Award-Winning Monaco Chef flying in for Monte-Carlo Beach Club, Saadiyat Anniversary Celebrations

Chef Paolo Sari will deliver a night to remember

Abu Dhabi, October 21, 2013: One of Europe's hottest chefs, Paolo Sari, will help run Monte-Carlo Beach Club, Saadiyat's extravagant anniversary party, this weekend.

Chef Paolo recently made headlines for gaining a full 100% organic rating at his award-winning restaurant, Elsa, in Monaco.

He has even gone as far as to grow many ingredients in his own back garden.

The chef, who will be creating a range of dishes for guests at the event this Friday (October 25) in Abu Dhabi, said: “It is an honour to be invited to celebrate Monte-Carlo SBM's history – especially at the company's first property outside Europe.”

Monte-Carlo Beach Club, Saadiyat's celebration is just one of many events taking place worldwide to honour the rich heritage of Monte-Carlo SBM. Earlier this year, Paolo spearheaded a 100% organic market in Monte-Carlo, attended by their royal highnesses, Prince Albert and his wife Princess Charlene of Monaco.

The 45-year-old chef, who won his first competition at the age of nine, added: “I've helped to organize the culinary aspects of many of the 150th Anniversary celebrations this year, but this is the one I am most looking forward to. It's certainly going to be one of the best parties!”

The exclusive evening will be attended by VIPs, club members and other personalities from the UAE and Monaco, who will enjoy a private celebration from 7.00pm onwards with a live jazz band, live painting with Remi Bertoche an exhibition about the 150 year Monaco history along with the Saadiyat island development.

General Manager of Monte-Carlo Beach Club, Bill Loveday, added: “We wanted to create a big bang with this event and we know that Chef Paolo will add a touch of French Riviera to an already extravagant evening.”

Members of the public can join in the festivities from 9.30pm onwards, when the real party begins around the club's palatial pool with renowned DJs Kiko Navrro, DJ MaDJam, Radio 1's DJ Simon B and fire-breathing dancers are just a few of the acts that will dazzle guests. Guests will even have the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Monaco for two people, staying for three nights at one of Monte-Carlo SBM's prestigious properties.

Members of the public can purchase tickets starting at 200 AED, inclusive of two drinks. VIP Cabanas and table bookings are available through various packages from Monte-Carlo Beach Club, Saadiyat.

Monte-Carlo Beach Club, Saadiyat

Monte-Carlo Beach Club, Saadiyat, is an award-winning social, leisure and dining destination on the beautiful island of Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi. The club opened in September 2011, making it the first operational property on Saadiyat's 9km stretch of natural coast line. Built on a 39,500 square metre site along the shores of the Arabian Gulf, the venue is home to Le Deck – the club's highly acclaimed signature restaurant, Sea Lounge – an award winning al fresco beach bar, Bubbles Bar, the Library Lounge, a ‘The Workout Room' branded gym and studio, spa treatment rooms, jacuzzi, plunge pool and steam rooms. The facility strongly reflects the values of its master company Monte-Carlo SBM, which boasts a significant hospitality and leisure footprint in Monaco including Hotel de Paris, Monte-Carlo Casino and Monte Carlo Beach Club. The exclusive club is a celebration of fine living, culture, wellbeing and health set at the heart of the UAE's thriving capital city and reflecting the values of a destination committed to offering the ultimate leisure experience. The beach club strongly complements the unique experience offered on Saadiyat Beach, which is fast becoming the cultural island's tourism hotspot.