Sponsored: There’s even a million dollar guitar…

If you’re an international dining aficionado, you’ll be familiar with The Galliard Brasserie. The high-end Turkish restaurant is popular in Istanbul for its dancing waiters and party atmosphere, and it recently opened its first Dubai outpost to much fanfare.

Having taken a prime spot in the Address Downtown, with a terrace offering full views of the Burj Khalifa, it’s only natural that they’ve decided to go all-out on a New Year’s Eve celebration. And the Million Dollar Guitar Party promises to go beyond all expectations.

Guests will be treated to a grand six-course feast featuring Galliard’s signature Mediterranean-Turkish fusion cuisine – the çiğ börek is the signature appetiser of the evening, paired with sticky black walnuts. Vegetarian guests won’t be disappointed, as even the simple falafel is given a special twist.

During the meal you can enjoy an impressive five hours of free-flowing premium drinks to get you in the party mood. As you would expect from a place with such a flamboyant reputation, the entertainment will be top notch – not only will there be an all-important DJ, but the live music also includes a guitar worth a whopping one million dollars, which will be played on the night.

Of course, the terrace is the jewel in the restaurant’s crown, and the highlight of the evening will be uninterrupted views of the Burj Khalifa’s famous fireworks show. However, guests seated indoors are still in for a treat. The floor-to-ceiling windows mean that you can drink in the views while surrounded by the regal purple hues and wooden accents of the luxurious interiors.

It sounds like all the right ingredients for you to give 2019 an epic welcome!

8pm to 1am (followed by a la carte until 3am), Dhs1,500 to Dhs2,500 for indoor seating, Dhs3,500 for terrace seating with a Burj Khalifa view. Tel: (052) 4899982. thegalliard.com

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