UAE, Dubai, April 27, 2023 – Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, recognised partners and media professionals at its Annual Achievement Awards ceremony yesterday. Held at the Majlis of the World, the awards were presented to highlight outstanding achievements in multiple categories and acknowledge the value partners and media provide to Global Village every year.
Global Village collaborates with hundreds of international partners every season to provide more exceptional experiences and a more wonderful world.
‘Best Pavilion’ was awarded to the Egypt Pavilion for the genuine and rich experience showcasing this vivid culture and centuries of traditions. The beautifully constructed Turkey Pavilion claimed the ‘Best Façade’ award. The Syria Pavilion won the ‘Best Cultural Show’ award for the jaw dropping line-up of shows and performances throughout the season and the India Pavilion won the ‘Best Craftsmanship’ award for their talented artisans who embody the country’s exceptional creative traditions.
Belgrave was this year’s ‘Best Restaurant’ winner, Cola Ribs won the ‘Best Kiosk’ award, Coterra Coffee was named ‘Best Coffee Shop’, and Gather On emerged as the ‘Best SME Kiosk’. Partner award wins also included House of Fear and Lotus Personal Care for ‘Best Creative Experience’ and ‘Best Retail Shop’, respectively.
Global Village also acknowledged the efforts and accomplishments of entrepreneurs by presenting awards to two exceptional individuals. Mustafa Sait Kaya was recognized as the “Most Promising Entrepreneur” for his concepts ‘Etisleri Restaurant’ and ‘Doyuyo Restaurant’ and Nouf Amiri received the “Women’s Entrepreneur” award for her ‘Love Mhashy’ kiosk.
The awards ceremony also celebrated media and journalists that support Global Village and its associates by sharing extraordinary tales of the individuals who work tirelessly to ensure that every season offers guests exceptional experiences.
Diana Ayoub from Emarat AlYoum Newspaper received the ‘Best Coverage in Arabic Publication’ award and Howeida Osman from Kul Al Usra Magazine won the ‘Best Article in Arabic Publication’ award. Santhini Menon from Channel New received the ‘Best TV Coverage’ and Nasreen Abdulla from Khaleej Times Newspaper won ‘Best Article in English Publication’.
In addition, Shinoj Shamsudheen at Media One TV claimed the award for ‘Best Social Media Impact,’ whilst AlIttihad Newspaper’s Mustafa Abdulazim was recognised in the ‘Excellence in Media’ award. AlBayan Newspaper’s Shireen Farouq won in the ‘Media Creativity’ category, while The National Newspaper’s Christopher Whiteoak received the award for ‘Best Photography’. Muhammad Saleh from Gulf Madhyamam Newspaper received the ‘Best Coverage in Publication – Other Language’. Maha Adel of AlKhaleej Newspaper and Ahlam Alyacooub of AlArabiya TV received ‘Judge’s Choice’ award for best article and best report respectively and Samir AlSaadi of AlFajr Newspaper won ‘Media Commitment’ award.
Global Village concluded the ceremony by thanking the hard-working team behind the success of Season 27.
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Partner Awards:
| Award | Winner |
| Best Pavilion | Egypt pavilion |
| Best Façade | Turkey pavilion |
| Best Cultural Show | Syria pavilion |
| Best Craftsmanship | India pavilion |
| Best Creative Experience Award | House of Fear |
| Best SME Kiosk | Gather On |
| Best Retail Shop | Lotus Personal Care |
| Best Coffee Shop | Coterra Coffee |
| Best Restaurant | Belgrave |
| Best Kiosk | Cola Ribs |
| Most Promising Entrepreneur Award | Mustafa Sait Kaya |
| Woman’s entrepreneur Award | Nouf Amiri |
Media Awards:
| Award | Winner |
| Best Article in Arabic Newspaper | Howeida Osman – Kul Al Usra Magazine |
| Best Article in English Newspaper | Nasreen Abdulla – Khaleej Times Newspaper |
| Best Arabic Coverage | Diana Ayoub – Emarat AlYoum |
| Best Coverage in Other Language | Muhammad Saleh – Gulf Madhyamam |
| Best TV Coverage | Santhini Menon – Channel New |
| Best Social Media Impact | Shinoj Shamsudheen – Media One TV |
| Best Photography | Christopher Whiteoak – The National |
| Excellence in Media | Mustafa Abdulazim – AlIttihad |
| Media Creativity | Shireen Farouq – AlBayan |
| Media Commitment | Samir AlSaadi – AlFajr |
| Judges Choice for Best Article | Maha Adel – AlKhaleej |
| Judges Choice Award for Best Report | Ahlam Alyacooub – AlArabiya TV |
About Global Village:
Global Village is the first family destination for multicultural entertainment, dining, shopping and attractions in the region and amongst the most visited worldwide. Since its inception, it has embodied different aspects of the world and created a smile on the faces of millions of guests every season. This unique and integrated open-air destination offers guests the largest and most varied range of events, shows and activities in the region. Global Village takes guests on a journey rich in culture, cuisine and awe-inspiring entertainment.