W Dubai – Mina Siyahi and Habitas Alula Resort were respectively awarded Winners of Guestrooms category and Resort, Spa & Wellness and Sustainability category at the Awards for Hospitality Experience and Design (AHEAD) of Middle East region this year. This feat highlights our dedication to creating world-class design solutions that are tailored to the needs of cities and communities around the world.

W Dubai – Mina Siyahi, Dubai, UAE (by Global Design Principal Ignacio Gomez)
Newly opened in April 2022, W Dubai – Mina Seyahi is a 5-star beachfront resort located in north of the renowned Dubai International Marina Club. The project is an extension to the existing Le Meridien hotel. With an unrivalled beachfront location, the new Aedas-designed hotel tower is Dubai’s newest luxury hotel destination, promising to stun with its eclectic design. Aedas is the Architect and Blink is the Interior Designer.

Habitas Alula Resort, Saudi Arabia (by Global Design Principal Ignacio Gomez)
Set in the heart of the Saudi Arabia and adjacent to the ancient sites, Habitas Alula Resort is one of the signature desert resorts. Its location in the Hidden Canyon creates a unique arrival experience and drawcard to the hotel. Pursuing luxury and seclusion in public and private areas, the layout addresses the orientation and landscape view of each unit. Habitas Alula Resort echos other hotels under the same brand, adopting a pre-fabricated modular concept. Aedas is the Masterplanner and Habitas is the Architect and Interior Designer.

Organised by industry-leading publication Sleeper, AHEAD celebrates the achievements of those shaping the hospitality industry across Asia, the Americas, MEA and Europe. The awarded projects are recognised for their creative excellence, as well as commercial viability.