What Clients Say

What Clients Say After Working With Our Crew

I wanted to send a huge thank you to you and all GCC crew who worked onsite in Al Ain for the MANAR project.

Special thanks to Raja and Tanveer who Mohammed and I send our highest praise for their work ethic and positive attitude everyday during the event.

Its been great working with the GCC team once again and look forward to working with the team again in the future.

Olly Chaffey

Site Manager (Al Ain), Ethara

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Just wanted to ask you to thank all of the crew for all their hard work over the last few days, was some long days but never complained and cracked on was Much appreciated.

Kevin Jones

Skymagic team

Can I take this opportunity to pas on my thanks once again to Sajeev & Mujeeb, who was ably assisted by Ghulam. Having worked on Commemoration Day in previous years their knowledge helped a great deal.

I would also like to thank our IPAF team of Hari & Ernesto. They did a fantastic job in wrapping truss & beams with fabric. It came as no surprise to me to hear that they do a lot of work with Showtex.

Until the next time, my best wishes

Michael Kent

Production Manager, People

I hope this message finds you well. I just wanted to send a short, unofficial note regarding the drone crew I worked with at Soundstorm over the last 12 days.

These 20 young men are hands down the best crew I had the pleasure to work along side from any company / in any country this year. Their professionalism, desire to learn, quickness to pick up new skills, sense of humour and patience is a real testament to themselves and also to GCC as a company.

A particular shoutout to Khalil, our crew chief, who is an exceptional leader, ensuring instructions were correctly communicated to the wider team, keeping the group motivated and working with the Sky Magic ops team to ensure we hit every show / rehearsal / drone deadline.

I just wanted to share that little bit of feedback, wishing you a lovely festive season.

Melissa McVeigh

Skymagic Team

I wanted to take a moment to extend a massive thank you to each and every one of you for your outstanding work during the event. A special shoutout to Ibara and the incredible team onsite, who have once again proven that no event can truly be delivered without the dedication, professionalism, and hard work of the GCC crew. You all went above and beyond, and your proactive approach ensured everything ran smoothly.

The level of teamwork and commitment shown by everyone was simply phenomenal, and it is always a pleasure working alongside such an amazing group of individuals.

I’d also like to highlight Michelle, who once again proved that she is not just a stage manager. Her support and help throughout the entire process made a huge impact on the team, and it was felt by everyone. Her dedication and expertise are invaluable, and she truly went above and beyond to ensure everything was in place.

Looking forward to another successful event with all of you. Thank you again for your hard work and commitment to excellence!

Georges Kamel

Event Operations Associate Director, Ethara

A big thank you to you and the team on site. They worked really well and helped make our event work smoothly.

Maurice Lipschitz

Project Manager, People

Firstly, thank you so much for all your hard work and late-night phone calls on this recent project. As always, the boys smashed it, and we couldn’t have done it without them and all your team at the office. We really value you.

Isaac Briggs

Assistant Production Manager, People

How are you, first off let me thank you for the amazing team tonight.

Waqas and his team took everything in their stride and just went for it; we had to tell them to take a break. Really impressed with them.

Nigel Lombard

Project Manager, Proactiv Entertainment

Thank you for the great support, the team on ground were on top of all their tasks and were always on time, so please pass the message to them as well.

Ahmed Kassem

Event Operations Assistant Manager, Ethara

I hope this message finds you well.

I just wanted to take a moment to say how lovely it was working with your team on-site last week for Club Social. As always, everyone was incredibly professional, supportive, and a real pleasure to work with throughout the build, live event, and dismantle phases.

A special shout out to Danesh is well deserved-he was quick to spot and call attention to a potential safety issue when someone was working at height on a ladder. His awareness and proactive approach really highlighted his strong understanding of safety protocols and great teamwork. It’s reassuring to have someone like him on site, looking out for everyone and helping to ensure a safe working environment for all.

Thanks again for your continued support and collaboration. Looking forward to continuing work on the upcoming event of Offlimits.

Stephanie McKenzie

Safety Advisor, Gallowglass Health and Safety

I just want to say thank you for your help with the last couple of projects I’ve worked on with People.

The crew we had on site for ADSW and ZAHF were amazing, I loved working with the guys. The crew we had on both projects were great, and everything asked of them always done with a smile on their face which is rare now days.

Both events went really well, clients were happy along with People management.

Thanks again for your support, loved working with you again along with the crew on site.

I’ll be in touch soon for the next event.

Charlie Alzapiedi

Senior Production Manager, People

Gulf Crewing have the bar set at the same level as mainland European countries when it comes to loading in and out and taking care of Tour Production. It was home from home, apart from the 100 degree heat! Professional, Motivated, Organised, Conscientious and a pleasure to work with. I look forward to going back and being taken care of by the Team – Thanks Guys, you made it a breeze when there wasn’t one!

Jason “JD” Danter

Lady Gaga Production

Thank you so much for this, and I also want to thank the whole team for all of the continuous support and hard work.

Roy and the team have been amazing, every single one of them was really amazing.

Akram Barhouche

Promoter Rep, Live Nation Middle East

We are delighted to provide this recommendation for GCC Events LLC. Our company, Showtex Middle East LLC, has enjoyed a long-standing and productive collaboration with GCC Events, dating back to 2009.

Over the years, GCC Events has played an integral role in supporting the execution of numerous complex and large-scale event productions and installations across the region. Their consistent ability to supply skilled and reliable personnel has made them an essential extension of our operational capabilities.

GCC Events has provided a wide range of technical and support staff for our projects, including production installation and dismantling crews, as well as IPAF-certified operators.

What distinguishes GCC Events is their strong understanding of the fast-paced and demanding nature of the live events industry. Their team members are not only technically capable but also demonstrate a high level of discipline and commitment to safety—both of which are crucial in the environments in which we operate. From managing challenging load-ins to supporting detailed production requirements, their crew has consistently proven to be dependable, efficient, and proactive.

The strength and longevity of our partnership over the years reflect GCC Events’ dedication to quality service and their ability to adapt to the evolving demands of the industry.

I confidently recommend GCC Events LLC to any organization in need of a professional, reliable, and versatile event crew provider.

Should you require any additional information, please feel free to contact us.

Brian Aviso

Sales Manager, Showtex Middle East LLC

Just a quick note to say thank you, to you, Adeel & all the guys for your work & support on the UKC tournament at Coca-Cola Arena last week.

 

The event was a huge success and could not have gone so safely and smoothly with out your teams support.

 

I should imagine Adeel & the lads never want to see another net in the life, but I must congratulate them for taking control from a bad supplier, and producing a finished product, that cricketing superstars Chris Gayle & Kevin Peterson thought was amazing and a real challenge.

 

Myself & SM Productions could not have done it without you, and are already looking forward to working with you again on the next project

Mick Stevens

SM Productions

Once again, thank you so much for your devotion on our project, you made my life so much easier.

Jérémi Guilbault-Asselin

ND49

As things are calming down a little in the run up to Christmas, I wanted to drop you a brief note of thanks for your continued support on all of our projects.

From my side, Ernesto and Hari have done a fantastic job here at the new Al Hosn Festival and I know that Matt and Howard are really pleased and grateful for their support. I know that Mick and Jake are equally complimentary regarding Praveen and Edwin’s work at Nurai Island.

Please could you pass on our sincere thanks to them and to all of your crew – there are far too many to name.

The feedback from all of the clients has been 100% positive and I think we can all be proud of what has been achieved in such a short period of time. The Al Hosn Festival is gathering momentum through images and video shared on Social Media and hosting over 3,000 visitors a day – so, again this is a fantastic result for all of us.

Thanks again; I look forward to working with you all very soon on upcoming projects.

Mark Fogwill

People Creative

I would like to offer an assessment and a thank you to Gulf Crewing Company for their efforts throughout the build, show and de-rig of the DIFC 10th Anniversary Event.

In my experience, operating a site of this size whilst the area is utilized by the public on a daily basis is a constant battle. The GCC crew not only alleviated that burden from my workload, but left me feeling assured that the site would operate in a clean and safe manner when I was not able to be present. I would like to praise GCC for the efforts in site management and also for the professional show mentality to help our finale shine with twenty crew harnessed on the roof’s edge to deliver the pixel rain which was only rehearsed once with four crew.

Many thanks to all from GCC involved both onsite and at their head office managing the operational aspects.

Andrew Stevens

HQ Creative LLC

GCC have been assisting in all Flash Entertainment events for the past seven years providing a lot of manpower that makes our events happen. Nigel and his staff provide complicated shows that I have ever had to the pleasure to be a part of, UAE 44th National Day at Zayed Sport City here in the capital Abu Dhabi. Over the course of 3,259 shifts and nearly 39,000 man-hours a small army of production and site crew labored tirelessly to produce a truly world class celebration.

The “Men in Black” did an amazing job of supporting this events on so many levels and I would not hesitate to endorse them.

Lee Charteris

Flash Entertainment (UAE 44th National Day 2015)

Just wanted to say a big thank you for the crew that was provided to work on props for this year’s DWC. They did a sterling job and should be proud of their achievements – as well as their ability to put up with me barking orders at them every 30 seconds.

Jeremy Doncaster

Dubai World Cup, Meydan Dubai 2016

Gulf Crewing deserves to be nominated and recommended to all those who need a serious and competent professional support around UAE. Able to meet all the requirements even when arriving at the last minute. All of this with a smile always painted on the face. It has been a real pleasure to work with you .Thank you

Paolo Quarino

Balich Worldwide Shows

Through out two and half months of being onsite for the build of Cavalia show at QasrAlHosn, GCC haven proved not only their crew will make it easier on us but also stepped in forward to provide us with an experienced stable hands. GCC were very accommodating of our requests even the late ones, we always have an answer in regards to whatever kind of crew we are requesting whether they were general crew, riggers and production. not only the crew were speaking decent English but also they were well accommodative of any kind of new requests. even when requested a big number of crew they always come in group and organize as per their work tasks.

Among working with Horses, Dirt and production equipment, GCC made an easier transaction to provide such a smooth delivery of an international event

Salem Al Sulaimani

Flash Entertainment (Cavalia at Qasr Al Hosn)

Many Thanks to Nigel and his crew for making my day as stress free as possible. Excellent cooperation, knowledgeable, alert attentive crew and very friendly with it.

Matthew Gurney

Pet Shop Boys

Gulf Crewing have provide the local crew for the Clusters of Light at the Al Majaz Island Theatre in Sharjah.

This has been one of the largest events so far in the region with over 150 performers and 60 international crew.

We looked for support from many local companies and have received impeccable support from Nigel and his team.

We have utilised many skill basis from local stage hands to site crew , plant drivers and 16 show crew running show calls as well as skilled follow spot operators.

We have had perfect timekeeping, polite and good humoured crew who have joined in the spirit of this unique challenge.

Quite literally, and not for the 1st time, we could not have done this without you ….many thanks …load out still to come !

Nick Levitt

Spinifex Group (Clusters of Light, Sharjah)

I would like to send my gratitude to you and your excellent production team.

You made everything easy for use. Please send my regards to Nigel Stage Manager.

Many thanks from myself and the band. Tyrone and I wish ever show we do could be like this. All the best

Hope to see you all again in the near future

Tyrone Brunton

The Prodigy

I am writing to ask you to thank all the people who worked for Kayam during our time at Abu Dhabi.

Every one of them was not only hard-working but also a pleasure to have around. We found that the days went very quickly when your crew were helping us.

I hope that we all meet again sometime soon on some new project.

Martin Peers

Kayam

Nigel Thanks for all your help for Madonna Show at Yas Arena

The quality of your crew and the willingness to work and not slack was very refreshing and very surprising.

If my tours ever bring me that way again you and your crew will be my first call.

Thank you very much your guys made what could have been a very painful experience into the best we could get.

Jake Berry

Madonna Production

Just a quick note to say thanks for Arne’s help in Khartoum.

It was a tough job that required a high level of expertise and as always his reliability and professionalism was invaluable.

What a star!

Andy Ainsworth

Showtex

In a region where there is no shortage of companies who claim to possess similar expertise, GCC have proven that there is more to professional crewing in the UAE than putting a shirt on a monkey and calling him experienced.

As Production and Site manager on many events it is a terrific asset to have a crewing company that I can rely upon and whose team I can trust to undertake each task with enthusiasm, resourcefulness, hard-work & commitment. Being Scots I am rather difficult to impress however I can say that I have been consistently impressed by the high standards to which GCC aspire and the extent to which international event industry working practices, training and continual improvement form an important part of the company’s philosophy. Plus of course having Nigel on site always brings a certain level of confidence, calm and humour to the proceedings…

As for the rest of the crew…you may just want to police the pies a bit in site catering at lunchtime…;o)

I look forward to working with your crew again in the near future.

Malcolm J. McInnes

Live Event Production & Consultancy

I was the production director for the Official Ceremony of the 40th anniversary of the UAE in 2012

This was one of the largest events ever undertaken in the UAE in Sheik Zayhed stadium inAbu Dhabi

It involved over 1000 cast and 150 international crew as well as enormous support from local suppliers.

Gulf Crewing provided all our local labour both skilled riggers, plant drivers etc as well as general labour.

Nigel Beaton oversaw the provision of this labour without which this show would not have been possible.

He and his company were efficient, respectful and hard working. Nigel was amazingly attentive and helpful using his local knowledge in all areas of our production needs.

Gulf Crewing are now helping be install a major cultural show in Abu Dhabi.

Nick Levitt

Live Gallery Media Events Ltd (UAE 40th National Day Ceremony, 2012)

Gulf Crewing- the difference between local labour and skilled crew’

Gulf Crewing are my crew of choice- I know that I will be able to get the job done quickly, efficiently and on time with a crew I can trust to do what needs done, when it needs done.’

I have worked with Gulf Crewing on a variety of large complex jobs and have been impressed with their range of skills and pride in their work. They arrive on time, work hard, communicate well, problem solve and don’t leave until the job is done properly- and they smile!’

‘Gulf Crewing and Jane and Tony are a great team!’

Each and every person in Gulf Crewing brings a professionalism to jobs which reflects in the high standard of work, the efficient, flexible way it is carried out and the good feedback that comes from happy clients’

I could go on and on but I don’t want to be too over the top

Gulf Crewing are damn good and it has been a pleasure and a privileged to have worked with each and every member of the team and to see the company grow

Jane Gilbey

My experience with GCC this year at Sandance in Dubai was excellent. As always, Nigel and his crew made sure our show went smoothly with a professional attitude and good attention to detail.”

Luke Cohen

Jamiroquai (Sandance, Dubai)

Gulf Crewing were engaged to provide all of the local crew support for the National Day Celebrations at Burj Al Arab

Working across 3 sites , the firework preparation zone and mounting site , the Jumeirah Beach and the Burj Al Arab itself the mission statement was very much to implement the show to the highest possible standard whilst minimising the impact on the day to day running of the hotel and its high profile guests

Gulf crewing helped to achieve this vision by providing efficiently managed and well presented crew who were seamlessly integrated into the working environment.

John Adkins

JA Production (National Day Celebrations, Burj Al Arab)

Since it’s inception in 2013, WRG have successfully produced and managed the Qasr al Hosn Festival in Abu Dhabi. The 2014 Festival was an unprecedented success; with over 63,000 visitors over a ten day period in February; receiving hugely positive feedback on all aspects of content and production.

The technical and infrastructure requirements of such a large site are immense and complex – not least the on-site delivery and execution. In addition to the overall production, WRG were also responsible for the site preparation and landscaping.

Having supported WRG on the inaugural Festival and on numerous equally large and successful projects in the interim months, Gulf Crewing were our first choice to supply the general and support crew for the 2014 Festival.

We feel that our trust was very well placed. Gulf Crewing provided an exceptional core team led by their chief, Rahul. They supported our Site Management team throughout the project, fulfilling key roles such as mechanical plant operation and the distribution of materials, scenery and props.

During intense periods of the build the team would expand up to 27 crew and overall the Gulf Crewing boys contributed over 5,500 Man / Hours towards the success of the project.

Nothing was ever a problem for Rahul and his team, from sweeping sand to wading into the lake to help hoist the dhow sails and then on to the inevitable site clear-up of all the debris and waste that gets left behind.

I have enormous admiration for the Gulf Crewing boys; for their ability to get the job done and work under their own initiative. They are often the unsung heroes on projects when theirs is a significant contribution to the overall success, so I hope that the boys found working on the Festival every bit as rewarding and enjoyable as the technical team did.

I look forward to working with them all soon.

Mark Fogwill

WRG FZ LLC (Qasr Al Hosn Festival 2014)

ISO 9001:2015 Certified

Gulf Crewing holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, ensuring a consistent, quality-managed approach to every engagement.

English-Speaking Crew

Every Gulf Crewing crew member communicates in English, removing a layer of risk on international productions, touring shows, and multi-language client environments.

Transparency and Reliability

Gulf Crewing does not oversell and under deliver. The crew supplied matches the brief given, and any changes are communicated directly and promptly.

Client Focus

Every event is different. Gulf Crewing's approach is flexible and adaptable, built around the specific needs of each client and the unique demands of each project.​

Continued Supplier to the Region's Largest Events

Gulf Crewing has supplied crew to some of the region's most significant and complex events, including UAE National Day, Formula 1 After Race Concerts, MDL Beast, Soundstorm, COP28, and Expo 2020.