Abu Dhabi, clear your calendars. September 19th and 20th are about to get deliciously complicated—in the best possible way. Because when two Michelin-starred chefs decide to tag-team your taste buds, you don’t just eat dinner… you embark on a full-blown culinary adventure. Forget popcorn and Netflix—this is the kind of show you book a seat for months in advance.
So, what’s the deal?
Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard, tucked inside the Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, is pulling off an “Avengers Assemble” moment. Chef Nicolas Isnard, the mastermind behind the restaurant’s contemporary French identity, is joining forces with Chef Charles Coulombeau, the French culinary prodigy who moonlights as a flavor wizard with Japanese flair. Together, they’re whipping up an exclusive Six-Course Four Hands Dinner that promises to make even the most poker-faced food critic break into a happy dance.
The Menu: AKA, Your Passport to Flavor Town
Let’s talk dishes. Imagine the elegance of French cuisine sneaking off on holiday to Tokyo with a suitcase full of coriander, lime, and mint. On the menu:
- Scallop Carpaccio with coriander, mint, peanut, and lime (basically, the Beyoncé of appetizers).
- Soya-Glazed Octopus with roasted cauliflower and Tom Kha sauce—because why shouldn’t seafood and Thai soup have a fling?
- “Sanchoku” Wagyu Beef Tenderloin with Japanese rice and spinach. Translation: rich, melt-in-your-mouth happiness, one forkful at a time.
- And for the sweet finale? A Passion Fruit “Yayoi” dessert, topped off with dainty mignardises, which is French for “little bites of joy you’ll wish came in XL.”
And yes, there’s wine. For an extra AED 350, sommeliers will line up pairings so smooth you might wonder why you ever drank anything unpaired in your life.
Meet the Dream Team
Chef Isnard is already a household name at Bord Eau, known for remixing French fine dining with just the right amount of global groove. His partner-in-crime for these two nights, Chef Coulombeau, is basically a Michelin magnet. Between running La Maison dans le Parc (Nancy, France) and YOZORA (Metz), this guy has been stacking stars faster than a hotel concierge. Oh, and did we mention he’s also spent time in Japan? That explains the cool Asian twists he sprinkles into his dishes like culinary confetti.
Holding the fort alongside them is Chef David Tavernier, Bord Eau’s own culinary rockstar, with experience stretching from France to Egypt and beyond. Together, the trio makes up a kitchen lineup worthy of its own Netflix docuseries.
Why You Should Care (and Book, Like, Now)
This isn’t just another fancy dinner where you awkwardly wonder which fork to use first. This is storytelling through flavor—six chapters of edible poetry crafted by chefs who’ve literally dedicated their lives to making people say “wow” with their mouths full.
And here’s the kicker: it’s happening in Abu Dhabi. So instead of booking a flight to France or Japan, you can just Uber over in your best outfit and let your palate do the traveling.
The Fine Print
- When: September 19th & 20th, 2025, from 6:00PM
- Where: Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
- Price: AED 550 per person (food only) | AED 350 (wine pairing)
So, whether you’re a die-hard foodie, a casual “I like nice things” diner, or just someone who’s tired of pretending a reheated pizza counts as fine dining, this Four Hands Dinner is your golden ticket. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you when the seats disappear faster than a plate of Wagyu beef.
Contact & Location:
Phone – +97125098555
