Jay Z hits the DJ decks at Kendall Jenner’s 818 launch party at the Atlantis Royal Hotel in Dubai

Jay Z showed off his DJ skills at Kendall Jenner’s 818 launch party, attended by Liam Payne, Winston Duke, Jose Andres and more, at the Atlantis Royal Hotel in Dubai. 

As he performed behind the decks at the bash, which prohibited phones from the room, the 53-year-old rapper kept celebrities from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Melissa Wood Tepperberg to TikTok star Alix Earle entertained at the new Tao Club.

An DailyMail.com exclusively learned from an insider that the 27-year-old model was celebrating her award-winning, alcohol brand being tapped as ‘the new official tequila of the hotel.’

The source revealed that approximately ’75 people’ were in attendance as the Empire State Of Mind hitmaker played recorded music for the lively crowd, 

At the event, The Kardashians star wore an an eye-catching, fitted green dress paired with stylish black gloves.

She donned an elegant, retro-inspired dress that contained short sleeves to show off the opera-length, pleather black gloves that were added for a fashionable touch. 

Oh what fun! Jay Z showed off his DJ skills at Kendall Jenner’s 818 launch party , attended by Liam Payne , Winston Duke, Jose Andres and more, at the Atlantis Royal Hotel in Dubai

An DailyMail.com exclusively learned from an insider that the 27-year-old model was celebrating her award-winning, alcohol brand being tapped as ‘the new official tequila of the hotel’

Star-studded: As he performed behind the decks at the bash, which prohibited phones from the room, the 53-year-old rapper kept celebrities from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Melissa Wood Tepperberg to TikTok star Alix Earle entertained at the new Tao Club

The stunning piece fell down past her knees, and clung to her toned frame, with the fabric becoming slightly ruched towards the middle. 

In selfies on her Instagram, Kendall held her smart phone in her hand and faced the camera towards the mirror to showcase her entire ensemble for her 272 million followers.  

The TV personality slowly walked towards the mirror, while holding a glass of delicious, white wine in her right hand. 

Boxes of sake: Meir Teper, Jenner and Nobu Matsuhisa attend the star-studded Sake Ceremony hosted by Nobu Matsuhisa

Her brunette locks were parted in the middle and slicked back into a low, stylish ponytail. 

Kendall opted for minimal accessories to allow the dress to be the main focal point, and added a pair of dangly, gold earrings for a flashy touch to the look. 

The star’s makeup was classically done, and comprised of a layer of black mascara along with smoky eyeshadow. She added a light, pink blush to better accentuate her cheekbones, and opted for a matching, rosy tint to her lips. 

Once she finished approaching the full-length mirror, the supermodel quickly flaunted one of her favorite poses before the video came to an end.  

Stylish additions: The 818 Tequila founder slipped into a pair of over-the-knee, black leather boots to coincide with the color and style of the gloves. Seen with Jonathan Cheban, left, and Simon Huck, right

Ready for a swim? Cheban, aka Foodgod, wore a dark blazer as he posed by the pool

Kendall recently opened up to W Magazine about social media and its effect on the fashion industry. ‘Social media has absolutely opened up the fashion world to so many different people and ideas.’

She further expressed to the publication, ‘It’s bringing the audience into the whole experience and really pushing people in the fashion world to be their most creative selves and to think, What can I come up with next?’  

Along with having a successful modeling career, Kendall has also been putting her focus onto her own brand called, 818 Tequila, which was officially launched in 2021. 

The industry: ‘Social media has absolutely opened up the fashion world to so many different people and ideas,’ Kendall recently informed W Magazine

When talking to W Magazine, she also discussed how she balances the various career paths in her life. ‘Modeling has been a part of my life for a really long time. There was a time when it was my highest priority and focus.’

The supermodel added, ‘I love that I’m at a place now where I can compartmentalize different aspects of my life. I’m heavily involved in growing my businesses and giving them a lot of attention, and I love being able to be on set for things that I love doing.’ 

The star recently made a glamorous appearance to celebrate Lori Harvey’s 26th birthday along with other celebrities such as Hailey Bieber. She sported a figure-hugging, sheer black dress to stop by a hotspot in West Hollywood for the special festivities.