After receiving nearly 100 entries spanning 13 countries, the AHEAD MEA judging panel has unveiled their shortlist, comprising projects that span the length and breadth of the region.⁠

The winners will be revealed at AHEAD MEA ceremony at W Dubai, The Palm, where leading hoteliers, architects and designers from across the region will gather for an industry reunion.⁠

The ceremony will take place on 10th November 2022. To secure your spot, tickets are available to purchase here subject to availability.

Bar, Club or Lounge

Aura Skypool at The St. Regis Dubai – UAE
SHG Ventures / Kokaistudios

Leon at The Dubai Edition – UAE
BHATIA & CO. / Marriott International / LW Design

Papa Dubai at V Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection By Hilton – UAE
Al Habtoor Group / 4 Space Design

The W Lounge at W Dubai, Mina Seyahi – UAE
WASL Hospitality & Leisure / Marriott International / Aedas/ Stickman Tribe

Event Spaces

25hours Hotel Dubai One Central – UAE
Dubai World Trade Centre / Accor / Hopkins Architects / Woods Bagot

Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa – UAE
Rak Properties / IHG / P&T Group / ID Studio

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa The Palm, Dubai, UAE
Golden Sand Development / Indian Hotels Company / Taj Hotels / Arenco Group / HBA

The St. Regis Downtown Dubai – UAE
RDK Tourism Investment / Marriott International / RDK Architects / WA International

Guestrooms

La Maison Palmier  – Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Appart Hôtel / Design Hotels / Atelier M-Raud / Liautard and The Queen

Lolebezi Safari Lodge – Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
African Bush Camps / Fox Browne Creative / Jack Alexander

Revier Hotel Dubai – UAE
Eaglewing Hospitality Group / Revier Hospitality Group / Nemanja Rustivojevic/ HBA

W Dubai, Mina Seyahi – UAE
WAS Hospitality & Leisure / Marriott International / Aedas / Stickman Tribe / Blink Design Group

Hotel Newbuild

25hours Hotel Dubai One Central – UAE
Dubai World Trade Centre / Accor / Hopkins Architects / Woods Bagot

Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa – UAE
Rak Properties/ IHG / P&T Group /ID Studio

The Dubai Edition – UAE
Bhatia & Co. / Marriott International / LW Design

W Dubai, Mina Seyahi – UAE
Was Hospitality & Leisure / Marriott International / Aedas/ Stickman Tribe / Blink Design Group

Hotel Renovation & Restoration

Eden Nairobi – Kenya
Anna Trzebinski

Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts – Seychelles
JT & Partners / Hilton Worldwide / DSGN Design

The St. Regis Kuwait
Al Shaya Group / Marriott International / KEO International Consultants / Kristina Zanic Consultants

The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina – UAE
WAS Hospitality & Leisure / Marriott International / Aedas / Stickman Tribe

Landscaping & Outdoor Spaces

Fairmont Tagazhout Bay – Morocco
Akwa Group / Accor / Scape Design / HKS Architects / Wimberly Interiors

Lolebezi Safari Lodge – Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
African Bush Camps / Fox Browne Creative / Jack Alexander

Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts – Seychelles
JT & Partners / Hilton Worldwide / DSGN Design

Thia Skylounge – The Dubai Edition – UAE
Bhatia & Co. / Marriott International / LW Design

Lobby & Public Spaces

25hours Hotel Dubai One Central – UAE
Dubai World Trade Centre / Accor / Hopkins Architects / Woods Bagot

Address Beach Resort – Dubai, UAE
Emaar Hospitality Group / Address Hotels & Resorts / Killa Design / KCA International

Address Sky View – Dubai, UAE
Emaar Hospitality Group / Address Hotels & Resorts / Skidmore, Owings & Merrill / HBA

The Dubai Edition – UAE
Bhatia & Co. / Marriott International / LW Design

Lodges, Cabins and Tented Camps

Dumatau Camp, Linyanti, Botswana
Wilderness Safaris / Luxury Frontiers / Artichoke Interiors

Habitas Alula – Ashar Valley, Saudi Arabia
Habitas

Lolebezi Safari Lodge – Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
African Bush Camps / Fox Browne Creative / Jack Alexander

Mpala Jena Camp –  Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Great Plains Conservation / Hayman & Charlton Architects / Tracy Kelly

Resort

Address Beach Resort – Dubai, UAE
Emaar Hospitality Group / Address Hotels & Resorts / Killa Design / KCA International

Habitas Alula – Ashar Valley, Saudi Arabia
Habitas

Lux* Grand Baie Resort & Residences – Mauritius
The Lux Collective / JFA Architects / Kelly Hoppen Interiors

Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts – Seychelles
JT & Partners / Hilton Worldwide / DSGN Design

Restaurant

Bushra at Grosvenor House, A Luxury Collection Hotel – Dubai, UAE
Marriott International / LW Design

Duomo at The Dubai Edition – UAE
Bhatia & Co. / Marriott International / LW Design

Indego By Vineet at Grosvenor House, A Luxury Collection Hotel – Dubai, UAE
Marriott International / LW Design

Tama at Habitas Alula – Ashar Valley, Saudi Arabia
Habitas

Spa & Wellness

Apne Spa at Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts – Seychelles
JT Partners / Hilton Worldwide / DSGN Design

Blended Wellness at Oceana Residences – Dunes The Palm, A Royal Hideaway Hotel Dubai – UAE
Solutions Leisure Group / Barcelo Hotel Group / Bishop Design 

Doubletree By Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel & Residences – UAE
Hilton Worldwide / Godwin Austen Johnson

Thuraya Wellness at Habitas Alula – Ashar Valley, Saudi Arabia
Habitas

Suite

Lux* Grand Bai Resort & Residences – Mauritius
The Lux Collective / JFA Architects / Kelly Hoppen Interiors

Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts – Seychelles
JT Partners / Hilton Worldwide / DSGN Design

The Dubai Edition – UAE
Bhatia & Co. / Marriott International / LW Design 

The Penthouse Suite at Hallmark House Hotel – Johannesburg, South Africa
Steyn Investments / Adjaye Associates / Tristan Du Plessis Studio / Black Coffee

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