Introducing the first ever What's On Riyadh Awards 2023
Registrations open in April…
You asked, we listened: The What’s On Riyadh Awards are launching this year.
Saudi Arabia’s restaurant, leisure and entertainment scene has never been more exciting. So we’re delighted to introduce the What’s On Riyadh Awards to celebrate the creators, innovators and industry pioneers across Saudi Arabia’s hospitality and entertainment sectors for the very first time.
What makes these awards special is that they are voted for by the public. That’s right, the winners of the What’s On Riyadh Awards win because those that frequent them day in, day out genuinely believe they’re the best in the business.
The categories
There are 24 categories across a breadth of dining and leisure experiences, all designed to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s finest.
The restaurant and food concept categories all celebrate the gourmet gastronomy in Riyadh. From the city’s best burger to everyone’s favourite Italian restaurant, they cater to a breadth of culinary tastes. Then there’s a special restaurant category designed to celebrate the foodie scene in one of Saudi Arabia’s most dazzling destinations: AlUla.
Four entertainment and leisure categories invite entries from across the Kingdom. Luxurious hotels, unforgettable events and pampering spas all fall under this category.
But we couldn’t let you have all of the fun. Completing the awards categories are a trio of coveted Editor’s Choice awards, which will be handpicked by the editorial team. These are Sustainable Restaurant of the Year, Newcomer of the Year and Restaurant of the Year.
You can view the full list of categories here.
The process
Registrations will open this April, so if you are a F&B professional, or know of a restaurant that you want to sign up, all outlets are encouraged to sign up soon, ahead of the voting period.
Voting will then open in June and close at the end of July. So, if you want your venue to be in with the best chance of winning, you’ll need to register ASAP.
Once the votes are in, we will welcome the country’s top local and international gastronomy and entertainment talents to a dazzling awards night in September 2023. It will be here that the winners of those coveted trophies will be announced.
For all the details, and to register your venue visit whatsonsaudiarabia.com/events/awards and riyadh.platinumlist.net. And, good luck!