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Meet the Winners of WOW Awards Middle East’s Debut Edition
by Madiha Khan Business Events | September 27, 2019 | News
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After 11 successful editions of the WOW Awards - Asia’s largest business and recognition platform for the Experiential Marketing, MICE, LIVE Entertainment and Wedding industry, came to the Middle East this year with its debut edition. With Dubai Tourism as the Destination Partner and ILEA Middle East Chapter's Supporting Association, the grand celebratory night was hosted on September 25th, 2019 at the Palazzo Versace Dubai. WOW Awards Middle East’s debut edition brought together and awarded the Experiential industry of the region in a celebration like never before!

Catch all the glimpses here.
Over 600 delegates attended the debut edition of WOW Awards Middle East’s debut edition. Event professionals from across the globe graced the ceremony to present the trophies to the winners from four groups - Experiential Marketing, Experiential Celebrations, Experiential Management, and Experiential Venues Categories.

As it is customary and as part of the ceremony, beyond the competitive awards, the institution of WOW presented ‘special acknowledgments’ to select entities that have made an outstanding contribution to the Event industry of the region.

In keeping with this tradition and in partnership with ILEA, The WOW Visionary Special Honour was presented to the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), in acknowledgment of its achievements in building one of the World’s most successful event economies in Dubai. A second Special Honour, titled WOW Milestone, was presented to the Coca Cola Arena, in acknowledgment of its role as a Landmark Development contributing tremendously to the event and entertainment industry of the region, and most specifically Dubai.

The leading winners in the Group A Experiential Marketing Awards were Done Events with 11 trophies, 4 Golds, 5 Silvers, and 2 Bronzes; in the Group B Experiential Celebrations Awards, the maximum metals were won by Fete Events, who won 4 trophies, 1 Gold, 1 Silver, and 2 Bronzes. BToS lead the Group C Experiential Management Awards with 5 metals, 3 Golds, and 2 Silvers, and the leading winners in Group D Experiential Venues Awards were Jumeriah International and Emirates Palace with 2 trophies each. Below is a complete list of all the winners from the four groups. And here are the pictures from the event.
Group A: Powered by CVENT
The Experiential Marketing Awards
Company Name
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Entry Name
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Category
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Group
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Metal
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Done Events
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Sole DXB
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1. Consumer Exhibition of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Gold
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FFWD FZ LLC
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Splash 25th Anniversary
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1. Consumer Exhibition of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Silver
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Viola Communications
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Abu Dhabi Science Festival and Innovator 2019
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1. Consumer Exhibition of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Bronze
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|
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Viola Communications
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Arab Health Exhibition and Conference at Dubai World Trade Center
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4. Exhibition Stall of the Year (under 250 sq. mt)
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Gold
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Cheil
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Arab Social Media Influencer's Summit
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4. Exhibition Stall of the Year (under 250 sq. mt)
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Silver
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Cheil
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Gitex
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4. Exhibition Stall of the Year (under 250 sq. mt)
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Bronze
|
|
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Top Gear Promotions
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Arabian Travel Market 2018
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5. Exhibition Stall of the Year (over 250 sq. mt)
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Gold
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Action Impact
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Meydan Cityscape Global 2018
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5. Exhibition Stall of the Year (over 250 sq. mt)
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Silver
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Viola Communications
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Gitex 2018 at Dubai World Trade Center
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5. Exhibition Stall of the Year (over 250 sq. mt)
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Bronze
|
|
|
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|
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Mosaic Live Communications FZ LLC
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Huawei P30 Pro Launch at Burj Park
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6. Launch Event of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Gold
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Done Events
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Caesars Bluewaters & Hell's Kitchen Launch
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6. Launch Event of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Silver
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Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
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Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi Grand Opening
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6. Launch Event of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Bronze
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|
|
|
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Done Events
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Maroon 5 - Red Pill Blues Tour - Live In Dubai
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7. Concert of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Gold
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Done Events
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Emirates Airlines Dubai Jazz Festival
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7. Concert of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Silver
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Done Events
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REDFESTDXB
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7. Concert of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Silver
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Done Events
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Blended Music Festival
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7. Concert of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Bronze
|
|
|
|
|
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Protec (Production Technology LLC)
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Idex Silver Jubilee Opening Ceremony
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8. Opening / Closing Ceremony of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Gold
|
HQ Worldwide Shows
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Special Olympics IX MENA Regional Games Opening Ceremony
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8. Opening / Closing Ceremony of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Silver
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Nuevo Design FZ LLC / Magic Innovations
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Closing Ceremony of Circle of Light Festival
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8. Opening / Closing Ceremony of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Bronze
|
|
|
|
|
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HQ Worldwide Shows
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Holy Mass Presided By His Holiness Pope Francis, Abu Dhabi 2019
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9. Government Special Event of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Gold
|
Mosaic Live Communications FZ LLC
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The World's Largest Earth Hour Celebration
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9. Government Special Event of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Silver
|
Viola Communications
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Abu Dhabi Science Festival and Innovator 2019
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9. Government Special Event of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Bronze
|
|
|
|
|
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TEC Worldwide DMCC
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TEC - Sephora SMOC 2018 - Zaya Nurai Island Abu Dhabi
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10. Corporate M.I.C.E. Programme of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Gold
|
George P Johnson
|
Think Summit Istanbul 2018
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10. Corporate M.I.C.E. Programme of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Silver
|
Akkado
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Airtel Leadership Conclave 2018, Dubai
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10. Corporate M.I.C.E. Programme of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Bronze
|
Cheil
|
du Annual Staff Gathering
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10. Corporate M.I.C.E. Programme of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
|
Bronze
|
Story
|
Havells Partners Meet International Series 2018
|
10. Corporate M.I.C.E. Programme of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Bronze
|
|
|
|
|
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MCI Middle East LLC
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The 23rd World Congress of The International Federation For The Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
|
11. Association / Industry Convention of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
|
Gold
|
Mosaic Live Communications FZ LLC
|
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2018
|
11. Association / Industry Convention of the Year
|
EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
|
Silver
|
Mosaic Live Communications FZ LLC
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Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival 2018
|
11. Association / Industry Convention of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
|
Bronze
|
|
|
|
|
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Done Events
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Arab Media Forum
|
12. Government Convention of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Gold
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MCI Middle East LLC
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Dubai Health Forum (2018)
|
12. Government Convention of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
|
Silver
|
Done Events
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Arab Social Media Influencers Summit 2018
|
12. Government Convention of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Bronze
|
|
|
|
|
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Cheil
|
Galaxy of Surprises
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13. Brand Activation Campaign of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
|
Gold
|
Top Gear Promotions and MullenLowe Open
|
The Etihad Holiday Machine
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13. Brand Activation Campaign of the Year
|
EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
|
Silver
|
The Hanging House
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Connect With Nature - Escape Room
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13. Brand Activation Campaign of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
|
Bronze
|
|
|
|
|
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Memories Events
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Clevernes
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14. CSR Campaign of the Year by a Brand / Government
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
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Gold
|
Done Events
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Designs of Hope - Bridal Edition 2018
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14. CSR Campaign of the Year by a Brand / Government
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
|
Silver
|
Soundkraft LLC
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Unity Run / WALK, RUN FOR UNITY IN DIVERSITY / DSO
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14. CSR Campaign of the Year by a Brand / Government
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
|
Bronze
|
|
|
|
|
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HQ Worldwide Shows
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Government Games
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15. Sport Event Property of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
|
Gold
|
|
|
|
|
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Done Events
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Emirates Airlines Dubai Jazz Festival
|
16. Lifestyle Event Property of the Year
|
EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
|
Gold
|
Done Events
|
Sole DXB
|
16. Lifestyle Event Property of the Year
|
EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
|
Silver
|
Mosaic Live Communications FZ LLC
|
Sharjah International Children's Film Festival
|
16. Lifestyle Event Property of the Year
|
EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING
|
Bronze
|

Group B: Powered by Palazzo Versace Dubai
The Experiential Celebrations Awards
Company Name
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Entry Name
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Category
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Category Group
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Metal
|
Cineyug Entertainment Pvt Ltd
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Gupta Wedding - Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
|
17. Wedding Celebration of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Gold
|
Milestones To Memories FZE
|
Extravagant Wedding at Waldorf Astoria, Ras Al Khaimah
|
17. Wedding Celebration of the Year
|
EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Silver
|
Red Velvet Events
|
Whimsical Wedding at The Palace
|
17. Wedding Celebration of the Year
|
EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Silver
|
Experiential Weddings By Studio Neelabh
|
AV Wedding
|
17. Wedding Celebration of the Year
|
EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Bronze
|
Vivaah Weddings
|
Joel & Alisha's Wedding
|
17. Wedding Celebration of the Year
|
EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Bronze
|
Eventchic Designs
|
Noorie and Adnan
|
17. Wedding Celebration of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Bronze
|
|
|
|
|
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Fête Events
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Cupid's Arrow - A 50th Anniversary
|
18. Social Event of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Gold
|
Fête Events
|
A Night In Tokyo - 30th Birthday Party
|
18. Social Event of the Year
|
EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Silver
|
HQ Worldwide Shows
|
Holy Mass Presided by His Holiness Pope Francis
|
18. Social Event of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Silver
|
Red Velvet Events
|
A Magical Engagement Party at The Armani Ballroom, Burj Khalifa
|
18. Social Event of the Year
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EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Bronze
|
|
|
|
|
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Red Velvet Events
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Charismatic Wedding Reception at The Le Meridian
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19. Décor / Theme Integration for a Social Event
|
EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Gold
|
Nuevo Design FZ LLC/Magic Innovations
|
Royal Wedding
|
19. Décor / Theme Integration for a Social Event
|
EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Silver
|
Fête Events
|
Mohit Marwah & Antara Motiwala Wedding Mehendi
|
19. Décor / Theme Integration for a Social Event
|
EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Bronze
|
|
|
|
|
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Dance It Out Dubai
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Winter Wonderland on Al Maryah Island
|
20. Entertainment Design for a Social Event
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EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Gold
|
HQ Worldwide Shows
|
UAE-China Week Musical Gala
|
20. Entertainment Design for a Social Event
|
EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Silver
|
Rashi Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
|
Spectacular Entertainment Vaibhav & Ishita, Emirates Palace
|
20. Entertainment Design for a Social Event
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EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Bronze
|
|
|
|
|
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Catering Collective
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Pavitra Catering For a Luxury Wedding at Doha
|
21. F&B Experience - Concept, Design, Presentation for a Social Event
|
EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Gold
|
Food Inc Dubai
|
Siddharth Jain and Priyanka Gupta’s Wedding Celebration
|
21. F&B Experience - Concept, Design, Presentation for a Social Event
|
EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Silver
|
FoodInk Services India Pvt Ltd
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Wedding Celebration of Ankita & Aditya
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21. F&B Experience - Concept, Design, Presentation for a Social Event
|
EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Silver
|
Fête Events
|
Diwali Dinner - Tanagra
|
21. F&B Experience - Concept, Design, Presentation for a Social Event
|
EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Bronze
|
|
|
|
|
|
Puneet Gupta Invitations
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Oh My Digital Wedding! (Bahrain)
|
22. Invitation / Merchandise for a Social / Wedding Celebration
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EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Gold
|
Vivaah Weddings
|
#JOELISHA Wedding Invitations & Stationery
|
22. Invitation / Merchandise for a Social / Wedding Celebration
|
EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Silver
|
Pink Whistle Man
|
Some Rustic and Some Gold
|
22. Invitation / Merchandise for a Social / Wedding Celebration
|
EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Bronze
|
|
|
|
|
|
MSP Photography
|
Vanessa & Abidemi - MSP Photography
|
23. Photography of a Social / Wedding Celebration
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EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Gold
|
Parazar Productions
|
Wedding of Tom & Karen
|
23. Photography of a Social / Wedding Celebration
|
EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Silver
|
Amourleela Wedding Films
|
Pre Wedding Phototshoot
|
23. Photography of a Social / Wedding Celebration
|
EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Bronze
|
|
|
|
|
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Parazar Productions
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Jad & Tamara's Wedding
|
24. Videography of a Social / Wedding Celebration
|
EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Gold
|
V-Ar Filmers
|
Meant To Be
|
24. Videography of a Social / Wedding Celebration
|
EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Silver
|
Amourleela Wedding Films
|
Pre Wedding Video
|
24. Videography of a Social / Wedding Celebration
|
EXPERIENTIAL CELEBRATIONS
|
Bronze
|

Group C: Powered by BookMyShow
The Experiential Management Awards
Company Name
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Entry Name
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Category
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Category Group
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Metal
|
Invent Creative Event Solutions FZ LLC
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Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi - Live Shows
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25. Achievement in Production Management
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EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Gold
|
BToS Talent Management Pvt. Ltd.
|
A R Rahman Live In Qatar
|
25. Achievement in Production Management
|
EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Silver
|
Mosaic Live Communications FZ LLC
|
Huawei P30 Pro Launch at Burj Park
|
25. Achievement in Production Management
|
EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Silver
|
Showtech Electronics LLC
|
Mathrubhumi Live With The Legends: Prabhu Deva Dance Concert 2018
|
25. Achievement in Production Management
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EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Bronze
|
|
|
|
|
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BToS Talent Management Pvt. Ltd.
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A R Rahman Live In Qatar
|
26. Achievement in Lighting Solution
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EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Gold
|
Flair Event Services LLC
|
RFAK - Me, Myself and I Tour - Du Forum Abu Dhabi
|
26. Achievement in Lighting Solution
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EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Silver
|
Showtech Electronics LLC
|
Dubai Police Academy Graduation Ceremony 2019
|
26. Achievement in Lighting Solution
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EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Bronze
|
|
|
|
|
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BToS Talent Management Pvt. Ltd.
|
A R Rahman Live In Qatar
|
27. Achievement In Trussing Solution
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EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Gold
|
|
|
|
|
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BToS Talent Management Pvt. Ltd.
|
A R Rahman Live In Qatar
|
29. Achievement in Video Solution
|
EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Gold
|
Showtech Electronics LLC
|
Global Education & Skills Forum 2019
|
29. Achievement in Video Solution
|
EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Silver
|
Showtech Electronics LLC
|
Dubai Police Academy Graduation Ceremony 2019
|
29. Achievement in Video Solution
|
EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Bronze
|
|
|
|
|
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Nuevo Design FZ LLC / Magic Innovations
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Burj Khalifa LED Show Eid
|
31. Achievement in Audio-visual Film
|
EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Gold
|
Plan A Experience Designer
|
O'Ciel
|
31. Achievement in Audio-visual Film
|
EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Silver
|
Plan A Experience Designer
|
Forum De Beirut
|
31. Achievement in Audio-visual Film
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EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Bronze
|
|
|
|
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Arena Middle East and Asia
|
Omega Desert Classic 2019
|
32. Achievement in Tent Solutions
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EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Gold
|
Experiential Weddings By Studio Neelabh
|
Goel Family Wedding | Gulf Petrochem | Bab-Al-Shams
|
32. Achievement in Tent Solutions
|
EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Silver
|
Arena Middle East and Asia
|
Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2018
|
32. Achievement in Tent Solutions
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EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
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Bronze
|
|
|
|
|
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Mosaic Live Communications FZ LLC
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Huawei P30 Pro Launch at Burj Park
|
33. Achievement in Design Construct / Fabrication
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EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Gold
|
BToS Talent Management Pvt. Ltd.
|
A R Rahman Live In Qatar
|
33. Achievement in Design Construct / Fabrication
|
EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Silver
|
Electra
|
Cadillac Presents Letters to Andy Warhol
|
33. Achievement in Design Construct / Fabrication
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EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Bronze
|
|
|
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Mosaic Live Communications FZ LLC
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Sharjah International Children's Film Festival 2018
|
35. Innovation in Interactive Technology
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EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Silver
|
Cheil
|
Gitex
|
35. Innovation in Interactive Technology
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EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
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Bronze
|
|
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The Big Night
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"A Purposeful Life"
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36. Innovation in Entertainment Design
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EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Gold
|
Plan A Experience Designer
|
Forum De Beirut
|
36. Innovation in Entertainment Design
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EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Silver
|
Plan A Experience Designer
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O'Ciel
|
36. Innovation in Entertainment Design
|
EXPERIENTIAL MANAGEMENT
|
Bronze
|

Group D: Powered by CCi Dubai
The Experiential Venues Awards
Winner
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Entry Name
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Category
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Category Group
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Jumeirah International
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Jumeirah Emirates Towers
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37. Best Venue for MICE / Business Events (Under 500 Pax)
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EXPERIENTIAL VENUES AWARDS
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Emirates Palace
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Emirates Palace
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38. Best Venue for Business Events (More than 500 delegates)
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EXPERIENTIAL VENUES AWARDS
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Kempinski Emerald Palace
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Emerald Palace Kempinski
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39. Best Venue for Intimate Weddings & Celebrations (Under 300 guests)
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EXPERIENTIAL VENUES AWARDS
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Palazzo Versace Dubai
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Palazzo Versace Dubai
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39. Best Venue for Intimate Weddings & Celebrations (Under 300 guests)
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EXPERIENTIAL VENUES AWARDS
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Emirates Palace
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Emirates Palace
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40. Best Venue for Big Fat Weddings (300+ guests)
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EXPERIENTIAL VENUES AWARDS
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Jumeirah International
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Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
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41. Best Venue for Lifestyle / Luxury Events (Under 500 guests)
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EXPERIENTIAL VENUES AWARDS
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FIVE Palm Jumeirah
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FIVE Palm Jumeirah
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41. Best Venue for Lifestyle / Luxury Events (Under 500 guests)
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EXPERIENTIAL VENUES AWARDS
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Dubai Opera
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Dubai Opera
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42. Best Venue for Lifestyle / Luxury Events (More than 500 guests)
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EXPERIENTIAL VENUES AWARDS
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Losberger De Boer Middle East
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Riyadh City Race Circuit (Formula E)
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43. Best Purpose-built Special Event Venue
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EXPERIENTIAL VENUES AWARDS
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The Gold Partners of WOW Awards Middle East were BookMyShow, Creative Cuisines Inc Dubai, CVENT, and Palazzo Versace. Under the Associate Partners WOW ME had Bride Club ME.com as the Community Partner UAE, Arabia Weddings as the Community Partner Middle East, ILEA Middle East Chapter for the Supporting Association, Dubai Tourism as the Destination Partner, and POWWOW as the Marketing Management Middle East partner.

Event Partners were Best Kept Secret for Entertainment WOW Gala, Flick Studios for AV Content, The Melrish Studio for Capturing WOW, Rain & Shine for Trophies, and Showtech for Technical Production.
Click here for the pictures from WOW Awards Middle East.
After multiple rounds of auditing, the best events and work from the Middle East region was selected and awarded at a lavish ceremony hosted at Palazzo Versace, Dubai on September 25, 2019.