Thank you for participating in the
2024 Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards
(Marinas Edition)
Congratulations to our winners! See you next year!
2024 WINNERS
Outstanding Marina Award
Gold
D-Marin Turgutreis,
Türkiye
Silver
D-Marin Göcek,
Türkiye
Bronze
D-Marin Didim,
Türkiye
Employer Excellence Award
Gold
Palm Jumeirah
Marina, UAE
Silver
Yas Marina,
UAE
Bronze
Aldar Marina,
UAE
Health & Safety Award
Gold
Dubai Harbour,
UAE
Silver
Palm Jumeirah
Marina, UAE
Bronze
Emirates Palace Marina,
UAE
Customer Experience Award
Gold
D-Marin Göcek,
Türkiye
Silver
Dubai Creek Marina,
UAE
Bronze
Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina, Saudi Arabia
Innovation Award
Gold
Yas Marina,
UAE
Silver
Dubai Harbour,
UAE
Bronze
The Pearl Island Marina,
Qatar
Sustainability Award
Gold
D-Marin Didim,
Türkiye
Silver
The Pearl Island Marina,
Qatar
Bronze
Ayla Marina,
Jordan
Most Popular Marina Award
Gold
Ayla Marina,
Jordan
Silver
The Pearl Island Marina,
Qatar
Bronze
Abu Dhabi Marina,
UAE
THE Abu Dhabi MARITIME AWARDS
As the custodian of Abu Dhabi’s waterways, Abu Dhabi Maritime is committed to fostering a thriving maritime sector that upholds the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental responsibility. Operating under AD Ports Group with guidance from the Department of Municipalities and Transport, we are driving the emirate towards its vision of becoming a global maritime leader.
The first two editions of the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards (Marinas Edition) proudly showcased the finest marinas across the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye, celebrating their outstanding achievements in customer experience, employer excellence, sustainability, innovation, and more.
Building on this success, we are already preparing an even more remarkable 2025 edition. Expect an inspirational event full of accomplishment and unmatched excellence.
Testimonials
Echoes of Excellence: Insights from the 2024 Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards
Wayne Shepherd
Director – Marinas,
Dubai Harbour
Marina & Operations Manager,
Aldar Marinas
Country Manager,
D-Marin,Türkiye
OUR Juries
Prof. Elhadi Etigani
VP - Corporate Excellence, Business
Development & Excellence
Capt. Salmeen Alhammadi
Head of Business Development
Capt. Saif Al Mheiri
CEO of Abu Dhabi Maritime and Chief
Sustainability Officer
Ahmed Al Khayat
SVP - Excellence Management
Isra’a Mobideen
Middle East Regional Director
Tony Dye
CMM
Capt. Michael Jude Fetton
Managing Director
Farrokh Golchin
Managing Director
Wyndham Tops
Senior Director of Maritime and Marina Affairs
OUR ASSESSORS
Abdou Fahd
Ali Nimer
Ashraf Yaseen
Baha Mohammed
Hanan Al Hashmi
Hussam Al Razem
Ivaylo Kishkov
Jiri Michael Nilsen
Mahmoud Garad
Mark Hamill
Mohammed Al Mutawa
Rafat Tahboush
Shehab Sharafeldin
Slim Saidi
Souraj Salah
Najood Al Reyami
FAQs
Entry Rules and Requirements
Does the submitter require permission to submit an entry on behalf of the marina?
The submission of an entry by the marina or on behalf of the marina by individual(s) requires permission from the person(s) in charge.
Is it possible for a marina to apply for more than one Abu Dhabi Maritime Award?
Each marina is allowed to submit multiple award applications (up to 4 submissions for 4 awards). However, when applying for five awards, only one application for the “Outstanding Marina Award” is permitted.
Is participating in the Outstanding Marina Award enough for consideration in all other categories?
Participation in the Outstanding Marina Award automatically grants eligibility for all other categories (with one submission only).
How is the Most Popular Marina Award determined?
The Most Popular Marina Award is determined through a vote-based system and does not require any submission documents.
Would a newly established marina with only one year of operation be eligible to submit for the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards?
A new marina is eligible to enter if it has been operating, or conducting live projects, for at least 12 months.
Assessment Process & Methodology
The Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards submissions assessment process is twofold. First, a qualified team of assessors will thoroughly review the submissions and assign a weighted score based on the criteria specific to each award category. Next, assessors will present the results of their analysis to the members of the Awards jury panel, who will determine winners.
Assessors’ scores will assist members of the jury in their deliberations but will not be the only factor they consider as they choose award winners. The jury will conduct a careful, qualitative evaluation of the submissions in each category before finalising the winners list.
Marinas participating in the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards are eligible for an additional recognition, ‘Most Popular Marina’, determined entirely by public vote.
Members of the public are invited to cast their vote through a tamper-resistant online system. Voters must complete security measures to prevent interference by bots and artificial intelligence programmes. Only verified votes will be counted.
The Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards encourages marinas to rally their fans to participate in the vote.
Winners will be announced during an awards ceremony at the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show on 23 November.
Webinars
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VENUE DETAILS
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre ADNEC Group
Khaleej Al Arabi Street
P.O. Box 5546
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates