MENALAC AWARDS GALA 2024

MENALAC AWARDS GALA 2024

Location: Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai, UAE
Event Date: March 6, 2024

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MENALAC AWARDS GALA 2024

The MENALAC Awards 2024 are the Oscars of the Middle East Leisure & Entertainment industry that recognize excellence and achievements, setting benchmarking standards for the MENA Leisure & Attractions Industry.

This year, the Awards Gala will be in its 6th edition and is scheduled to be held in March 06, 2024 at the prestigious Address Sky View, Downtown Dubai from 7.00 PM onwards. This celebration is a high-profile glitzy evening affair, where the crème de la crème and the who’s who of the Leisure & Entertainment Industry are in attendance. These include top decision-makers, founders, owners, CEO-level executives of the region’s leading operations and global suppliers who are expected to be part of this glamorous event where spirits run high.

The Gala fun evening for the fun industry includes:

  • A welcome cocktail where attendees can network in an exciting and celebratory setting
  • A dinner with awards ceremony and stunning show performances

Be there to be part of the industry's biggest night as we celebrate and honour the best of best of our wonderful MENA Leisure, Entertainment & Attractions Industry.

 

GALA SEAT/TABLE RATES (5% VAT applicable on below rates) :

Gala Seat Standard Rates:                    Member Rate: AED 1160 (USD 315)  |  Non-Member Rate: AED 1450 (USD 395)   

Gala Seat Early Bird Rates:                   Member Rate: AED 1044 (USD 284)  |  Non-Member Rate: AED 1450 (USD 394.78)  Early Bird Rates valid till 31JAN24 

Gala Table (of 10) Standard Rates:      Member Rate: AED 8000 (USD 2192)  |  Non-Member Rate: AED 10,000 (USD 2740)  

Gala Table (of 10) Early Bird Rates:     Member Rate: AED 7200 (USD 1973)  |  Non-Member Rate: AED 10,000 (USD 2,722.61)  Early Bird Rates valid till 31JAN24

MENALAC AWARDS GALA 2024

THE ONLY CREDIBLE LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS CEREMONY FOR THE INDUSTRY BY THE INDUSTRY

Following on the tremendous success and reception across the industry of the first four editions, the 6th edition of the Annual MENALAC Awards Gala, the only industry awards that recognise excellence and achievements, setting benchmarking standards for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) leisure and attractions industry, will be held on March 06, 2024, during Dubai Entertainment and Amusement and Leisure (DEAL) Show, in Dubai, UAE. It will celebrate the industry and reward excellence, outstanding performance and achievements in various facets of the leisure and entertainment industry.

The 2024 edition of the awards will feature 27 award categories, honoring the best attractions across different segments, best initiatives and campaigns, best products and best personalities.

Best Amusement Inspection & Certification Body Award has been newly created to recognize and celebrate excellence in the inspection & certification of MENA amusement attractions. Following the submission of the nomination, each nominee will undergo a strict and rigorous vetting and judging process to determine the award win in each category. Nomination submission will close on January 31st, 2024 – giving the participants over a month to prepare and submit the nominations.

The objective of the annual MENALAC Leisure Industry Awards is to raise the standard of the leisure attractions industry in the Middle East and set new benchmarks for the industry locally and globally.

The 2024 entries for awards will open on December 20, 2023. If your brand, company, theme park, waterpark, FEC, visitor attraction, edutainment centre, unique visitor attraction, sport and adventure based centre, excelled and/or surpassed current standards and reached outstanding performance during the past year (2023), please enter the awards by nominating to one or as many as you want of the 27 categories.

The Awards & Gala is presented by MENALAC, the only Regional Trade Association serving the MENA region leisure and entertainment industry.

ACCESS THE AWARDS BROCHURE & NOMINATE NOW

The MENALAC AWARDS 2024 BROCHURE contains all the relevant information about the awards – awards timelines, categories, submission requirements, eligibility requirements, jury names, past winners list and general guidelines for the awards. Page 10 summarizes all award categories on one page. The Brochure in turn will lead you to the MENALAC AWARDS 2024 ONLINE PORTAL. Under every awards category in the brochure will be a NOMINATE NOW button and on clicking this button you will be directed to the online awards portal. You can create your login and password and start applying for the many award categories.

Nomination Entry Fee: USD 475 or AED 1745 (VAT inclusive) per entry for Members, USD 580 or AED 2128 (VAT inclusive) per entry for Non-Members.

EVENT TIMELINES

20 DEC 2023 Award Nominations to open online
31 JAN 2024 Final day for submission of award nominations
02 FEB 2024 Entries opened to Jury for judging
14 Feb 2024 Judging Round Closes
16 FEB 2024 All jury markings submitted to an external Auditor for scoring
25 FEB 2024 External Auditor to announce finalists
06 MAR 2024 Winners to be announced

AWARDS CATEGORIES

27 AWARD CATEGORIES AWARD TYPE OPEN TO:
1. BEST AMUSEMENT OR THEME PARK OPERATOR THEME PARK OPERATORS
2. BEST WATERPARK OPERATOR WATERPARK OPERATORS
3. BEST FEC OPERATOR FEC OPERATORS
4. BEST VISITOR ATTRACTION OPERATOR OPERATORS OF GARDENS, ZOOS, AQUARIUMS,
MUSEUMS AND TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
5. BEST EDUTAINMENT  CENTRE OPERATOR EDUTAINMENT CENTRE OPERATORS
6. BEST PLAYSCAPE FACILITY OPERATOR PLAY AREAS/ KIDS FACILITIES/ SOFT PLAY
AREAS/ TODDLER PLAY AREAS/ KIDS PARTY
CENTRES WITH SOFT PLAY
7. BEST ACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY OPERATOR SPORTS BASED ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES, COMPETITIVE SOCIALIZING CENTRES, BOWLING, GOLF, MINI GOLF, GO KARTING, TRAMPOLINE AND AIR PARKS, ADVENTURE COURSES, PAINTBALL/LAZER TAG VENUES, ROCK AND WALL CLIMBING, SKY DIVING, ETC., AND THE LIKE
8. BEST INTEGRATED LEISURE DESTINATION OPERATOR ANY INTEGRATED LEISURE DEVELOPMENT OR URBAN GETAWAY DESTINATION THAT FEATURES A MULTITUDE OF FACILITIES SUCH AS HOTELS AND OR RESORTS, LEISURE ATTRACTIONS, RETAIL BOULEVARDS/MALLS, CONCERT VENUES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR FEATURES, VARIED ENTERTAINMENT AND AMUSEMENT OFFERINGS, F&B CONCEPTS, ETC. EXAMPLES – YAS ISLAND, MALL OF THE EMIRATES, ATLANTIS THE PALM, ETC.
9. BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN OPERATOR OPERATOR & MANUFACTURERS/ SUPPLIERS
10. BEST CSR PROGRAM OPERATOR OPERATOR & MANUFACTURERS/ SUPPLIERS
11. BEST CUSTOMER LOYALTY PROGRAM OPERATOR OPERATORS
12. BEST EMPLOYEES ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE OPERATOR OPERATORS
13. MOST INNOVATIVE APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY OPERATOR OPERATOR, MANUFACTURERS/ SUPPLIERS AND TECHNOLOGY PROVIDER
14. BEST DESIGN FOR A LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY OPERATOR DESIGN CONSULTANTS, INTERNATIONAL DESIGN & ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS, DEVELOPERS OR OPERATORS WHO WISH TO BE RECOGNISED FOR THE DESIGN OF THEIR FACILITYT
15. BEST NEW PRODUCT/ ATTRACTION/ INSTALLATION FOR AMUSEMENT PARKS & VISITOR ATTRACTIONS OPERATOR & M/S MANUFACTURERS/ SUPPLIERS & THEMEING CONTRACTORS
16. BEST NEW PRODUCT/ ATTRACTION/ INSTALLATION FOR WATER PARKS & WATER RESORTS (RIDES & ATTRACTIONS) OPERATOR & M/S WATERPARK RIDE & ATTRACTION MANUFACTURERS/ SUPPLIERS
17. BEST NEW PRODUCT - ARCADE, VR, REDEMPTION & NOVELTY M/S ARCADE, VR, REDEMPTION & NOVELTY MANUFACTURERS/ SUPPLIERS
18. BEST NEW PRODUCT (RIDE & ATTRACTION) FOR FECS M/S FEC RIDE & ATTRACTION MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS
19. MOST NEW UNIQUE CONCEPT ATTRACTION M/S MANUFACTURERS/ SUPPLIERS
20. SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR M/S MANUFACTURERS/ SUPPLIERS/ DISTRIBUTORS
21. BEST AMUSEMENT INSPECTION BODY AWARD M/S INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION BODIES
22. BEST INNOVATION IN HEALTH & SAFETY OPERATORS OPERATORS
23. BEST INDIVIDUAL SAFETY ACHIEVEMENT OPERATOR OPERATORS
24. BEST IMPACTFUL SUSTAINABILITY CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR OPERATOR OPERATOR & MANUFACTURERS/ SUPPLIERS
25. BEST ESTABLISHMENT MANAGER OPERATOR OPERATOR
26. LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR OPERATOR OPERATOR & MANUFACTURERS/ SUPPLIERS
27. MENALAC HALL OF FAME

AWARDS WINNERS LIST

AWARD CATEGORIES AWARD TYPE AWARD WINNER
1. BEST THEME PARK OPERATOR FERRARI WORLD, ABU DHABI
2. BEST WATERPARK OPERATOR ATLANTIS AQUAVENTURE
3. BEST FEC OPERATOR MAGIC PLANET, AL ZAHIA
4. MOST UNIQUE VISITOR ATTRACTION OPERATOR SKYVIEW OBSERVATORY
5. BEST EDUTAINMENT / PLAYSCAPE OPERATOR KIDZANIA, DUBAI
6. BEST SPORT / ADVENTURE-BASED ENTERTAINMENT OPERATOR SKI DUBAI
7. BEST NEW LEISURE/ ENTERTAINMENT CONCEPT OPERATOR AYA
8. BEST CINEMA EXPERIENCE OPERATOR REEL CINEMAS
9. BEST DAY OUT OPERATOR WARNER BROS. WORLD ABU DHABI
10. BEST INTEGRATED LEISURE DESTINATION OPERATOR YAS ISLAND, ABU DHABI
11. MOST UNIQUE MARKETING CAMPAIGN OPERATOR & M/S AYA HAS LANDED IN DUBAI - THE METEOR SHOWER CAMPAIGN - HYPERSPACE
12. BEST CSR PROGRAM OPERATOR & M/S ONE GOOD HEART - FUN CITY PAKISTAN
13. BEST CUSTOMER LOYALTY PROGRAM OPERATOR AMC DAERA LOYALTY PROGRAM - AMC CINEMAS
14. BEST EMPLOYEES ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE OPERATOR EXTRAORDINARY COLLEAGUE ENGAGEMENT - ATLANTIS AQUAVENTURE
15. MOST INNOVATIVE APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY OPERATOR & M/S MOBILE WALLET BY MAGIC PLANET- MAF LEISURE, ENTERTAINMENT & CINEMAS
16. BEST DESIGN FOR A LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY OPERATOR & M/S SNOW OMAN
17. BEST NEW PRODUCT/ATTRACTION/INSTALLATION FOR AMUSEMENT PARKS & VISITOR ATTRACTIONS M/S BIG WAVEZ - by ZAMPERLA FOR CITY WALK, JEDDAH
18. BEST NEW PRODUCT/ATTRACTION/INSTALLATION FOR WATER PARKS & WATER RESORTS M/S WIBIT PEAKZ - by WIBIT
19. BEST NEW PRODUCT - ARCADE, VR, REDEMPTION & NOVELTY M/S BLITZ - by HOLOGATE for XREALITY PAVILION, KSA
20. BEST NEW PRODUCT (RIDE & ATTRACTION) FOR FECS M/S NEBULAZ - by ZAMPERLA for YABEELA BAHRAIN
21. MOST NEW UNIQUE CONCEPT ATTRACTION M/S ICON TOWER VERTICAL WATER PARK - WHITEWATER
22. SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR M/S AMUSEMENT SERVICES INTERNATIONAL LLC
23. BEST INNOVATION IN HEALTH & SAFETY OPERATOR MAJID AL FUTTAIM ENTERTAINMENT - HEALTH & SAFETY
24. BEST INDIVIDUAL SAFETY ACHIEVEMENT OPERATOR AJITH AJAYAN - EMAAR ENTERTAINMENT
25. BEST IMPACTFUL SUSTAINABILITY CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR OPERATOR & M/S DARE TODAY, CHANGE TOMORROW - MAF LEISURE, ENTERTAINMENT & CINEMAS
26. BEST ESTABLISHMENT MANAGER; BELOW 250000 VISITOR/TRANSACTION OPERATOR HAKAM AL AHMAD - AL HOKAIR GROUP
27. BEST ESTABLISHMENT MANAGER; ABOVE 250000 VISITOR/TRANSACTION OPERATOR MOKHTAR MUSLEH - DUBAI AQUARIUM & UNDERWATER ZOO
28. LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR OPERATOR & M/S ZEINA DAGHER - EMAAR ENTERTAINMENT
29. MENALAC HALL OF FAME ALBERTO ZAMPERLA

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Awards Gala 2024 Event – Sponsorship
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE COST
01 Diamond Sponsor Dhs.121206Book Sponsorship
02 Gold Sponsor Dhs.91822Book Sponsorship
03 Silver Sponsor Dhs.73458Book Sponsorship
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05 Gala Reception Sponsor Dhs.55093Book Sponsorship
06 Bronze Sponsor Dhs.36729Book Sponsorship
07 Technology Sponsor Dhs.44075Book Sponsorship
08 Pre-Dinner Coktail Dhs.25710Book Sponsorship
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Jury

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JUDGING CATEGORIES 1-8 & 11-12
  • Ella Baskerville
    BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
    Blooloop
  • Gerard Slenders
    EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
    Intamin
  • Jack Cook
    PRESIDENT
    Bob’s Space Racers
  • Bruce Quay
    COO
    Aquatic Development Group
  • Andrea Munari
    MANAGING DIRECTOR
    I.E. Park – Soli Bumper Cars
  • Robert Cirijak
    FOUNDER & CEO
    Wibit Sports
  • Valeria Rizzo
    CHIEF BRAND OFFICER
    Red Raion
  • Borislav Atanasov
    DEPUTY CEO
    RollGlider (Walltopia)
  • Davide Camaiora
    MANAGING DIRECTOR
    VIVATICKET
  • Tom Anstey
    EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
    Planet Attractions
JUDGING CATEGORIES 9-10 & 13-21
  • Julien Kaufmann
    CEO
    Miral Experiences
  • Mark D Haak Wegmann
    CEO
    Emaar Entertainment
  • Ahmed Yusuf
    CEO
    Seef Entertainment
  • Mohammed Attia
    GENERAL MANAGER
    Al Hokair Group(Entertainment Division)
  • Mohammed Al Hinai
    Managing Director
    Fun Zone Oman
  • Juan Richards
    GENERAL MANAGER
    Atlantis Aquaventure
  • Heiko Engels
    GENERAL MANAGER
    Doha Oasis Quest
  • Ammar Motan
    CEO
    Onederland
  • Chris May
    CEO
    Dubai Golf
JUDGING CATEGORIES 23 & 24
  • Peter Stubbs
    DIRECTOR - HSE
    Majid Al Futtaim Leisure,Entertainment & Cinemas
  • Ralph Pesgens
    GLOBAL HEAD OFCC AMUSEMENT PARKS& LEISURE INDUSTRY
    TUV NORD
  • Alex Schrott
    HEAD OF AMUSEMENT RIDES& STRUCTURES
    TUV SUD
  • Shady Mohammed
    OPERATIONS/ ASSISTANT MANAGER
    Adventureland
  • Rahul Manohar Rahalkar
    TECHNICAL MANAGER
    Al Othaim Leisure & Tourism Co.
  • Mohammed Ashraf Mohammed
    HSE MANAGER
    Doha Oasis Quest
  • Steven Putzeys
    OPERATIONS MANAGER
    M.H. Alshaya Leisure & Entertainment
  • Mauritz Christiaan Janeke
    DIRECTOR OF HSE
    Miral Experiences
  • Marius De Venter
    DIRECTOR, HEALTH & SAFETY
    Atlantis Dubai
  • Louie Logramonte
    CENTRE MANAGER
    Orange Wheels
  • Paul Slater
    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    QHSESEVEN
  • Anshu Kheda
    HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER
    Landmark Leisure
  • Ryan Philips
    OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
    Safety Skills Training
  • Daniel Schoppen
    VP DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
    Intamin
  • Wael Katergi
    EXECUTIVE MANAGER
    Fun Zone Oman
  • Chris Napier
    SAFETY, COMPLIANCE AND COMPETENCE DIRECTOR
    Mellors Entertainment
JUDGING CATEGORIES 25 & 26
  • Mishal Al Hokair
    Deputy CEO
    Al Hokair Group
  • Silvio Liedtke
    CEO
    Landmark Leisure
  • Dr. Janardana Dattakumar
    Director of Operations
    Antic’s Land
  • Alwaleed Al Baltan
    CEO
    Rafeeh Entertainment Group
  • Kareem Fayed
    General Manager Entertainment
    GCCAl Othaim Leisure & Tourism Co.
  • Joe Teixeira
    Managing Director – Food& Beverage; Entertainment
    Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas,Leisure & Entertainment
  • Sheikha Monira Al Sabah
    CEO Play Enterprises & Co-Founder
    Trampo Extreme
  • Shifa Yusuffali
    CEO
    Ideacrate Edutainment
  • Prakash Vivekanand
    FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
    The Zone Amusement Arcade
  • Chris Swartz
    Executive Director
    Attractions SEVEN
  • Shazad Ali Abdullah
    CEO
    Cheeky Monkeys Playland
  • Ghassan Assi
    COO
    Trampo Extreme
  • Hind Galadari
    Head - Attractions & Ticketing Operations
    Expo City-Dubai
  • Mohamed Al Hinai
    Managing Director
    FunZone Oman
  • Mike Rigby
    Executive VP, Middle East & India
    WhiteWater
  • Davide Camaiora
    Managing Director
    Vivaticket