Shortlist announced for the Ahlan! Best in Dubai – Public vote to begin in earnest

Oct. 19, 2010 - PRLog -- The awards, which encompass all of the aspects that make Dubai the emirate to live, work and play in, are now moving into their second phase where the public are again invited to participate, voting for their favourite businesses, events and charities from the shortlist which has been confirmed and is listed below.

The public can vote from today for their favourites on www.bestindubai.ae The winners, chosen through those who gain the most votes through the website, will be announced at an awards evening on 30th November 2010.

In the search for the Best Band in Dubai, Ahlan has joined forces with Dubai Eye’s Open Mic show and are calling for sound tracks to be emailed to zahrasoar@mac.com. Bands are encouraged to send through their recording and enter the competition. The winning band will play at the awards in front of a 500+ strong crowd on the 30th November outdoors at the Le Royal Meridian, Dubai.

Ahlan! will release The Best in Dubai 2010 book free with copies of Ahlan! magazine on sale on the 9th December 2010, highlighting both the winners and those who made the shortlist – primed to become the essential coffee table book for 2011.

Ahlan! Best in Dubai 2010 Shortlist

Best Bar   

Barasti Bar
The Irish Village
Buddha Bar
360
Neos
Zuma
Belgian Beer Cafe
Caramel
Left Bank
Blends
Karma Kafe
The Agency
Bar Zar
Bahri Bar
   
Best Charity initiative   

Palestinian Children's Relief Fund
Adopt a Camp
Takemyjunkuae.com
Pakistan Relief
Safe and Sound
Al Noor : Center for Children with Special Needs
Rashid Pediatric
Dubai Cares
Volunteer In Dubai
Dubai Autism Centre
Red Cresent
Paint Your Dream Home: Home Centre
   
Best Cultural Event
   
Dubai Shopping Festival
Global Village
Dubai Summer Surprises
Masala! Lifestyle Awards
Hot 100 Party
Festival of Literature
Dubai Film Festival
Art Dubai
   
Best Cultural Initiative   

Heritage Village
Cultural Centre of Understanding
Aquarium Centre
Jumeirah Mosque Tours
The ArtBus
   
Best Customer Service   

Dubai International Airport
The Metro
Etisalat
Emirates NBD
Aramex
RTA
Du
   
Best Environment Initiative
   
UAE Green Movement
Emirates Environment Group
www.recycleforcharity.com
The Land Art Generator
The Green Foundation
   
Best Exhibition    

Cityscape
Who's Next Premier Classe
Arabian Travel Market
Arab Health
Gitex
   
Best Family Restaurant   

Chilli's
Barbecue Delights
Kamat
P.F Changs
Ravi Restaurant
Saravana Bhavan
Lemongrass
Noodle House
Carluccio's
Noodle Factory The Dubai Mall
Wildpeeta
Asha’s
PAUL Bakery and Restuarant
Karachi Darbar
Zaatar W Zeit
   
Best Fine Dining Restaurant   

Observatory
Buddha Bar
Indego
Nineteen
zuma
The Grand Grill
Bussola
Mango Tree
OKKU
Nobu
Rivington Grill
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Pier Chic
Noble House
Manhattan Grill
   
Best Gallery/Museum   

Dubai Museum
Dubai Heritage & Diving Village
The Jam Jar
Dubai International Art Centre
Four Seasons Ramesh Gallery
Miraj Islamic Art Centre
Ayyam Gallery
Carbon 12
The Majlis Gallery
XVA Gallery
   
Best Health Club/Spa   

Fitness First
Cleopatra's Spa
The Address Dubai Marina
Aviation Club
Six Senses Spa
Talise
Tips & Toes
Heavenly Spa
Hayya
Sensasia
   
Best Hotel   

Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah
Burj Al Arab
Al Qasr (Madinat Jumeirah)
One&Only Royal Mirage
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai
Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
Park Hyatt Dubai
The Address Dubai Marina
Grosvenor House Dubai
Shangri-La
Ritz Carlton
Raffles
   
Best Website

7days.ae
souq.com   
gulfnews.com
dubizzle.com
Emiratweet.com
artinthecity.com
dubaipartyqueen.com
eyeofDubai.ae
thenational.ae
   
Best Music Event

Dubai Jazz Festival
Backstreet Boys
Rod Stewart/Spandau Ballet
Mark Ronson
Vanilla Ice
Basement Jaxx @ Chi
   
Best Music Venue   

Dubai Festival City
Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
Madinat Arena
Aviation Club
Burj park
7's Stadium
Meydan
   
Best Nightclub

Chi@The Lodge
Nasimi Beach
Boudoir
Sanctuary
Cavalli Club
400 Club
Plastik
Alpha
Trilogy
   
Best Radio Station
   
City 101.6FM
89.1 Radio 4
Virgin 104.4FM
Cool FM
Dubai 92 92FM
Radio Spice FM 105.4
Dubai Eye 103.8FM
Channel 4 104.8FM
Coast FM 103.2FM
100.9 FM Al Khalijyah
Radio 1
Radio 2
   
Best School/ College   

Indian High School
Our Own English High School
American College of Dubai
Cambridge International School
Our Own Indian School
Arab Unity School
Dubai Modern High School
Repton School
Dubai National School
Dubai Gem Private School
Dubai College
JESS School
Wellington International School
Dubai American Academy
   
Best Shopping Mall
   
Dubai Mall
Mall of the Emirates
Deira City Centre
Mirdif City Centre
Dubai Festival City
Ibn Battuta Mall
Outlet Mall Dubai
BurJuman
Mercato Mall
Wafi

Best Social Club   

Social Circles
Expatwoman
India Club
Dubai Ladies Club
Strangers in Dubai
Indian Club
The Law of Attraction Group
Shelter
   
Best Sporting Club
   
Dubai Marina Yacht Club
Dubai Cricket Club
Dubai Offshore Sailing Club
Dubai Exiles Club
Al Wasl Football Club
Duplays
Dubai Tennis Club
Emirates Golf Club
Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club
The Els Club
The Montgomerie
   
Best Sporting Event

Race to Dubai
Maktoum Cup
Endurance Race
Dubai Marathon
Dubai World Cup
Dubai Tennis Championships
Dubai Rugby Sevens
   
Best Sporting Venue   

7's Stadium
Dubai Cricket Stadium
Meydan
Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club
Autodrome
Desert Palm Polo Club
Aviation Club
   
Best Sports Personality

Haya Sameer Juma
Salim Mattar Ali Rashid
Saif Ibrahim Al Hamadi
Hanan Al Balushi
Rob McCaffrey
Ismail Matar
Frankie Dettori
Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff
Sheikha Maitha
Abedi Pele
   
   
Best Visitor Attraction

Burj Khalifa
Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Fountain
Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Burj Al Arab
Ski Dubai
The Palm, Jumeirah
Gold Souk
Wild Wadi Water Park
Bastakiya
   
Best Weekend Break   

Le Meridien al Aqah
Bab Al Shams
Hatta Fort Hotel
Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa
Six Senses Zighy Bay
Rotana Fujairah - Al Aqah
Al Sarab Resort
Jebel Ali Hotel Resort & Spa
Chedi Muscat
Miramar Fujairah
Hilton RAK
Cove Rotana RAK

For more information on this event, please contact Marketing Director, ITP, Debra Campbell on + 971 4 210 8256 / debra.campbell@itp.com

For advertising and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Senior Group Advertising Head, ITP Consumer women’s weekly magazines, Mohamad Bohsaly on + 971 4 210 8578 / mohamad.bohsaly@itp.com

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