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MEET THE
WORLD CLASS U.A.E
BEST BARTENDER 2025
CLAUDIU MNERAU
BAOLI DUBAI
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The creative mind behind the bar at Bâoli Dubai and a driving force in the region’s cocktail scene. With over 18 years of global experience, Claudiu brings a bold, innovative approach to mixology—pairing technique with storytelling to deliver unforgettable guest experiences. His talent has earned him multiple industry honours, including being crowned World Class UAE Bartender of the Year not once, but twice — in 2019 and again in 2025. Whether he's crafting new concepts or elevating the classics, Claudiu continues to raise the bar, one pour at a time.​
LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS YEAR'S BEST BARTENDER
EXPERIENCE HIS JOURNEY WITH WORLD CLASS
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CLAUDIU'S SUBMISSION FOR THE
THEATRE: SYMPHONY IN BLUE CHALLENGE
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