The first Best In Abu Dhabi Awards, dubbed ‘The Emmys of the Emirate,’ were an invite only event held on Saturday 28th May 2010 with the winners being announced to a glamorous crowd of who’s who in the Emirate at the Rotana Yas Island. The winners list recognises the best the Emirate has to offer in hospitality, culture, social and initiatives that will shape the future of Abu Dhabi. The awards were sponsored by our partners; Ahlan! magazine, Rotana Yas Island, Premier Motors, Jaguar, Centro Yas Island, Line Investments, Home Centre and Ducab.

The winners were chosen from a shortlist nominated by the public. Once the shortlist was announced, the voting was again opened to those who work, live and enjoy the Abu Dhabi Emirate who were invited to select their favourite businesses, galleries, clubs and schools, and to recognize the Government initiative which has made the biggest impact on the region.

The Best in Abu Dhabi 2010 book will be released free with copies of Ahlan! magazine on sale on the 10th June 2010, highlighting both the winners and those shortlisted. This annual book will include photos from the glamorous event held on Saturday evening and images of the winners as they scooped their awards, the ultimate recognition from the public that they are the Best In Abu Dhabi for their category.

Below is a list of the Best in Abu Dhabi Awards 2010 winners:

Hospitality
Best Hotel - Emirates Palace
Best Bar - The Yacht Club
Best Nightclub – Pearls & Caviar
Best Restaurant (chain) – Noodle House
Best Fine Dining Restaurant – Fishmarket
Best Weekend Break – Desert Islands Resort, Sir Bani Yas Island
Cultural
Best Gallery / Museum – Gallery One, Emirates Palace
Best Event / Exhibition – Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Best Music Concert – Beyoncé,
Best Venue – Abu Dhabi National Corniche
Best Visitor Attraction – Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Best Newspaper – The National
Best Radio Station – Radio 1
Best TV Channel – MBC
Social
Best Educational Institution – New York Film Academy
Best Health Club & Spa – Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort
Best Mall – Al Wahda Mall
Best Social Club – The Club
Best Sporting Club – Abu Dhabi Golf Club
Future
Best Abu Dhabi Government Initiative – Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Best Environmental Initiative – Etihad Airways
Best Property Development – The Yas Hotel
ITP Special Achievement Award
ITP Special Achievement Award – Mr Yusuff Ali M.A

The Best In Dubai Awards 2010 will be held in November 2010 with sponsorship opportunities becoming available from September. For all enquiries into sponsorship of this event, please contact Andrew Wingrove, Group Advertisement Director on (04) 2108198 or andrew.wingrove@itp.com />  

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