The organisers of Dubai Opera Ball today announced their appreciation to the sponsors of the Dubai Opera Ball, which will be held at Madinat Jumeirah on Thursday 16 March 2006.
Ms Mahshid Amir-Mokri, the driving force behind bringing this glittering occasion filled with tradition and beauty to the region, said, "We could not have made this event happen without considerable support from Emirates Airline, Jumeirah Madinat Jumeirah and the Austrian companies Swarovski, Julius Meinl and Charles Delon Watches.
Ms Amir-Mokri continued, "Everyone has been wonderful and so supportive. Emirates Airline is the official carrier for all the Austrian artists taking part in the occasion: that means transporting 40 debutantes, the choreographer, a 24-piece orchestra and conductor, a ballet corps of six from the Vienna Opera Ballet School, and sopranos. And it is not just the people: there is the equipment, clothes, tiaras, musical instruments and and and! Transporting so many people and luggage is no mean feat".
Ms Amir-Mokri added, "We are also delighted that Swarovski, will be supplying all 60 crystal tiaras for the debutantes, which for the very first time, they will be allowed to keep. The tiaras will be the same as those worn in Vienna, specially created for the 50th anniversary ball.
"Charles Delon - a watch brand of international repute, will be giving debutantes - ladies and young gentlemen, a wonderful keepsake - a limited edition Opera Ball watch. The gentleman's watch reflects understated elegance while the lady's watch features 196 Swarovski crystals - definitely "bling"!
"Julius Meinl will be providing authentic Viennese coffee for the enjoyment of ball guests.
"Dotzauer will add additional sparkle with their magnificent chandeliers, which were specially made for this glamorous event."
Background on Sponsors
Dubai-based Emirates is the world's fastest-growing intercontinental airline, one of the world's five most profitable and among the 20 largest ones. Since its launch in 1985, the airline has received more than 250 international awards in recognition of its efforts to provide unsurpassed levels of customer service. Emirates operates services to 78 cities in 55 countries in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent and the Asia-Pacific. The airline now flies daily non-stop between Dubai and Vienna.
Madinat Jumeirah, the Arabian Resort - Dubai, is a magnificent tribute to Dubai's heritage and is styled to resemble and ancient Arabian citadel. Luxurious and ornate, it combines the height of opulence with an overwhelming sense of tradition. Meandering waterways transport guests to all parts of this intricate city of senses. Two grand boutique hotels, courtyard summer houses, a traditional souk, the Six Senses Spa, the region's leading conference and banqueting centre, unlimited recreational facilities and the superlative Quay Healthclub. All this and more - combined to make Madinat Jumeirah the most fascinating resort in the world.
For more than one hundred years, Swarovski, the Austrian family company based in Wattens in the Tyrol, has been the world's leading brand for cut crystal. Crystal jewellery stones and crystalline semi-finished goods for the fashion, jewellery and lighting industries, are as much a part of the company's product range as gift articles, home accessories, and collectibles fashioned from faceted crystal. Swarovski's artistic and design abilities are evident in Daniel Swarovski Paris and Swarovski Jewellery, the company's accessory and jewellery ranges. In 2004 Swarovski achieved group sales of Euro 1.83billion, with a total of approximately 16,000 employees. Discover the magic of crystal online at www.swarovski.com
Julius Meinl began with a small coffee shop in Vienna in 1862. Today coffee gourmets appreciate the full and rich mouthfeel with a light acid taste that only comes from premium brand beans from Central and South America. For more than 140 years Meinl has been a coffee supplier to the Viennese coffee houses that have become a part of the city's culture.
Charles Delon Watches was first registered in 1991. Today the company distributes watches to 50 countries in American, Asia and Euope. This is the first year that the company has sponsored the Vienna ball, New York and Dubai, producing a special "opera ball" watch, making only 320 exclusive pieces.
Dotzauer
Dotzauer is an Austrian manufacturer of decorative lighting for first class hotels, palaces, private villas and various other projects. The company specialises in crystal chandeliers and also various other types of decorative light fittings. More information about Dotzauer is available at http://www.dotzauer.com
Background to the Dubai Opera Ball
The world famous Vienna Opera Ball is coming to the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai for the second year on Thursday 16 March 2005. After Vienna and New York, Dubai is be the third official venue to host this sumptuous event. Organised as a charity event, it will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum. In line with the Vienna Opera Ball, proceeds will be donated to the Tsunami Victims' Fund.
Officially endorsed by the Vienna Opera Ball, Austria, this unique event will bring the magic of Vienna and Austrian ancient tradition to the U.A.E. Guests will enjoy the authentic Viennese-style ball, having the same features as the original "Wiener Opernball" at the Vienna State Opera: Austrian culinary delights, the festive entrance of the debutantes and their partners and even the original Opera Ball Orchestra, flown in just for this glittering and romantic evening.
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For more information and picture gallery, view www.dubaioperaball.com.
For tickets, contact,
tel 04 355 0714,
email office@dubaioperaball.com, or
Madinat Jumeirah Theatre Box Office,
tel 04 366 6546 / 04 366 6549
Press-Contact:
Mahshid Amir-Mokri
Dubai Opera Ball
+971 50 653 3207
mahshid@nemsacon.com
Angela Summers
Dubai Opera Ball PR
971 50 552 4991
angela.summers@dubaioperaball.com
© Press Release 2006
