Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love an award ceremony? The chance to get dressed to the nines, get merry with our dearest and celebrate successes is always a pleasure.
However, of course COVID 19 is causing a bit of a hindrance for in-person awards ceremonies all over the world, but this isn’t stopping the MENALAC Awards Gala from going ahead.
Returning for its third annual extravaganza, the tremendous event, dubbed the OSCARS of the MENA experience industry, will be showcased virtually, and recognise the crème de la crème of leisure and attractions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
24 award categories have been announced for the 2020 edition, with the following shortlists now unveiled..
BEST THEME PARK
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi – Farah Experiences LLC
IMG Worlds of Adventure – IMG Group
Snow City Cairo – Al Othaim Leisure
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi – Farah Experiences LLC
Trampo Extreme Kuwait – Murouj Branch
BEST FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
Fabyland, Mall of Muscat – Al Othaim Leisure
VR Park – Emaar Entertainment
TEKZONE – Kuwait – Al Shaya Group
Xtremeland, Mall of Qatar – All Othaim Leisure
Tridom – Landmark Leisure
BEST WATER PARK
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi – Farah Experiences LLC
BEST UNIQUE VISITOR ATTRACTION
Sky Dubai – MAF
The Green Planet – MERAAS
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo – Emaar Entertainment
Qasr Al Watan – Farah Experiences LLC
Jumble – Landmark Leisure
BEST EDUTAINMENT / PLAYSCAPE
Orage Wheels Kids Game Hall LLC – Ideacrate Edutainment LLC
KidZania Dubai – Emaar Entertainment
KidZania Jedda – SALA Entertainment
Fun Block – Landmark Leisure
BEST SPORT / ADVENTURE BASED ENTERTAINMENT
Jumble – Landmark Leisure
Xtreme Zone, Mall of Muscat – Al Othaiam Leisure
Trampo Exteme Kuwait – Murouj Branch
Sky Zone Malga – Al Hokair Group
Koora Anera – Al Hokair Group
BEST NEW LEISURE ENTERAINMENT CONCEPT
Koora Arena – Al Hokair Group
Splash N Party
Xtreme Zone, The Galleria – Al Othaim Leisure
Teen Titans Training Academy
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
TEKZONE Kuwait – Al Shaya Group
BEST DAY OUT
Yas Water World Abu Dhabi – Farah Experiences LLC
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi – Farah Experiences LLC
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi – Farah Experiences LLC
IMG Worlds of Adventure – IMG Group
Tridom – Landmark Leisure
Best customer loyalty programme, best cinema experience and leisure and entertainment personality of the year are amongst other categories hosted at the spectacular event.
The MENALAC Awards Gala 2020 is taking place at 17:30 GST on November 10. Registration is now open, in which you can bring all of the glitz and the glamour to your screens.
To coincide with the celebration, the MENALAC 4th Leisure, Entertainment and Attractions Conference is taking place earlier in the day at 13:30 GST. The virtual conference sets to explore the new reality, challenges and opportunities facing the MENA visitor experience industry. Registration is also now available.
In other MENA news, two new world-record breaking coasters have been announced at MOTIONGATE Dubai for 2021.
