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faces + places Happenings Around the world, JW Marriott hotels are hosting grand openings and glamorous events. Dubai Debut Rises to the Occasion More than 1,500 VIP guests converged on the world’s tallest hotel to take part in a truly spectacular celebration—the opening of the JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS DUBAI. Celebrities, local dignitaries and business leaders were greeted by fire dancers and stilt walkers and escorted into the hotel on a stunning signature JW Marriott black carpet. Inside, they dined on international fare from six of the hotel’s signature restaurants—Rang Mahal by Atul Kochhar, Izakaya, Tong Thai, Prime 68, La Farine and Nawwaara—while enjoying premium beverages from Dubai’s newest night spot, Vault. The evening culminated with performances by classical pop and YouTube sensation, 2CELLOS, and an exclusive performance by British singer/songwriter and recording star Leona Lewis. Classical pop sensation 2CELLOS, above, and British recording star Leona Lewis, right, were among the evening’s entertainment at the grand opening. Speaking with Vital Voices Also in celebration of the JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS DUBAI’s grand opening, women business leaders from the Middle East and Gulf States gathered for a luncheon and panel discussion to talk about “Women as Dynamic Forces of Change.” The gathering sparked the beginning of a new relationship between JW Marriott and Vital Voices, a global nonprofit that trains and mentors women to enhance their leadership and economic opportunities. The discussion was led by Kathleen Matthews, Corporate Officer and EVP, Global Communications and Public Affairs, Marriott International, Inc.; Vital Voices President & CEO Alyse Nelson; Dubai Business Women Council President Raja Easa Al Gurg; Conde Nast Traveler Vice President & Publisher Carolyn Kremins; JW Marriott Vice President & Global Brand Manager Mitzi Gaskins; and international design icon Donna Karan, whose Urban Zen Foundation focuses on the designer’s philosophy of “conscious consumerism” to not only dress, but also address wellness, preserve culture and empower women. Designer Donna Karan joined other women leaders in an educational, round-table discussion to promote the investment and advancement of women leaders in the Middle East. J WM MAGAZINE 82 j w m a r r i o t t. c o m http://www.JWMARRIOTT.COM

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of JWM - Volume 3, Issue 4

Jwm - Fall 2013
Contents
JW Experts
Contributors
Editor’s Letter
Distinctive Products, People, Ideas & Style
Well-Being
Food + Drink
Visions of Sugarplums
The Portal
Austin at the Starting Line
Details, Details
The Tastes of the Year
Not So Private Lives
JW Experience
My Passion

JWM - Volume 3, Issue 4