MENALAC AWARDS 2025

MENALAC AWARDS 2025

Location: RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA
Event Date: May 19, 2025

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MENALAC AWARDS 2025 - Nominations Open on 24 March 2025

But why wait? Get a head start! We're unveiling the 35 Award Categories, Submission Requirements, and Eligibility Criteria NOW—so you can:

  • Discover the categories where you can shine
  • Prepare your submission with ease
  • Be Ready to hit submit the moment nominations open!

Click here to explore the full list of categories, submission requirements and criteria.

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE HISTORY? We can’t wait to see your incredible entries flood in! Let’s make the MENALAC Awards 2025 the biggest celebration of excellence yet!

 

MENALAC AWARDS GALA 2025

WHERE EXCELLENCE MEETS CELEBRATION: Honouring the Best in the MENA Lesiure, Entertainment & Attractions Industry

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN THE HEART OF SAUDI ARABIA: For the first time in its illustrious history, the MENALAC Awards—the "Oscars of the Leisure Industry"—comes to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As we embark on the 7th edition of this prestigious celebration, we invite you to join us in Riyadh for an unforgettable evening honoring the visionaries, innovators, and leaders who are redefining the MENA leisure and attractions landscape.

The 2025 MENALAC Awards marks a pivotal moment in our industry's evolution. By bringing this grand celebration to Saudi Arabia—a nation rapidly emerging as a global entertainment powerhouse—we underscore our commitment to recognizing excellence across the entire MENA region and fostering a culture that pushes boundaries, embraces innovation, and sets new benchmarks for what's possible.

With close to 30 award categories spanning every facet of our dynamic industry, the MENALAC Awards Gala offers more than recognition—it provides a platform where the brightest minds connect, where groundbreaking achievements inspire, and where the future of leisure and entertainment takes shape before our eyes.

Join us on May 19, 2025, as we write the next chapter in the story of MENA's leisure industry excellence.

 

AN EVENING OF CELEBRATION AND CONNECTION: Program Highlights

  • Exclusive Networking Reception: Connect with industry pioneers, visionaries, and decision-makers in an atmosphere charged with excitement and possibility.
  • Gala Dinner: Indulge in a sumptuous culinary experience crafted to delight the senses.
  • Awards Ceremony: Witness the crowning moment as we reveal which groundbreaking achievements have set new standards of excellence.
  • World-Class Entertainment: Be captivated by spectacular performances that complement the evening's celebratory spirit.

 

PARTNER WITH EXCELLENCE: SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The 7th MENALAC Awards marks a historic milestone as we bring this prestigious celebration to Saudi Arabia for the first time—a nation at the forefront of entertainment innovation and aligned with Vision 2030. This presents an unprecedented opportunity for forward-thinking brands to showcase their leadership in the region's most dynamic leisure market.

By partnering with the MENALAC Awards 2025, you're not just sponsoring an event—you're aligning with a movement that's shaping the future of leisure and entertainment across the MENA region.

WHY SPONSOR THE MENALAC AWARDS 2025?

  • Command the Spotlight: Gain unparalleled visibility with the industry's most influential decision-makers, investors, and innovators in the rapidly expanding Saudi leisure market—before, during, and long after the celebration.
  • Demonstrate Visionary Leadership: Position your brand as a pioneer committed to advancing excellence and setting new standards in the leisure industry across Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region.
  • Forge Strategic Connections: Engage directly with C-suite executives, government officials, and emerging leaders in an exclusive setting designed for meaningful relationship-building and business development.
  • Leave an Enduring Legacy: Showcase your commitment to the future of Saudi Arabia's leisure sector and the broader vision for economic diversification and cultural enrichment in the Kingdom.

As a sponsor, entertainment brands will be showcased at the heart of the region’s most celebrated event, ensuring your message resonates with the industry’s most influential audience.

 

Sponsorship packages available. Contact [email protected] to secure your position at the MENA Leisure Industry's most prestigious night of 2025.

 

 

 

Sponsors & Partners

  • Diamond Sponsor

  • Diamond Sponsor

  • Gold Sponsor

  • Gala Dinner Sponsor

  • Bronze Sponsor

  • Bronze Sponsor

  • Technology & Ticketing Sponsor

  • Red Carpet Interviews’ Sponsor

  • Networking Sponsor

  • Independent Awards Auditors

Sponsorship opportunities

We have a diverse range of sponsorship opportunities available; a member of the sponsorship team will work with you to create a bespoke package to suit your businesses objectives.

Become A Sponsor Sponsorship Benefits

Jury

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NON-OPERATOR JURY JUDGING OPERATOR CATEGORIES
  • Jeremy Gray
    Commercial Director, Middle East
    VENU+
  • Steve Drake
    SVP, Global Initiatives
    Accesso
  • Peter Boyack
    Commercial Director - MENA
    EventLab FZ LLC
  • Valeria Rizzo
    Chief Brand Officer
    Red Raion
  • Julie Kline
    Director of Sales & Marketing
    Aquatic Development Group
  • Robert Cirijak
    Founder & CEO
    Wibit Sports
  • Yasser Goneid
    General Manager
    Zamperla Middle East
  • Nabil Kassim
    General Manager
    Warehouse of Games
OPERATOR JURY JUDGING NON -OPERATOR CATEGORIES
  • Travis Kline
    Product Development Director
    Al Ula
  • Ahmed Yusuf
    CEO
    Seef Entertainment B.S.C., Bahrain
  • Mohamed El Etri
    Managing Director - UAE, Oman & Global Snow Majid
    Al Futtaim Entertainment
  • Mohammed Al Hinai
    Managing Director - Managing Director
    FunZone Oman
  • Cem Tuna
    Director of Business Leisure Development
    Eagle Hills
  • Robert Sascha Triemer
    Vice President of Marine and Waterpark Operations
    Atlantis Aquaventure
  • Heiko Engels
    General Manager
    Doha Oasis Quest

Last Year Winners

MOTIONGATE DUBAI wins BEST THEME PARK
ATLANTIS AQUAVENTURE wins BEST WATERPARK
TEKZONE JEDDAH AL SHAYA wins BEST FEC
QASR AL WATAN wins BEST UNIQUE VISITOR ATTRACTION
LITTLE EXPLORERS wins BEST EDUTAINMENT PLAYSCAPE
CLYMB Abu Dhabi wins BEST SPORT ADVENTURE-BASED ENTERTAINMENT
DOHA OASIS QUEST wins BEST NEW LEISURE ENTERTAINMENT CONCEPT
MUVI CINEMA wins BEST CINEMA EXPERIENCE
ATLANTIS AQUAVENTURE wins BEST DAY OUT
ANNUAL PASS CAMPAIGN by Farah Experiences wins BEST SALES & MARKETING CAMPAIGN
MUVI CINEMA wins BEST CSR PROGRAM
Toy Promotion- Landmark Leisure wins BEST CUSTOMER LOYALTY PROGRAM
Al Hokair's FOR YOU PROGRAM wins BEST EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE
DREAMSCAPE wins MOST INNOVATIVE APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
CLYMB Abu Dhabi wins BEST INTERIOR DESIGN FOR A LEISURE FACILITY
Super Air Race by Zamperla wins BEST NEW PRODUCT FOR THEME PARKS
MammothBLAST Water Coaster by ProSlide wins BEST NEW PRODUCT FOR WATER PARKS
STORM by Triotech wins BEST NEW PRODUCT FOR FECS
HYPERRIDE by Triotech wins BEST NEW CONCEPT
ASI wins SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
MAF wins BEST INNOVATION IN HEALTH & SAFETY
RENJITH Radhakrishnan of Al Othaimwins BEST INDIVIDUAL SAFETY ACHIEVEMENT
Atlantis Atlas project wins BEST IMPACTFUL SUSTAINABILITY CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
Moustafa Mohamed - Landmark Leisure wins BEST ESTABLISHMENT MANAGER; BELOW 250000 VISITOR TRANSACTION
Shuaeb Abduljalil Musabih Dubai Municipality wins BEST ESTABLISHMENT MANAGER; ABOVE 250000 VISITORTRANSACTION
Prakash Vivekanand wins LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Prakash Vivekanand ASI wins MENALAC Hall of Fame 2022

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