The hotel will be the official venue and hospitality partner of XPEDITION Magazine's Annual Gala Awards in partnership with Smile Train

Dubai, UAE: – Grand Millennium Dubai is named by XPEDITION Middle East Magazine as the official address for the one and only reigning Miss Universe Catriona Gray during her first ever visit to the United Arab Emirates.

Born and raised in Queensland, Australia, Miss Universe Catriona Gray will be in Dubai for three days, from 19th to 21st September 2019. On her first day, she will be visiting Burjuman Mall to meet and greet the fans and to attend XPEDITION Fashion Night that will feature Dubai-based designers who will be showcasing their new collections. On her second day, Miss Universe will attend the XPEDITION Annual Gala Awards or XAGA, by Dubai-based XPEDITION Middle East Magazine which will be held at Grand Millennium Dubai, the official host and venue partner.

The awards night will also introduce an online platform for people residing in the UAE and the entire MENA region to directly send their help and donations for Smile Train, a charitable organization that provides corrective surgery for children with cleft lips and palate. Visit www.yallahgive.com to donate online.

The gala event is all set to honour Gray as the Woman of the Year during which she will unveil the latest edition of XPEDITION Middle East Magazine, featuring her as the cover star.

Upon announcing this news, Oussama Chalak, General Manager of Grand Millennium Dubai said, “Catriona Gray has set an example for women across the globe; especially within every Filipino community. Her presence in the UAE will make a huge impact on the community. We are very pleased for having being chosen for this opportunity and we will ensure offering our best services to the recently crown Miss Universe and all of our guests.”

Josh M. Yugen, Publisher and CEO of XPEDITION Middle East said, “I am so honoured and privileged to bring the reigning Miss Universe, Catriona Gray here in Dubai. Big thanks to Grand Millennium Dubai for supporting this event that will definitely change a lot of lives especially those children who need cleft lip and palate surgery. Organizations like Grand Millennium Dubai are true leaders in leading a healthier and more conscious community by engaging their brand to charitable causes in society. Let us all support them.”

For more information about the Gala event and private sponsorships, please visit www.xagadubai.com . Guests can also message Grand Millennium Dubai using the “Just Ask” WhatsApp number at +971 55 561 2122.

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About Grand Millennium Dubai

The 5-star Grand Millennium Dubai Barsha Heights is conveniently located just off the Sheikh Zayed Road and accessible from the Mall of the Emirates and Jumeirah Beach Residence The Walk and Dubai Marina, within easy reach of the city’s prime business and leisure attractions. Combining business and pleasure, this 337-room property features well-appointed rooms with distinguished facilities, all tastefully furnished, complete with the latest technology and amenities. A remarkable range of restaurants and bars, a wide choice of versatile and stylish meeting venues, an array of leisure options including an indulgent spa with nine treatment rooms – all enhanced by high levels of personalised service ensuring a memorable stay.

About Millennium Hotels & Resorts:

Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns, asset manages and operates over 130 hotels worldwide. With almost 40,000 rooms globally, the company is present in nearly all the continents with a portfolio of brands, which serve different market segments. Millennium Hotels & Resorts Middle East & Africa currently operates 42 hotels with almost 14,000 keys in addition to 10 hotels are due to open in 2019 and 35 hotels in the pipeline across the region.

From a single property in Abu Dhabi, Millennium Hotels & Resorts, Middle East & Africa has expanded into various neighbouring destinations and is now recognised as one of the fastest growing regional hotel management companies in the Middle East & Africa. Along the way, the company has cultivated partnerships with reputable and respected owners. 

For more information, please visit www.millenniumhotels.com  

About XPEDITION Middle East

XPEDITION Magazine is a multi-media publication that is reimagining the role of the luxury travel, fashion and lifestyle magazine. Saying goodbye to the impossibly unstylish and the underwhelming tourist clichés, and embracing the eclectic and adventurous appetite of a generation of creatives and entrepreneurs, XPEDITION exists to change the way you see fashion, luxury lifestyle and travel.

Through a quarterly print magazine, a constantly updated website, social media channels and a series of pop-up shops and events, XPEDITION aims to immerse you in the fabric of a luxury living, helping you explore with insider knowledge and acting as a point of entry for fashion  and cultures around the world.

For more information please contact:
The Idea Agency - PR Department
Tel: 04-392 7700 Fax: 04-392 7858 e-mail: pr4@tia.ae 

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