AHEAD MEA 2026

2 November 2026
Bluewaters Forum
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

AHEAD is the only global awards programme for hospitality experience and design, hosting annual ceremonies in Singapore, New York, Dubai and London to celebrate the best new projects and the teams behind them.

Organised by the team behind industry-leading publication Sleeper, AHEAD is a touchstone of design excellence across the globe, judged by 60+ industry-leading figures including architects, interior designers and developers.

The awards are divided into four regions: Asia, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and Europe. With categories ranging from Hotel Newbuild and Hotel Renovation, to Guestrooms, Bar and Restaurant, each regional panel will be looking for projects that showcase exceptional design and functionality, while demonstrating commercial viability.

Kayley Johnson
Event Manager AHEAD
Phone: +44 (0)161 464 4750
Email: k.studholme@mondiale.co.uk


Mondiale Publishing Ltd
www.sleepermagazine.com
Strawberry Studios, Watson Square
Stockport, SK1 3AZ
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0)161 476 5580
Fax: +44 (0)161 429 7214