‘They were super friendly and said hello to everyone’, said one of the diners who was at the restaurant when the UAE royals visited
Sheikh Hamdan and Sheikh Khaled at Dubai Mall. Photo: Screengrab from video on social media
When Emirati Noura Mohammed AlMarzooqi sat down to lunch at La Maison Ani on Wednesday, she had no idea that her bill would be paid by none other than the Crown Prince himself! Noura was one of the several diners at the restaurant who caught a glimpse of two UAE leaders casually strolling in for lunch and then were surprised by having their meals fully paid for.
On Wednesday, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as well as Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan had lunch at the restaurant, accompanied by a group of aides and friends.
“They were super friendly and said hello to everyone and made the experience really great for us,” said Noura. “When I asked for the cheque after my meal, the restaurant informed me that Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed had paid everyone’s bill. Only in UAE will you see the royal families spending lovely time with their people and spreading kindness and making the experience priceless.”
Videos shared on social media show the leaders walking into the restaurant and greeting other diners with an Islamic salutation wishing them peace. The group had lunch at the eatery, run by Chef Izu Ani, one of the most influential chefs in the region. He is also behind concepts such as Alaya, Gaia, and Kai Enzo.
Источник: Khaleej Time
Published: 27 June 2025
