Meetings, Incentives & Events

Desert Gate Meetings & Events approach delivers fully customizable and cost-effective solutions for our clients. Our teams of dedicated M&E specialist leverage the full technological and purchasing power of the entire Desert Gate platform to extend complete cost control, creative-options and peace of mind to our clients.

Desert Gate focuses its Groups, Meetings & Incentive business on the high-end. Whether it be a short span board meeting for 2 people, or a longer duration premium event for a big group, our approach to your event is based on expertise, flexibility and meticulous attention to detail. We aim to make your life easier and your events an outstanding success. We listen carefully to achieve your objectives and aim to exceed your expectations all the while ensuring your events run within budget.

Actelion

Company & Event brief:

To design and organise the 7th Middle East & North Africa Pulmonary Hypertension Forum for Actelion Pharmaceuticals, which took place in Atlantis the Palm with over 200 Pax.

This not-to-be-missed 2-day event welcomes guests at Atlantis The Palm, situated on the largest manmade island in the world.

The conference on Day 1 commenced with panel discussions and guest speakers followed by Lunch at Kaleidoscope.

Day 2 kicked off with more conferencing. After a relaxing lunch, guests enjoyed at Aquaventure waterpark, followed by the farewell dinner at Ossiano.

Scope of Service:

Creative input & delivery, theme & design, catering, construction management, supplier & venue management, entertainment management.

Results:

Desert Gate’s team was highly appreciated for their efficiency, quick turnaround time, eminent planning of the event and smooth execution. The team’s professionalism and communication was particularly highlighted by the CEO himself.

Danaher

Company & Event brief:

To organize the Annual Leadership Conference for Danaher with over 300 attendees including a gala event, cocktail reception and talent show.

The event required end-to-end conference management solutions, from setting up the registration desks with qualified staff, arrangement of promotional items such as lanyards, trifolds and pens, setting up displays such as registration counters, signage, etc and equipment rental such as AV, LED Screen, etc.

Our team was also responsible for arranging the Visas, Meet & Greet at the airport as well as fulfilling transportation requirements.

Scope of Service:

Creative input & delivery, theme & design, catering, construction management, supplier & venue management, entertainment management, AV & production, progress updates, running schedules, promotional staff, uniforms, installation and disassembly.

Results:

Desert Gate and team executed an excellent event. Excellent choice of meeting facility and Gala Dinner venue.

Many more to go…

Prio

Company & Event brief:

In order to show their appreciation towards the stellar performance by their top employees, Prio wanted to organize an incentive trip for 155pax in Dubai, one of the world’s leading tourism and shopping destination.

Bringing together a great mix of cultural experiences, entertainment and sightseeing, Desert Gate was rightly chosen to plan the perfect short trip to not only introduce the group to a new city, but also ensure that the guests are engaged, building their motivation and loyalty as employees towards Prio.

Scope of Service:

Creative input & delivery, theme & design, catering, construction management, supplier & venue management, entertainment management.

Results:

Desert Gate’s team was highly appreciated for their efficiency, quick turnaround time, eminent planning of the event and smooth execution. The team’s professionalism and communication was particularly highlighted by the CEO himself.

5ÀSEC

Company & Event brief:

In its continuing effort to expand their operations throughout the world, 5àsec a leading company in dry cleaning services for individuals, opened a couple of shops in Dubai and invited their global partners to inaugurate the business and learn about with their new products.

The company also celebrated their 50-year anniversary and wished to introduce their newest destination of business – Dubai, by showcasing both the modern and heritage part of the country.

Scope of Service:

50 years anniversary along with the introducing the destination and products/shops to open in 2 different location within Dubai. Showcasing both the modern and Heritage part of the country. Having everything to be done within 2 days.

Results:

Desert Gate’s team managed to craft the perfect way to showcase the heritage of the UAE with an immersive safari experience while the modern aspect of the city by organizing a Gala Dinner in an elegant venue overlooking Burj Khalifa and the Dubai fountains.

The guests were left mesmerized with the city, and our team was recognized for their attention to detail, smooth operations and creative ideas.

David Lloyd

Company & Event brief:

David Lloyd clubs is a British multinational sports, health and leisure business that runs health clubs and gyms across Europe mainly in the United Kingdom.

The brief: To create an ‘outside of the box’ luxury experience for these high performers and their significant others.

Scope of Service:

Desert Gate Meeting and Incentive team, drew out an excellent program with their local expertise by keeping in mind a touch of Tradition & Modern Dubai.

Results:

The Incentive trip was an immense success with 98% of survey respondents saying that they met their objectives.

The choice of hotel (Atlantis The Palm) and Gala Dinner venue at Emerald Palace was remarkable as it remained top secret until the day of event, which kept guests guessing as to where it would be held and what was in store.

Eurotainers

Company & Event brief:

Fifty years after the founding of the company the Eurotainer team met to celebrate five decades of success and to look forward to the next fifty years.

Scope of Service:

Desert Gate Meeting and Incentive team brought the destination to life as part of the stage set and conference environment which changed throughout the conference and gala dinner

  • Welcome dinner at Park Hyatt – Palm Garden created a unique experience full of special touches that their audience would not forget.
  • Conference branding & production
  • Gala Dinner – Guests were treated & greeted with a signature branded cocktail, a floral media wall for photo opportunities and Arabic band to help set the tone for a classy night ahead.

Results:

The Incentive trip was an immense success with 98% of survey respondents saying that they met their objectives.

It was a great pleasure working together with you. I want to sincerely thank you for playing a major role in pulling this project together and making it a huge success.

As you can see from the comments below, my client was extremely satisfied.

Once again, I wanted to thank you some much for the great job of helping us organizing the 50th Anniversary Eurotainer. It was a Great success!!.

You cannot imagine all the nice comments I received from the people attending. They were all flabbergasted by the quality, the density and the magic of this celebration.

I knew you would be the person to help me to make this event a success!!.