FAB Entertainment Unveils World's First Fashion Weekend

Doha, Qatar: FAB Entertainment, a Qatar based entertainment company, with a vision to provide quality entertainment from around the world, has announced a series of upcoming events focused on fashion, destination entertainment, and lifestyle, catering to the rising demand for the same in line with the growth of the tourism & hospitality sector in Qatar and globally.

FAB Entertainment is managed by Partner & CEO, Fauzia Adeel Butt, who has over 15 years of elite global management experience, with strong links in the Indian and international film and entertainment industry.

For the first time ever in Qatar and the world, FAB Entertainment will unveil Fashion Weekend International-FWI’18, a world first fashion event, curated by FAB, featuring fashion icon Manish Malhotra, stylist extraordinaire NABILA and globally acclaimed beauty queen and multifaceted actress, who is popularly known as the most beautiful woman in the world, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Actor and reality show star, Karan Tacker will be the host at the FWI ‘18 fashion show.

FWI’18 special and honored guests descending into Qatar include the stunning Mahira Khan and the very suave Hamza Ali Abbasi. Mahira Khan, a renowned actress recently made her debut at Cannes Film Festival and has global audiences constantly mesmerised. Rising star Azaan Sami, glamorous singer/songwriter Sophie Choudhary, legendary Indian film director and producer, Ramesh Sippy with actress wife Kiran Joneja, Manjeet Rajkumar Hirani and many more celebrities will be seen on the red carpet at FWI ‘18.

The fashion show will throw a spotlight exclusively on Manish Malhotra who is synonymous with opulent craftsmanship, chic designs and dressing top celebrities the world over. With 3 decades in fashion design, styling many a Bollywood artist and with global accolades including being invited to be a jury member at the Oscars, FAB Entertainment is ecstatic and honored to host and showcase Manish Malhotra at FWI ‘18.

FAB Entertainment’s CEO, Fauzia Vohra says: “Fashion Weekend International, Destination Doha is an experience unprecedented-it’s a destination fashion weekend getaway where guests, especially from overseas, not only can enjoy haute and wedding couture by a distinguished designer with a celebrity showstopper, international super models and stars but are also able to visit and appreciate the landmark sights of Qatar as well as indulge in its retail and gastronomic versatility. We are grateful to our core partners Al Fardan Group, Qatar Airways, SALAM, Mondrian Doha and QTA in making FWI a reality”

“As a part of our mission to integrate and leverage local talent, we are also delighted to have on board VCU Q, whose fashion design students will be an essential part of the fashion show at FWI ‘18. In our endeavor to showcase Qatar as a Fashion Capital and a Destination of Choice for weddings and entertainment tourism, there is a focused effort from FAB to bring in big publications such as GRAZIA, HELLO, FILMFARE, ZEE TV, BRIDES TODAY who will cover this event, which will be viewed by millions the world over. We want the world to see what a truly spectacular destination Qatar is!” conclude Fauzia Vohra.

Supporting this event will be also be ticket master Ayna, Zoom, Vega and One FM

Omar Hussain Alfardan, President and CEO of Alfardan Group, said: “We are pleased to support this spectacular event that gathers communities from Qatar and the international fashion scene, which reflects Alfardan Group’s commitment to forging strategic partnerships with cultural icons to make the country a hub for cultural experiences. Setting the pace for Qatar-India Year of Culture in 2019, this high-profile event will cater to the rising demand for fashion and entertainment destinations in line with the growth of the tourism and hospitality sector in Qatar.”

“Salam Studio & Stores is honoured of being part of this grand event. This partnership comes as an organic element of our vision and direction as a Leading Qatari Luxury Fashion retailer contributing in pinning Qatar on The Global Fashion and Tourism Map”, said Mr. Abdul Salam Abu Issa, CEO of Salam International.

As official airline partner of the event, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “We are delighted to be the official airline partner for the iconic Fashion Weekend International 2018 that is led by celebrity fashion designer Manish Malhotra and celebrity Bollywood showstopper Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

“Doha is the obvious choice for an event of this calibre as it is a growing hub for culture and fashion. We not only look forward to welcoming the local community to this event, but also to all the visitors from around the world to Doha, many of whom will travel here on our award-winning airline to witness this spectacular show and have a taste of Qatar’s welcoming hospitality and culture.”

Mondrian Doha who have come on board as the hospitality sponsor look forward to building an extensive partnership with FAB Entertainment. Says Axel Gassar, GM of Mondrian Doha: “FWI is a testament to Mondrian Doha’s commitment to exclusive partnerships. We look forward to the upcoming weekend of 4-6 October which is set to thrill our guests. We will continue to create these one-of-a-kind experiences at Mondrian Doha.”

This impressive entertainment weekend will be held on the weekend of 4-6 October 2018 featuring Fat Joe, Iconic designer Manish Malhotra, Stylist NABILA and ZERO Make up, famous actresses Aishwariya Rai Bachchan and Mahira Khan, actor Hamza Ali Abbasi, super models Sadaf Kanwal, Fauzia Amaan, Erika Packard, Robbie Mairh and Candice along with DJ Shadow and international celebrity chef Masahuru Morimoto amongst many other international figures.

Furthermore, Fashionistas can enjoy a special trunk show by Malhotra who will be designing custom couture by appointment only at Mondrian Doha’s Bridal Suite on October 6th. 

Fashion show tickets can be bought at www.aynatickets.com starting at QAR 500. VIP seats are Sold Out!

-Ends-

About FAB Entertainment

FAB Entertainment W.L.L is a Qatar based company with a vision to provide quality entertainment from around the world. The Partner & CEO of the company, Fauzia Adeel Butt brings an elite global management experience of 15 years with strong links in the Indian and international film and entertainment industry. Fashion Weekend International is a creation of FAB Entertainment which focusses on a destination fashion weekend full of celebrities, iconic fashion designers, supermodels along with a cultural and gastronomic experience of the destination in which the event is held. This year, FAB entertainment will host FWI 2018 at the luxurious Mondrian, Doha.

About Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, is celebrating more than 20 years of Going Places Together with travellers across its more than 150 business and leisure destinations. The world’s fastest-growing airline will add a number of exciting new destinations to its growing network in 2018, including Gothenburg, Sweden; Da Nang, Vietnam; Mombasa, Kenya and many more, flying passengers on board its modern fleet of more than 200 aircraft. 

A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways was named ‘World’s Best Business Class’ by the 2018 World Airline Awards, managed by international air transport rating organisation Skytrax. It was also named ‘Best Business Class Seat,’ ‘Best Airline in the Middle East,’ and ‘World’s Best First Class Airline Lounge.’

Qatar Airways is a member of the oneworld global alliance. The award-winning alliance was named the World’s Best Airline Alliance 2015 by Skytrax for the third year running. Qatar Airways was the first Gulf carrier to join global airline alliance, oneworld, enabling its passengers to benefit from more than 1,000 airports in more than 150 countries, with 14,250 daily departures.

Oryx One, Qatar Airways’ in-flight entertainment system offers passengers up to 4,000 entertainment options from the latest blockbuster movies, TV box sets, music, games and much more. Passengers flying on Qatar Airways flights served by its B787, A350, A380, A319 and select A320 and A330 aircraft can also stay in touch with their friends and family around the world by using the award-winning airline’s on-board Wi-Fi and GSM service.

Qatar Airways proudly supports a range of exciting international and local initiatives dedicated to enriching the global community that it serves. Qatar Airways, the official FIFA partner, is the official sponsor of many top-level sporting events, including the FIFA 2018 and 2022 World Cups, reflecting the values of sports as a means of bringing people together, something at the core of the airline’s own brand message - Going Places Together.

Qatar Airways Cargo, one of the world’s leading international air cargo carriers, serves more than 60 freighter destinations worldwide via its world-class Doha hub and also delivers freight to more than 150 key business and leisure destinations globally on more than 200 aircraft. The Qatar Airways Cargo fleet includes two Boeing 747-8 freighters, 15 Boeing 777 freighters and eight Airbus A330 freighters.

About Mondrian Doha:

Mondrian Doha is located in the heart of West Bay, next to Lagoona Mall and Lusail City, the future of Qatar with its innovative design, architecturally led landscape making and the gateway to Qatar’s next major city destination. The Hotel was designed in collaboration with world-renowned Dutch designer, Marcel Wanders, along with South West Architecture – the architectural company of record for Mondrian Doha. This marks Wanders’ first hotel in the Middle East.

Mondrian Doha comprises of 270 distinctive rooms; including the Penthouse studios and Studio suites with 59 suites in total, in addition to 211 bedrooms, over 24 floors. All of the rooms feature bespoke miniature artworks, luxurious custom-made furniture and Swarovski crystal chandeliers, as well as signature nuances by Wanders.

Mondrian Doha is recognised for its luxurious lifestyle hospitality offering which includes four restaurants showcasing both local and international cuisines; Morimoto, CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Walima and Hudson Tavern. As well as two bar outlets; Rise and Black Orchid, in addition to Magnolia Bakery in its lobby lounge.

The renowned property also boasts the largest ESPA Spa in the world, with the 2,000 square metre spa featuring separate spas for men and women, eleven treatment rooms, a spa within the spa, and Hammam areas. In addition, Mondrian Doha has a 24 hour fitness centre and a rooftop pool.

Mondrian Doha has one of the largest ballrooms in Qatar, a 2,000 square metre ballroom with a private elevator access and VIP Bridal Suite, along with private meeting rooms.

Media Enquiries

Please contact
Farrah Francis
Farrah.francis@qanect.com 
+974 5032 6486
Ghina Chaaban
Ghina.Chaaban@qanect.com 
+96176977199

© Press Release 2018