PLUM BY BENT CHAIR, WORLI HOSTED A LAVISH BRUNCH FOR ABHIMANYU SINGH AND SARGAM SINGH.

 A luxurious brunch was arranged at Plum by Bent Chair, Worli.

Plum by Bent Chair  new brunch menu is the perfect fix for every kind of craving with an extra shot of 'healthy' imbued in it. This swish and spacious place exudes a relaxed vibe and the pulsating music adds to the charm.


There are multiple seating options, with the window seats offering the best view. The cleverly crafted menu offers quirky modern Indian and European fare. The glitzy bar with mixologists dishing out unique cocktails using traditional concoctions is eye-catching. The food is high on flavors and quality and exceedingly well-presented. The service of staff is efficient.

The interior of the restaurant is so mesmerizing it uses wide-open spaces full of cedar, glass, brass, and other timber to give diners a simultaneously luxurious and natural experience of classy fine dine with Asian cuisine. The decor is eclectic.   Plum by Bent Chair's 

bar flaunts a unique bar, created with handmade Art Stone, with the design cut into square pieces and then fitted together like a puzzle. The design covers the bar end to end and adds a charming effect to the place.

The menu served at the restaurant is Pan Asian flavors cuisine. Meals are available for Lunch, Dinner, Brunch. The restaurant has features like Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Live Music. The signature must-try dishes on this menu include Chicken Puff some, Shanghai Dumplings, Salmon Truffle Cream Cheese Sushi, and more!

Priyank Sukhija & Natasha Jain says, “one of the coolest places to visit! From decor, to colors, to food and the subtle music making you feel alive. Eccentric interiors, amazing vibes, artsy outdoors, colorful hues with cooperative staff and mouth-watering Pan-Asian flavors. The ambience is wonderful. The place is lively and lit.”

Navin Agarwal says, “The Brunch menu is delicious, well thought and delectable while offering an all-day dining experience. The specially curated beverage menu has something for everyone”

Going for Gold! Yas Island Rounds off Triumphant Year with 50 Awards and Accolades during the UAE’s Golden Jubilee Year

 

Going for Gold! Yas Island Rounds off Triumphant Year with 50 Awards and Accolades during the UAE’s Golden Jubilee Year

Mumbai, 24th December 2021: As the UAE celebrates its Golden Jubilee, Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment destinations, is rounding off a triumphant year having received 50 awards, plaudits and accolades in 2021. The destination and its portfolio of world-class developments, internationally renowned attractions, immersive technology, diverse experiences, exceptional hotels, resorts and restaurants and intuitive customer service were recognised across multiple international, regional and local platforms.

Marking a record-breaking year with 50 awards and accolades, Yas Island has continued to evolve as one of the world’s premier leisure and tourism destinations and has become one of the most recognised in the region. Yas Island’s unique portfolio of theme parks, attractions and experiences include Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi and CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi. 

 

HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Miral, said: “We are honoured with these 50 plus accolades and awards as we witness yet another year of international recognition from leading industry bodies, which reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence.  This is a testament to Yas Island’s steadily growing position as a top global destination for leisure, entertainment and business. Home to award-winning attractions and experiences, Yas Island is an integral part of the overall growth of Abu Dhabi’s tourism industry.”

Global recognition at The World Travel Awards

Yas Island and its world-class theme parks, experiences and attractions were recognised in seven categories in the globally renowned World Travel Awards in 2021. In addition to scooping the accolade of ‘World’s Leading Theme Park Destination 2021’, Yas Island received the flagship ‘Middle East's Leading Tourism Development Project’ award for the third consecutive year, testament to the global reputation of the leisure and entertainment hub.  In addition, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi the world’s first Ferrari-themed park was named the ‘World’s Leading Theme Park 2021’ and ‘Middle East’s Leading Theme Park 2021’, while the Emirati-themed waterpark Yas Waterworld, was recognised as ‘Middle East’s Leading Water Park 2021’ and Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, was named as ‘Middle East’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2021’.  

 

As part of the ceremony, the record-breaking adventure hub CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, boasting the world’s largest indoor flight chamber and the region’s tallest indoor climbing wall, was once again awarded the accolade of ‘Middle East’s Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction 2021’.

 

Taking centre stage at the International Travel Awards

 

Yas Theme Parks and attractions were commended in four regional categories in the International Travel Awards, which honours global tourism destinations, attractions and hotels.  

 

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi was named the Best Tourist Attraction in the Middle East, Yas Waterworld received Best Waterpark in the Middle East and Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi was recognised as the Best Theme Park in the Middle East, while CLYMB was awarded the Best Indoor Adventure Park in the UAE.

 

 

On the world stage as a leading motorsports, golfing, lifestyle and dining destination

 

Yas Island’s portfolio of hotels, resorts, and lifestyle offerings have received plaudits during 2021 across multiple categories including dining, entertainment as well as motorsports and golf.  

 

Yas Marina Circuit and Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Abu Dhabi won gold for Best Live Experience at a Professional Sports Event in the Sports Industry Awards (SPIA), while Yas Marina Circuit took home a silver trophy for the ADNOC Yas in Schools –Best Youth Development Project of the Year.  The entries were selected by an independent panel of judges, made up of industry experts, as well as some publicly voted categories by fans.

 

World Golf Awards celebrated Yas Links Abu Dhabi, as the Middle East’s Number One 9-hole golf course. Similarly, leading industry website Top100GolfCourses ranked Yas Links as the Middle East’s Best Golf Course, reinforcing its strong reputation regionally and internationally.

 

Yas Island’s lifestyle and culinary offerings were also recognised by consumer magazines such as What’s On, naming Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi as Favourite Attraction, and CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi as Favourite Fitness Facility.

 

In addition, hotels and resorts received multiple accolades for their line-up of culinary offerings at the FACT Dining Awards Abu Dhabi 2021, the consumer awards recognising excellence in the food and beverage industry.   W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island received a host of trophies including Best Friday Brunch of the Year, Best Beach/Pool Bar and Best All Day Dining Restaurant.  Additionally, Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi, Yas Island was awarded Favourite Casual Italian for Filini Garden. 

 

With a welcoming environment for pets, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island was recognised as the runner-up in the Favourite Pet-Friendly Hotel category of the Animalia Pet Industry Awards 2021.

 

 

Garnering industry recognition

 

Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi was proud to receive industry recognition at the International Association of Amusement Parks (IAAPA) Awards, which mark achievements of excellence throughout the global attractions industry. The theme park was celebrated for its world’s class rides and attractions and awarded the Brass Ring Award – Spirit Award for the ‘Global Launch of Looney Tunes as DC Superheroes’.  

 

Yas Island’s attractions and amusement parks continued to dazzle on the industry stage during 2021 with multiple plaudits received for Yas Theme Parks during the annual Stevie Awards. The Stevie Awards which celebrate the best in business recognised Ferrari World Abu Dhabi with a bronze trophy for ‘Winter on Italian Street’, while  Bugs Bunny's 80th anniversary and Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi’s new logo reveal received bronze trophies

 

In recognition of Yas Island’s efforts to keep visitors to its theme parks safe during the pandemic, Yas Island received a bronze at the Stevie Awards for ‘Internal Community Engagement during the Global Pandemic’.

 

Yas Marina, at the heart of Yas Island’s sailing, marine, watersports and dining community was awarded the esteemed Five Gold Anchor Platinum accreditation by The Yacht Harbour Association (THYA) - one of the industry’s oldest and most respected governing bodies. The coveted award positions Yas Marina as the first marina in the UAE and GCC to be awarded the industry’s highest accolade and recognises Yas Marina’s exceptional facilities, amenities and excellent service levels.

 

Recognised by consumers worldwide

 

Yas Theme Parks and attractions continue to surprise and delight visitors while garnering guest accolades across popular global consumer review platforms such as TripAdvisor.  Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi and CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi each earned the ‘Travelers Choice Award 2021’. Based on millions of reviews and opinions from travellers from around the world, the TripAdvisor Awards recognise and reward the very best tourism establishments in terms of service, quality and customer satisfaction.

 

Raising the bar for customer experience

 

Experience Hub,  the Yas Island destination partner and Yas Concierge, the customer experience arm for Yas Island and a subsidiarity of Experience Hub triumphed among international and regional peers, drawn from an elite pool of leading global brands and was presented with four trophies at the prestigious International Customer Experience Awards which recognise outstanding customer experience.

 

Experience Hub received two gold trophies including Best Customer Service SME, recognising Yas Island’s efforts in pioneering customer focused enhancements to deliver seamless client interactions across multiple channels. Meanwhile, Fergus Bugg, Director of Customer Experience and Products at Experience Hub was recognised as the Gold Winner for Customer Experience Leader of the Year award. In addition, Experience Hub was received two bronze trophies for Best Digital Customer Experience and Best Contact Centre.

 

Yas Concierge, was the proud winner of the CX Pioneers Award at the Genesys G Summit in June 2021, recognising the destination’s client-centric experience and pioneering digital and technology enhancements, which deliver seamless consumer interactions across multiple channels.

 

 

Setting the gold standard with innovative technology and seamless experiences

 

Striving to offer tech-savvy visitors the latest innovative experiences and attractions, Yas Island’s technological advances and groundbreaking attractions were recognised on the global stage in the 2021 edition of the Blooloop Innovation Awards, which celebrate the global theme park industry. Yas Island debuted FacePass contactless technology in 2021 at its theme parks as part of its promise of creating a world-class wall-less destination using the latest technology. As such, Farah Experiences received the gold award for technology at the Blooloop Innovation Awards . In addition, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s Roof Walk and Zip Line experiences, were recognised with a gold award in the ‘Spectacular’ category, while UAE’s first-ever underwater VR experience at Yas Waterworld earned a bronze award in the ‘Splash’ category.

 

 

Splashing to Guinness World Record success

 

Yas Island’s iconic waterpark, which promises legendary adventure for all ages held its first ever GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ live event where guests broke six world titles in two days including the record of the most water moved using a sponge in one minute and the fastest time to collect five balls in the water on a waterbed. With over 40 rides, slides and attractions, Yas Waterworld continues to make a splash globally!

 

Marketing excellence

 

The marketing efforts of Yas Island were recognised as the Yas Island destination communications team received the gold award for Consumer Services in the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) Awards for the roll-out of its consumer communications campaign ‘Stayin’ on Yas’ which amassed more than 16 million views globally.  In addition, Yas Island’s family marketing campaign ‘Toy Talks’ was acclaimed for demonstrating that much cherished toys and games need a holiday too, with a Bronze trophy awarded in the New Products or Service Introduction category.

 

Attracting tourists from across the globe, Yas Island’s immersive hospitality and leisure attractions help reinforce its position as a world-class destination for leisure, entertainment and business, offering memorable experiences unlike anywhere else in the region.

 

-ENDS-

About Experience Hub and Yas Island

Experience Hub (www.experiencehub.com) is the one-stop destination partner and promotional arm of one of the world’s fastest growing leisure and entertainment destinations: Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Through its network of local, regional and international offices, the company works with travel partners to design holiday packages that provide the best entertainment value for travellers to the UAE. Based in Abu Dhabi, Experience Hub brings together expert travel and tourism professionals to manage its wide reaching trade network. The company currently operates offices serving the GCC, India, China, Europe and the CIS markets.

 

Yas Island is one of the world’s fastest-growing leisure and entertainment destinations, located on the golden shores of Abu Dhabi - just 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 50 minutes from Dubai.  Yas Island offers holidaymakers a diverse mix of award-winning leisure and entertainment experiences, from one-of-a-kind theme parks, world-class shopping and superb dining, to a links golf course, exciting water and motorsports, and spectacular musical, entertainment and family events… all within the 25 sq km Island. Today, Yas Island is home to the award-winning theme parks Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, the record-breaking CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit (home to the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX™), Yas Marina, the award-winning Yas Links golf course, as well as Abu Dhabi’s largest mall, Yas Mall, Yas Bay Waterfront - Abu Dhabi’s vibrant day to night destination featuring Pier71, a three-kilometre Boardwalk, and a variety of world-class dining, leisure and entertainment brands.  With ten hotels, including W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, The WB™ Abu Dhabi, the World's first Warner Bros. themed hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Residences, Crowne Plaza Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Yas Island Rotana, Centro Yas Island by Rotana, Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island and Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi Yas Island,  plus more than 165 dining experiences, the destination also features indoor and outdoor concert venues including MAD and Etihad Arena - all of which are complemented by a range of visitor services that connect all attractions to one another.

Malaika Arora and other B-Town celebs add glamour to Brands Impact & Golden Glory Awards

 22nd December 2021- Following the successful edition in 2019, Brands Impact, one of the

leading events and branding companies in India organized the second edition of the Golden

Glory Awards 2021 at Hotel Leela, Mumbai. The awards were meant to acknowledge and

bring forward the extraordinary journeys of individuals, professionals & companies that are embarking upon the path of glory & success with their remarkable achievements. 

The ceremony was graced by the gorgeous Malaika Arora who is not only an actress but also a model, VJ, dancer, producer, and one of the fittest actresses of Bollywood.

The categories included Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Hospitality, Real Estate, and

Technology coupled with special awards for Celebrities, TV Artists, and Influencers.

Additionally, there will be awards to honor the work of Astrologers, Tarot Card Readers, and Makeup Artists.

Talking of the Awards, Ms. Ankita Singh, Director - Brands Impact said “In the recent past,

not many Bollywood events have happened, so we planned to make it huge and with God’s

grace it turned out to be a great success. Talking about our chief guest, the gorgeous

Malaika Arora, being the style goddess was a perfect fit for these style and glamour awards.”

The event was hosted by Aman Yatan Verma and was also attended by the renowned

astrologer from Kolkata, Dr. Sohini Sastri as the guest of the honor who also shared the

stage with Malaika in giving away the awards.

Among the winners were several eminent personalities Sangeeta Bijlani (Timeless Beauty),

Esha Deol Takhtani (Actor turned Producer), Divya Dutta (Best Actor in Lead Roles),

Tanisha Mukherjee (Outstanding Debut on OTT), Mona Singh (Versatile Actor), Aditya

Narayan (Most Loved Reality Show Host), Urvashi Dholakia (Iconic TV Actor), Sayani Gupta ( Best New Age Female Actor), Erica Fernandes (Style Diva), Shama Sikander (For

Advocating Mental Health), Aditya Seal and Anushka Ranjan (Most Admired Offscreen

Celebrity Couple), Adah Sharma (Most Loved Female Celebrity on Social Media), Rasika

Duggal (Most Loved Female Lead Actor on OTT Platform), Sarah Jane Dias (Most Stylish

Glamour Icon), Mukesh Rishi (Most Versatile Actor in Supporting Roles) and Anubhav Singh Bassi(Youth Icon).

The event was presented by Brands Impact in association with the World Quality Promotion

Council, Powered by Darwin Group of companies, Co-powered by Toshi Automation

Solutions, Wellness partner - Ashpveda Pvt. Limited, Hospitality Partner- Radisson

Resort & Spa Lonavala, Food Partner- Edobo, Beverage Partner - Living Liquids, Event Partner- Rudra Events & Wedding Planner, Magazine Partner- Power Corridors and Health Partner- Dr. Diabetes. The ceremony concluded with a star-studded Page 3 party

with socialites from the world of fashion & Bollywood.

MOMENT OF GLORY FOR SINGER AND FLAUTIST PARAS NATH!!

Paras Nath the Young and Dynamic talent have received the prestigious Guru Pt. Pannalal Ghosh award in Kolhapur.

 Organized by Shri. Sachin Jagtap

Well-known flutist Paras Nath was recently conferred with Pannalal Ghosh Memorial Award at Pt. Pannalal Ghosh Memorial Festival.

Disciple of Dada Guru Pt. Shiv Nath Ji and Father & Guru Pt. Amar Nath ji from Banaras Gharana Paras Nath says, “It’s an extreme honor to receive this award, Guru Pt. Pannalal Ghosh has always been an inspiration to me, and now to receive this in his name fills my heart with so much joy and gratitude. Awards always motivate you and make you responsible to deliver better to the audience and I will continue to do that.”  

Award Winning Flute Player Paras Nath born & hailing from a renowned family of musicians of Varanasi who have traditionally played for over two and half centuries, Paras has taken to music by inheritance.  He mastered his inherited musical genius with the help of his gurus- his grandfather- Late Pt. Shiv Nath, his father -living legend Pt. Amar Nath and his brother- Shri Pankaj Nath. Paras who has delved into the realms of Shashtriya Sangeet (Indian Classical Music) for many years now. Paras Nath has played the flute music for many renowned movies like OH MY GOD.

Gautam Gambhir congratulated Actress Arushi Nishank and Vishal Singh for their upcoming song "Jo Tumko Jhooth Lage"

 Gautam Gambhir congratulated Actress Arushi Nishank and Vishal Singh for their upcoming song "Jo Tumko Jhooth Lage"

Cricketer Gautam Gambhir shared poster on social media to congratulate Arushi Nishank and Vishal Singh for their upcoming song "Jo Tumko Jhooth Lage” Featuring Actor Vishal Singh and Arushi Nishank, Music video is directed by Faizal Mia Photuwale which shows the pain of two lovers who were once separated. The Chemistry between the two will definitely amaze the audience. This is the second music video of Arushi Nishank this year. Next year she is going to debut in a big starrer T-Series film TARINI which is already announced this year on 8th of March.

Vishal singh says, This song is very different than the kind of songs I’ve done so far . I Loved working with the team. I’ve known Faisal Bhai for the longest time and always been a fan of his work and creativity. I was happy that I was getting to work with him after a long time. The most special thing about this song was working with Arushi Nishank. She is such a talented actor and an amazing person. she made me feel so comfortable on the set, that I could perform with all my heart. Just can’t wait for everyone to experience this beautiful journey of love and pain and I’m sure will get all the love


Arushi Nishank says, “This song was a new experiment for me and the way Vishal helped me  to understand the charactor and provided a comfort as an co actor was superb..it really surprise me,we met 1st time on this song shoot and we become such good friends..Faisal took a new Arushi from me in this video..cnt wait for it to release”

Saregama presents the sizzling dance track of the season - "Madhuban” Ft. the gorgeous Sunny Leone, Sung by Kanika Kapoor

 Saregama presents the sizzling dance track of the season - "Madhuban” Ft. the gorgeous Sunny Leone, Sung by Kanika Kapoor

Song Link: https://bit.ly/SRGM_Madhuban

Saregama has teamed up with the superhit duo of popular singer Kanika Kapoor and the sizzling Sunny Leone and launched ‘Madhuban’ – the dance track of 2021 to ring in your year-end parties. The killer  moves, the infectious energy and mesmerizing expressions of Sunny Leone makes the video a sure fire sizzler , which  has been choreographed and directed by Bollywood’s favourite dance maestro Ganesh Acharya. Aided with thumping beats , generous dose of your quintessential thumkas and a killer hook step - Madhuban is here to rule the party playlists.

Saregama for the song went truly democratic in an unique campaign, giving a chance to fans to be an integral part of the video.  The first winner of the contest, Arindam Chakraborty, provides the male vocals, complementing the dynamic energy of Kanika Kapoor. The video of the song also features the second winner of the contest – Shivika Pratap Singh, who matches dance moves with the very proficient Sunny Leone.

Sunny Leone says, “Sunny Leone - “I have been lucky that the audience has loved all my songs in which I have also showcased my dancing and this one kicks it up a notch. ‘Madhuban’ has got immense love from the fans on social media. It's great to be a part of a song that will bid adieu to 2021 in style and welcome 2022 with a bang.”

Kanika Kapoor says, “Sunny has made the song look so beautiful. Singing this song was so much fun. It’s high energy and super dance number. I am so Glad with the response the song has already received.”

Ganesh Acharya says, “The fun we had filming this song, the energy is translated in the final Product - the energy the vibe the verve  - all this make Madhuban the dance track of 2021”

Music Composer Shaarib Toshi says, "We strongly believe this song will be racing the charts all over.The song is high on energy, fun and groovy, Kanika the live wire has sung it so beautifully and Sunny has made the song look so amazing. Truly the song will be on everyone's playlist from cars to pubs."

Label: Saregama Music, Featuring: Sunny Leone, Singer: Kanika Kapoor, Director: Ganesh Acharya, Choreography: Ganesh Archarya, Music Composer: Shaarib and Toshi

“Jo Tumko Jhooth Lage” the poster of which is being launched. Featuring Vishal Singh and Arushi Nishank, Music video is directed by Faizal Mia Photuwale

 

“Jo Tumko Jhooth Lage” the poster of which is being launched. Featuring Actor Vishal Singh and Arushi Nishank, Music video is directed by Faizal Mia Photuwale which shows the pain of two lovers who were once separated. The Chemistry between the two will definitely amaze the audience. This is the second music video of Arushi Nishank this year. Next year she is going to debut in a big starrer T-Series film TARINI which is already announced this year on 8th of March.

Vishal singh says, This song is very different than the kind of songs I’ve done so far . I Loved working with the team. I’ve known Faisal Bhai for the longest time and always been a fan of his work and creativity. I was happy that I was getting to work with him after a long time. The most special thing about this song was working with Arushi Nishank. She is such a talented actor and an amazing person. She made me feel so comfortable on the set, that I could perform with all my heart. Just can’t wait for everyone to experience this beautiful journey of love and pain and I’m sure will get all the love 

Arushi Nishank says, “This song was a new experiment for me and the way Vishal helped me  to understand the charactor and provided a comfort as an co actor was superb..it really surprise me,we met 1st time on this song shoot and we become such good friends..Faisal took a new Arushi from me in this video..cnt wait for it to release”