Hotel News Middle East reveals the much-anticipated shortlist for the Leaders in Hospitality Awards, to take place at The St. Regis Dubai on 17 May.
Our panel of seven independent judges whittled the nominations down to the very best in class, and here we present the shortlisted candidates for each category.
The winners will be announced on stage at a glamorous ceremony on 17 May 2017, with just 16 winners to take home prestigious Leaders in Hospitality Awards.
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Hotel categories
Leading New Hotel:
- Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort
- Hilton Makkah Convention Centre
- Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi
- Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai
- Premier Inn Ibn Battuta, Dubai
Leading Serviced Apartment:
- Capital Centre Arjaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi
- Dunes Hotel Apartments Oud Metha
- Grand Millennium Al Wadha Abu Dhabi
- Jannah Place Dubai Marina
- Kempinski Residences & Suites, Doha
Leading Luxury Hotel:
- Desert Palm Per Aquum, Dubai
- Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl – Doha
- Sealine Beach, a Murwab Resort
- The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
- Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
Leading mid-market hotel:
- Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana
- Al Seef Resort and Spa by Andalus
- Dusit D2 Kenz Hotel, Dubai
- Holiday Inn Express Dubai, Jumeirah
- Ramada Downtown Dubai
Leading Hotel F&B Outlet:
- Aseelah, Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek
- Cubanolito, Ibis Hotel, Dubai World Trade Centre
- Fish Beach Taverna, Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina
- Huddle Bar, Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai
- La Tablita, Hyatt Regency, Dubai Creek Heights
- Market Kitchen, Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi
- Noire, Fairmont Dubai
- Ossiano, Atlantis The Palm
- Spears Restaurant, InterContinental Jeddah
- The Croft Restaurant & Terrace, Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites
Leading Hotel Spa:
- ShuiQi Spa and Fitness, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai
- Hilton Alexandria Kings Ranch, Egypt
- Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai
- Palazzo Versace, Dubai
- The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi
Sustainable Hotel Award:
- Jannah Burj Al Sarab, Abu Dhabi
- Kempinski Hotel Ajman
- Park Inn by Radisson Muscat
- Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
- Time Hotels
People awards
Leading General Manager
- Adham El Sebaey, Hilton Doha
- Amr Luqman Al Sunari, Makarem Ajyad Makkah Hotel
- Stephen Meredith, Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay Dubai
- Maria Tullberg, Radisson Blu Dubai Deira Creek
- Nael El Waary, Sofitel Abu Dhabi
Leading Hotel Team:
- Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection, Dubai
- Holiday Inn Dubai Al Barsha
- Media One Hotel, Dubai
- Metropolitan Hotel Dubai
- Millennium Hotel & Convention Centre Kuwait
Leading Executive Housekeeper:
- Rana El Deek Tawaji, Kempinski Mall of the Emirates, Dubai
- Helga Fischer, W Doha Hotel & Residences
- Prabhat Shukla, InterContinental Doha
- Vanaja Lal, Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates, Dubai
- Manju Thayil, Park Rotana Arjaan, Abu Dhabi
Leading Procurement Manager:
- Arun Kunar, Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort, Fujairah and Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa
- Jean Zafra Manuel, Anantara The Palm Resort Dubai
Leading IT Manager:
- Savio Dlima, Millennium Plaza Dubai
- Mahmood Ahmed, Time Hotels
- Rahul Mistry, Kempinski Doha
- Rushdy Mubarak, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront
Leading F&B Manager:
- Can Ali Selik, Hilton Ras Al Khaimah
- Awad Faroukm, Hilton Marsa Alam Nubian Resort, Egypt
- Hassan Kaouk, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Dubai
- Lorenzo Maraviglia, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
- Sarin Monish, Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
Leading Hotel Chef:
- Nurettin Celik, Rixos the Palm, Dubai
- Steve Deconinck, The Palace Downtown Dubai
- Mohamed Didi, W Doha
- Sudqi Naddaf, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, Dubai
- Nicolas Smalberger, JA Resorts, Dubai
Rising Star Award:
- Nigel Lobo, Taj Dubai
- Lucas Mbugua, Kempinski Hotel and Residences Palm Jumeirah
- Deveeka Nijhawan, Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
- Sarah Noury, Media One Hotel
- Inna Stolcere, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai
Lifetime Achievement Award:
- Emma Banks, general manager, Jumeirah Restaurant Group
- Andy Cuthbert, general manager, Mina A Salam Hotel&C&I, Jumeirah Hospitality at Madinat Jumeirah
- Stanley F. Marquez, Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
- Mahmoud Mokhtar, country general manager Ras Al Khaimah, Hilton Hotels
- Jegadessan Ravindranathan, human resource and housing supervisor, Millennium Airport Hotel
