The awards ceremony will be hosted at the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai on Wednesday March 28.
EVENTS
BEST LADIES’ NIGHT
- Asia Asia, Pier 7
- Le Petit Belge, Pullman Jumeirah Lakes Towers
- Lucky Voice, Grand Millennium Dubai
- Nobu, Atlantis The Palm
- Oeno, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
- OKKU, The H Dubai
- Ramusake, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dubai – Jumeirah Beach
- STK, Rixos Premium Dubai
- The MAINE Oyster Bar & Grill, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dubai – Jumeirah Beach
- The Penthouse, FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai
BEST COMEDY GIG
- Daliso Chaponda, The Laughter Factory
- Eddie Izzard, by DXBLaughs at Dubai World Trade Centre
- Jason Byrne at McGettigan’s JLT
- Jason Manford, The Laughter Factory
- John Bishop, by DXBLaughs at Dubai World Trade Centre
- Kevin Bridges, by DXBLaughs at Dubai World Trade Centre
- Mandy Knight, The Laughter Factory
- Omid Djalili, by Standup DXB at MusicHall Dubai
- Russell Howard, by 117Live at Dubai College Auditorium
- John Fothergill, The Laughter Factory
BEST MUSIC FESTIVAL
- BBC Proms Dubai, Dubai Opera
- Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival, Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
- Fiesta De Los Muertos, Autism Rocks Arena
- Jazz Garden Series, Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection
- RedFest DXB 2018, Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
- Remix 92 (Boyzlife, 5ive, Sonique, etc), The Irish Village
- Sole DXB, Dubai Design District
- Soul Jam, The Irish Village
- Sunsets Festival, Barasti
- WASLA 2.0, d3
BEST DRINKS FESTIVAL
- HarvestFest, Reform Social & Grill
- HopFest, The Irish Village
- Maifest, Grand Hyatt Dubai
- Oktoberfest, Barasti
- Oktoberfest, Grand Hyatt Dubai
- Oktoberfest, The Dome, Dubai Sports City
- Spring into HopFest, The Irish Village
- SpringFest, Reform Social & Grill
BEST GIG
- Duran Duran by Chillout Productions at Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival
- Ed Sheeran by 117Live at Autism Rocks Arena
- Jennifer Lopez by 117Live at Autism Rocks Arena
- John Legend by Chillout Productions at Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival
- Justin Bieber by 117Live at Autism Rocks Arena
- Ludovico Einaudi at Dubai Opera
- Ocean Colour Scene at The Irish Village
- Ricky Martin by Chillout Productions at Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival
- Take That by Love Music Your Way at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
- The Chainsmokers by Done Events at RedFestDXB 2018
BEST THEATRE PERFORMANCE
- Ballet Russes, by Russian Seasons of the 21st Century at Dubai Opera
- Evita, by Broadway Entertainment Group at Dubai Opera
- Grease The Musical, by 6ix Degrees Entertainment at Dubai World Trade Centre
- La Perle by Dragone, by Al Habtoor Group, Al Habtoor City
- Jersey Boys, by Selladoor Worldwide Dubai Opera
- Mandela Trilogy, by Cape Town Opera at Dubai Opera
- Mary Poppins, by Disney Theatrical Productions at Dubai Opera
- The Mozart Opera Trilogy, by Teatro di San Carlo at Dubai Opera
- The Woman in Black, by Popular Productions Madinat Theatre
- Toruk – The First Flight, by Cirque du Soleil at Dubai World Trade Centre
MOST ORIGINAL NIGHT OUT
- Asian Invasion, Miss Tess
- Bongo’s Bingo, ON42
- Folk Band Jam, Fibber Magee’s
- Freshly Ground Sounds, d3
- Go Play The World, Tr!beca Kitchen + Bar
- House Party by Sound Gaarden, Girders
- Jukebox Brunch, Lucky Voice
- Kaynouna, various locations
- Party Monsters – The Family Rave, various locations
- The Laughter Factory, various locations
PEOPLE
BEST ORIGINAL ACT
- Abri & Funk Radius
- Aman Sheriff
- As Per Casper
- Carl and the Reda Mafia
- Hollaphonic
- Jay Abo
- Jaye & Foe
- Stephon LaMar
- The Boxtones
- Vandalye
BEST BAR BAND
- 13Daze
- Big Mouth
- Carrie Gibson
- Ciaron Fox
- Cubache
- Game Over
- Gorgeous George
- The Mike Ross Band + Oh!
- Salha & the Million Dollar Band
- The Swing Revue
BEST DUBAI DJ
- Adam Graca
- Adam J
- Dany Neville
- DJ Bliss
- Frederick Stone
- Jixo & Danz
- Mar+Mer
- Michka
- Smokingroove
- Soulninja
VENUES
BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE
- Hard Rock Cafe, Dubai Festival City
- Jazz@PizzaExpress, JLT
- Lock, Stock & Barrel, Grand Millennium Dubai
- McGettigan’s JLT, Bonnington Hotel
- Iris, The Oberoi Dubai
- Moe’s on the 5th, Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai
- MusicHall, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
- Q’s Bar & Lounge, Palazzo Versace
- The Fridge, Alserkal Avenue
- The Irish Village, Garhoud
BEST LOUNGE BAR
- 40 Kong, The H Dubai
- Asia Asia, Pier 7
- At.mosphere Lounge, Burj Khalifa
- Gold on 27, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
- INDIE, DIFC
- Iris, The Oberoi Dubai
- Karma Kafé, Souk Al Bahar
- Little Black Door, Conrad Dubai
- Q’s Bar and Lounge, Palazzo Versace
- Zuma, DIFC
BEST OUTDOOR BAR/PUB
- 7 Elephants, DIFC
- Barasti, Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
- Breeze Beach Grill, Club Vista Mare
- Café Artois, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
- folly by Nick & Scott, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
- Iris, The Oberoi Dubai
- Jetty Lounge, One&Only Royal Mirage
- Luna Sky Bar, Four Seasons DIFC
- Mercury Lounge, Four Seasons Dubai Resort at Jumeirah Beach
- The Irish Village, Garhoud
BEST BAR WITH A VIEW
- 360˚, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
- Asia Asia, Pier 7
- At.mosphere Lounge, Burj Khalifa
- Bar 44, Grosvenor House Dubai
- Cielo Sky Lounge, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
- folly by Nick and Scott, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
- Gold on 27, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
- Iris, The Oberoi
- Mercury Lounge, Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
- Vault, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
BEST PARTY BRUNCH
- #webrunch, Accents, InterContinental Dubai Marina
- Candypants, XL Dubai
- Dusty’s, Al Fattan Currency House
- Lock, Stock and Barrel, Rixos Premium Dubai JBR
- Lucky Brunch, Lucky Voice, Grand Millennium Dubai
- Miss Lily’s, Sheraton Grand Dubai
- Saffron, Atlantis The Palm
- Wanderlust, JW Marriott Marquis
- Warehouse, Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
- SuperNatural (Saturday), Zero Gravity
BEST RESTAURANT BAR
- Black Tap, Jumeirah Al Naseem, Umm Suqeim
- COYA (Pisco Lounge), Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
- folly by Nick & Scott, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
- La Petite Maison, DIFC
- Miss Lily’s, Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai
- Okku, The H Dubai
- Ramusake, Doubletree by Hilton – Jumeirah Beach
- RÜYA, Grosvenor House Dubai
- The MAINE Oyster Bar & Grill, Doubletree by Hilton – Jumeirah Beach
- Waka, The Oberoi Dubai
BEST SPORTS BAR
- Barasti, Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
- Bidi Bondi, Palm Jumeirah
- Bridgewater Tavern, JW Marriot Marquis Dubai
- Cook Hall, Westin Al Habtoor City
- Crown & Lion, Byblos Hotel
- Garden on 8, Media One Hotel
- Kickers, Dubai Sports City
- McGettigan’s JLT, Bonnington Hotel Dubai
- The Dubliner’s, Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
- The Underground, Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection
BEST GRAPE BAR
- Alta Badia, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
- BOCA, DIFC
- Cave, Conrad Dubai
- Champagne Lounge, The St. Regis Dubai, Al Habtoor City
- Grapeskin, La Ville Hotel & Suites
- Oeno, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
- Oscar’s Vine Society, Crowne Plaza Dubai
- The Agency, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
- Vintage, Wafi Pyramids
- YNOT, InterContinental Dubai Marina
BEST BEACH BAR
- Barasti, Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
- Breeze, Club Vista Mare
- Jetty Lounge, One&Only Royal Mirage
- Key West, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai
- Wavebreaker, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah
GRAND PRIX
BEST NEW NIGHTLIFE VENUE
- 961LB, Al Seef
- Axe House, JLT
- BARBARY Deli + Cocktail Club, Tryp by Wyndham
- Drai’s Dubai, Meydan Racecourse Grandstand
- Inner City Zoo, Rixos Premium Dubai
- Poppy by David Myers, Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai
- Secret Terrace, Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay
- Soho Garden, Meydan Racecourse Grandstand
- The 44 Dubai, Al Habtoor City
- The Penthouse, FIVE Palm Jumeirah
PUB OF THE YEAR
- Belgian Café, Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City
- Bridgewater Tavern, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
- Copper Dog, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dubai – Jumeirah Beach
- Dubliners, Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
- Fibber Magee’s, Saeed Tower One
- JB’s, Amwaj Rotana
- McGettigan’s Souk Madinat Jumeirah
- Reform Social & Grill, The Lakes
- The Irish Village, Garhoud
- The Ship’s Wheel, Jebel Ali Village
BAR OF THE YEAR
- 40 Kong, The H Dubai
- Barasti, Le Méridien Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
- Breeze Beach Grill, Club Vista Mare
- INDIE, DIFC
- Iris, The Oberoi Dubai
- Le Petit Belge, Pullman Jumeirah Lakes Towers
- Loca, Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa
- Lock, Stock & Barrel, Grand Millennium Dubai
- Lock, Stock and Barrel – JBR, The Walk, Rixos Premium Dubai JBR
- Lucky Voice, Grand Millennium Dubai
BEACH CLUB OF THE YEAR
- Barasti, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
- Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE, Golden Tulip Al Jazira Hotels
- Cove Beach, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
- El Chiringuito, Rixos The Palm Dubai
- Nasimi Beach, Atlantis The Palm
- Nikki Beach Club, Pearl Jumeira
- Zero Gravity, Dubai Marina
CLUB OF THE YEAR
- 360˚, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
- BASE, Dubai Design District
- BOA, W Dubai, Al Habtoor City
- Cavalli Club, Fairmont Dubai
- Cirque Le Soir, Fairmont Dubai
- Billionaire Mansion, Taj Dubai
- Mahiki, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
- Provocateur, Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
- Rock Bottom Cafe, Ramee Rose Hotel
- WHITE Dubai, Meydan Grandstand
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