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MENA School Excellence Awards evening

On Thursday 18 March, all shortlisted schools are invited to the awards evening celebration hosted by Helen Farmer. The drinks reception starts at 18:30. Dinner is served from 19:10. The awards ceremony ends at 22:30.

Ceremony places

  • Table prices: £205 per person (equivalent to 999 AED). Minimum of 8 people per table, maximum of 10.
  • Individual places: £245 (equivalent to 1200 AED).
  • All invoices will be in £ pounds sterling.
  • Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  to secure your tickets.

Venue

MENA School Excellence Awards will be held at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai. Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 121000.

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Parking

The venue offers on-site complimentary parking for guests.

How to get there

  • The closest Airport is Dubai International (DXB) located approximately 16.0KM from the hotel.
  • The closest Subway Station is Business Bay Metro Station Red Line.
  • The closest Bus Station is Al Ghubaiba Central Station.
  • Further information on public transport can be found here: Roads & Transport Authority - Home

Accommodation

Rooms at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai can be purchased here.

View alternative options here.

Dress code

The awards evening dress code is black tie.

Dinner and menus

Dinner will be a three-course set menu plated dinner with the option of vegetarian or non-vegetarian. We will be in contact a few weeks before the event to collate menu choices and dietary requirements.

Will individual feedback be given?

Due to the volume of applicants, we cannot supply feedback to individual schools.

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