2025 Judges Reflect: What makes Dubai the perfect destination for ‘ImaginAIre’?

Incredible submissions for the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards are pouring in from every corner of the globe, covering the five regions: Asia, Americas, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Australia & Pacific.
The shortlist will be announced in the week commencing 4th August 2025 on the website and Instagram. Mark your calendars for the ultimate celebration of hospitality design excellence as we announce the Category Winners and Overall Winners at EPIK Dubai (UAE) on 27th October 2025.
Adrien Ganassin
Senior Director of F&B Design and Development – Marriott International (Caribbean & Latin America)
“Dubai’s creative forces have been fuelled by a unique melting pot of culture and ideas, making it the perfect stage for the 2025 ImaginAIre Awards. A city where global perspectives come to life and hospitality design reaches new heights.”
Jenny Brunton
Director, Interior Design Design Services – Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts (EMEA)
“Dubai’s fusion of cultures, luxury, and modernity creates an inspiring environment for the global design community. Its ability to push the boundaries of design and guest experience offers endless opportunities for creativity and collaboration.”
Rebecca Yazbek
Founder – edition Hospitality (Australia)
“Dubai has little constraint in hospitality design – AI, technology, and innovation drive its evolution. A gateway to diverse cultures, where imagination is the only limit.”
Stephanie Eliyahoo
CEO, The Entourage Group (Europe, UK)
“In Dubai, everything feels possible – it’s a canvas for visionary concepts. The city thrives on ambition, innovation, and bold hospitality design, making it the ideal home for ImaginAIre 2025.”
View last year’s event here.
Click here for more information about the 2025 Awards Ceremony (ImaginAIre).
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