Everything you need to know about participating, judging, fees and the Dubai gala.
Any company, brand or institution operating in — or meaningfully serving — the Arabian region, from startups to multinationals, across our industry and country categories.
No. International organisations with operations, partnerships or significant business interests in the region are welcome to enter relevant categories.
Yes. Self-nominations are welcome and judged on identical criteria to third-party nominations.
Yes. Clients, partners or colleagues can submit a nomination for an organisation they admire.
No general minimum. Some categories have specific qualifying criteria, but entries are welcome from solo founders to large corporations.
Yes. Many honourees are recognised in several categories. Each entry is evaluated independently.
Yes, depending on the package — Diamond and above support participation across multiple programs.
Basic company details, the category you are entering, and a short description of the achievement you want recognised.
Yes. We never publish contact details. Only the company name, country and category appear in public listings.
The Arabian Best of Best Awards recognises businesses, brands and institutions rather than individuals.
Yes. Nominations for 2026 close on 15 September 2026, with an early window closing 30 July 2026.
Visit the Award Nomination page and complete the official form — it only takes a few minutes.
Nominations for the 2026 edition open in May 2026.
The early nomination window closes on 30 July 2026 — early entries receive the longest evaluation runway.
Final nominations close on 15 September 2026.
Independent jury review takes place in the third and fourth weeks of September 2026.
Finalists are confirmed internally during October 2026.
Winners are revealed live at the gala on 14 November 2026.
The gala is held on 14 November 2026 at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Yes. Nominations are limited and handled first-come, first-served, so early entry is encouraged.
From nomination to gala spans several weeks, depending on when you enter relative to the deadlines above.
Yes. Nominees receive updates on receipt, evaluation and, where applicable, finalist and winner status.
By an independent jury of senior practitioners who score each entry against a documented rubric. There is no public voting.
No. The Arabian Best of Best Awards uses independent, merit-based jury evaluation only — there is no public voting.
Impact & results, innovation, leadership & vision, quality & consistency, market reputation, and ethics & sustainability.
Impact & Results 25%, Innovation 20%, Leadership & Vision 15%, Quality & Consistency 15%, Market Reputation 15%, Ethics & Sustainability 10% — totalling 100%.
No. Fees and packages affect participation only. They have zero influence on judging.
Senior regional practitioners and sector specialists — never sponsors. Jurors are independent of commercial decisions.
Yes. Entries are scored independently, and individual scores are kept confidential.
Top-scoring entries are shortlisted, verified, and confirmed as winners purely on merit.
Shortlisted entries can request a short summary of the jury's view to strengthen future submissions.
No. The fee covers entry and evaluation only — winning is decided solely by the jury.
Yes, if its entries score highly in each — each category is judged on its own merits.
Through documented criteria, independent jurors, and verification of winning entries before announcement.
Nomination packages range from Silver to Titanium. Full figures are listed on the Fee & Cost page.
The Nomination Fee lets you take part and be judged. The Winner Package Fee is optional and only relevant once you have won.
No. Paying any fee never guarantees a win — selection is merit-based.
Program and category participation, portal access, evaluation, and — on higher tiers — more awards, categories, visibility and support.
No. Nomination fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be carried forward.
No. It is optional, but it is the only way to receive trophies, branding rights and gala benefits.
They range from the Digital package up to the Royal package. Exact prices are on the Fee & Cost page.
No. One package covers a program, even if you win in multiple categories at the Arabian Best of Best Awards.
You have 10 days from the winner announcement to order.
Physical items ship at additional cost, or can be collected at the gala.
Yes, once results are published and — for the winner logo — once your package is approved, following our branding guidelines.
On the Fee & Cost page, which lists every nomination and winner package with full inclusions.
On 14 November 2026 at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Dubai.
From 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, beginning with doors open and a meet & greet.
Black-tie. It is a formal celebration of the region's best.
Red carpet, opening entertainment, the awards presentation, winners' speeches, a gala dinner and evening entertainment.
Yes. Winners are presented on stage, with professional photography on the night.
Gala passes are included with winner packages; the number of passes scales with the package tier.
Yes, within the number of gala passes included in your package.
No, but in-person attendance is the most rewarding way to experience the recognition and network.
Yes. Photography and video are captured for winners and promotional use.
Senior business leaders, founders, executives and media from across the region and beyond.
Submit your nomination for the 2026 Arabian Best of Best Awards.