For those who seek to live with intent, Gather by JW is coming to Dubai for the first time ever from 24th to 26th October 2019, bringing together an incredible roster of chefs and culinary experts and a range of mindfulness experiences.
From curated well-being offerings and mindful moments to intimate chef cooking classes and experiential dinners, Gather by JW is designed to offer engaging opportunities to explore the connection between food and well-being. Passionate about providing guests with unrivaled opportunities to enrich the mind, body and spirit through meaningful experiences, this immersive three-day festival will bring together aficionados, families, wellbeing enthusiasts, travelers and more. Guests can look forward to an interactive program and a star-studded line up of top culinary and motivational talents including:
- Bobby Chinn: international chef, TV presenter, restaurateur, and cookbook author, judge on MBC’s ‘Top Chef Middle East’
- Melissa Forti: international pastry chef and entrepreneur
- Reuben Riffel: South African celebrity chef, restaurateur and media personality
- Sally Bee: motivational speaker and author
Gather by JW will make its official debut in Dubai following Venice where the festival will take place from September 26-29, 2019 at JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Commenting on the announcement of the event coming to Dubai, Candice D’Cruz, Vice President Luxury Brands, Middle East and Africa, Marriott International explains: “The focus of this year’s festival truly connects to JW Marriott’s passion for nourishing the soul, togetherness and being mindful. With multigenerational travel continuing to grow in popularity, families today are searching for experiences that create closer bonds and lasting memories. Coming together with loved ones to enjoy amazing food that nourishes the body and feeds the soul and indulge in some mindful moments offers a sense of comfort and a feeling that all is well. We are delighted to bring the festival to Dubai, a market that is a melting pot for trends to culminate and embrace all that Gather by JW has to offer. ”
Gather by JW will open with a dynamic dinner series on Thursday 24th October showcasing the culinary prowess of South African celebrity chef, restaurateur and media personality Reuben Riffel at Prime 68, international chef, TV presenter, restaurateur, and cookbook author, Bobby Chinn’s signature Vietnamese dishes at Tong Thai and a signature menu by the executive chef at Masala Library in collaboration with an Ayurvedic Specialist advising on the health properties of spices and the power of clean eating. What can you expect to see on the menu? A wealth of flavours to indulge in and a myriad creations that truly nourish the mind, body and soul.
A robust calendar of well-being activities and mindfulness moments will continue over the weekend. These include breakfast at La Farine, kids’ yoga at Aqua and a post Yoga family picnic with specially prepared hampers and a motivational speaking session titled ‘Being the best you’ with ITV personality and author Sally Bee. There will also be exclusive baking demonstrations with international pastry chef and entrepreneur, Melissa Forti, a brunch with Reuben Riffel while the signature dinner experiences continue each night.
Members of Marriott Bonvoy have the opportunity to bid loyalty points for a number of exclusive, VIP Gather by JW Marriott Moments, including a private baking demonstration class with Melissa Forti herself.
From 24th to 26th October, feed your body and nourish your soul at Gather by JW.
To secure your space or book a reservation, email jwmmrr@marriott.com or call +971 4 414 3000.
Full timings of activities will be announced in the coming weeks on the festival website www.gatherbyjw.com/dubai.
