Inside look at Diwali celebrations of Danube's Anis Sajan in Dubai

Diwali, or the Indian Festival of Lights, is a celebration of all things good – friends, family, food and festivities. So it’s no surprise that days after the happy occasion, the celebratory mood was still high and the parties went on. One such event was the Diwali party of Anis Sajan, Vice-Chairman, Danube Group. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the occasion. From left: Adel Sajan, Anis Sajan, Rubina Sajan, Sameera Sajan, Rizwan Sajan, Azhar Sajan and Sahil Sajan.

The party at Anis Sajan's residence on November 19 included A-listers who posed against a yellow backdrop. Anis Sajan and Rafih Filli with a friend.

Siddhi Kodimela, Parag Kodimela, Sangita Kodimela, Amal Kodimela, Shravan Kumar Kodimela, Prisha Kodimela and Supriya Kummamuru.

Lalu and Lovely Samuel

Anupa Kurian - Senior Digital Planning Content Editor, Gulf News, and Meher Murshed - Executive Editor, Gulf News.

Sangeeta Gupta and Dr. Ravi Gupta

Guests were dressed in colourful traditional attire such as lehengas and salwar kameez. From left: Rubina Sajan with Alifiya Sami and Sebah Chamman.

Guests enjoying a Diwali game.

The traditional dance of dandya pulled pairs onto the stage.

Abdul Hamid Ahmed - CEO, Editor-in-Chief and Executive Director - Publications, Gulf News; Anis Sajan, Rubina Sajan, Sai Prasad and Manjusha Radhakrishnan.

Raza Khan, Yaman Khan, Adel Sajan, Sameera Sajan and Rizwan Sajan

The evening was filled with songs and treats. From left: Anis Sajan, Rubina Sajan, Tasneem Jameel and Dr Jameel Ahmed

While the air was festive, women flocked to the henna corner where an artist drew intricate designs on their hands. From left: Vandana Dattar, Rubina Sajan and Sangeeta Kodimela