An Evening with Michael Owen

Platinum experiences are bringing to the UAE something that has never been done before, combining a fantastic venue, drinks reception, celebrity meet and greet, 5* dining menu and business networking. The headline sponsor table will also have the opportunity for their 8 guests to dine with the celebrity on the night.

Many of our guests use the events as an opportunity to invite their largest and most reputable clients as a thank you for supporting their business. Others will use the occasion to expand their business network with the guests invited to this exclusive reception and dinner.

What you can expect on the night:

Platinum Ticket Holders

- 18.45pm arrive at The Ballroom
- Platinum level seating (8 guests per table)
- Complimentary drinks of your choice for the duration for the whole evening
- Meet & Greet Michael Owen in a private networking reception
- A signed copy of Michael Owen’s latest book “Reboot”
- Professional 6 X 9 framed photograph of you and celebrity guest
- A-la-carte three-course meal by The Address Hotel, Dubai Marina
- Live on-stage interview with Michael hosted by BT commentator Darren Fletcher
- Live entertainment until 2am
- Memorabilia auction bespoke to Platinum Experiences

Gold Ticket Holders

- 19.30pm arrive at The Ballroom
- Gold level seating (8 guests per table)
- Complimentary drinks for the duration of the evening
- A-La-Carte three-course meal
- Live on-stage interview with Michael hosted by BT commentator Darren Fletcher
- Live entertainment until 2am
- Bespoke memorabilia auction



This event has already attracted an unbelievable amount of interest and we are not only excited for this one but the other events that will follow in 2020. Those that purchase a Platinum Table have the opportunity to feature their logo on all social media promotions, in our media partners newsletters, magazines and stories on social media. This allows for huge coverage for your brand through multiple communication channels targeted within the UAE. As part of this marketing campaign, your business will also receive promotion from the celebrity of the evening, sharing the information to their millions of online followers.


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The player’s story is every schoolboy’s dream; his has been a magical ride equalled only by that of Harry Potter. At 18, he became the youngest player ever to play for England, then the youngest to score for England, then the youngest Englishman to play in a World Cup. Even Brazilian soccer god Pele said of him: “My favourite player is Michael Owen.” Boy Wonder indeed.

But since his early days, Michael has consistently proved he is also more than that. He bounced back from a devastating hamstring injury to score a hat-trick against old rivals Germany when England historically triumphed 5-1 in a World Cup qualifier in September 2001. And he went on to become the first England player to score three goals against Germany since Sir Geoff Hurst in the 1966 World Cup final, demonstrating that Boy Wonder had come of age.

Triumph after triumph followed. Michael’s wonder goal against Argentina in the France ’98 World Cup tournament firmly launched him on the international stage, and later the same year he was voted BBC Sports Personality Of The Year. Then, in the 1998/1999 season, he suffered every striker’s nightmare the hamstring injury that was to mar his game for the next two years.

Recovery was slow, but he proved resilient. In December 2001, after a series of blistering performances including the one against Germany Michael was named European Player of the Year (now the globally known Ballon d'Or); the first England player to win the accolade since Kevin Keegan in 1979. Four months later the player stood in for an injured David Beckham as England captain, becoming the youngest captain in 40 years. In June he was at the forefront of England’s World Cup team for the World Cup in Korea and Japan. Although they didn’t win, the team defied the odds by making it to the quarter-finals.