FACT Spa & Wellness Awards

The 2nd Annual FACT Spa & Wellness Awards Abu Dhabi Celebrated the Best and Favourites in the UAE Capital’s Health & Wellbeing Industry at a Beautiful Evening Hosted Outdoors on the Lawn at Saadiyat Beach Club.

The 2nd Annual FACT Spa & Wellness Awards Abu Dhabi Celebrated the Best and Favourites in the UAE Capital’s Health & Wellbeing Industry at a Beautiful Evening Hosted Outdoors on the Lawn at Saadiyat Beach Club.

The second annual FACT Spa & Wellness Awards Abu Dhabi ceremony took place on Monday 28th October at the beautiful outdoor venue of Saadiyat Beach Club.

40 awards were given out across 20 categories which covered over 100 hotel and independent spas, salons, health clubs, and wellness centres.

Almost 42,000 unique online votes were cast by the public in the UAE.

Around 200 guests enjoyed a sociable evening of delicious canapés and free flowing drinks at the prestigious Saadiyat Beach Club, which was awarded Best Beach Club 2019.

Abu Dhabi, UAE, December 2019:FACT Abu Dhabi Magazine hosted its sophomore Spa & Wellness awards on October 28 at the stunning outdoor venue of Saadiyat Beach Club. The much-anticipated event, which celebrates the successful fifth year of operation for the publication in the UAE capital, was held at one of the city’s most iconic 5-star hotspots. Close to 200 guests were seen socialising at the exclusive event, whilst enjoying an evening of great company and free flowing food and drinks, as the winners from the 20 categories were announced.

The who’s who of Abu Dhabi’s hospitality industry turned out for the exciting ceremony turned party, with top GMs, Spa Directors, Marketing and PR professionals, as well as selected Abu Dhabi bloggers and social media influencers in attendance. Embodying FACT’s down-to-earth and fun approach, the event was a laid-back and casual affair with a touch of winter vibes for an all- round classy get-together.
After years of trying and testing lavish treatments across the city from plush hotel spas to fabulous independent venues, FACT has become the luxury authority in the UAE.

The FACT Spa & Wellness Awards Abu Dhabi celebrated the leaders of the industry who continue to be the gateway for indulgence in the finer things in life. Speaking after the event, Edward Smith, Publisher, said: “Back for its second year, the FACT Spa & Wellness Awards proved to be very popular amongst the Abu Dhabi community. Wellness and pampering is a huge part of the Abu Dhabi lifestyle and we wanted to capture this in a fitting celebration,” he added.

“The spa and wellness sector is a multi-million dollar industry and we are lucky enough to have some of the world’s very best wellness retreats in the UAE capital – this is what we wanted to recognise. To share a mutual support between the media and the health and wellbeing industry is truly amazing,” he explained.

“I would like to congratulate all the winners, and give a huge shout out to every single nominee. Without you all, this wouldn’t have been possible for the second-year running. We thank everyone who came out and helped us to commend the best and favourites in the spa and wellness game, and we’ll be back next year with even more spaces bringing their A-game,” he said.

The FACT Spa & Wellness Awards recognise brilliance in the health and wellbeing industry, with winners awarded based on both public votes and critics’ opinion. Each category was given two awards, the BEST and the FAVOURITE. The latter is the result of a popular choice decided through online public voting, and the former is the critic’s choice decided by an independent panel of lifestyle bloggers, industry experts and the FACT editorial team in Abu Dhabi. Some of the standout accolades included the Best and Favourite Hotel Spa, awarded to Rosewood Abu Dhabi and Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, respectively. Iridium Spa at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort walked away with two awards for Favourite Facial Treatment and Favourite Overall Spa in Abu Dhabi, whilst other notable winners included Abu Dhabi hotspots such as Sisters Beauty Lounge, Zen The Spa at Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas and more 5-star locations across the city.

Some of the standout accolades included the Best and Favourite Hotel Spa, awarded to CHI, The Spa, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al-Beri, Abu Dhabi and Zayna Spa, Grand Millennium Al Wahda, respectively. Iridium Spa at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort walked away with two awards for Favourite Facial Treatment and Best Overall Spa in Abu Dhabi, whilst other notable winners included Abu Dhabi hotspots such as ESPA, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Sisters Beauty Lounge, and more 5-star locations across the city.

The second annual FACT Spa & Wellness Awards was hosted in partnership with Saadiyat Beach Club, Careem, DBN Production, TishTash, Bath & Body Works, Hayley Alexander Events, and Great Wall Events.