Shortlist 2026
Airline with the Best Cabin Crew 
Emirates
Etihad Airways
Lufthansa
Qatar Airways
Singapore Airlines
Airline with the Best Economy Class
Cathay Pacific
Emirates
Etihad Airways
Oman Air
Qatar Airways
Airline with the Best Business Class
Emirates
Etihad Airways
Lufthansa
Qatar Airways
Singapore Airlines
Airline with the Best First Class
Air France
Emirates
Etihad Airways
Lufthansa
Singapore Airlines
Airline with the Best Frequent Flyer Programme
Emirates Skywards
Etihad Guest
Lufthansa Miles & More
Qatar Airways Privilege Club
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
Best Regional Airline Serving the Middle East
Emirates
Etihad Airways
flydubai
Qatar Airways
Saudia
Best Asian Airline Serving the Middle East
Cathay Pacific
Japan Airlines
Korean Air
Singapore Airlines
Thai Airways
Best European Airline Serving the Middle East
Air France
British Airways
Lufthansa
SWISS
Turkish Airlines
Airline with the Best Connectivity in the Middle East
Air Arabia
Etihad Airways
flydubai
Qatar Airways
Turkish Airlines
Best Airline Worldwide
Emirates
Etihad Airways
Qatar Airways
Singapore Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Best Airport in the Middle East
Dubai International Airport
Hamad International Airport, Doha
Muscat International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport, Amman
Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi
Best Duty Free Shopping in the Middle East
Abu Dhabi Duty Free
Bahrain Duty Free
Dubai Duty Free
Qatar Duty Free
Muscat Duty Free
Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East
Emirates First Class Lounge, Dubai International Airport
Etihad Airways First Class Lounge, Zayed International Airport
flydubai Business Class lounge
Qatar Airways Al Safwa First Lounge, Hamad International Airport
Turkish Airlines Lounge, Istanbul Airport
Best Airport in the World
Dubai International Airport
Hamad International Airport, Doha
Istanbul Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi
Best New Business Hotel in the Middle East
InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay
Kimpton KAFD Riyadh by IHG
Mama Shelter Dubai
Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek
Nova M Hotel - Edge by Rotana
Best Refurbished Hotel in the Middle East
Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel
Fairmont Dubai
Premier Inn Abu Dhabi Capital Centre
Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers Hotel & Residence
Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel, Dubai
Best Airport Hotel In the Middle East
Centro Sharjah
Holiday Inn Jeddah Gateway Hotel
Holiday Inn Riyadh The Business District
Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
Premier Inn Dubai International Airport
Best Business Hotel in Dubai
Jumeirah Emirates Towers
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
Rove Downtown
SO/ Uptown Dubai
Sofitel Dubai Downtown
Best Business Hotel in Abu Dhabi
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi
InterContinental Abu Dhabi
Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
Best Business Hotel in Egypt
Crowne Plaza West Cairo - Arkan
InterContinental Cairo Semiramis
InterContinental Citystars Cairo
Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis
Radisson Residences, Cairo Heliopolis
Best Business Hotel in Qatar
Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha
Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha
Rosewood Doha
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
Best Business Hotel in Kuwait
Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait, Vignette Collection by IHG
Grand Hyatt Kuwait
Hyatt Regency Al Kout Mall
Radisson Blu Hotel, Kuwait
Waldorf Astoria Kuwait
Best Business Hotel in Bahrain
Crowne Plaza Manama
Downtown Rotana, Bahrain
ibis Styles Manama Diplomatic Area
InterContinental Bahrain
Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain
Best Business Hotel in Oman
Grand Millennium Muscat
InterContinental Muscat
JW Marriott Hotel Muscat
Mӧvenpick Hotel & Apartments Ghala Muscat
Radisson Hotel Muscat Panorama
Best Business Hotel in Riyadh
Holiday Inn Al Qasr Riyadh
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya
Mansard Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh
voco Riyadh
Best Business Hotel in Jeddah
Jeddah Marriott Hotel Madinah Road
Mövenpick Hotel Tahlia Jeddah
Park Hyatt Jeddah - Marina, Club and Spa
Radisson Blu Hotel Jeddah Alsalam
Shangri-La Jeddah
Best Bleisure Hotel in the UAE
Address Downtown
InterContinental Dubai Festival City
Jumeirah Mina Al Salam
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach
Best Bleisure Hotel in the Middle East (Excluding UAE)
Alila Hinu Bay
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Center
InterContinental Al Ahsa
Jumeirah Muscat Bay
The St. Regis Riyadh
Best Leisure Hotel in the UAE
Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort
Fairmont Ajman
FIVE LUXE JBR
Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island
Rixos Al Mairid Ras Al Khaimah Resort
Best Leisure Hotel in the Middle East
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Our Habitas AlUla
W Dubai - The Palm
Best Long-stay Hotel Brand in the Middle East
Adagio
Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana
Ascott
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Marriott Executive Apartments
Best Hotel Loyalty Programme in the Middle East
ALL Accor
Hilton Honors
IHG One Rewards
Marriott Bonvoy
Radisson Rewards
Best Midscale Hotel Brand in the Middle East
Holiday Inn Express
Park Inn by Radisson
Premier Inn MENA
Rove Hotels
Novotel
Best Lifestyle Hotel Brand in Middle East
Andaz by Hyatt
Rixos
Vida Hotels & Resorts
Vignette Collection
W Hotels
Best Luxury Hotel Brand in the Middle East
Address Hotels + Resorts
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Jumeirah
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
The Ritz-Carlton
Best Hotel Brand in the Middle East
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Marriott Hotels
Pullman
Radisson
Rotana Hotels & Resorts
Best Hotel Brand Worldwide
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Jumeirah
Marriott Hotels
