It was certainly a night to remember as the cream of the country’s food and beverage (F&B) and hospitality industries joined us for the fabulous 10th edition of the Fact Dining Awards Qatar.
We couldn’t have been prouder to welcome guests, all dressed in their glad rags, to the spectacular ceremony at The St. Regis Doha.
With jazzy entertainment from the MJM Band to get the evening underway, a surprise flash mob and some amazing gifts to show our appreciation for 10 years of the sector’s support, everyone was ready for a very special evening. And the Fact Dining Awards Qatar 2025 certainly delivered!
This year we had 50 categories, which attracted just over 100,000 unique votes, a huge jump from the 83,000 recorded last year.
As always, each category had two winners. The ‘BEST’ award, determined by an anonymous panel of industry experts, mystery shoppers and the FACT editorial team, and the ‘FAVOURITE’ chosen solely by online public votes.
And, of course, the coveted Best and Favourite overall – which this year were taken by Novikov, at The St. Regis Doha, and Kai’s Songbird, at Corinthia Yacht Club, respectively.
The Chef of the Year category, which launched to great excitement last year, once again attracted huge interest. The competition was extremely tight and there was a huge number of votes with Noof Almarri, Head Chef at Desert Rose Café, emerging as a very deserving and popular winner.
Each and every year, the Fact Dining Awards require a great deal of work from our team. And, of course, the industry’s favourite annual event couldn’t take place without the fabulous support of our amazingly generous partners: The St. Regis Doha, Alfardan Premier Motors, Signature Events, Red Bull, Firma, Futad, SWOT, Candela Entertainment, Perfume Factory and Wellcare Pharmacy.
FACT Qatar would like to offer sincere appreciation to all of them and, of course, to all our nominees and winners for taking part.
FACT Qatar Publishing Director Chirine Halabi, said: “After a small setback, when we had to change the date due to expected storms, it was a huge honour and, to be honest, a relief to welcome our colleagues, partners and friends to the Fact Dining Awards Qatar 2025.
“We know how much everyone looks forward to this event and, of course, we are aware that the awards is not just a social occasion but also an indication of the health of our industry. Thankfully, that’s demonstrated by the strength of public participation which increases each year.
“I’d like to thank all those who took part, both winners and all the very worthy nominees. And, of course, I am extremely grateful to our wonderful partners for their support and generosity. I look forward to seeing everyone again next year.”