On March 16, 2023, we returned to the glittering Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, gathering together more than 1,000 of the industry’s power players for a dazzling ceremony to crown the What’s On Awards Dubai winners for 2023. It’s a pretty big deal (even if we say so ourselves), widely recognised as the region’s most important leisure and entertainment awards. On the night we handed out a whopping 88 awards – the main winners and not one, but two highly commended winners to honour the most elite places to dine, and have fun. Check out the photos of the highly commended winners below. 

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Favourite Sporting Event Highly Commended | Emirates Dubai Sevens

Favourite Sporting Event Highly Commended | Emirates Dubai Sevens

Favourite Sporting Event Highly Commended | Hero Dubai Desert Classic

Favourite Sporting Event Highly Commended | Hero Dubai Desert Classic

Favourite Asian Restaurant Highly Commended | Maiden Shanghai

Favourite Asian Restaurant Highly Commended | Maiden Shanghai

Favourite Asian Highly Commended | Asia Asia

Favourite Asian Restaurant Highly Commended | Asia Asia

Favourite Cafe Highly Commended | Jones the Grocer Emirates Golf Club

Favourite Cafe Highly Commended | Jones the Grocer Emirates Golf Club

Highly Commended Cafe | Apricot Cafe

Favourite Cafe Highly Commended | Apricot Cafe

Favourite Staycation Highly Commended | Longbeach Campground

Favourite Staycation Highly Commended | Longbeach Campground

Favourite Staycation Highly Commended | Atlantis The Palm

Favourite Staycation Highly Commended | Atlantis The Palm

Favourite Brasserie Highly Commended | The Bay

Favourite Brasserie Highly Commended | The Bay

Favourite Brasserie Highly Commended | Couqley

Favourite Brasserie Highly Commended | Couqley

Favourite Dessert Highly Commended | Hampstead Bakery

Favourite Dessert Highly Commended | Hampstead Bakery

Favourite Dessert Highly Commended | Cold Stone Creamery Dubai Hills

Favourite Dessert Highly Commended | Cold Stone Creamery Dubai Hills Mall

Favourite Lifefstyle App Highly Commended | AskWho

Favourite Lifestyle App Highly Commended | AskWho

Favourite Lifestyle App Highly Commended The Entertainer

Favourite Lifestyle App Highly Commended: The Entertainer

Favourite Pub Grub Highly Commended | Buffalo Wings and Rings

Favourite Pub Grub Highly Commended | Buffalo Wings and Rings

Favourite Pub Grub Highly Commended | Biggles

Favourite Pub Grub Highly Commended | Biggles

Favourite Healthy Restaurant Highly Commended | Planet Terra

Favourite Healthy Restaurant Highly Commended | Planet Terra

Favourite Healthy Restaurant Highly Commended | Bakers Kitchen

Favourite Healthy Restaurant Highly Commended | Bakers Kitchen

Favourite Pizza Highly Commended | Motorino

Favourite Pizza Highly Commended | Motorino

Favourite Pizza Highly Commended | The Nice Guy

Favourite Pizza Highly Commended | The Nice Guy

Favourite Business Lunch Highly Commended | Amazonico

Favourite Business Lunch Highly Commended | Amazonico

daycation highly commended ja the resort

Favourite Daycation Highly Commended | JA The Resort

Favourite Daycation Highly Commended | Nikki Beach Dubai

Favourite Daycation Highly Commended | Nikki Beach Dubai

Favourite Concert Show or Festival Highly Commended | Jason Derulo at Coca-Cola Arena

Favourite Concert Show or Festival Highly Commended | Jason Derulo at Coca-Cola Arena

Favourite Concert Show or Festival Highly Commended | 50 Cent in Concert at Coca-Cola Arena

Favourite Concert Show or Festival Highly Commended | 50 Cent in Concert at Coca-Cola Arena

Favourite Burger Highly Commended | Mr Brisket

Favourite Burger Highly Commended | Mr Brisket

Favourite Burger Highly Commended | Jailbird

Favourite Burger Highly Commended | Jailbird

Favourite Bar Highly Commended | McGettigans JLT

Favourite Bar Highly Commended | McGettigans JLT

Favourite Bar Highly Commended | Lock, Stock and Barrel JBR

Favourite Bar Highly Commended | Lock, Stock and Barrel JBR

Favourite Attraction Highly Commended | Topgolf Dubai

Favourite Attraction Highly Commended | Topgolf Dubai

Favourite Attraction Highly Commended | TEPfactor

Favourite Attraction Highly Commended | TEPfactor

Favourite Alfresco Restaurant Highly Commended | Koko Bay2

Favourite Alfresco Restaurant Highly Commended | Koko Bay

Favourite Alfresco Restaurant Highly | Surf Club

Favourite Alfresco Restaurant Highly | Surf Club

Favourite Afternoon Tea Highly Commended | Lobby Lounge, The Ritz Carlton, Dubai

Favourite Afternoon Tea Highly Commended | Lobby Lounge, The Ritz Carlton, Dubai

Favourite Afternoon Tea Highly Commended | Armani Lounge, Armani Hotel Dubai

Favourite Afternoon Tea Highly Commended | Armani Lounge, Armani Hotel Dubai

Favourite Steakhouse Highly Commended | CMP

Favourite Steakhouse Highly Commended | CMP

bull-and-bear

Favourite Steakhouse Highly Commended | Bull & Bear. Waldorf Astoria DIFC

the-crossing

Favourite Indian Restaurant Highly Commended | The Crossing

rang-mahal

Favourite Indian Restaurant Highly Commended | Rang Mahal, JW Marriott Marquis

samajke-middle-eastern

Favourite Middle Eastern Restaurant Highly Commended | Samakje

french-riviera-beach

Favourite French Restaurant Highly Commended | French Riviera, Jumeirah Beach Hotel

la-cantine

Favourite French Restaurant Highly Commended | La Cantine Du Faubourg

loren

Favourite Italian Restaurant Highly Commended | Ristorante Loren

favourite-italain

Favourite Italian Restaurant Highly Commended | Chic Nonna

seafood-alici

Favourite Seafood Restaurant Highly Commended | Alici

crecendo-brunch

Favourite Brunch Highly Commended | Crescendo, Anantara The Palm

ce la vie

Favourite Brunch Highly Commended | CE LA VI

clap

Favourite Japanese Restaurant Highly Commended | Clap

amelia-japanese

Favourite Japanese Restaurant Highly Commended | Amelia Dubai

opa

Favourite Mediterranean Restaurant Highly Commended | Opa Dubai

latin-ceviche

Favourite Latin American Restaurant Highly Commended | Fusion Ceviche