The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend & Awards, the world’s largest festival of cinema and Bollywood, will return to Abu Dhabi for its 22nd edition on June 2-4, 2022. The large-scale event will be hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and will take place at the Etihad Arena, part of Yas Bay Waterfront on Yas Island, in conjunction with the Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s premier curator of experiences.

Punjab Grill, an award-winning restaurant, is excited to participate in IIFA’s Culinary Experience from May 21 to June 4, 2022, with a Chef Special Taste of IIFA Menu inspired by Bollywood. The chef-created IIFA menu is sure to wow Bollywood aficionados. The Taste of IIFA menu at Punjab Grill Abu Dhabi celebrates the allure of Bollywood through finely refined culinary language, with each drink and dish named after your favourite Bollywood stars and movies. Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Grand Canal, Venetian Village – 3rd St – Al Rawdah – Abu Dhabi. 

IIFA Culinary Experience at Punjab Grill Abu Dhabi includes;

1. Bollywood Themed Menu – “Taste of IIFA” (a selection of Bollywood inspired dishes curated specially and available from 21 May -4th June 2022 at Punjab Grill Abu Dhabi only. 
2. Special Discounts: IIFA Awards and IIFA Rocks ticket holders, as well as the IIFA contingency teams (celebs, entourage, and media), have access to a 20% discount when dining at Punjab Grill Dubai & Abu Dhabi during the above period.
3. Photo Ops: A live Size IIFA Trophy to be displayed at Punjab Grill Abu Dhabi for Photo Ops. Guests can take pictures with the trophy and get a chance to win tickets to IIFA Rocks
4. Dine & Draw:  Diners can Win IIFA Rocks tickets through various competitions that will be running on our Social Media page from 28 May-2 June 2022

Here is the entire menu:

Cocktails:

1. Dev D 45 Aed
2. Raees:  45 Aed
3. Bunty Aur Bubly: 45 Aed
4. Namaste London: 45 Aed
5. Mastani: 45 Aed

Appetizers:

1. Delhi 6 Chaat Platter: Chaat Platter 60 Aed
2. Dhaakad Samosa Chaat: Jodhpuri Samosa Chaat  55 Aed
3. Gangs of Kundapur: Kundapur Roast Cauliflower 80 Aed
4. Director’s Cut: Hyderabadi Lamb Chops, Bisi Belle Bhaath 100Aed
5. Chennai Express: Pepper Mutton, Fried Idli 90 Aed

Mains:

1. Bangkok ka Khiladi: Akshay Kumar’s Favourite Thai Curry with Bollywood masala 95 Aed
2. Rab ne Bana di Jodi: Match made in heaven. Burrata, Kale Saag, Miss Roti 100 Aed
3. Kashmir ki Kali: Delicate Paneer in Classic Kashmiri red Curry 
4. Rangeela Re: Seven flavours of chicken with Makhani Sauce 100 Aed
5. 36, Chowringhee Lane:  Daab Chingri & Koraishutir Kachori- Classic Pairing from Kolkata  150 Aed
6. Udta Punjabi Fish Curry: Ambarsari Fish Curry & Jeera Chawal 120Aed
7. Satya: Manoj Bajpayee’s favourite Champaran Mutton Curry and Phulka 130Aed
8. Bhai ki Biryani: Salle Bhai ke naam Chicken Biryani & Cucumber raita 130Aed

Desserts:

1. Jalebi Baby : Jalebi & Mango Rabri AED 50
2. Kismat ka Falooda: Anjeer Kulfi, Rose & Falooda AED 50
3. Cheeni Kum: Khubani ka meetha custard AED 50