The 23rd edition of the prestigious IIFA (The International Indian Film Academy Awards) 2023, will be hosted from 26th to 27th May at Etihad Arena, Yas Island bringing Bollywood’s glitterati to the shores of Abu Dhabi.
The majestic hotel Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island invites guests to get involved in all the IIIFA 2023 action with fabulous dining experiences, competitions and a room package. During IIFA Weekend, the hotel will be decked out with Bollywood themed décor and will also have Bollywood entertainment and traditional Indian henna artists on Saturday, 27th May.
Indian High Tea
For one week only, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island will serve its popular Afternoon Tea, with an Indian twist at Osmo – Lounge & Bar. Diners can enjoy savoury dishes such as samosa, avocado chaat, chicken tikka wrap, dhokla and shami kabab, along with decadent sweets like saffron milk cake, date barfi and motichur laddoo, served tier-style with tea and coffee.
Validity: 22nd to 28th May
Venue: Osmo – Lounge & Bar
Time: Daily from 2pm to 6pm
Price: AED 250 for two people
For reservations: Please call +971 2 208 6900 or email dineatosmo@hilton.com
Taste of IIFA
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island’s chic diner, Graphos Social Kitchen, has curated a special ‘Taste of IIFA’ brunch to take guests on a memorable journey of India. The extensive menu will feature authentic cuisine from various parts of the country and will be available on the evening of IIFA Rocks.
Diners can begin their meal with fresh salads like masala lentil salad and chickpea salad and stop by at the live cooking stations to dig into delicious chaat and dosas. Meat lovers can enjoy grilled dishes like sheekh kabab, Peshawari lamb chops and grilled Bombay prawns. The menu also includes traditional dishes such as lamb biryani, butter chicken, vegetable jalfrezi and avial coconut curry among others.
Plenty of dessert options are available for those with a sweet tooth, including mango coconut cake, rasmalai, kheer and jalebi. Special menu items are available for little guests, along with a chocolate fountain. Guests will also be treated to live Bollywood-themed entertainment.
Validity: Friday, 26th May
Venue: Graphos Social Kitchen
Time: 6pm to 10:30pm
Price: AED 175 per person including soft beverages, AED 230 per person including house beverages
For reservations: Please call +971 2 208 6900 or email dineatgraphos@hilton.com
Discount on F&B
IIFA Awards 2023 ticket holders can make the most of the opportunity by receiving 20% off on their total F&B bill at any of the restaurants at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island including their all-day diner Graphos Social Kitchen, the chic Osmo – Lounge & Bar or the relaxing poolside venue Capila – Pool Bar & Grill
Validity: Discount available from 15th May to 25th May
Tickets need to be presented to avail the discount.
Dine & Draw
Guests will also have the chance of winning two tickets per person for the IIFA Rocks show and IIFA Awards ceremony by entering a raffle draw. Guests can enter the competition by simply presenting the bill of their afternoon tea experience at Osmo – Lounge & Bar.
Validity: The competition will run from 15th to 25th May.
For more information about Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, please call +971 2 208 6900 or email reservations_yasisland@hilton.com