On March 30, we returned to the glittering Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, gathering together more than 900 of the industry’s power players for a dazzling ceremony to crown the What’s On Awards Dubai winners for 2022. It’s a pretty big deal (even if we say so ourselves), widely recognised as the region’s most important leisure and entertainment awards. Making our long-awaited return to Dubai Media City for the first time since 2019, we dished out awards to 48 winners, and 27 outlets that were placed as highly commended, honouring the emirate’s most elite places to eat, and have fun. Check out the photos of the highly commended winners below.
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Afternoon Tea – Al Fayrooz Lounge
Highly Commended Afternoon Tea | Al Fayrooz Lounge, Jumeirah Al Qasr
Alfresco – Shimmers
Highly Commended Alfresco Restaurant | Shimmers, Jumeirah Mina A Salam
Asian – SHI
Highly Commended Asian Restaurant | SHI Restaurant
Attraction – Aura Skypool
Highly Commended Attraction | Aura Skypool
Bar – The Penthouse (and Maiden)
Highly Commended Bar | The Penthouse, FIVE Palm Jumeirah
Brunch – Maiden Shanghai
Highly Commended Brunch | The Naughty Noodles Brunch at Maiden Shanghai, FIVE Palm Jumeirah
Burger – Slaw
Highly Commended Burger | Slaw
Business Lunch – Roka Dubai
Highly Commended Business Lunch | ROKA Dubai
Cafe – Lana Lusa
Highly Commended Cafe | Lana Lusa
Concert – Martin Garrix
Highly Commended Concert, Show or Festival | Martin Garrix Live in Dubai, Coca-Cola Arena
Daycation – Bla Bla
Highly Commended Daycation | Bla Bla Dubai
Delivery – Here-O Donuts
Highly Commended Delivery Service | Here-O Donuts
European – The Maine
Highly Commended European Restaurant | The MAINE Land Brasserie
Expo – Tiaki New Zealand 2
Highly Commended Expo Food Concept | Tiaki, New Zealand Pavilion
French – La Cantine
Highly Commended French Restaurant | La Cantine du Faubourg
Greek – Opa Dubai
Highly Commended Greek Restaurant | OPA Dubai
Healthy – Baker’s Kitchen
Highly Commended Healthy Restaurant | Bakers Kitchen
Indian – Armani Amal
Highly Commended Indian Restaurant | Armani/Amal, Armani Hotel Dubai
Italian – Torno Subito
Highly Commended Italian Restaurant | Torno Subito, W Dubai The Palm
Japanese – Clap Dubai
Highly Commended Japanese Restaurant | Clap Dubai
Middle Eastern – Al Nafoorah
Highly Commended Middle Eastern Restaurant | Al Nafoorah, Jumeirah Al Qasr
Pub Grub – Irish Village
Highly Commended Pub Grub | The Irish Village, Garhoud
Seafood – Aprons and Hammers
Highly Commended Seafood Restaurant | Aprons & Hammers, La Mer
Sporting event – Slyncio Dubai Desert Classic
Highly Commended Sporting Event | Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic
Staycation – Longbeach Campground
Highly Commended Staycation | Longbeach Campground
Steakhouse – Carna
Highly Commended Steakhouse | Carna, SLS Dubai
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