Northstar

MAR-APR 2018 43 MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS • MCMAG-ASIA.COM by Dragone performance. The theatre is located in The Atrium, just a lift and an elevator ride away from W Dubai. A CORPORATE HAVEN AT THE WESTIN DUBAI Oering a soothing haven with 1,004 rooms, The Westin Dubai provides a restful stay with its signature health and wellness facilities and services such as the Heavenly Spa by Westin with 20 treatment rooms and hammam as well as yoga studio. With its brand promise of wellness, delegates will enjoy clutter-free meeting set-ups and healthy dining with SuperFoodsRxTM dishes. Meeting spaces include the 1,450 sqm Al Joud Ballroom that accommodates up to 1,200 pax and 14 meeting rooms. Overall, The Westin Dubai didn't disappoint in its service and provided a smooth experience that was reassuring. But it can get extremely busy as the hotel is popular with both tourists and delegates attending conferences. ELEGANCE AT THE ST REGIS DUBAI In a city of luxurious indulgences, it seems apt to impress with a splash at this New York-inspired property oering 182 rooms and 52 suites, which draws its design inuence from the beaux arts architecture of the original The St Regis New York. Consider a memorable welcome reception in the Versailles-inspired gardens with the dazzling night lights of the water fountains to set the right mood for your programme. The sumptuous 800 sqm Astor Ballroom will also hit the high note for your opening and keynote sessions. Or it could be the grand venue for a memorable gala dinner. My favourite part of the 90-minute performance was the Globe of Death performance, which had five stuntmen on revving dirt bikes racing inside a metal sphere suspended above the stage. It was death-defying as any missteps in the timing would have them crashing into each other. It is a one-of-its-kind performance and was definitely the highlight for me. It should definitely be part of a planner's programme. Group bookings are available, from a 20-person group to a full "buy-out" booking of the 1,300 seats. Further amenities to your group reservation can include merchandise and refreshments, pre- and post- FANCY A FANTASY? Whimsical, eccentric and totally mesmerising, the fantastical storyline in La Perle has performers taking 25m dives into the pool in the centre of the aqua stage, which goes from wet to dry in an instant, while acrobatic aerial stunts keep the suspense level high. High-tech projections added depth to the visual feast and kept all our senses intrigued. Produced by Franco Dragone, this act is unlike any other; it is an aerial and aquatic performance with daredevil stunts by 65 international artists, performing 450 shows per year. show receptions, dinner for 20- 1,300 people and accommodation at The St Regis Dubai, W Dubai - Al Habtoor City and The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City. A story plot with spectacular visual elements inspired by the east and west (top) and a metal sphere suspended above the stage set the scene for a daredevil stunt (above).

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