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About

Each year, Abu Dhabi levels up its dining, leisure and entertainment offerings, and few years have seen as many new openings and experiences as 2024. To celebrate it all, we’re delighted to announce the return of the What’s On Abu Dhabi Awards to salute the efforts of the movers and shakers making the city tick.

The What’s On Abu Dhabi Awards are the largest food and entertainment industry awards in the capital, and the only awards voted for by the public.

The What’s On Abu Dhabi Awards attracts hundreds of entrees from outlets and individuals hoping to take home a coveted trophy. Attended by the crème de la crème of the country’s hospitality and entertainment professionals, it is the industry’s most glamorous night of the year.

Location: TBC
Date: April 2025

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Over 21’s
Table Sales

Categories

LEISURE

Favourite Beach Hotel
Favourite Luxury Staycation
Favourite Pool and Beach
Favourite Spa
ENTERTAINMENT

Favourite Attraction
Favourite Concert or Festival
Favourite Family Show
Favourite Sporting Event
NIGHTLIFE

Favourite Bar
Favourite Evening Brunch
Favourite Ladies’ Night
Favourite Sports Bar
Favourite Sundowner Spot
Favourite Wine and Cheese Night
FOOD CONCEPTS

Favourite Afternoon Tea
Favourite Breakfast
Favourite Business Lunch
Favourite Café
Favourite Pub Grub
Favourite Burger
Favourite Pizza
RESTAURANTS

Favourite Brunch: Hotel
Favourite Brunch: Independent
Favourite Indian Restaurant
Favourite Seafood Restaurant
Favourite Steakhouse
Favourite Casual All-Day Dining Restaurant
Favourite Fine Dining All-Day Dining Restaurant
Favourite Casual Asian Restaurant
Favourite Fine Dining Asian Restaurant
Favourite Casual Mediterranean Restaurant
Favourite Fine Dining Mediterranean Restaurant
Favourite Casual Italian Restaurant
Favourite Fine Dining Italian Restaurant
Favourite Casual Middle Eastern Restaurant
Favourite Fine Dining Middle Eastern Restaurant
EDITOR'S CHOICE

Chef of the Year
Newcomer of the Year
Homegrown Restaurant of the Year
Restaurant of the Year

Sponsors & Partners

 

Sponsor

JA Resort

Beverage Partner

GMP

Printing Partner

Al Ghurair

Vote Processing Partner

jacobsonsdirect

Structural Partner

AES

Presented By

motivatemedia

Contact

For Editorial Enquiries

Dinesh Ramanathan


For Sponsorship & Tables Enquiries –
Abu Dhabi

Taran Singh


For Event Enquiries

Rehman Shaikh


For Marketing & Media Partnerships

Priya Rampuria


For Registration Enquiries

Clarice Labicasi

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