Under the patronage of the Embassy of Switzerland, the Swiss Business Council invites you to join the annual celebration of the Swiss National Day over a private dinner on Saturday, the 1st of August 2026 at 6:30 PM. The event will take place at the Grand Ballroom of our member hotel, Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City, Dubai – (LOCATION MAP).

Swiss citizens, lovers of Switzerland, colleagues, friends, family…EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

EVENT PROGRAM

18:30  Doors Open + Registrations

19:00  Networking

19:30  Welcome Speech, National Anthems and virtual message from the President of Switzerland

19:45  Address of H.E. Arthur Mattli, Ambassador of Switzerland to the UAE and Bahrain followed by the Address of H.E. Christoph Buehler, Consul General and Head of the Swiss Business Hub Middle East

20:05  Buffet Opens

21:30  Raffle Draw

ENTRY FEES

Prices include a Swiss-themed buffet, selected non-alcoholic beverages & VAT. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MENU.

A cash bar will be available for alcoholic beverages and additional orders.

SBC Members & their guests (Guests of social and professional pay the non-member price)
AED 210: Adults (12 yrs +)
AED 100: Children (6 -11 yrs)

Non-Members
AED 260: Adults (12 yrs +)
AED 100: Children (6 -11 yrs)

Free for 5 years old and below, please inform if baby seats are required.

Please note that payment needs to be made prior to the event.  To join this event, please click the ‘REGISTER‘ button below and submit the form.

The SBC team will contact you with the payment details. Registration is only confirmed once the payment is received. Seats are limited. No shows will be charged the full amount.  Please register at the latest by Friday 17 July, 2026 (Registrations after this date can be submitted, but will be subject to availability).

Please inform us in advance of any dietary requirements and/or seating preferences, a seating plan will be made. Dress code is smart casual or traditional wear.

Your attendance is valuable and important in making this gathering a success! We look forward to welcoming you there.

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Bookings are on a first come, first served basis.
Members* can register and pay for their guests under their booking to redeem the member price. Alternatively, members can share the link for individual registration at ‘non-member’ price.

*Guests of social and professional pay the non-member price.

Kindly note that photos will be taken during the event.