we have put in our best efforts to make an original, fresh, entertaining movie 🙂 Post-production works kick start with all your love and support! To Bring it to you on a festival date to celebrate more with your friends & families." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vignesh Shivan (@wikkiofficial) Love Insurance Kompany is being produced by Nayanthara in collaboration with Seven Screen Studios, and is scheduled to be released sometime this year. First Published:
FACT
10-02-2025
- Business
- FACT
Saudia launches flights between London Gatwick and NEOM
The national airline of Saudi Arabia, Saudia, has launched flights between London and NEOM. The weekly flights run between London Gatwick and NEOM Bay Airport. The flights will be operated on the Airbus A320 with 110 seats. The schedule lists the first flight on Sunday, 30 March, but the earliest flight available for reservations is Sunday, 6 April. The previous route from London to NEOM Bay Airport departed from London Heathrow. The new route marks NEOM's ambition and aims to put itself on the map for international tourists as well as workers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saudia (@saudi_airlines) Saudi Arabia's NEOM is racing toward the future. At its core lies The Line, which is shaping up to become the centre of the futuristic megaproject. The development is expected to look like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. The area will create a stacked ecosystem where homes, schools, offices, and green spaces are all within easy reach. NEOM is also welcoming a range of restaurants. Seven distinct dining experiences, under the Joël Robuchon banner and a collaboration with 7 Management, are making their way to Sindalah Island. The concepts include La Bakery, Les Bubbles La Creme Des Desserts, La Cocoa, La Mer and Le Sunset. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saudia (@saudi_airlines) Salt Bae, real name Nusret Gökçe, recently revealed that he has his sights set up NEOM. The Turkish chef (and social media sensation), who is behind Nusr-Et Steakhouse, would like to serve his signature steaks that come wrapped in gold at the sight. Plus, the contemporary Mexican restaurant Rumbaza and Enrico Bartolini at Sindalah Yacht Club aim to spice things up on Sindalah Island. Check in with FACT for the latest things to do. GO: Visit for more information.
