The annual MENALAC Awards ceremony, a hallmark event for the MENA leisure, entertainment, and amusement industry, took place March 6, 2024 at the Address Skyview Hotel, Downtown Dubai. During the ceremony, industry leaders and innovators gathered to honor and celebrate the outstanding achievements that have shaped the landscape of leisure and entertainment in the region.
Middle East and North Africa Leisure & Attractions Council (MENALAC) is a non-for-profit Trade Council representing the Leisure and Attractions companies in the Middles East and North Africa.
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
