The Philippines' bet to Miss Universe 2013, Ariella Arida looked stunning at the recent Nobu dinner party organized for the Miss Universe contestants. The Fillipino beauty opted for a figure hugging nude sequined dress. She coupled her look with a fiery red lipstick and an elegant bangle.

Ariella Arida is sure a show stealer. Until now she has stood out in all the preliminary pageant activities and was even judged the winner of the Ice Princess photoshoot. Ara is the frontrunner for the Miss Universe crown this year and the way her popularity is soaring, her win will be no surprise.

The 24-year -old Laguna born beauty is a chemistry graduate and is a sports enthusiast. She has done immense physical and communication skills training to solidify her position in the competition.

After visiting the Nobu restraint, Ara posted the pictures of exotic dinner on her Instagram account with a caption , ""Bon appetit at Nobu restaurant!! Delicioso!! Can't wait its opening in the Phil sooooon!!"

For the dinner, Ariella was joined by Miss Universe 2012 title-holder Olivia Culpo and contestants from Japan, Peru, Russia, Czech Republic, Spain, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Ukraine, and France.

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, who hosted the dinner, is one of the pageant judges and as far as our reading goes, Ara managed to impress Nobu with her charm and elegance. She has also received compliments from Miss Universe 1969 winner Gloria Diaz.

"I think she is beautiful. She's got everything, she's a true Filipina. She's very exotic in a positive way, she's tall. She's beautiful. Pero tayong mga Pilipino, na-spoil na eh. Kapag first runner-up, talo. No, they are all winners," Diaz told ABS-CBN News in an interview

Ariella Arida will be competing in Miss Universe 2013 Nov.9, at Crocus City Hall, Moscow.