Bringing together the cream of the ‘CEO crop’ from the region as well as internationally, the CEO Luxury Evening, Grand Terrace Opening and Networking Event at Hakkasan Abu Dhabi set the bar high on this quarter’s The Luxury Network UAE events.

The essence of the evening was built on the premise of forging relationships between corporate, government and agency leaders with luxury brands in a non-competitive environment. Brimming with CEOs and key industry players along with their VIP clients and guests, everyone had a chance to explore the variety of showcases and build on their knowledge across luxury sectors.

Being that it’s also al fresco season, it was the perfect opportunity to meld the Luxury CEO event with the Grand Terrace Opening at Hakkasan Abu Dhabi, the site of the event – making full use of the outdoor space against Abu Dhabi’s glitzy skyline while engaging in a smorgasbord of luxury experiences.

The event saw luxury brands come to life in a series of activations from Etihad Airway’s First Class Cabin to Saxo Bank’s leading online trading platform experience via a demo account, Ascots & Chapels’ tastefully displayed suit collections, Annoushka’s stellar range of one-of-a-kind jewellery pieces, Bentley Motor’s entrance display of its beautiful cars, tasting experiences from Maison Berger Paris chocolate, intoxicating scents from Loutah, Huriya Private’s invitation to become a citizen through investment in nation’s across the globe, Voss Water keeping guests hydrated, Chivas Regal greeting guests with welcome beverages and Mancini providing guests with sommelier tips.

The evening unfolded with an opening speech by Evoke International – the exclusive PR agency for The Luxury Network UAE – officially commencing the event while introducing every participating brand and acknowledging key partners and sponsors.

Towards the end of the evening, the luxury Business Card Draw took place whereby brands such as Seba Jamal, Natura Bissé, Al Bait Sharjah and Saxo Bank generously donated gifts worth $20,000 USD which included exclusive perfumes, world-renowned beauty treatment products, luxury items from TUMI and a blissful weekend hotel stay.

Guests were satiated with a rich array of delicious and artfully presented canapés from the world-famous Hakkasan Abu Dhabi menu.

With thanks to the following partners of the event: Voss Arabia, Ivan Perfumerie, Seba Jamal, Dukes The Palm, Royal Hideaway, Annoushka, FND, Palma Holding, Serenia The Palm, Absolute Elyx, Evoke International, Maison Berger Paris, Natura Bissé, Huriya Private, The Black Concierge, Al Bait Sharjah, Luxhabitat, Ascots & Chapels, Bentley, Matetic, Etihad Airways, Saxo Bank, Mancini, Hakkasan Abu Dhabi, Chivas Regal, Gray Mackenzie & Partners and Loutah.