VALENTINE’S DINNER WITH CLAUDE CHALLE

As Valentine’s Night itself will be dry to observe Milad Al Nabi, the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed, Karma Kafe have put together a very special Valentines package on Sunday 13th February.This romantic dinner will be accompanied by the Godfather of lounge music Claude Challe. The man behind the music of Buddha Bar and it’s phenomenally successful compilation series is back by popular demand after a full house at Karma Kafe five months ago when his eclectic fusion of sounds brought the entire restaurant to its feet.A four course set menu will be lovingly prepared by Karma Kafe’s head chef, with a premium open bar all night and of course chocolates for the ladies.This intimate evening of fantastic food and music in the sumptuous surroundings of Karma Kafe promises to be an unforgettable occasion. For reservations call 04 04 423 0909 or 050 29 11333AED 1400 dinner and drinks per coupleAED 1000 drinks only (couples)AED   600 drinks only (men)AED   400 drinks only (ladies)ABOUT CLAUDE CHALLEClaude Challe (born Claude Shalom in 1945 in Tunisia) is a French DJ and club owner, the creator of the Buddha Bar restaurant/clubs and music compilations.Challe moved to France at age three. At the age of 19, he opened a hair salon in Paris, and became known as "the man with the golden scissors". Abandoning the salon to live as an expatriate on the island of Sardinia, he subsequently traveled to India, Nepal and Indonesia.Challe returned to France and was introduced to New Age music by the likes of Andreas Vollenweider and Ennio Morricone. He became involved in Parisian nightlife, managing a series of French clubs, including Le Prive (1974), Le Centre Ville in Les Halles (1979), Les Bains-Douches (1984), El Divino in Ibiza (1992), and Buddha Bar (1996). The restaurant/club became a popular destination and led to Challe's Buddha Bar mix compilations.Challe produces his music and others' on his Chall'o Music label. He has said, "I consider the art of DJ-ing to be the passion of my life. When I'm DJ-ing, I give myself to the people. When I play, I'm in the music."ABOUT KARMA KAFEKarma Kafe is a deliciously different restaurant-lounge-bar concept from Raymond Visan, the creator of Buddha Bar. Sumptuous surroundings offer a feast for all the senses with a fusion of Far Eastern and Californian flavours, including freshly made sushi, and a magical mix of music. The outdoor terrace also offers a fantastic view of the Dubai Fountain, a must for all visitors to the city.This hidden gem can be found in an intimate corner of Souk Al Bahar in The Old Town, Burj Khalifa. For lounge and table reservations, please call Karma Kafe on 04 423 0909 or 050 29 11333.