Abu Dhabi Culinary Presents Another Edition of Shangri-La’s Culinary Master Series

(Abu Dhabi, June 13, 2023) Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Culinary is excited to present Celebrity Parisian Patisserie Chef, Nina Métayer as part of the popular Culinary Master Series this summer. Flown down from Paris exclusively to present a gourmet experience to guests in Abu Dhabi, Nina Métayer will feature her artisanal creations over an Afternoon Tea in the hotel’s Lobby Lounge along with a series of Masterclasses scheduled from June 28 to July 1, 2023.

Awarded twice as the ‘Best Pastry Chef of the Year,’ Nina is renowned for her visually appealing and delicious combinations inspired by France and her journeys to different parts of the world. From traditional baking to Parisian Palaces and from Michelin-starred plated desserts to creating a Patisserie boutique, discover Nina Métayer’s delectable masterpieces at Shangri-La this summer.

The ‘Culinary Master Series’ was introduced by Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri for its novel gastro concepts in 2022 and has been praised by diners. This initiative aims to combine exceptional taste and talent presented by a selection of award-winning master chefs, paired with world-renowned Shangri-La hospitality.

Afternoon Tea with Nina Métayer

Price: 

• AED 268 per person inclusive of the afternoon tea menu
• AED 367 per person inclusive of wine pairing (three types of wines)

Date: June 28 to July 1, 2023

Time: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Venue: Lobby Lounge

Private Patisserie Masterclass:  

Price: AED 299 per person inclusive of afternoon tea with soft beverages

Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Note: A maximum of 10 guests can be a part of the Master Class hence bookings will be on a first come, first serve basis.

For reservations, guests may call (+971) 2 509 8555 or send an email to restaurantreservations.slad@shangri-la.com.

About Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi:

Nestled between a pristine 1-kilometre-long private beach and lush gardens, the Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi is an oasis tucked away in the heart of the Emirates. With a host of award-winning dining venues scattered across the property, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, has swiftly become a culinary destination within the city. 

The hotel is renowned for its unique dining experiences, serving up an enthralling culinary journey across a popular restaurants and bars from the acclaimed Sofra BLD to Shangri-La’s signature Shang Palace. Sofra BLD offers an extensive choice of dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  Multiple live cooking stations allow guests to interact with chefs and choose from a wide range of authentic Arabic, Asian and international dishes. At Shangri-La’s signature restaurant Shang Palace, experience authentic Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine in a traditional setting. Enjoy further variety at Vietnamese restaurant Hoi An. Fuelled by an entirely Vietnamese kitchen, Hoi An offers a mesmerising blend of authentic and complex flavours from the land of the blue dragon. Unwind at Al Hanah Bar with a spectacular twilight dinner, relax on the balcony while drinking in magnificent sunsets or hold a leisurely conversation at the adjacent Cigar Lounge. Meet and socialize at the comfortable Lobby Lounge or soak up the sun with a specialty cocktail at The Pool Bar & Restaurant.

For more information, please visit our website or connect with us on Facebook or Instagram to keep up to date with happenings at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi.  

About Nina Métayer:

Nina Métayer is a ground-breaking pastry chef, consultant and an entrepreneur. She was awarded twice best Pastry Chef(fe) of the year before her 30th birthday. She followed a double training course in bakery, then in pastry. From La Rochelle, France to different places of the world, from traditional baking to the Michelin-starred plated dessert, she built upon her inspiration, education, career, distinctions, expression, passion.  

Learn more about Nina at www.ninametayer.com  

About the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors and its creative industries, fuelling economic progress and helping to achieve Abu Dhabi’s wider global ambitions. By working in partnership with the organisations that define the DCT Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading international destination, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the DCT Abu Dhabi’s potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies, and systems to support the culture, tourism and creative industries.

DCT Abu Dhabi’s vision is defined by the emirate’s people, heritage, and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives, and creative thought.

For more information about DCT Abu Dhabi and the destination, please visit tcaabudhabi.ae and visitabudhabi.ae.

For Abu Dhabi Calendar, please visit abu dhabi.ae.

About Shangri-La:

Shangri-La, an iconic flagship brand of the Shangri-La Group, puts heartfelt service at the core of its distinctive Asian hospitality experience. Through imaginative and nature-inspired design, delightful culinary and cultural experiences, and its authentic and thoughtful service, the brand enables guests to realise their own moments of Shangri-La.

Today, the brand experience is brought to life in over 90 deluxe hotels and resorts at destinations around the world, including Australia, Canada, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan, Fiji, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sultanate of Oman, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. 

Shangri-La Circle is a transformation of Shangri-La Group’s award-winning Shangri-La Circle loyalty programme - a new contemporary Asian travel lifestyle platform built on the idea that life is meant to be fun, limitless and full of possibilities. Shangri-La Circle offers members a world of enhanced benefits at every point of their journey at over 100 Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN and Traders properties worldwide, along with the Group’s portfolio of restaurants, wellness facilities and family experiences. Specific details of these new benefits and enhancements can be found here.

To enrol as a member or stay up to date with the latest Shangri-La Circle announcements and offers, visit https://www.shangri-la.com, connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Weibo and WeChat, or simply download the Shangri-La mobile app here