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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: Media City Amphitheatre
Date: April 2025

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Categories

Dubai

RESTAURANTS
(BELOW DHS400)

Favourite All-Day Dining Restaurant
Favourite Asian Restaurant
Favourite British Restaurant
Favourite Brunch: A La Carte
Favourite Brunch: Buffet
Favourite Mediterranean Restaurant
Favourite Indian Restaurant
Favourite Italian Restaurant
Favourite Japanese Restaurant
Favourite Latin American Restaurant
Favourite Middle Eastern Restaurant
Favourite Modern American Restaurant
Favourite Seafood Restaurant
Favourite Pet-Friendly Restaurant
RESTAURANTS
(ABOVE DHS400)

Favourite Asian Restaurant
Favourite Brunch: A La Carte
Favourite Brunch: Buffet
Favourite Mediterranean Restaurant
Favourite Indian Restaurant
Favourite Italian Restaurant
Favourite Japanese Restaurant
Favourite Latin American Restaurant
Favourite Middle Eastern Restaurant
Favourite Seafood Restaurant
Favourite Steakhouse Restaurant
Favourite French Restaurant
Favourite Brasserie
LEISURE/
ENTERTAINMENT CATEGORY

Favourite Attraction
Favourite Bar
Favourite Concert, Show or Festival
Favourite Daycation
Favourite Sporting Event
Favourite Staycation
Favourite Staycation (Northern Emirates)
Favourite Spa
FOOD CONCEPTS

Favourite Afternoon Tea
Favourite Business lunch
Favourite Breakfast
Favourite Café
Favourite Lifestyle App
Favourite Healthy Restaurant
Favourite Pub Grub
Favourite Burger
Favourite Alfresco Restaurant
Favourite Dessert
EDITOR'S CHOICE

Restaurant of the Year
Newcomer of the Year
Sustainable Restaurant of the Year
Chef’s Table/Supper Club/ Culinary experience of the Year
Homegrown Restaurant of the Year
Chef of the Year

Sponsors & Partners

Sponsors

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OOKA

Printing Partner

Al Ghurair

Culinary Partner

JA Resort

Talent Partner

Motivate Talent

Beverage Partner

africaneastern

Vote Processing Partner

jacobsonsdirect

Presented By

motivatemedia

Contact

For Editorial Enquiries

Miles Buckeridge


For Sponsorship & Tables Enquiries – Dubai

Violeta Popescu

Varsha Bhatia


For Event Enquiries

Rehman Shaikh


For Marketing & Media Partnerships

Vivian Saffier


For Registration Enquiries

Clarice Labicasi

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