bazaar around town HERE COMES HANNAYOME 2013 Alhamra hosts the ultimate 2-day bridal show on 13.03.13 Following the success of the first and second editions, the Hannayome team is launching the third issue of Hannayome, a comprehensive guide, the first of its kind in Kuwait, featuring high-end service providers, and products suppliers related to brides and weddings. What’s new this year is Hannayome.com, which will be unveiled in the event, where brides can browse their way to the perfect Big Day. The two-day show, sponsored by Yara Jewelry, Bayan Dental Clinic, Alghanim Travel, DJ Alrandi, and Fasttelco will be held at the prestigious Alhamra Mall on 13-14 March 2013. Timings: Morning 10 am – 1pm; Evening 5pm – 10pm. Follow them on Instagram and stay tuned @hannayome.
HORIZON DRAFTFCB WINS BIG AT CRISTAL FESTIVALS 3 gold awards, 4 silver, 3 bronze and 12 shortlists Horizon Draftfcb has cause to celebrate in the wake of an astonishing haul of awards from the 2013 MENA Cristal Festival held in Lebanon last week. NIVEA, NIVEA for Men, OREO, Just Falafel and charity Tamanna were amongst the clients who won or were shortlisted across 11 of the 15 categories available picking up a total of 22 honours. The touching “September Christmas” for Tamanna by Horizon Draftfcb Beirut and Dubai was praised in categories across the board. The campaign won gold and silver in Promo & Direct; a gold and bronze in Corporate & PR; silver in Integrated; and finally, a bronze in Media to add to the gold in Brand Entertainment & Content from the global Cristal Festival. Horizon Draftfcb Dubai’s campaigns for Beiersdorf brands NIVEA and NIVEA For Men were also amongst the winners.
MESSILAH BEACH HOTEL REVIVED TO BECOME KUWAIT’S IDYLLIC RESORT Almost 40 years ago, the Messilah Beach Hotel opened in Kuwait and quickly became the favorite destination for both locals and visitors alike. The hotel served its clients for decades and created many unforgettable memories. Situated in the same idyllic location, the spirit of the old Messilah Beach Hotel is about to be revived and memories awakened with the opening of the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa this Spring. Jumeirah Group’s first property in the Gulf Region outside the UAE features many aspects of Arabic architecture in a contemporary setting. Messilah is inspired by its location and its name derived from the old Kuwaiti word, Massiyalah, where rain water gathers and flows into the sea. The Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa is part of Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company. Regarded as one of the most luxurious and innovative hotel chains in the world, Jumeirah Group will offer Kuwait a one-of-a-kind experience that combines its professionalism with Messilah’s existing extensive history to help create memories.
REEBOK CONTINUES GLOBAL FITNESS AMBITION By opening two new Fit Hub Concept stores in Kuwait International sports brand Reebok have continued to take their fitness ambition across the GCC by opening two new ‘Fit Hub’ concept stores in Kuwait located at the Al Kout Mall in Fahaheel and Avenues Mall in Al Rai. The new stores are the first Reebok Fit Hubs to open in the country and are in continuation of the retail concept launched by Reebok in 2012 as part of their global ambition to change the way people perceive fitness. Based on the principles of togetherness, the Fit Hub stores guide customers on a fitness journey, from getting started, keeping training and staying fit for life by providing a flexible and appealing retail space that helps people discover the right exercise apparel, footwear and equipment to meet their needs. Al Kout Mall, opened October 2012, on the ground floor. Avenues Mall Phase III, opened December 2012, on the first floor. For more information, visit Reebok www.reebok.com. 132