MENALAC Awards 2024 announced for various categories in Leisure and Entertainment Industry

March 11, 2024

The MENALAC Awards ceremony, the hallmark event for the MENA leisure, entertainment, and amusement industry, was held last week at the Address Skyview Hotel, Downtown Dubai.

The event brought together top decision-makers, innovators, founders, owners and chief executives of the region’s leading operations and global suppliers to honour and celebrate the outstanding achievements that have shaped the landscape of leisure and entertainment in the region.

MENALAC Awards recognise excellence in the industry, setting new standards and inspiring participants to strive for continuous improvement. The 2024 edition marked a historic milestone, showcasing remarkable winners across various categories.

HALL OF FAME AWARD:
Sheika Monira Alsabah, CEO and Founder of Play Enterprises, Kuwait

CATEGORY WINNERS:

BEST AMUSEMENT OR THEME PARK 2024
SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi/ Abu Dhabi/ UAE

BEST WATER PARK 2024
Atlantis Aquaventure / Dubai / UAE

BEST FEC 2024
AYA Universe/Wafi City Mall/Dubai/UAE/HyperSpace FZ LLC

BEST VISITOR ATTRACTION 2024
Boulevard World, Riyadh, Sela

BEST EDUTAINMENT CENTRE 2024
Yas SeaWorld® Research & Rescue Center/SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi/Abu Dhabi/UAE/Miral Destinations

BEST PLAYSCAPE FACILITY 2024
Mermaids of Arabia, Dubai Mall

BEST ACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY 2024
TopGolf Dubai

BEST INTEGRATED LEISURE DESTINATION 2024
Yas Island/ Abu Dhabi/ UAE

BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN 2024
Yas Island Chief Island Officer Campaign/ Yas Island

BEST CSR PROGRAM 2024
Atlantis Atlas Project by Atlantis Dubai

BEST CUSTOMER LOYALTY PROGRAM 2024
Play Membership by Landmark Leisure

BEST EMPLOYEES ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE 2024
Igniting Engagement Together - The 'More' Campaign by Doha Quest

MOST INNOVATIVE APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY 2024
Phygital Activities by Hello Park

BEST DESIGN FOR A LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY 2024
Wonder Garden, SELA

BEST NEW PRODUCT/ATTRACTION/INSTALLATION FOR AMUSEMENT PARKS & VISITOR ATTRACTIONS 2024
Hypersphere 360/Seaworld Abu Dhabi/Abudhabi/Intamin

BEST NEW PRODUCT/ATTRACTION/INSTALLATION FOR WATER PARKS & WATER RESORTS (RIDES & ATTRACTIONS) 2024
The Land of Legends / Antalya / Turkey / Turtle Coaster

BEST NEW PRODUCT FOR FEC - ARCADE, VR, REDEMPTION & NOVELTY 2024
Hyperdeck VR

BEST NEW PRODUCT FOR FECS 2024 - (RIDE & ATTRACTION)
ESPORTS/Quest for Speed and Oryx Speedway/Taiwan/Brogent Technologies Inc.

MOST NEW UNIQUE CONCEPT ATTRACTION 2024
SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi/ UAE/Miral Destinations

SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR 2024
Amusement Services International llc

BEST AMUSEMENT INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION BODY AWARD 2024
TUV SUD

BEST INNOVATION IN HEALTH & SAFETY 2024
Immersive VR Training for Real World Safety/ Mellors Entertainment

BEST INDIVIDUAL SAFETY ACHIEVEMENT 2024
Nino Cruz/Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment

BEST IMPACTFUL SUSTAINABILITY CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR 2024
MAF Greentertainment/Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment

BEST ESTABLISHMENT MANAGER 2024
Avegelle Asuncion - fun city, Landmark Leisure

LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2024
Alwalid Albaltan Rafeeh Entertainment Group

Congratulations to all the winners who have not only excelled but have also contributed to elevating the standards of the industry.

29th February 2024 - MENALAC prepares for its ‘Leisure Entertainment & Attractions CEO Conclave’

15th February 2024 - Recreational water safety best practice among topics to be discussed at MENALAC networking event

5th February 2024 - Nominations closing soon for MENALAC Awards 2024

6th January 2024 - MENALAC launches 2024 industry awards

10th December 2023 - Introducing MENALAC

29th April 2022 - Dubai’s Atlantis Aquaventure and CLYMB Abu Dhabi among MENALAC 2022 award winners

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