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Dubai is set to host the Flair Fest Bartending Competition on Saturday (September 28) at Radisson Blu Hotel, Deira Creek. The event, which will begin at 6pm, will see 20 talented bartenders, including 6 Filipinos, compete against each other for the title, promising an evening of excitement and skill. Participants will showcase their flair bartending techniques—an artful display of acrobatics and cocktail mixing. Representing different top venues across Dubai, the Filipino contestants include Aiza Pepito from Timeout Market, and Andy Cruz from Dream Restaurant, among others. They will face tough competition from bartenders hailing from establishments like Atlantis Royal, Park Hyatt, and Buddja Bar Dubai. The contestants are Aiza Pepito of Timeout Market, Aman Ruchal of CityMax Hotel Business Bay, Andy Cruz of Dream Restaurant, Apple Labuyo of Lock, Stock & Barrel, Binaya Baram of Ribambelle Dubai, Chit Wanna Aung of Nuri Grill & Bar, Dalen Britto of Park Hyatt Hotel, Dewa Made Adi of The Tap House, Dhanushkha Dias of The Groove House, Federico Torazza of FBA Argentina, Gary Labuyo of Grandiose Zore Bar, Hemraj Shettigar of Atlantis Royal, Khimboy Palmares of EVA Beach House Restaurant, Kiran Dongare of Flaming Trio, Ramel Pere of Coochin Restobar, Sanni Ademuyiwa of Banya Forest, Shishir Gurung of Logs & Ember, Shubham Rawat of Buddja Bar Dubai, Sunnat Tolipov of Unique Events Dubai and Tejas Kadam of Kosha by bar Baar. The Flair Fest Bartending Competition is known for its high energy and showmanship, making it one of the premier events in the bartending community. Contestants will be judged on their technique, creativity, and presentation skills, with top performers awarded prestigious titles and prizes. Spectators are invited to attend and witness the thrilling performances firsthand, as each bartender brings their own unique style and creativity to the event. It’s set to be a night of unforgettable entertainment and masterful bartending. ICA/Expat Media
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