Hotel & Catering was proud to host The Big Nightlife Awards 2026, a night dedicated to honouring the brilliance, creativity, and energy of the region’s nightlife scene.
The celebration took place on 11th June 2026 at Sofitel The Palm, 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.
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Here are your 2025 Big Nightlife Awards winners:
WINNER FOR BEST LADIES’ NIGHT – In House, CÉ LA VI Dubai
HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR BEST PARTY BRUNCH – BIG Brunch, Garage, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
WINNER FOR BEST PARTY BRUNCH – Clay Dubai
HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR BEST HAPPY HOUR – JOE’S BACKYARD
WINNER FOR BEST HAPPY HOUR – Level 43 Sky Lounge
WINNER FOR BEST QUIZ NIGHT – Quiz Night, Reform Social & Grill
WINNER FOR BEST SHOW – Dream Dinner Show
WINNER FOR BEST SUNDOWNERS SPOT – The Cullinan
WINNER FOR BEST FESTIVAL – Calvin Harris at Ushuaïa Dubai
WINNER FOR BEST MIXED DRINKS BAR – Hidden Bar, Rosewood Abu Dhabi
WINNER FOR BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE – Belcanto Restaurant at Dubai Opera
WINNER FOR BEST SPORTS BAR – Belgian Café
WINNER FOR BEST HOPS BAR – Bruno’s Biergarten
WINNER FOR BEST ROOFTOP VENUE – TT
WINNER FOR BEST LUXURY OUTDOOR BAR – Bâoli Dubai
WINNER FOR BEST TERRACE – MiMi Mei Fair
HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR BEST RESTAURANT BAR – Chamas Churrascaria & Bar
WINNER FOR BEST RESTAURANT BAR – Bar du Port Dubai
WINNER FOR BEST LATE-NIGHT DINNER – Amazónico
WINNER FOR BEST NEW NIGHTLIFE VENUE – LITT
WINNER FOR SOMMELIER OF THE YEAR – Swapnil Sabnis, MiMi Mei Fair
WINNER FOR MIXOLOGIST OF THE YEAR – Yash Davtale, Flying Elephant
WINNER FOR WAITER OF THE YEAR – Julie Gabuyo, Couqley French Brasserie
HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR BAR TEAM OF THE YEAR – Flying Elephant Bar Team
WINNER FOR BAR TEAM OF THE YEAR – Ristorante Loren
WINNER FOR BEACH CLUB OF THE YEAR – SĀN Beach
WINNER FOR PUB OF THE YEAR – McG’s by McGettigan’s Al Barsha
WINNER FOR NIGHTCLUB OF THE YEAR – AMOR Dubai
WINNER FOR BAR OF THE YEAR – 1920
WINNER FOR NIGHTLIFE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR – Elie Saba, Addmind Group ( Award received on behalf of Elie Saba )
WINNER FOR LEGENDARY NIGHTLIFE ICON AWARD – Iris
