Jimmy Choo’s Sandra Choi and Nadine Labaki: An Evening of Storytelling & Style in Dubai

At Dubai’s The Guild, beneath soft candlelight and sculptural food installations, two worlds met in  harmony: that of Jimmy Choo’s Creative Director Sandra Choi and that of filmmaker Nadine Labaki.

It was an evening that transcended fashion and film—an intimate dinner that became a meditation on creativity, emotion, and the women who shape both.

Hosted on October 31st, 2025, the gathering brought together some of the region’s most inspiring figures, including Cynthia Samuel, Adam Bakri, Yusra Mardini, Manuel Arnaut, Ola Farahat, Dima Al Sheikhly, and Huda Shahin. The space reflected what Jimmy Choo has always stood for—craftsmanship meeting glamour, artistry meeting emotion.

Guests began with a champagne and caviar bar, before being immersed in a dining experience crafted by Sophia Stolz, whose culinary installations reimagined tables as works of art—an edible dialogue between texture, color, and feeling.

“The Middle East has such a rich culture of storytelling, artistry and strength—qualities that resonate deeply with Jimmy Choo,” said Sandra Choi, who described Nadine Labaki as “a woman whose work bridges emotion and empowerment with such grace.”

Labaki, in turn, reflected on the shared heartbeat of fashion and cinema: “Art and fashion both start from a feeling—a desire to express something intangible. There’s something magical that happens when women gather in beauty and truth. The evening with Jimmy Choo felt like a celebration of that power—quiet, elegant, yet deeply alive.”

From the glimmer of crystal glasses to the subtle choreography of conversation, the night was one of connection—of women honoring women, of creativity unfolding in real time. In an industry often defined by spectacle, Jimmy Choo’s dinner in Dubai reminded us that sometimes, true luxury is found in stillness, sincerity, and shared emotion.

More on JimmyChoo.com