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<p class="m_1896602156754452606p1" style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">The highly anticipated&nbsp;<strong>Gulf Bar Show</strong>&nbsp;officially opened its doors today at&nbsp;<strong>Madinat Jumeirah</strong>, marking a major milestone for the region&rsquo;s hospitality industry as MENA&rsquo;s first and only dedicated bar and beverage trade show. </span></p>
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<h3 class="m_1896602156754452606p1" style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">Kicking off the two-day event with strong momentum, day one welcomed some of the most respected names in the global bar scene, alongside premium brands, world-class mixologists, and passionate professionals from across the industry and beyond.</span></h3>
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<p class="m_1896602156754452606p1" style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">The opening day saw the region&rsquo;s bar community come together for a vibrant programme of experiences, education, and innovation. Attendees explored a buzzing exhibition floor featuring immersive brand activations, cutting-edge product showcases, and live demos from leading spirits labels and bar innovators. Meanwhile, the Behind Bars and Quiote Co pop-ups hosted high-energy guest shifts by some of Dubai&rsquo;s most celebrated venues, including Marsa Al Arab, Gitano, Bar Du Port, Galaxy Bar, Nobu Dubai, and Buddha Bar.</span></p>
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<h3 class="m_1896602156754452606p1" style="line-height: 2;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">A total of 20 expert-led seminars and workshops took place during the day, igniting conversations around some of the industry&rsquo;s most pressing and progressive topics - from low-ABV innovation and sustainability to mental health in hospitality and more - setting a bold, future-focused tone for what&rsquo;s next in the region&rsquo;s bar scene.</span></strong></h3>
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<p class="m_1896602156754452606p1" style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">This insightful and diverse content was brought to life by a powerhouse lineup of global speakers and thought leaders. Highlights included &lsquo;<em>Legends of Hospitality&rsquo;&nbsp;</em>led by Peter Dorelli and guests, and &lsquo;<em>The Future of 0.0%&rsquo;</em>&nbsp;with Nick Rees exploring the rise of non-alcoholic beverages. Stephanie Jordan tackled sustainability in&nbsp;<em>&lsquo;Drinking the Planet Better,&rsquo;</em>&nbsp;while Elayne Duff shared insights on staying ahead of trends in &lsquo;<em>The Rise and Fall of Trends: Your Competitive Edge.&rsquo;</em>&nbsp;Andrey Bolshakov spoke on crafting luxury experiences, and Alex Ruas delved into shaping the future of bars through experience in&nbsp;<em>&lsquo;Bartender-Centric Design.&rsquo;</em></span></p>
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<h3 class="m_1896602156754452606p1" style="line-height: 2;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">Sean Finter addressed mental health in&nbsp;<em>&lsquo;10 Steps for Creating a Healthy Bar,&rsquo;</em>&nbsp;and Lauren Mote hosted&nbsp;<em>&lsquo;Creativity, Mentorship, Stewardship - The Aspirational Journey of a Bartender.&rsquo;&nbsp;</em>Giancarlo Mancino celebrated Italian drinking culture in&nbsp;<em>&lsquo;Cultura dell&rsquo;Aperitivo,&rsquo;</em>&nbsp;while Jared Brown and Anistatia Miller uncovered the storytelling behind classic cocktails in&nbsp;<em>&lsquo;History in a Glass.&rsquo;</em></span></strong></h3>
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<h3 class="m_1896602156754452606p1" style="line-height: 2;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">Beyond education, The Gulf Bar Show continued to inspire with a vibrant display of brand activations, complemented by tastings and hands-on sessions. Over 200 exhibitors showcased innovations in bar technology, premium spirits, and hospitality experiences, with leading names like Diageo, Campari, Bacard&iacute;, Red Bull, Mo&euml;t Hennessy, and Beam Suntory presenting exclusive tasting sessions and immersive stands.</span></strong></h3>
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<p class="m_1896602156754452606p1" style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">Outside the event venue, The Gulf Bar Show also presented a star-studded line-up of guest shifts across the city in some of Dubai&rsquo;s most popular venues including NOBU Dubai, Maison Dali, Mimi Kakushi, Amelia, Gitano, 1920 and Luna Bar at Four Seasons DIFC.</span></p>
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<p class="m_1896602156754452606p1" style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">With another full day of programming tomorrow,&nbsp;<strong>April 8 from 11AM to 9PM</strong>, The Gulf Bar Show is set to continue its trailblazing journey, with more not-to-be-missed sessions, brand activations, and bar takeovers. With over 30 masterclasses, 200+ global exhibitors, and countless networking opportunities, The Gulf Bar Show is quickly cementing itself as the must-attend event for those shaping the future of the bar and beverage industry.</span></p>
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<h3 class="m_1896602156754452606p1" style="line-height: 2;"><a href="https://dubai.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/97940/gulf-bar-show" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #843fa1;"><em><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';"><strong>Tickets are still available</strong> with passes starting from AED 195.</span></em></span></a></h3>
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<p class="m_1896602156754452606p1" style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">In a commitment to reducing the beverage industry&rsquo;s environmental impact, The Gulf Bar Show has partnered with UK-based Evertreen to support Amazon reforestation efforts, planting one tree in Brazil for every ticket sold.</span></p>
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<p class="m_1896602156754452606p1" style="line-height: 2;"><em><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';"><strong>Location:</strong> Madinat Jumeirah, Conference &amp; Events Centre</span></em></p>
<p class="m_1896602156754452606p1" style="line-height: 2;"><em><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';"><strong>Contact:</strong> <span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #843fa1;"><a style="color: #843fa1; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.gulfbarshow.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.gulfbarshow.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1744175077663000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1SLt822rfZIEHyUy-As634">www.gulfbarshow.com</a></span></span></em></p>

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