Global concierge service launched in Dubai

As a members only club, that brings its members a level of luxury lifestyle management that has not been experienced in this region before, the Dubai arm will complement Quintessentially's headquarters in the UK, and other offices New York and Switzerland.

Combining a global membership of over 4,000 members and a network of over 5,000 suppliers and 18,000 affiliated suppliers, Quintessentially provides only the best in products and services.

According to Ben Elliot, a founder of Quintessentially, the Dubai launch heralds a new chapter in the company's global profile.

"Extensive research and direct requests from existing members prompted our decision to expand our services to the Middle East," said Ben Elliot. "After just a few days with our presence in Dubai, we have already had a good number of membership requests and we are delighted with the positive feed-back."

The Dubai arm of Quintessentially will cater to the eclectic mix of nationalities and cultures who travel frequently, enjoy dining in the best restaurants, attending international social and sporting events, and who want the best service wherever they might be in the world.

According to Louise Campbell who is the Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa "We take the hassle away from travel arrangements; advise and book the best restaurants; organize limousine transfers; arrange upgrades for hotels and travel lounges; put our members on varying guest-lists, provide access to worldwide social and sporting events and even, if needs be, find the best nannies in town to look after your children."

Quintessentially, whose members include celebrities Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow as well as high-profile businessmen and women, will also cater to members visiting the Middle East on business or pleasure.

All members receive confidential 24-hour-a-day, every day concierge services, weekly electronic newsletters informing them of worldwide events and special offers exclusive to the club.

The Dubai launch, which was held at the Fairmont Dubai for 500 of Dubai's social crème, heralded the first of many glittering occasions to come and was lauded by Louise Campbell as an overwhelming success.

"Our launch party was attended by a mixture of existing and potential members and the feed-back we have received has been fabulous," said Louise Campbell. "We had wonderful support from our sponsors at The Fairmont, MMI, Dianoor, Tiffany's, Skywards, Flowers by Contempo, BMG, Modern Printing Press, Jashanmal, Clé de Peau Beauté, Wafi Health & Leisure, Access All Areas, and last but certainly not least, DJ Ziza Dazi of Superclasse, La Casa del Habano and the dynamic percussionist Greg Sharpe.