Opening its first branch outside Turkey with a huge welcome show that saw the restaurant’s name on Burj Khalifa, CZNBurak is a joint venture between Instagram sensation, Chef Burak Özdemir and Dives Holding, the company that will see the brand expand across several GCC markets, choosing Dubai as its launching platform. Since its opening on 25 December 2020, CZNBurak has managed to generate quite a buzz around it and was visited by many celebrities including the Crown Prince of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Egyptian superstar Mohammed Ramadan, renowned MMA artist Khabib Nurmagomedov, the multi-awarded football player Cristiano Ronaldo, action movies’ hero Steven Seagal, and Bollywood star Nora Fatehi. With more than 45 Thousand guests within less than a month since its opening, CZNBurak is moving steadily towards becoming the new culinary hot spot in downtown Dubai.
CZNBurak’s cuisine blends Turkish and Middle Eastern flavours, creating a rich culinary experience that caters to a large audience of food enthusiasts. Already popular in Turkey with six restaurants, and famously known thanks to Chef Burak’s quirky social media videos and cheerful smile, CZNBurak is set to be the hottest new F&B destination in the city, being the biggest restaurant in Downtown Dubai, with a seating capacity of 600, which can expand up to 1,200 after Covid-19, and having the biggest oven in GCC. The chic restaurant features an ottoman-seating style that combines warmth and sophistication, and the open space provides a perfect setting for both family gatherings and private events. CZNBurak also serves bespoke beverages created by a team of internationally acclaimed mixologists. The brand in Dubai alone has employed 26 different nationalities serving in the restaurant.
The restaurant promises an unmatched ambiance, delicious food and live cooking shows to remember for guests who have queued at its doors since its opening, looking for an amazing meal and a warm welcome from Chef Burak.