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To salute the efforts of our hospitality industry in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, we’re delighted to announce the return of the What’s On Awards – the largest food and entertainment industry awards in the UAE, and the only awards voted for by the public.

The What’s On Awards attracts hundreds of entries 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: W Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
Date: April 2025

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Categories

RESTAURANTS
(BELOW DHS400)

Favourite Brunch
Favourite Asian Restaurant
Favourite Mediterranean Restaurant
Favourite Indian Restaurant
Favourite Italian Restaurant
Favourite Middle Eastern Restaurant
RESTAURANTS
(ABOVE DHS400)

Favourite Brunch
Favourite Alfresco Restaurant
Favourite Asian Restaurant
Favourite Mediterranean Restaurant
Favourite All-Day Dining Restaurant
Favourite Indian Restaurant
Favourite Italian Restaurant
Favourite Japanese Restaurant
Favourite Latin American Restaurant
Favourite Middle Eastern Restaurant
Favourite Seafood Restaurant
Favourite Steakhouse
ENTERTAINMENT CATEGORY

Favourite Attraction
Favourite Concert, Show or Festival
Favourite Sporting Event
LEISURE CATEGORY

Favourite Luxury Staycation
Favourite Beach Hotel
Favourite Daycation
Favourite Spa
FOOD CONCEPTS

Favourite Afternoon Tea
Favourite Breakfast
Favourite Business lunch
Favourite Café
Favourite Healthy Restaurant
Favourite Pub Grub
Favourite Burger
Favourite Pizza
NIGHTLIFE

Favourite Bar
Favourite Grape and Cheese night
Favourite Sundowner Spot
Favourite Evening Brunch
Favourite Ladies’ Night
Favourite Outdoor Bar
EDITOR'S CHOICE

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

Sponsors & Partners

Sponsors

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OOKA

Printing Partner

Al Ghurair

Talent Partner

Motivate Talent

Beverage Partner

GMP

Vote Processing Partner

jacobsonsdirect

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

Vivian Saffier


For Registration Enquiries

Clarice Labicasi

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