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Arabian Best of Best Awards
The Flagship Middle East Recognition

The flagship accolade for outstanding businesses, leaders, and brands across the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula — UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, and beyond.

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Regional Countries
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Nominations
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Categories
1,000+
Winners
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Moments from past Golden Tree Awards gala ceremonies in Dubai — winners, jury members, partners, and guests across our award programmes.

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About the Awards

The global recognition platform for arabian best of best.

The Arabian Best of Best Awards is the flagship regional recognition platform for the Middle East and Arabian Peninsula. From the UAE's global hospitality icons to Saudi Arabia's emerging Vision 2030 champions, from Qatar's sporting and cultural institutions to Kuwait's financial leaders — every category of Arabian excellence is honored.

Our regional jury combines Middle East business leaders, regional family-office principals, government affairs experts, and senior figures from across the Arab business community. We evaluate the documented excellence of nominees within the regional context — recognizing what excellence looks like in the markets we cover.

Recognition through the Arabian Best of Best Awards is leveraged in regional marketing, government relations communications, investor materials, and trade press. Submit your nomination for the 2026 cycle.

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Eligibility

Who Can Participate?

Welcomes nominations from across the ecosystem. Self-nominations and third-party submissions both accepted.

H

Hospitality Brands

Hotels, resorts, restaurants, and hospitality groups operating in the Arabian region.

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R

Real Estate

Developers, brokers, and real estate companies across the GCC and Levant.

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F

Financial Services

Banks, investment houses, family offices, and financial institutions.

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Re

Retail Brands

Multi-brand retailers, single-brand boutiques, and Arabian retail concepts.

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T

Technology

Arabian-region technology companies, fintech leaders, and digital innovators.

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G

Government & Public Sector

Government entities, sovereign-wealth-related organizations, and public sector excellence.

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E

Entrepreneurs

Arabian-region founders, family business leaders, and serial entrepreneurs.

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M

Manufacturing & Industry

Industrial leaders, manufacturers, and energy sector excellence.

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Industries Participating

Industries Covered

26 industries actively nominate in this award programme. Explore your industry to see all the relevant categories and sector-specific award listings.

Automobile

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Education & Training

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Real Estate / Construction

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Hotels & Resorts

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Electronics & Telecommunications

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Restaurant / F & B

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Manufacturing / Industries

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Marketing & Advertising

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Fitness & Health

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Aviation / Cruises / Yachts

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Entertainment & Sports

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Ecommerce / Online Portals

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Logistics & Transportation

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Govt Organisations

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Fragrance / Perfumes

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Health Care

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Agriculture / Farming

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Beauty & Cosmetics

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Finance

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Professional Service

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Retail

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Startups

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Technology

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Traders

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Travel & Tourism

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Nominations Open · 2025 / 2026

Ready to be recognized globally?

Join over 10,000 nominees from 100+ countries honoured at the Golden Tree Awards. Our independent, merit-based process ensures every winner truly deserves the recognition.

Countries Participating

12+ Countries Compete

Companies and organisations from 12+ countries actively participate. Nominate from your country and compete on the world stage at the Dubai gala.

United Arab EmiratesSaudi ArabiaQatarKuwaitBahrainOmanEgyptJordanLebanonIraqYemenPalestine
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Annual Gala · Dubai · November 2026

Your moment on the global stage.

Winners are celebrated at an exclusive black-tie gala in Dubai attended by industry chiefs, ministers, and international media. Don't miss the deadline — submit your nomination today.

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Nominations Open

Recognition that travels.

Submit your nomination across any category. Independent jury evaluation, merit-based selection, global recognition at the Dubai gala.

Award Categories

Award Categories

A selection of categories. Full taxonomy spans city, country, regional, and world levels.

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Full Category Map

Browse All Award Categories

Over 2009+ award categories organised across 155 sectors. Click any category to start your nomination — multiple categories per organisation are accepted.

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Why Participate

Recognition that creates commercial momentum.

An award is more than a trophy. It is a strategic credential that pays dividends in marketing, recruitment, partnerships, and brand valuation.

Global Recognition

Reach audiences in over a hundred countries through our media partnerships and winner-network amplification.

International PR Exposure

Featured coverage across trade and lifestyle publications. Direct introductions to journalists covering your category.

Brand Credibility

Independently audited recognition gives buyers, partners, and stakeholders measurable confidence in your standards.

Marketing Advantage

Unlimited use of the official winner logo across your website, marketing collateral, brochures, signage, and ad creative.

Social Media Amplification

Your winning story is shared with our global followership and packaged for your own social channels.

Networking Opportunities

Direct introductions to fellow honorees, jury members, and senior industry figures at the gala and beyond.

Investor & Partner Confidence

External validation that supports fundraising conversations and partnership outreach.

Employer Branding

Recognition strengthens recruitment, retention, and the morale of teams who built the work being honored.

Premium Market Positioning

The Golden Tree credential signals a tier above peers — particularly powerful in saturated markets.

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Selection Process

Transparent. Merit-based. Independently audited.

Five steps from nomination to recognition. No shortcuts. No pay-to-win. No exceptions.

— Step 01

Nomination

Submit your nomination form with details, supporting documentation, and category selections. Start now →

— Step 02

Internal Review

Our research team verifies eligibility, authenticates documentation, and confirms category fit.

— Step 03

Jury Evaluation

An international panel of industry experts scores each shortlisted nominee against published criteria.

— Step 04

Winner Selection

Scores are audited and aggregated. Category winners are determined and confidentially notified.

— Step 05

Gala Ceremony

Winners are honored on stage at the annual gala in Dubai — attended by industry leaders and global media.

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Annual Gala · 14 November 2026

Stand on the Dubai stage as a global winner.

Black-tie gala. International jury. Senior industry leaders, trade press, and global media in attendance. Your moment of recognition.

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Winner Package

What Winners Receive

Every winner receives a comprehensive recognition package designed for maximum brand leverage.

01

Custom-Engraved Trophy

The Golden Tree trophy — a recognized symbol of industry achievement, custom-engraved with winner details.

02

Winner Plaque

Premium display plaque for your property, office reception, or showroom — built to last decades.

03

Winner's Medal

Personal medal presented at the Dubai gala ceremony — a keepsake for the executive accepting the recognition.

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Digital Certificate & Badge

Official certificate and digital badge for use on your website, email signatures, and social media.

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Winner Logo Usage

Unlimited license to display the official winner logo across all marketing collateral, ads, and OTAs.

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Media Promotion

Featured promotion across our official channels and shared with our global trade-media network.

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Press Release Support

Template press release and PR guidance to help you amplify the recognition through your own channels.

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Winner Spotlight Feature

A dedicated profile on goldentreeawards.com/winners that drives ongoing search and referral traffic.

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Gala Invitation

Two complimentary tickets to the annual Dubai gala — black-tie celebration with industry leaders.

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Competition Levels

Compete at every level of recognition.

From your home city to the global stage — pick the level that fits your ambition.

— City Level

City Level

Compete against peers in your city and earn local distinction.

Example Categories
  • Best in Dubai
  • Best in Abu Dhabi
  • Best in Riyadh
— Country Level

Country Level

National competition to prove excellence across your country.

Example Categories
  • Best Brand in UAE
  • Best Brand in Saudi Arabia
  • Best Brand in Qatar
— Regional Level

Regional Level

Showcase regional leadership on a continental stage.

Example Categories
  • Best Hotel — GCC
  • Best Restaurant — Levant
  • Best Bank — Arabian Region
— World Level

World Level

The global stage reserved for the world's top award winners.

Example Categories
  • Arabian Hotel of the Year
  • Arabian CEO of the Year
  • Arabian Brand of the Year
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Annual Gala Ceremony

The Dubai stage. The night excellence is named.

A black-tie celebration attended by industry executives, ministers, trade press, and the most celebrated names across our award programs. Held at one of Dubai's signature venues — a night of red carpet arrivals, networking, fine dining, and the moment your category winner is announced.

Date & Time
Saturday, 14 November 2026
5:00pm – 11:00pm
Location
Westin Marina Hotel
Dubai, UAE
Dress Code
Black Tie
Format
Awards · Dinner · Networking
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Inside the Experience

Relive past Golden Tree galas.

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Industry Insights

Why Arabian Best of Best Awards Has Become the Regional Recognition Benchmark

The Arabian region — from the UAE's global financial centers to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 transformation, from Qatar's sporting infrastructure to the broader GCC and Levant — has emerged as one of the most dynamic business environments globally. Yet regional recognition programs have historically been fragmented, locally focused, or limited to single countries.

The Arabian Best of Best Awards exists to provide a unified, rigorous, jury-led recognition program covering the entire Arabian region. From Dubai to Riyadh to Doha to Manama — and across the broader Levant — every category of excellence is evaluated on its regional context.

The regional opportunity

Regional recognition matters differently from global awards. For Arabian brands, the regional context defines the competitive set, the cultural relevance, and the commercial reality. Our awards recognize what excellence looks like in the markets where these companies actually compete.

For Saudi Vision 2030 leaders

Saudi Arabia's economic transformation has created a generation of new champions across tourism, entertainment, technology, and infrastructure. Our awards provide a recognition platform for the companies and leaders driving Vision 2030 outcomes.

For UAE's established global brands

UAE-headquartered global brands — from hospitality to aviation to real estate — have used regional recognition as part of their broader international positioning. The credential reinforces what international markets already know.

For the Levant and broader region

Lebanon's enduring brands, Jordan's emerging leaders, Egypt's market-leading enterprises — all have dedicated recognition paths in our program. The regional jury ensures contextual evaluation that pan-global programs cannot provide.

Submit your nomination for the Arabian Best of Best Awards 2026 today.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about nominations.

Have a question we haven't answered? Our team responds within one business day.

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Which countries are included in the Arabian region?

United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Iraq, Yemen, and Palestine. Companies headquartered in any of these countries — or with significant operations there — are eligible.

Can global companies with regional offices compete?

Yes — for their regional operations specifically. Global brands compete in this program based on their Arabian-region presence and performance.

Is the award merit-based?

Yes — entirely. Sponsorship and gala participation have no influence on jury decisions.

Are government entities eligible?

Yes. Government entities and sovereign-wealth-related organizations have dedicated categories.

What documentation is required?

Business narrative, key metrics, regional presence details, and category-specific evidence. Our team guides documentation.

What does the winner package include?

Custom trophy, plaque, personal medal, digital certificate and badge, official winner logo, media promotion, and gala invitation.

Are individual leaders eligible alongside companies?

Yes. CEO, Female Leader, and Entrepreneur categories run alongside the company and brand recognitions.

How long is evaluation?

Three to four months from submission to winner notification.

Award Ceremony Highlights

Inside the Dubai gala.

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Featured · Gala Highlight Reel

Winners Announcement & Red Carpet

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Gala Highlight Reel — 2024 Dubai Edition

Gala Highlight Reel — 2024 Dubai Edition

Best Moments from the Gala Stage

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Behind the Scenes — Production

Behind the Scenes — Production

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One Step From Recognition

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Questions about your nomination?

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Direct Application

Or start your nomination now.

The online nomination form takes approximately fifteen minutes. Your assigned coordinator will follow up within one business day with category recommendations and documentation guidance.

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Winner Voices

Real winners. Real recognition.

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