What’s On announces the What’s On Awards 2014 shortlist, the only vote for best restaurant, entertainment and leisure awards in the UAE done by the public.


The best in leisure, entertainment and dining awards, as voted for by you, will be celebrated in Dubai on November 19, during a glamorous party in the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre.

Following months of voting, during which the public in their droves let their voice be heard via our website, the shortlist of winners have been announced for the most illustrious of the awards, while the winners of a number of other categories have also been revealed.

What’s On will, of course, bring you all the latest reaction and images from the event first thing next Thursday morning. But before that, see if your favourite restaurant, bar, event or venue has been shortlisted.

Favourite British Restaurant
Rivington Grill
The Ivy, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Geales, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort And Spa

Favourite Brunch
Ruth’s Chris Steak House, The Address Dubai Marina
Bubbalicious, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah

Favourite Business Lunch
Q43, Media One Hotel
Café Belge, Ritz-Carlton, DIFC
Zuma, DIFC

Favourite Café
Tom & Serg
Jones The Grocer
Sophie’s Café

Favourite Chinese Restaurant
Ba Restaurant & Lounge, Fairmont The Palm
Hakkasan, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Zheng He’s, Mina A’ Salam, Madinat Jumeirah

Favourite French Restaurant
La Petite Maison, DIFC
La Serre Bistro, Vida Downtown Hotel
Reflets Par Pierre Gagnaire, InterContinental Dubai Festival City

Favourite Indian Restaurant
Rang Mahal by Atul Kochhar, JW Marriott Marquis
La Porte Des Indes, The Address Dubai Mall
Indego, Grosvenor House

Favourite International Restaurant
Trader Vic’s, Crowne Plaza
Kitchen 6, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
Crescendo, Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

Favourite Italian Restaurant
Bussola, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
Roberto’s, DIFC
Positano, JW Marriott Marquis

Favourite Japanese Restaurant
Okku, The H Hotel
Toko, Vida Downtown Hotel
Zuma, DIFC

Favourite Middle Eastern Restaurant
Sama Lounge, Ramada Plaza JBR Hotel
Al Khaima, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort And Spa
Qbara, Wafi Fort Complex

Favourite Modern European Restaurant
Casa de Tapas, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
Eat Greek Kouzina, The Beach
Café Belge, The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC

Favourite Pan-Asian Restaurant
Hoi An, Shangri-La Hotel
Lao, Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah
Blue Jade, The Ritz-Carlton Dubai

Favourite Pub Grub
McGettigan’s, Bonnington Hotel
The Irish Village
Girders, JA Ocean View Hotel

Favourite Seafood Restaurant
Bice Mare, Souk Al Bahar
Salt, Rixos The Palm Dubai
Seagrill On 25, Fairmont The Palm

Favourite Steakhouse and Grill
Porterhouse, Sofitel The Palm
Bushman’s Restaurant & Bar, Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa
West 14th, Oceana Beach Club

Favourite Thai Restaurant
Mango Tree, Souk Al Bahar
Pai Thai, Dar Al Masyaf Hotel, Madinat Jumeirah
The Thai Kitchen, Park Hyatt Dubai

Favourite The Americas Restaurant
Fogueira Restaurant & Lounge, Ramada Plaza JBR Hotel
The Act, Shangri-La Hotel
Gaucho, DIFC

Favourite Healthy Eating Restaurant
Omnia Gourmet
KCAL Healthy Fast Food
Café 102, Comptoir

Favourite DJ
Marko Smokingroove
Dany Neville
Mr Mr

Favourite Ladies’ Night
Q43, Media One Hotel
Mahiki, Pink Ladies
Aquara, Dubai Marina Yacht Club

Favourite Bar
Cielo, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
Barasti
McGettigan’s, Bonnington Hotel

Favourite Club
Rock Bottom Café, Ramee Rose
Mahiki
360

Favourite Music Event
Texas, The Irish Village
Kings Of Leon, Atlantis the Palm
Alicia Keys, DMC Amphitheatre

Favourite Day Out
The Beach JBR
Aquaventure, Atlantis the Palm
Wild Wadi

Favourite Sporting Event
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
Dubai World Cup
Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens

Favourite Cultural Event
Art Dubai
Dubai International Film Festival
Dubai International Literature Festival

Favourite Club Night
House Of Afrika, Media One Hotel
Electric Days, Radisson Blu
Audio Tonic, 360

Favourite Festival
Emirates Airline Jazz Festival
Taste Of Dubai
Sandance 


Favourite Hair Salon
WINNER: Jet Set

Favourite Fitness Clubs
WINNER: Fitness First

Favourite Nail Bar
WINNER: Tips and Toes

Favourite Spa
WINNER: 1847

Favourite Sport & Outdoor
WINNER: Emirates Golf Club

Favourite British Restaurant (below Dhs400)
WINNER: Reform Social & Grill

Favourite Brunch (below Dhs400)
WINNER: Grand Grill, Habtoor Grand Hotel

Favourite Chinese Restaurant (below Dhs400)
WINNER: Rauchi Asian Fusion Dining, Ramee Rose

Favourite French Restaurant (below Dhs400)
WINNER: St Tropez Bistro, Mall Of The Emirates

Favourite Indian Restaurant (below Dhs400)
WINNER: Biryani Pot

Favourite International Restaurant (below Dhs400)
WINNER: Horizon-All Day Dining Restaurant, Amwaj Rotana

Favourite Italian Restaurant (below Dhs400)
WINNER: Sapori di BiCE restaurant

Favourite Japanese Restaurant (below Dhs400)
WINNER: Benihana, Amwaj Rotana

Favourite Middle Eastern Restaurant (below Dhs400)
WINNER: Reem Al Bawadi

Favourite Modern European Restaurant (below Dhs400)
WINNER: The Farm, Al Barari

Favourite Pan-Asian Restaurant (below Dhs400)
WINNER: Ginger, Ramada Jumeirah Hotel

Favourite Seafood Restaurant (below Dhs400)
WINNER: Aprons & Hammers, Dubai International Marine Club

Favourite Steakhouse and Grill (below Dhs400)
WINNER: Western Steakhouse, Crowne Plaza Dubai

Favourite Thai Restaurant (Below Dhs400)
WINNER: The Royal Budha, Holiday Inn Dubai, Al Barsha

Favourite The Americas Restaurant (below Dhs400)
WINNER: CLAW BBQ Crabshack & Grill