Michael Jackson. Cliff Schiappa / AP photo
Michael Jackson. Cliff Schiappa / AP photo

Taste of Fame plans a thriller of an evening



Michael Jackson fans should head to Taste of Fame in Jumeirah’s Sunset Mall this Saturday at 9pm, when the celebrity-themed restaurant will be unveiling its latest silicon figure of the Prince of Pop himself. Jackson will be joining a host of other model celebs including Will Smith and Albert Einstein in Dubai’s very own gastronomic answer to Madame Tussaud’s, and the unveiling will also feature performances from Michael Jackson tribute act Mike Jack and the Dubai Vocal Ensemble, winner of The Score – Choir of the Year 2013.

An additional 50AED per person will be charged on the night, with the money donated to charity. For reservations call 04 338 8552.

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