With consistent luxury hospitality services for over 10 years and immense presence in Qatar’s exquisite properties, Alfardan Hospitality has been recognised with 18 awards at the prestigious FACT dining Awards 2023 edition, a statement said Monday.
Alfardan Hospitality's St Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl – Qatar, The St Regis Doha, Marsa Malaz Kempinski the Pearl, and Kempinski Suites & Residences took home the awards for Qatar’s top leading restaurants at an exclusive gala and award ceremony on May 10.
Alfardan Hospitality deputy chief operating officer Wissam Suleiman said: “This is a proud moment to Alfardan Hospitality and the group as whole.”
“Achieving several prestigious awards, in different categories, across several of our properties and outlets, serves as a key driver of continued award-winning success in the years to come,” he said. “Exceptional dining has been a core pillar of our brand and the strongest differentiator to deliver a unique dining experience to all our guests.”
The full list of winners includes signature destinations across several categories.
The St Regis Doha is the winner for Best Ramadan Experience.
As part of the St Regis Doha, Hakkasan Doha was recognised for Best Chinese Restaurant.
Scalini Doha, situated in the Al Gassar Resort at the St Regis Doha, won Best Restaurant for Italian Fine Dining.
Next, Riyasat, located in the Al Gassar Resort at the St Regis Doha, is the Best Indian Fine Dining Restaurant in Doha for the 3rd consecutive year.
La Bodega Negra was awarded for Best Mexican Restaurant in town.
The famed Huqqa, one of Turkiye’s leading restaurant and lounges, at the St Regis Doha, was recognised for Best Sheesha Lounge again.
This year, the awards have also included many of the latest dining restaurants, starting with The Barn Doha that won Best Bar in Doha.
Another recent award-winning restaurant among the list is Bebabel Doha, for Favourite Lebanese Casual Dining award.
Sax Doha was awarded as the Favourite Lounge in Doha.
St Regis’s very own Sarab lounge was recognised as Best Afternoon Tea Spot in Doha.
Best Friday Brunch 2023 went to St Regis’s Vine restaurant.
Moving on to the newest lifestyle destination, The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl – Qatar, has celebrated three wins during the award ceremony.
Manos Doha was selected as Favourite Greek Restaurant for the year.
Al Mandaloun Waterfront Doha celebrates its first year of success with Best All-Day Dining Restaurant.
Next on the list is NAR restaurant, which was awarded Best Turkish Casual Dining.
Maya Doha, another Mexican restaurant within the group, and located at the Kempinski Residences and Suites Doha, was selected as the Favourite Mexican Restaurant in town, based on people’s votes.
Lobito de Mar Doha wins Favourite Mediterranean Restaurant.
Public House, the Retro American Diner at the heart of Marsa Malaz Kempinski Hotel in Doha, wins Best Sports Bar award.
Finally, Best Outdoor Bar award goes to the famous Antika.
"Promising parallel dedication and beyond, Alfardan Hospitality looks forward to pioneer Qatar’s gastronomical industry with an elevated experience in each of their luxury fine dining concepts in 2023 and so forth," the statement added.
