'The band has great memories with McDonald’s,' said BTS' label, Big Hit Entertainment. 'We’re excited about this collaboration and can’t wait to share the BTS Meal with the world.' Courtesy McDonald's
'The band has great memories with McDonald’s,' said BTS' label, Big Hit Entertainment. 'We’re excited about this collaboration and can’t wait to share the BTS Meal with the world.' Courtesy McDonald's
To celebrate the launch of BTS' McDonald's menu items, the band are dropping a line of merchandise with the fast-food restaurant. Courtesy McDonald's
To celebrate the launch of BTS' McDonald's menu items, the band are dropping a line of merchandise with the fast-food restaurant. Courtesy McDonald's
A purple bathrobe in the BTS x McDonald's collection. Courtesy McDonald's
A purple bathrobe in the BTS x McDonald's collection. Courtesy McDonald's
A low-key black hoodie, with a purse in the shape of McDonald's fries. Courtesy McDonald's
A low-key black hoodie, with a purse in the shape of McDonald's fries. Courtesy McDonald's
The sweet chilli and Cajun dipping sauces on the BTS Menu are inspired by popular recipes from McDonald's South Korea, and are reflected in the merchandise. Courtesy McDonald's
The sweet chilli and Cajun dipping sauces on the BTS Menu are inspired by popular recipes from McDonald's South Korea, and are reflected in the merchandise. Courtesy McDonald's
Each of BTS' seven members is represented in the pieces. Courtesy McDonald's
Each of BTS' seven members is represented in the pieces. Courtesy McDonald's
The BTS Menu includes a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets meal, with medium World Famous Fries, a medium Coke, and sweet chilli and Cajun dipping sauces. Courtesy McDonald's
The BTS Menu includes a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets meal, with medium World Famous Fries, a medium Coke, and sweet chilli and Cajun dipping sauces. Courtesy McDonald's
A purple bathrobe in the BTS x McDonald's collection. Courtesy McDonald's
A purple bathrobe in the BTS x McDonald's collection. Courtesy McDonald's
A record-style bag, in McDonald's colours. Courtesy McDonald's
A record-style bag, in McDonald's colours. Courtesy McDonald's
An umbrella is also included in the line. Courtesy McDonald's
An umbrella is also included in the line. Courtesy McDonald's
Represent with a hoodie and socks. Courtesy McDonald's
Represent with a hoodie and socks. Courtesy McDonald's

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Limited-edition BTS collaboration meal with McDonald's now available in the UAE

The K-pop sensations have created a meal with the fast-food giant, which you can now order across the Emirates

The National

June 03, 2021

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Fans of K-pop superstars BTS and McDonald’s will be thrilled to learn they can now dine on the band’s signature order in the UAE.

The fast-food chain has collaborated with the seven-piece band for the release of a limited-edition meal, which is available throughout June.

The BTS Meal, as it's called, includes 10 chicken nuggets, medium World Famous Fries, medium Coke and sweet chilli and Cajun dipping sauces inspired by popular recipes from McDonald's South Korea.

The menu "tour" kicked off on May 26 in America, before going global, hitting nearly 50 other countries across the world, including the UAE, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar.

From today, UAE customers will be able to order the BTS Meal through the McDonald’s App, Drive-Thru and at all McDonald’s restaurants until Monday, June 28.

This will be the first time since the fast-food chain launched its celebrity signature orders series that a meal will be available worldwide.

“The band has great memories with McDonald’s," said BTS's label, Big Hit Entertainment. "We’re excited about this collaboration and can’t wait to share the BTS Meal with the world."

Other countries on the list include Australia, India (Mumbai and Delhi), Cyprus, Morocco, Indonesia and the Philippines.

“No matter who you are, everyone has a go-to order at McDonald’s – even international superstars like BTS,” said Walid Fakih, General Manager at McDonald’s UAE. “This band is truly a global phenomenon with a fanbase that knows no borders."

To celebrate the launch, the band has also released a line of branded clothing and accessories on the Weverse Shop app.

The collection is inspired by the menu items that make up the BTS Meal, and includes hoodies, purple bathrobes, socks and sandals.

Some of the items are emblazoned with the McDonald’s fries box logo with seven fries for each BTS member, and others come in BTS purple, with McDonald’s red and gold detailing.

And fans in the UAE have already been rushing to get their hands on the meal, causing the launch to trend on Twitter.

“#BTSMeal has finally arrived in UAE !Fork and knifePurple heartSmiling face with heart-shaped eyes Thank you @McDonaldsUAE @McDonald and @BTS_twt for bringing this meal to us! I hope to see you here in UAE in the future!”, wrote Twitter user Lou Anne.

“Got my UAE #BTSMeal today. UAE armys we’re lucky to have the purple packaging,” said Elais Ollesta.

BTS is comprised of members J-Hope, Jimin, Jin, Jungkook, RM, V and Suga. Together, they are the best-selling artists in South Korean history, and this year became the first K-pop group to ever be nominated for a Grammy.

They're no stranger to brand collaborations, having partnered with the likes of Hyundai, Fila, Skechers, Samsung, Starbucks Korea and Baskin-Robbins in the past.

Mattel, the company behind Barbie, has also released seven BTS dolls for each of the band's members, as well as a themed Uno card game.

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Types of bank fraud

1) Phishing

Fraudsters send an unsolicited email that appears to be from a financial institution or online retailer. The hoax email requests that you provide sensitive information, often by clicking on to a link leading to a fake website.

2) Smishing

The SMS equivalent of phishing. Fraudsters falsify the telephone number through “text spoofing,” so that it appears to be a genuine text from the bank.

3) Vishing

The telephone equivalent of phishing and smishing. Fraudsters may pose as bank staff, police or government officials. They may persuade the consumer to transfer money or divulge personal information.

4) SIM swap

Fraudsters duplicate the SIM of your mobile number without your knowledge or authorisation, allowing them to conduct financial transactions with your bank.

5) Identity theft

Someone illegally obtains your confidential information, through various ways, such as theft of your wallet, bank and utility bill statements, computer intrusion and social networks.

6) Prize scams

Fraudsters claiming to be authorised representatives from well-known organisations (such as Etisalat, du, Dubai Shopping Festival, Expo2020, Lulu Hypermarket etc) contact victims to tell them they have won a cash prize and request them to share confidential banking details to transfer the prize money.

If you go

The flights
Etihad (etihad.com) flies from Abu Dhabi to Luang Prabang via Bangkok, with a return flight from Chiang Rai via Bangkok for about Dh3,000, including taxes. Emirates and Thai Airways cover the same route, also via Bangkok in both directions, from about Dh2,700.
The cruise
The Gypsy by Mekong Kingdoms has two cruising options: a three-night, four-day trip upstream cruise or a two-night, three-day downstream journey, from US$5,940 (Dh21,814), including meals, selected drinks, excursions and transfers.
The hotels
Accommodation is available in Luang Prabang at the Avani, from $290 (Dh1,065) per night, and at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort from $1,080 (Dh3,967) per night, including meals, an activity and transfers.

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