Founding members of the Dubai fash pack and the Hollywood elite hit the red-carpet at the IWC Schaffhausen event, Dubai International Film Festival last night.
Guests of honour, Cate Blanchett and Kevin Spacey, mingled with the rest of the revellers at the gala dinner, followed by a special performance at the after party by Bryan Ferry.
With every socialite in Dubai in attendance; dancing, laughing and people watching was on the agenda from the get go. EW took their place front and center to bring you the most glamorous behind-the-scenes snap shots.
Cate Blanchett stunned in Peter Pilotto, Roger Viver clutch and shoes, and a IWC watch
Kevin Spacey
Bryan Ferry
Bryan singing Slave to Love for the glamorous audience
Diala Makki & Rami Al Ali
The models were out in force -Aydin, Paul & Ralph
Aylian, Hatice & Aslan
Shawn & Ralph
Aydin & Andreea
TV presenter Diala Makki & friend
EW’s Alexandra & Paul Frangie
EW’S Senior Editor Sophia wearing Fendi fur with friend Rami Al Ali