Bâoli Dubai’s Claudiu Mnerau
Dubai, UAE: Claudiu Mnerau, Beverage Manager at Bâoli Dubai, won UAE Champion at the DIAGEO World Class Competition. This win recognizes his work and sets the stage for the UAE in the global bartending industry.
Competition: Six Months of Challenges
Claudiu competed for six months. He was one of over 60 contenders.
In the semi-finals, Claudiu completed a concept development round and a mystery box challenge, earning a spot in the top three. The finals included a speed round and a food pairing task. Claudiu performed well in both tasks.
Claudiu Mnerau’s Journey to UAE Bartending Champion
Claudiu competed for six months. He was one of over 60 contenders.
In the semi-finals, Claudiu completed a concept development round and a mystery box challenge, earning a spot in the top three. The finals included a speed round and a food pairing task. Claudiu performed well in both tasks.
Representing UAE in Toronto
Claudiu will now represent the UAE at the World Class Global Finals in Toronto, Canada.
Claudiu credits his win to hard work. “Experience is not enough; you still have to put in the hard work,” he said. “This victory is not just mine; it represents the hard work and talent of our entire team.”
Claudiu Mnerau’s journey
Claudiu Mnerau has fifteen years of international hospitality experience. He leads Bâoli Dubai’s bar and beverage program.
He won the Bartender Romania National Finals in 2018. In 2019, he won World Class UAE & Oman and placed 10th globally at the World Class Global Final.
