What's On Abu Dhabi Awards 2027 - Registration

Celebrate standout talent across Abu Dhabi’s food, entertainment and nightlife scene

Behind Abu Dhabi’s favourite restaurants, venues and nights out are the people who make them happen. In 2027, it’s their turn to take the spotlight.

The What’s On Abu Dhabi Awards return to recognise the talent shaping the capital’s dining and entertainment scene.

As Abu Dhabi’s largest food and entertainment industry awards, and the only ones voted for by the public, they celebrate the venues and individuals that have made a real impact over the past year.

Hundreds of entrants compete for a coveted What’s On trophy, while leading professionals from across the UAE come together for one of the industry calendar’s standout nights.

Expect well-deserved recognition, memorable moments and a room full of the people shaping what Abu Dhabi does next.

What's On Abu Dhabi Awards 2027 List of Categories:

Entertainment & Leisure Favourite Attraction Favourite Bar Favourite Beach Bar Favourite Beach Hotel Favourite Concert, Festival Or Show Favourite Happy Hour Favourite Ladies’ Night Favourite Luxury Staycation Favourite Pool And Beach Favourite Restaurant Bar Favourite Spa Favourite Sporting Event Favourite Sports Bar Favourite Sundowner Spot Food Concepts Favourite Afternoon Tea Favourite Breakfast Favourite Burger Favourite Business Lunch: Hotel Favourite Business Lunch: Independent Favourite Café Favourite Pizzeria Favourite Pub Grub Favourite Speciality Coffee Casual Restaurants Favourite Brunch: Hotel Favourite Brunch: Independent Favourite Casual All-Day Dining Restaurant Favourite Casual Asian Restaurant Favourite Casual Indian Restaurant Favourite Casual Italian Restaurant Favourite Casual Mediterranean Restaurant Favourite Casual Middle Eastern Restaurant Favourite Casual Seafood Restaurant Favourite Casual Steakhouse Restaurant Fine Dining Restaurants Favourite Fine Dining All-Day Dining Restaurant Favourite Fine Dining Asian Restaurant Favourite Fine Dining Indian Restaurant Favourite Fine Dining Italian Restaurant Favourite Fine Dining Mediterranean Restaurant Favourite Fine Dining Middle Eastern Restaurant Favourite Fine Dining Seafood Restaurant Favourite Fine Dining Steakhouse Restaurant

For more information on Registrations:

Nitika Sharma • Email: Nitika.Sharma@motivate.ae • P: +971 50 283 2298 Lina Abdelaziz • Email: Lina.abdelaziz@motivate.ae • P: +971 56 676 1617 Clarice Labicasi • Email: woawards@motivate.ae • P: +971 4 427 3454