Hotel & Catering was proud to host The Big Nightlife Awards 2025, a night dedicated to honouring the brilliance, creativity, and energy of the region’s nightlife scene.
The celebration took place on 19th June 2025 at Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City, where the industry’s most iconic venues, talents, and trailblazers gathered under one roof.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and supported the event, your presence made the night truly unforgettable. And of course, congratulations to all the winners who continue to redefine excellence in nightlife across the region.
A big thank you to our sponsors who see the value in our partnership, your collaboration strengthens our efforts within this glorious industry!
House of Pianos
Music Booth
Q’s Bar and Lounge
Gargash Auto
Link to high-res images here
Here are your 2025 Big Nightlife Awards winners:
WINNER FOR BEST LADIES’ NIGHT – CAVIAR MONDAYS, CÉ LA VI DUBAI
WINNER FOR BEST LIVE BAND – Q’S BAR AND LOUNGE
HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR BEST PARTY BRUNCH – THE CLAY NIKKEI BRUNCH, CLAY
WINNER FOR BEST PARTY BRUNCH – DUTTY WINE BRUNCH, TING IRIE
WINNER FOR BEST EVENING BRUNCH – CEREMONIA BRUNCH, GITANO
HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR BEST HAPPY HOUR – CRAFT BY SIDE HUSTLE, ROSEWOOD ABU DHABI
WINNER FOR BEST HAPPY HOUR – NOMIKAI HOUR, SUSHIYAKI
HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR BEST QUIZ NIGHT – THE NEIGHBOURHOOD QUIZ WITH JONO & RICH AT HORSE & HOUND, AL HABTOOR POLO RESORT
WINNER FOR BEST QUIZ NIGHT – REFORM WEDNESDAY QUIZ NIGHT, REFORM SOCIAL & GRILL
WINNER FOR BEST AFTER-BRUNCH PARTY – 7 TALES, GROSVENOR HOUSE, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL
WINNER FOR BEST SHOW – DREAM DINNER SHOW
WINNER FOR BEST LADIES’ DAY – BE HER LADIES DAY, BE BEACH
HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR BEST OUTDOOR POOL EXPERIENCE – VIEW 180 AT NH COLLECTION DUBAI THE PALM
WINNER FOR BEST OUTDOOR POOL EXPERIENCE – DRIFT DUBAI
HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR BEST SUNDOWNERS SPOT – THE CULLINAN
WINNER FOR BEST SUNDOWNERS SPOT – SOBE, W-DUBAI THE PALM
WINNER FOR BEST FESTIVAL – CALVIN HARRIS, USHUAÏA
WINNER FOR BEST GENTLEMEN’S NIGHT – GENT’S NIGHT AT SMOKE & MIRRORS, SLS DUBAI
HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR BEST MIXED DRINKS BAR – SALMON GURU DUBAI
WINNER FOR BEST MIXED DRINKS BAR – SEXY FISH DUBAI
HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE – ARROGANTE DUBAI, SALVAJE RESTAURANT LOUNGE
WINNER FOR BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE – BELCANTO RESTAURANT
HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR BEST SPORTS BAR – BELGIAN CAFÉ, INTERCONTINENTAL ABU DHABI
WINNER FOR BEST SPORTS BAR – SEVEN SPORTS BAR AT NH COLLECTION DUBAI THE PALM
WINNER FOR BEST OFF-BEAT NIGHT VENUE – FLASHBACK SPEAKEASY BAR AND LOUNGE, PARAMOUNT HOTEL DUBAI
WINNER FOR BEST IRISH BAR – MCGETTIGAN’S DUBAI SCIENCE PARK
WINNER FOR BEST HOPS – BARBELGIAN BEER CAFÉ AT GRAND MILLENNIUM HOTEL DUBAI
WINNER FOR BEST ALL-AMERICAN BAR – RODEO DRIVE DUBAI
HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR BEST ROOFTOP VENUE – PARAISO, AMAZONICO DUBAI
WINNER FOR BEST ROOFTOP VENUE – MOOD LOUNGE
WINNER FOR BEST LUXURY OUTDOOR BAR – CÉ LA VI DUBAI
HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR BEST TERRACE – BYBLOS SUR MER, INTERCONTINENTAL ABU DHABI
WINNER FOR BEST TERRACE – THE BEAM BY NICK ALVIS, LE ROYAL MERIDIEN BEACH RESORT & SPA
WINNER FOR BEST RESTAURANT BAR – SUSHISAMBA DUBAI
HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR BEST LATE-NIGHT DINNER – MAYABAY
WINNER FOR BEST LATE-NIGHT DINNER – SALVAJE
HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR BEST BEACH BAR – SĀN BEACH
WINNER FOR BEST BEACH BAR – FEBRUARY 30
WINNER FOR BEST LOUNGE – INFINITY LOUNGE, RIXOS MARINA ABU DHABI
SOMMELIER OF THE YEAR – GIUSEPPE MASU , BELCANTO RESTAURANT
HOST/HOSTESS OF THE YEAR – FAITH KAMIRI, NH COLLECTION DUBAI THE PALM
BEVERAGE MANAGER – JOSEPH MDUMA, FOLLY BRASSERIE & JARDIN DES ARTS
WAITER OF THE YEAR – JESSILITO CABALFIN LAPID , HANU
BARTENDER OF THE YEAR – GEORGES BOULOS, TATEL, TOTÓ, AND LA CAMERA! BY TOTÓ
MIXOLOGIST OF THE YEAR – HO GAN, SHANGRI-LA QARYAT AL BERI, ABU DHABI
BAR MANAGER OF THE YEAR – EDWARD REYES , MCGETTIGAN’S DUBAI SCIENCE PARK
HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR BAR TEAM OF THE YEAR – MALIBU SKY LOUNGE & BAR, PARAMOUNT HOTEL MIDTOWN
WINNER FOR BAR TEAM OF THE YEAR – BUDDHA-BAR BAR, GROSVENOR HOUSE, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL
BEST DUBAI DJ – NADER ABAKY, AMAZONICO DUBAI
NIGHTLIFE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR OMAR SAIDEH, FOUNDER, ORANGE HOSPITALITY (AWARD RECIVED ON BEHALF OF OMAR)
BEACH CLUB OF THE YEAR – BCH:CLB
BEST NEW NIGHTLIFE VENUE – ANTIKA DUBAI
PUB OF THE YEAR – MR. TOAD’S, EMIRATES LEISURE RETAIL
NIGHTCLUB OF THE YEAR – REUNION
BAR OF THE YEAR – ANTI:DOTE BAR, RIXOS MARINA ABU DHABI
LEGENDARY NIGHTLIFE ICON AWARD – ELIE SABA – MANAGING PARTNER, ADDMIND HOSPITALITY (AWARD RECIVED ON BEHALF OF ELIE SABA)
NIGHTLIFE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP OF THE YEAR – SUNSET HOSPITALITY GROUP
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