CANPACK Christmas carnival family day for 500 guests, delivered in one week at JA Jebel Ali
Purrple Orryx delivered CANPACK's outdoor Christmas carnival family day for about 500 employees and family members at JA Resort Jebel Ali, Dubai, on 8 December 2023. The event was confirmed one week out and ran in cold, windy conditions.
- Client
- CANPACK
- Industry
- Packaging manufacturing (beverage cans, glass, closures)
- Event type
- Family day
- Venue
- JA Resort Jebel Ali
- City
- Dubai
- Date
- 8 December 2023
- Guests
- 500 to 600
- Lead time
- 1 week from confirmation to event
The brief
CANPACK wanted a Christmas-themed family day that brought employees and their families together and built team spirit, confirmed just one week before the date.
The challenges
One week to deliver
The event was confirmed seven days before the date.
Cold, windy outdoor site
The carnival was fully outdoors at the resort, in winter wind.
What we did
Parallel planning
Vendors and artists were lined up in parallel, with daily status updates to keep the week on track.
Wind-rated build
Stage, decor and booths were reinforced for wind after a technical site visit.
Warmth for guests
Warm lighting and heated areas were added for comfort.
Highlights
- Christmas carnival theme with welcome arch and stage
- Live 360 booth
- Bouncy castles, arcade rides and a petting zoo
- Face painting and arts and crafts
- Game host, dancers and a magician
- Tug of war, sack race and spoon race
- Santa Claus handing out gifts
Scope of work
- Event consultancy
- Theme and decor
- Staging and fabrication
- Branding
- Entertainment
- Lighting, audio and screens
- Hostesses and guest management
- Table centrepieces
- Show run and technical team
- Site survey
- Photo and video coverage
The outcome
A full carnival for around 500 guests went from confirmation to doors in one week, with a wind-reinforced setup and heated areas for guests.
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FAQs
Can a corporate family day in Dubai be organised in one week?
Yes, if vendors and artists are booked in parallel. Purrple Orryx delivered CANPACK's 500-guest Christmas family day at JA Resort Jebel Ali one week after confirmation.
