Chef Burak Özdemir has been ‘found’ in the desert, or at least a 3.5 meter-high statue of him has!
The viral phenomenon behind CZNBurak, Chef Burak Özdemir, dug up the giant 3D statue of himself in the middle of Dubai’s desert with the help of the creator of the statue; Idriss B. who is also the founder and creative innovator of ‘The Art Collection’, the artist and sculptor behind the eye-catching polygonal animals dotted around the hotspots of Dubai.
Chef Burak, famous for his contagious smile and extraordinary dishes, has recently opened a second restaurant concept in Dubai – BurakBurger. The new concept is more casual dining to CZNBurak, but Chef Burak is eager to continue sharing his passion, spreading happiness, and giving guests the ultimate ‘Burak’ experience.
As the first ‘human’ statue for the artist, Idriss B instantly took his inspiration from Chef Burak’s warmth: “He has a natural pose and a warm smile that makes people smile back and I wanted to capture that. We designed it so he’s on his knees, making it more realistic and easier for guests to capture a picture with. It’s taken nearly six months to complete the project, from design to production, and I’m proud of the result.”
Weighing 270 kg, the Instagramable statue will take up permanent residence at CZNBurak on Boulevard Point creating a memorable experience for guests. Speaking of his statue, Chef Burak said: “It’s a real honour, I’m so pleased with how it came out. Even if I can’t be at the restaurant, my guests can still get a feeling that I’m there with them.”
The restaurant delivers a family-like ambiance, delightful culinary creations, big portions, and live cooking shows for guests who have queued (sometimes hours) at its doors looking for a warm welcome from Chef Burak (or his life-like replica!).
Key Information:
Location: CZNBurak, Boulevard Point, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai
Opening Hours: 12 pm to 3 am
Contact: 800 CZN BURAK
