Myck Balajadia

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Alkhoory Community Gathering 2025

Alkhoory Community Gathering 2024

— PROJECT NAME

Alkhoory Community

(Non-Profit Organization)


— ROLE

Creative Design

Branding

Photography



— DATE

03/03/2025

The Al Khoory Community Gathering is a cultural and social initiative celebrating the enduring legacy, unity, and values of the Al Khoory family across generations. Rooted in Emirati heritage yet shaped by a forward-looking spirit, this annual event brings together members of the Khoory family from across the UAE to strengthen familial bonds, honor their shared history, and inspire the next generation.


The 2025 edition marks a renewed focus on connection, continuity, and culture — positioning the event not merely as a reunion, but as a living symbol of identity and belonging.

— PROJECT NAME

In-Room Dining

(Al Khoory Hotels)


— ROLE

Creative Direction

Food Styling


— CREDITS

O. Hassan, Photographer


— LOCATION

Dubai, United Arab Emirates



— DATE

03/08/2025

As the Creative Director for the “In-Room Dining Menu” photoshoot at Al Khoory Hotels, the vision is to create imagery that feels truthful, comforting, and visually inviting — a direct reflection of what guests will genuinely receive. This is not a stylised fantasy of food, but a refined version of reality, where every dish is presented with care while remaining faithful to its actual serving style.


The narrative captures quiet, intimate moments in a guest’s stay. Morning light softly illuminates a breakfast setting of warm khubuz, labneh, olives, fresh dates, and a steaming cup of karak, served on the hotel’s standard crockery. The styling is minimal, focusing on neat presentation, balanced composition, and natural textures that enhance appeal without exaggeration.


As the day unfolds, lunch and dinner scenes follow the same philosophy. A club sandwich with crispy fries or a comforting bowl of pasta rests on a wooden tray beside the sofa. Gentle steam, subtle condensation on chilled drinks, and soft highlights on sauces add sensory realism, making the food feel fresh and satisfying. Camera angles mirror the guest’s perspective — what they see when the tray arrives and just before the first bite.


The overall aesthetic remains clean and warm, using neutral tones and subtle branding to reinforce Al Khoory Hotels’ quiet elegance. Over 150 meal items, each image communicates trust, quality, and consistency — assuring guests that what they order on-screen is exactly what will arrive at their door.