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Jean-Christophe Novelli, one of the iconic chefs in the world's culinary dome, will fly to Dubai as a celebrity guest joining a series of events dedicated to the food aficionados on the occasion of the launch.
Andrew Joyce, culinary director of Food & Beverage, Galeries Lafayette Dubai, explains:
"Lafayette Gourmet will become a haven for the food lover in the entire region, inviting him to embark on a never experienced before culinary journey. We will offer the best of the best, what we simply like to call 'yummy food'. Our chefs from all around the globe aspire to prepare healthy, vibrant and colourful food, haute cuisine at its finest."
This food extravaganza affair has another surprise in store. Lafayette Gourmet will feature a Catering and Home Delivery service, promising to bring the same experience at your doorstep.
"Whether it's a Christmas Turkey or an Iftar gathering, Lafayette Gourmet pledges to deliver any type of ethnic, international or local food so that you can enjoy the exact same colourful and humble food in the comfort of your own house. Hampers, wedding cakes, Christmas lunch, they're all occasions that we can help you with. Orders can be tailored in such way to appeal to all walks of life," added Mr. Joyce.
"We are delighted to welcome Lafayette Gourmet, a testament to Galeries Lafayette's commitment to constant evolution and innovation in lifestyle shopping experience. Our French spirit of fashion can now manifest itself through Lafayette Gourmet's food philosophy. We strive to impress the world-class, savvy consumer out of Dubai and in line with our store's mission, anyone in pursuit of quality and high end lifestyle, will discover something fitting to his pocket in this spectacular food setting," says Pascal Abchee, General Manager of Galeries Lafayette Dubai.
On October 6th, the Lafayette celebrations will continue with a much anticipated Fashion Show, showcasing the latest fashion collections of French and International brands. The theme is called 'Twisted Buttons' and will unveil the hottest in trends and styles for Autumn/Winter 2011 season.
One of the most celebrated new designers in the fashion arena, Alessandra Gucci, will be launching her superb collection of AG handbags exclusively at the Show.
Mr. Abchee explained, "We are proud to be associated with the world's leading fashion brands and we take every opportunity to being pioneers in trend-setting. Dubai draws the ideal landscape for exclusive fashion launches, being such dynamic hub between the East and the West. This fashion show is yet another demonstration of our loyalty to preserve a world class fashion scene devoted to the city's sophisticated shoppers."
With a total of 215,000 square feet, Galeries Lafayette's impressive; three storey outlet at the Dubai Mall has set a new standard with its unique contemporary and chic design, offering a myriad of fashionable labels under one roof.
The store has already established itself as playing a leading role in Dubai's lifestyle shopping scene, in the world's biggest mall, Dubai Mall.
The two events are expected to be attended extensively by large numbers of prominent guests and celebrities.
Posted by Rana Mesbah
