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Gambit Atelier
Making Story Telling a Fine Art
An elevated studio mindset for a pop culture world.
Atelier in Action
We Craft the Narrative
Atelier
[noun]:
an artist's workshop or studio
a place where creativity and craftsmanship meet
a collective space for cultural expression
Fashion
Culture
Entertainment
Gambit Atelier curates the art of living beautifully. This division celebrates aesthetics, storytelling, and lifestyle — from couture to cinema, hotels to festivals.
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The PlayersAtelier
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Alexandra Richards
Associate Account Director
Award-winning PR practitioner leading Gambit Atelier team on hospitality, luxury, lifestyle and culture clients including Essilor Luxottica, Marriott, Emirates Festival of Literature, Middle East Film & Comic Con and FIX Dessert Chocolatier (Dubai Chocolate).
Vanessa Olsson
Account Manager
Our hospitality and lifestyle queen, Swedish-born Vanessa brings an international perspective to her work on luxury clients across The Maldives, India and Indonesia, in sectors including hospitality, culture, entertainment and automotive.
Vivian Weichler
Junior Account Manager
Luxury & Fashion PR expert from Germany, Vivian brings years of experience handling high-end watch brands, eyewear and hotels to the Atelier team, where she currently manages culture clients such as Emirates LitFest and Middle East Film & Comic Con and hospitality brands such as The Ozen Collection and Leela Palaces.
Aisha Almawed
Senior Account Executive
British-Palestinian raised in Dubai, with on-ground work experience in both UAE and UK, Aisha works on Gambit’s culture clients at Team Atelier supporting on the Emirates Festival of Literature, Middle East Film & Comic Con and FIX Dessert Chocolatier (Dubai Chocolate!).
Kate Simmons
Account Executive
Originally from London, Kate is part of Gambit’s Atelier
Team – supporting on major accounts including the Emirates
Airline Festival of Literature, Essilor Luxottica and FIX Dessert
Chocolatier.
Mohammad Mardood
Account Executive
An Emirati national with expertise in government protocol and royal patronage, Mohammad is part of Gambit’s Atelier team, working on BMW, MINI, Ski Dubai and VOX Cinemas.
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Shade Shalak
Junior Account Executive
German-Libyan PR Executive in Gambit’s Atelier team, Shade brings an international outlook to her clients including BMW, MINI, Ski Dubai, VOX Cinemas, The Ozen Collection and more.
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awards & recognitionShaping the Standard of Success
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ICCO Global Large Consultancy of the Year 2025
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PRCA MENA
'Very Large Consultancy of the Year' and 'Very Large Independent Consultancy of the Year' 2025
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Campaign Middle East 2025
Campaign Middle East Best Agency in UAE & Independent PR Agency of the Year 2025
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Campaign Middle East . 2024
‘PR Agency of the Year’ 2024 and ‘Independent Agency of the Year’ 2024
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MEPRA Awards 2024
HOMEGROWN AGENCY OF THE YEAR
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MEPRA Awards 2024
MEDIUM AGENCY OF THE YEAR
PRCA of the Year 2024
PRCA Medium Agency of the Year 2024
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Cannes PR Young Lions 2023 - Gold
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MENA PR Young Lions 2023 - Gold
