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Reaching its eleventh year in true style, the Emirates Woman Woman of the Year Awards 2015 was as glittering an evening as ever, full of the chicest, most inspirational women (and men!) living and working in the region today.

Despite the threat of rain – and subsequent downpour – a beautiful crowd turned out in force at The Address Montgomerie Dubai, all there to celebrate the achievements of some of the most admirable women in the UAE.

Bubbles were served in vintage-style glasses alongside delicate canapés which guests enjoyed on the lawn as a drone filmed the entire event from above. An exciting start to the evening!

In association with Rivoli Group and sponsors Maserati Al Tayer Motors, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Skin O2, Forevermark at Damas, Belle Femme, African & Eastern and Rashid Printers, the great and good of Dubai gathered to honour our 25 nominees, each making a marked difference to the UAE and beyond –