The inaugural What’s On Riyadh Awards will take place at JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh this September…

After several months and thousands of votes cast, we’re here to reveal the shortlist for the What’s On Riyadh Awards 2023. The following list unveils the top five contenders fighting it out for the crown in each category of the What’s On Riyadh Awards 2023.

The winners and highly commended recipients for all categories will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony, to be held at JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh on Wednesday September 20, 2023. Table bookings are now available and with limited space, you’re advised to book now to avoid missing out. To book your table please message Mario Saaiby on [email protected] or +971 503 77 7589 and Taran Singh on taran.singh.motivate.ae or +971 50 113 0250.

A further two categories; Newcomer of the Year and Restaurant of the Year will also be awarded on the night, voted for solely by an expert panel comprised of the What’s On team.

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Without further ado, allow us to introduce the shortlist for the What’s On Riyadh Awards 2023… 

Entertainment and Leisure

Favourite Concert, Show or Festival

Balad Beast

Live Nation presents Born Pink World Tour, Blackpink

Live Nation presents Kevin Hart – Reality Check

MDLBEAST Soundstorm

XP Music Futures

Favourite Luxury Hotel

Banyan Tree AlUla

Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya

JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh

Mansard Riyadh, a Raddison Collection Hotel

Nofa Riyadh, a Radisson Collection Resort

Favourite Spa

Saray Spa, Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter

The Spa

Spa by JW, JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh

Sokun Spa and Fitness Center, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya

Tips and Toes Riyadh

Favourite Sporting Event

2023 CORE Diriyah E-Prix

Gamers8

Rally Jameel

The Saudi Cup

WWE Crown Jewel

Food Concepts

Favourite Breakfast

A.O.K Kitchen

Brunch and Cake

Hustle N’ Flow Eatery

Maître Choux

Urth Caffé

Favourite Brunch

Chef’s Brunch, Al Orjouan, The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh

A.O.K Kitchen

La Brasserie, Al Faisaliah Hotel

Nozomi

Teatro, Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences

Favourite Burger

Black Tap

Gun Bun

High Joint

Kudu

Section-B

Favourite Business Lunch

Clap Riyadh

COYA Riyadh

HUA.LAN

LPM Riyadh

Meraki Riyadh

Favourite Pizza

Billionaire

BLANCA

Brunch and Cake

Crazy Pizza

Mamo Michaelangelo, Al Faisaliah Hotel

Restaurants in Riyadh

Favourite All-Day Dining Restaurant

A.O.K Kitchen

Brunch and Cake

Falla

L’ETO

Maître Choux

Favourite Asian Restaurant

Baco

Billionaire

DASHA

Hakkasan

Yauatcha

Favourite Café

Café Bateel

Cova

Jones The Grocer

NOOA

Urth Caffé

Favourite European Restaurant

Azure, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya

Bagatelle

Chez Bruno

LPM Riyadh

Meraki Riyadh

Favourite Italian Restaurant

Cipriani

Il Baretto

Mamo Michaelangelo, Al Faisaliah Hotel

San Carlo Cicchetti

Signor Sassi

Favourite Japanese Restaurant

Clap Riyadh

MYAZŪ

Nozomi

Roka

Tokyo

Favourite Latin American Restaurant

Brute

COYA Riyadh

Don Ruben’s

El Camino

MNKY HSE

Favourite Middle Eastern Restaurant

Balcona 99

Harat Restaurant

Sobhy Kaber

Wadi El Nile

Zo Eatery

Favourite Outdoor Restaurant

10:10 Lounge, Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter

Brunch and Cake

Fork and Pipe, JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh

Robata

Santini

Favourite Saudi Arabian Restaurant

Al Mutaka

Maiz

Mesquite, Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter

Najd Village

Suhail

Favourite Steakhouse

Brute

JW Steakhouse, JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh

Oxar Prime SteakHall

Terrace Grill Steakhouse, Riyadh Marriott Hotel

Wildfire, Crowne Plaza RDC Hotel

Restaurants in AlUla

Favourite Restaurant in AlUla

Kudu

Maraya Social

Okto

Saffron, Banyan Tree AlUla

Tama, Habitas AlUla

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of glamour, celebration and entertainment on Wednesday September 20, 2023.