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Bond Girls open Designing 007 in Dubai

Welcome to Dubai Mr. Bond! Bond Girls and exhibition curators inaugurate ‘Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style’ at the Burj Khalifa

Although James Bond has never visited Dubai in one of his on-screen adventures, the world-famous exhibition “Designing 007” does so now. Until February 2017, visitors can treat themselves to an awe-inspiring look behind the scenes of the longest running film series in history.

Last Sunday saw the official red carpet opening at the mega-skyscraper Burj Khalifa with three Bond Girls in attendance: Caterina Murino (“Casino Royale”, 2006), Irka Bochenko (“Moonraker”, 1979) and Tonia Sotiropoulou (“Skyfall”, 2012).

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(left to right) EON Archive Director Meg Simmonds, Guest Curator Bronwyn Cosgrave, Tonia Sotiropoulou, Irka Bochenko and Caterina Murino – Photo: Instagram user osn

Irka Bochenko, who starred opposite Roger Moore in “Moonraker”, commented on the exhibition: “Launching this fantastic exhibition in the incredible city of Dubai – which I have come to cherish throughout my many visits – is a beautiful way to celebrate the invincible agent, 007. It’s a privilege to be part of the ‘Bond’ family and I’m honoured to be in Dubai to attend the event launch of the celebrations at Burj Khalifa. Welcome to Dubai Mr. Bond!”

Press Conference with the Bond Girls - Photo: Instagram user osn
Press Conference with the Bond Girls – Photo: Instagram user osn

Ahmad Al Falasi, Executive Director – Group Operations, Emaar Properties, said: “Designing 007 is shaking up the Dubai entertainment landscape, as the latest international high-profile event and another first for the Middle East. Dubai is an ideal host for the exhibition, offering a distinct synergy for design masterpieces, and a unique level of excitement that Burj Khalifa and James Bond evoke. Over the next three months, visitors to Downtown Dubai can revel in all things ‘Bond’ in a series of exciting showcases.”

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In addition to the exhibition at the Burj Khalifa ANNEX, several Bond exhibition pieces are on display at The Dubai Mall. Among them are the Aston Martin DB10 of “Spectre” and the Q-Boat of “The World Is Not Enough”.

The Aston Martin DB10 on display at The Dubai Mall
The Aston Martin DB10 on display at The Dubai Mall

[su_box title=”GET YOUR TICKETS” style=”bubbles” box_color=”#725d00″]Tickets for ‘Designing 007’ are now available at burjkhalifa.ae/en/jamesbond with special packages which include At the Top, Burj Khalifa access, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo entry, or Reel Cinemas James Bond screening tickets also available.[/su_box]

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