Quintessentially comes to Dubai

Quintessentially, the UK-based concierge service provider, has launched its Dubai operations, which follows that recently opened in Beijing.

The company provides a members-only club that offers a luxury lifestyle management. The Dubai arm will complement Quintes-sentially's headquarters in the UK, and other offices in New York and Switzerland.

It has a global membership base of over 4,000 and a network of over 5,000 suppliers and 18,000 affiliated suppliers.

According to Ben Elliot, founder of Quintessentially: "Extensive research and direct requests from existing members prompted our decision to expand our services to the Middle East. In just a few days of announcing our presence in Dubai, we have already had a good number of membership requests."

The Dubai arm of Quint-essentially will cater to those who travel frequently, enjoy dining in the best restaurants and attend international events.

Louise Campbell, managing director for the Middle East and North Africa, said: "We take the hassle away from travel arrangements; advise and book the best restaurants; organise limousine transfers; arrange upgrades for hotels and travel lounges; put our members on varying guest-lists, provide access to worldwide social and sporting events."

Quintessentially's members include Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow as well as many high-profile businessmen and women.

Membership starts at Dh6,000 per annum and is also available on a dedicated account managed basis.