DUBAI, U.A.E., 3 November 2012 - It was a day of fine Irish
dining, fashion and racing action at Flemington Racecourse, Australia on
Saturday, the first race day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival with
the emerald Isle being showcased inside the Emirates marquee.
Upon
entering Emirates’
Dublin-inspired setting, guests were surrounded by scenes from the city
including a bar replicating the famous Long Room at Trinity College Dublin
and typical Dublin shop fronts lining an outdoor terrace over-looking the
racecourse.
The
on-track action saw the Damien Oliver-ridden Fiveandahalfstar winning the
feature race of the day, the AAMI Victoria Derby.
Celebrity guests in the Emirates Marquee included Ireland’s Ronan Keating
and Brian McFadden, along with their partners Storm Uechtritz and Vogue
Williams, as well as football star Harry Kewell.
Brian McFadden provided some Irish-entertainment, performing two songs for
marquee guests who were also treated to special performances by the world
champion Christine Ayres Irish dancers.
“We couldn’t be more delighted with how our Irish-themed marquee has been
received – it is the perfect way to honour Emirates’ new daily Dublin service
which started earlier this year. We look forward to continuing to promote the
spirit of Ireland over the rest of the Melbourne Cup Carnival which runs until
Saturday 10th November,” said Boutros Boutros, Emirates’ Divisional
Senior Vice President Corporate Communications.
Hair and make-up inside the marquee Pampering Suite were provided by
renowned Melbourne hair-stylist Conrad Mace and make-up by Napolean Perdis.
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