Qatar Tourism Awards Shortlist 2025

1.1 Outstanding 3-Star Hotel

• IBIS DOHA
• Swiss Belinn Doha
• Premier Inn - Education City
• Premier Inn Doha Airport
• Hampton Doha by Hilton

1.2 Outstanding 4-Star Hotel

• Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana
• Mövenpick
• ADAGIO
• Ezdan West Bay Towers
• Embassy Suites by Hilton
• Somerset Royal Suites Al Mansoura

1.3 Outstanding 5-Star Hotel

• Four Seasons Doha
• Raffles Doha
• St. Regis Doha
• Le Royal Méridien Place Vendôme Lusail
• Mandarin Oriental Doha
• The Ritz-Carlton
• Waldorf Astoria Doha - Lusail
• Sharq Village
• The Ned
• The Chedi Hotel & Resort

1.4 Exceptional Spa Experience

• Raffles Spa 
• Anantara Spa at Banana Island Resort 
• Longevity Hub by Clinique La Prairie 
• Zulal Wellness 
• Our Spa by Valmont 
• The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Doha 
• La Vallée SPA Switzerland

1.5 Exceptional Resort Experience

• Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel 
• The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island 
• The Ritz-Carlton 
• Marsa Malaz Kempinski 
• Salwa Beach Resort by Hilton 
• Rixos Gulf Hotel 
• Our Habitas Ras Abrouq 
• Zulal Wellness Resort 
• Waldorf Astoria Doha - Lusail

1.6 Exceptional Holiday Home Experience

• Tiny House 
• North Vacation Villa 
• The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl Qatar
• Retaj Baywalk Residence
• Casa Blooms
• The Key - Luxury apartment

1.7 Outstanding New Tourism Accommodation

• Our Habitas Ras Abrouq
• Rosewood Doha
• Steigenberger Doha
• Millennium Place Doha
• West Walk by Retaj

1.8 Heart of Hospitality Award

• Okesh Dangol
• Juneda Amoro
• Faris Mussa Almeer
• Sayed Mohamed Shaky Ali
• Sadhik Bage

1.9 Leading Chief Concierge

• Randy Santos
• Andrew Ferrer
• Daniel Kamaku
• Ayoub Elouardi
• Aisha AlNaimi

1.10 Tour Guide of the Year

• Maryia Shymanouskaya
• Bruna Gobbo
• Mohammed Firas Al Obisi
• Akgul Absamatova
• Moustafa Elshibokshy

1.11 Leading Destination Management Company

• Discover Qatar 
• Ali Bin Ali International Travel & Tourism
• Qatar International Tours (QIT)
• Doha Bus
• StopOver Tourism 
• Q Moments

2.1 Outstanding Fine Dining Experience

• Liang 
• IDAM by Alain Ducasse
• Nobu
• Jamavar
• La Mar

2.2 Exceptional Casual Dining Experience

• Jiwan
• B-Lounge
• Malibu Kitchen
• Lobito de Mar
• REBERU
• Chabrat Al Mina

2.3 Premier Quick Service Experience

• Chia Nation
• Evergreen Organics at HIA
• Crave Kitchens
• Graze Cafe
• Lean N Fit
• Exit55

2.4 Noteworthy Cafe Experience

• Profiles Café
• Gastronomic Café
• Volume Cafe
• Qinwan Premium Dates
• Harvest
• Blended Cafe

2.5 Outstanding Authentic Qatari Dining Experience

• Belhambar
• Desert Rose 
• Shay Al-Shamoos
• Saasna
• Bayt Al Waldah

2.6 Outstanding New Restaurant

• Berenjak
• Elissar Mediterranean Grill
• Mamas Cuisine
• Zorba
• Awfully Good
• Athr Cafe

3.1 Outstanding Cultural Tourism Experience

• Nathional Museum of Qatar
• Museum of Islamic Art
• Discover Qatar in 144 Hours 
• Msheireb Museums - Company House
• Katara - The Cultural Village

3.2 Unforgettable Adventure Tourism Experience

• Monster Bus Desert Adventure
• Discover the Whale Sharks of Qatar
• West Bay Beach
• Skymasters Sports Club

3.3 Leading Local Retail Brand

• Hairaat
• MSK Vegan Skincare
• Kaltham’s Pavilion
• Al Jazeera Perfumes
• Gema Boutique
• Crocus

3.4 Premier Shopping Mall Experience

• Doha Festival City (DHFC)
• AlHazm Mall
• Mall of Qatar
• Place Vendôme 
• Lagoona Mall 
• West Walk

3.5 Premier Theme Park Experience

• Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park
• Banana Island Adventure Park
• Meryal Waterpark
• Doha Quest

3.6 Iconic Local Attraction

• Qatar National Library (QNL)
• Katara - The Cultural Village
• Msheireb Museums
• Old Doha Port
• National Museum of Qatar
• The Musesum of Islamic Art
• Gewan Island - Crystal Walk 

4.1 Top MICE Event of the year

• Qatar Economic Forum powered by Bloomberg
• World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) 2024
• Doha Forum 2024
• Web Summit 2025

4.2 Leading Event Celebrating Local Culture

• Old Doha Port - Fishing Exhibtion 
• Katara Traditional Dhow Festival – The Cultural Village
• Gulf Folk Concert 
• Msheireb Vibes Season
• Al Shaqab International Arabian Horse Show

4.3 Premier Sport Event of The Year

• Katara International Arabian Horse Festival (KIAHF) 
• Qatar ExxonMobil Open 
• CHI Al SHAQAB 2025
• Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2024
• Doha Marathon by Ooredoo

4.4 Outstanding Multi-purpose MICE & Events Venue

• Katara Hall
• The Galleria at AlHazm
• Private Island, The Ritz-Carlton Doha
• Sheraton Grand Doha
• Al Shaqab 
• Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC)

5.1 Outstanding Destination Campaign

• Place Vendôme Brand Campaign
• The Maker
• Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2024
• You Are at The National Museum
• Web Summit Qatar Global Campaign
• You’re at the Heart of It All
• Msheireb Vibes Campaign

5.2 Tourism Influencer (Content Creator) of the Year:

• ILoveQatar 
• Ahmed Pato 
• New in Doha 
• Conexão Qatar - Bruna Gobbo 
• Khalifa Al Haroon 
• Nisrine Sajide 
• Abdulrahman Saoud AlHajri 
• TripleFQatar 
• Shljadwal 
• Qablawe

6.1 Tourism Innovation Award

• Qatar Museums
• Q-Tickets.com
• LFC Machine
• Sailk Car Rental

6.2 Accessibility Initiative of the Year

• Doha Festival City
• West Bay Beach
• Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay
• MDD Accessibility Features

6.3 Leading Sustainable Attraction

• Qatar Museums
• Doha Oasis 
• Doha Festival City
• Msheireb Downtown Doha

6.4 Leading Eco-Friendly Accommodation

• Mondrian Doha
• The Ritz-Carlton Doha
• Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas
• Ramada Encore
• The Ned

7.1 Community Leadership

• Ammar Samad 
• Radek Cais
• Marc Matar
• Peter Katusak-Huzsvar
• Mohammed Wazir
• Andrew Steele