Middle East Nominees 2020
It is with great pleasure that we announce the Middle East nominees of the 27th annual World Travel Awards as*:
* Winners are listed first. All other nominees are listed alphabetically.
Air
| Middle East's Leading Airline - Business Class 2020 | Oman Air |
|---|---|
| Emirates | |
| Etihad Airways | |
| Qatar Airways | |
| Royal Jordanian | |
| Saudia |
| Middle East's Leading Airline - Economy Class 2020 | Oman Air |
|---|---|
| Emirates | |
| Etihad Airways | |
| Gulf Air | |
| Kuwait Airways | |
| MEA - Middle East Airlines | |
| Qatar Airways | |
| Royal Jordanian | |
| Saudia |
| Middle East's Leading Airline - First Class 2020 | Etihad Airways |
|---|---|
| Emirates | |
| Oman Air | |
| Qatar Airways | |
| Saudia |
| Middle East's Leading Airline 2020 | Etihad Airways |
|---|---|
| Emirates | |
| Kuwait Airways | |
| MEA - Middle East Airlines | |
| Oman Air | |
| Qatar Airways | |
| Royal Jordanian | |
| Saudia |
| Middle East's Leading Airline Brand 2020 | Emirates |
|---|---|
| Etihad Airways | |
| Kuwait Airways | |
| MEA - Middle East Airlines | |
| Oman Air | |
| Qatar Airways | |
| Royal Jordanian | |
| Saudia |
| Middle East's Leading Airline Inflight Entertainment 2020 | Etihad Airways |
|---|---|
| Emirates | |
| Oman Air | |
| Qatar Airways |
| Middle East's Leading Airline Rewards Programme 2020 | Emirates - Skywards |
|---|---|
| Etihad Guest | |
| Gulf Air - Falconflyer | |
| Oman Air - Sindbad | |
| Qatar Airways - Privilege Club | |
| Royal Jordanian - Royal Club | |
| Saudia - Alfursan |
| Middle East's Leading Airport Duty Free Operator 2020 | Dubai Duty Free |
|---|---|
| DFS | |
| Qatar Duty Free |
| Middle East's Leading Cabin Crew 2020 | Etihad Airways |
|---|---|
| Emirates | |
| Oman Air | |
| Qatar Airways |
| Middle East's Leading Low-Cost Airline 2020 | flynas |
|---|---|
| Air Arabia | |
| Felix Airways | |
| flydubai | |
| Jazeera Airways |
| Middle East's Leading Private Jet Charter 2020 | Royal Jet |
|---|---|
| ExecuJet | |
| Executive Lifestyle | |
| NasJet | |
| Saudia Private Aviation | |
| Sky Prime Aviation Services |
Attraction
| Middle East's Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction 2020 | CLYMB Abu Dhabi, UAE |
|---|---|
| Jebel Jais Flight, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE | |
| Ski Dubai, UAE | |
| Skydive Dubai, UAE | |
| Wadi Adventure, Al Ain, UAE |
| Middle East's Leading Cultural Tourist Attraction 2020 | Qasr Al Watan, UAE |
|---|---|
| Louvre Abu Dhabi, UAE | |
| Royal Opera House Muscat, Oman | |
| Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, UAE | |
| The Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar |
| Middle East's Leading Theme Park 2020 | Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, UAE |
|---|---|
| Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, UAE | |
| Global Village Dubai | |
| IMG Worlds of Adventure, UAE | |
| LEGOLAND® Dubai, UAE | |
| MOTIONGATE Dubai, UAE |
Car
| Middle East's Leading Business Car Rental Company 2020 | Avis |
|---|---|
| Budget | |
| Europcar | |
| Hertz | |
| Sixt | |
| Thrifty |
| Middle East's Leading Car Rental Company 2020 | Lumi |
|---|---|
| Avis | |
| Budget | |
| Europcar | |
| Hertz | |
| Sixt | |
| Thrifty |
| Middle East's Leading Chauffeur Company 2020 | Nirvana Travel and Tourism |
|---|---|
| Al Farrad Car Rental Company | |
| Sixt Ride | |
| Time & Motion Executive Services | |
| TLT Limousine |
| Middle East's Leading Luxury Car Rental Company 2020 | Be Luxury Dubai |
|---|---|
| E and S Luxury Car Rental | |
| Empire Luxury Car Rental | |
| VIP Rent a Car |
Cruise
| Middle East's Leading Cruise Line 2020 | Royal Caribbean International |
|---|---|
| Celebrity Cruises | |
| Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Middle East's Leading Cruise Port 2020 | Mina Rashid, Dubai |
|---|---|
| Doha Port, Qatar | |
| Jeddah Islamic Port, Saudi Arabia | |
| Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Bahrain | |
| Port of Aqaba, Jordan | |
| Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Oman |
Destination
| Middle East's Leading Adventure Tourism Destination 2020 | Ras Al Khaimah |
|---|---|
| Dubai | |
| Jordan | |
| Oman | |
| Yas Island, Abu Dhabi |
| Middle East's Leading Beach Destination 2020 | Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
|---|---|
| Dubai | |
| Fujairah | |
| Oman | |
| Ras Al Khaimah |
| Middle East's Leading Business Travel Destination 2020 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | |
| Amman, Jordan | |
| Doha, Qatar | |
| Dubai | |
| Kuwait City, Kuwait | |
| Manama, Bahrain | |
| Ras Al Khaimah |
| Middle East's Leading City Destination 2020 | Dubai, UAE |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi, UAE | |
| Beirut, Lebanon | |
| Doha, Qatar | |
| Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Middle East's Leading Cultural Destination 2020 | Oman |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | |
| Jordan | |
| Qatar |
| Middle East's Leading Destination 2020 | Dubai |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | |
| Bahrain | |
| Fujairah | |
| Jordan | |
| Kuwait | |
| Oman | |
| Qatar | |
| Ras Al Khaimah | |
| Saudi Arabia | |
| Sharjah |
| Middle East's Leading Honeymoon Destination 2020 | Oman |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | |
| Ajman | |
| Dubai | |
| Jordan |
| Middle East's Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2020 | Dubai |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | |
| Doha, Qatar | |
| Ras Al Khaimah |
| Middle East's Leading Sports Tourism Destination 2020 | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
|---|---|
| Doha, Qatar | |
| Dubai, UAE | |
| Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Middle East's Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination 2020 | Dubai |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | |
| Lebanon | |
| Oman | |
| Qatar | |
| Saudi Arabia |
| Middle East's Leading Wedding Destination 2020 | Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|
| Dubai | |
| Jordan | |
| Lebanon | |
| Oman | |
| Qatar | |
| Saudi Arabia |
| Middle East's Most Romantic Destination 2020 | Jordan |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | |
| Dubai | |
| Oman |
General
| Middle East's Responsible Tourism Award 2020 | Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital |
|---|---|
| Al Wathba Wetland Reserve | |
| Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo |
Hotels & Resorts
| Middle East's Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2020 | Rixos Bab Al Bahr, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE |
|---|---|
| Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai, UAE | |
| JA Beach Hotel, Dubai, UAE |
| Middle East's Leading Budget Hotel Brand 2020 | Citymax Hotels |
|---|---|
| Courtyard by Marriott | |
| Four Points by Sheraton | |
| Holiday Inn | |
| ibis | |
| Ramada Hotels | |
| Rove Hotels |
| Middle East's Leading Business Hotel Brand 2020 | Millennium Hotels and Resorts |
|---|---|
| Conrad Hotels & Resorts | |
| Hilton Hotels & Resorts | |
| InterContinental Hotels & Resorts | |
| Kempinski Hotels | |
| Sheraton Hotels & Resorts |
| Middle East's Leading Corporate Resort 2020 | Park Hyatt Dubai, UAE |
|---|---|
| Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi, UAE | |
| Copthorne Al Jahra Hotel & Resort, Kuwait | |
| Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, Qatar |
| Middle East's Leading Green Hotel 2020 | Sofitel Dubai The Palm, UAE |
|---|---|
| Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai | |
| Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman |
| Middle East's Leading Hotel Apartments 2020 | JA Oasis Beach Tower, Dubai, UAE |
|---|---|
| Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City, UAE | |
| BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana - Dubai, UAE | |
| Majlis Grand Mercure Residence Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Middle East's Leading Hotel Dining & Entertainment Experience 2020 | Al Habtoor City, UAE |
|---|---|
| Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai, UAE | |
| Fairmont Dubai, UAE | |
| Kempinski Hotel Muscat, Oman | |
| La Cigale Hotel, Qatar |
| Middle East's Leading Hotel Service Award 2020 | Fairmont Dubai, UAE |
|---|---|
| Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, UAE | |
| Le Gray, Beirut, Lebanon | |
| Rosewood Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | |
| The Address Downtown Dubai, UAE | |
| W Muscat, Oman |
| Middle East's Leading Landmark Hotel 2020 | Rixos Premium Dubai |
|---|---|
| Armani Hotel Dubai | |
| Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, UAE | |
| JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai |
| Middle East's Leading Leisure Hotel 2020 | Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Dubai |
|---|---|
| JW Marriott Hotel Kuwait City | |
| Le Royal Hotel Beirut, Lebanon | |
| Raffles Dubai |
| Middle East's Leading Lifestyle Hotel Brand 2020 | Address Hotels + Resorts |
|---|---|
| Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | |
| Jumeirah | |
| One&Only Resorts | |
| Rixos Hotels | |
| Rosewood Hotels & Resorts | |
| Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts |
| Middle East's Leading Luxury Business Hotel 2020 | The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre, UAE |
|---|---|
| Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, UAE | |
| Le Gray, Beirut | |
| The St. Regis Doha, Qatar |
| Middle East's Leading Luxury City Resort 2020 | Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai, UAE |
|---|---|
| Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, UAE | |
| Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, UAE | |
| The Chedi Muscat, Oman |
| Middle East's Leading Luxury Halal Hotel Brand 2020 | Jannah Hotels & Resorts |
|---|---|
| Rayhaan Hotels and Resorts | |
| Shaza Hotels |
| Middle East's Leading Luxury Hotel Brand 2020 | Jumeirah |
|---|---|
| Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | |
| Park Hyatt | |
| Rosewood Hotels & Resorts | |
| St. Regis Hotels & Resorts |
| Middle East's Leading Luxury Suites Hotel 2020 | Al Faisaliah Suites, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE | |
| Kempinski Residences & Suites, Doha, Qatar |
| Middle East's Leading Marina Resort 2020 | W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, UAE |
|---|---|
| Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, UAE | |
| Park Hyatt Jeddah, Marina Club & Spa | |
| The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, UAE |
| Middle East's Leading Residential Resort 2020 | Al Nakhla Residential Resort, Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| California Resort, Saudi Arabia | |
| Dolphin Village Muscat, Oman |
| Middle East's Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2020 | The Ascott Limited |
|---|---|
| Frasers Hospitality | |
| Gloria Hotels & Resorts |
| Middle East's Leading Sports Resort 2020 | The Meydan Hotel, Dubai |
|---|---|
| Aspire Zone, Qatar | |
| Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, UAE | |
| JA Beach Hotel, Dubai, UAE |
| Middle East's Leading Themed Resort 2020 | Sofitel Dubai The Palm, UAE |
|---|---|
| Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, UAE | |
| Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara, Qatar |
Meetings & Conventions
Other
Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
| Middle East's Leading Airline GSA 2020 | dnata Representation Services |
|---|---|
| Al Rais Travel | |
| Cozmo Travel | |
| Kanoo Travel | |
| Seera |
| Middle East's Leading Balloon Ride Operator 2020 | Balloon Adventures Dubai |
|---|---|
| Hot Air Balloon Dubai | |
| Sindbad Balloons |
| Middle East's Leading Boat Tour Operator 2020 | HERO OdySea |
|---|---|
| Boat Tour Dubai | |
| Eco Donut Boats | |
| Rhino Rides | |
| The Yellow Boats |
| Middle East's Leading Business Travel Agency 2020 | Nirvana Travel and Tourism |
|---|---|
| Al Tahadi Travel & Tours | |
| dnata | |
| Kanoo Travel | |
| Regency Travel & Tours | |
| Safar Travel & Tourism |
| Middle East's Leading Desert Safari Company 2020 | Platinum Heritage |
|---|---|
| Arabian Adventures | |
| Desert Adventures | |
| Desert Safari Dubai | |
| Destination 360 | |
| Nuzhath Ideas |
| Middle East's Leading Leisure Travel Agency 2020 | Almosafer |
|---|---|
| dnata Travel | |
| Kanoo Travel |
| Middle East's Leading Tour Operator 2020 | Nirvana Travel and Tourism |
|---|---|
| AFC Holidays | |
| Arabian Adventures | |
| Cozmo Tours | |
| dnata | |
| Emirates Holidays | |
| Regency Travel & Tours | |
| Zahara Tours |
Travel Technology
| Middle East's Leading Airline Website 2020 | Emirates |
|---|---|
| Etihad Airways | |
| Gulf Air | |
| Qatar Airways | |
| Saudia |
| Middle East's Leading B2B Travel Portal 2020 | TBO Holidays |
|---|---|
| Ayava Tours | |
| Pan World Travel & Tourism | |
| Travel Wings |
| Middle East's Leading B2B Travel Provider 2020 | Nirvana Over the World |
|---|---|
| Flyin.com | |
| HotelsPro | |
| RezLive.com | |
| TBO Holidays | |
| Travtrolley | |
| Yalago |
| Middle East's Leading Hotel Booking Solutions Provider 2020 | Yalago |
|---|---|
| AxisRooms | |
| BookLogic | |
| HBSi | |
| Sabre Hospitality Solutions | |
| Stuba | |
| Trawex |
| Middle East's Leading Rail Booking Solutions Provider 2020 | Travelport |
|---|---|
| Amadeus | |
| Rezopia | |
| Sabre Travel Network | |
| Trawex |
| Middle East's Leading Travel ERP Technology Provider 2020 | Qtech Software |
|---|---|
| Global Innovations International | |
| QuadLabs | |
| Sage Middle East | |
| SAP Middle East & North Africa | |
| Travzilla Pro |
| Middle East's Leading Travel Technology Provider 2020 | Amadeus |
|---|---|
| BookLogic | |
| Cvent | |
| EmQuest | |
| ISO Travel Solutions | |
| Nirvana Travel and Tourism |
