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The 2024 Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards Marina Edition concluded last month with a total of 120 submissions from marinas in eight countries across the MENAT region. Taking place during the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show, the event celebrated the achievements of marinas across the globe. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/341280/image/large-c1f52d327894248d3c729e93262d3488.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/341280">Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, and in cooperation with the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abu Dhabi Maritime (Company)">Abu Dhabi Maritime</a>, the awards were presented across seven categories.Each category had a gold, silver and bronze winner, with a total of 21 awards presented. The top award of the night was the Outstanding Marina award, which was presented to D-Marin Turgutreis, Türkiye, with the silver award going to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin Göcek (Company)">D-Marin Göcek</a>, Türkiye and the bronze to D-Marin Didim, Türkiye.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/341279/image/large-f7ead66919ca39b1c2ba3b47f77a2f57.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/341279">Employer Excellence Award<ul><li>Gold – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7174" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Jumeirah Marinas (Company)">Palm Jumeirah Marina</a>, UAE</li><li>Silver – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yas Marina (Company)">Yas Marina</a>, UAE</li><li>Bronze – Aldar Marina, UAE</li></ul>Health &amp; Safety Award<ul><li>Gold – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6804" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai Harbour Marina (Company)">Dubai Harbour</a>, UAE</li><li>Silver – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7174" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Jumeirah Marinas (Company)">Palm Jumeirah Marina</a>, UAE</li><li>Bronze – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2583" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emirates Palace Marina (Company)">Emirates Palace Marina</a>, UAE</li></ul>Customer Experience Award<ul><li>Gold – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin Göcek (Company)">D-Marin Göcek</a>, Türkiye</li><li>Silver – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai Creek Marina (Company)">Dubai Creek Marina</a>, UAE</li><li>Bronze – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6557" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina (Company)">Jeddah Yacht Club &amp; Marina</a>, Saudi Arabia</li></ul>Innovation Award<ul><li>Gold – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yas Marina (Company)">Yas Marina</a>, UAE</li><li>Silver – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6804" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai Harbour Marina (Company)">Dubai Harbour</a>, UAE</li><li>Bronze – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7323" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pearl Island Marina (Company)">Pearl Island Marina</a>, Qatar</li></ul>Sustainability Award<ul><li>Gold – D-Marin Didim, Türkiye</li><li>Silver – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7323" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pearl Island Marina (Company)">Pearl Island Marina</a>, Qatar</li><li>Bronze – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7952" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ayla Marina (Company)">Ayla Marina</a>, Jordan</li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/341282/image/large-04f189beeae6cc59b2d5bd9a3f806745.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/341282">The final award of the night was the Most Popular Marina award, which was voted by members of the public, who chose <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7952" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ayla Marina (Company)">Ayla Marina</a>, Jordan as the winner, followed by silver winner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7323" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pearl Island Marina (Company)">Pearl Island Marina</a>, Qatar and bronze awarded to Abu Dhabi Marine, UAE.“The aim of the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards is to motivate progress, promote regional marinas, and set new standards of excellence in the maritime sector,” explained Captain Saif Al Mheiri, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abu Dhabi Maritime (Company)">Abu Dhabi Maritime</a> and Chief Sustainability Officer – AD Ports Group.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/341281/image/large-23908cf53b309d14e1ac51647e3a4228.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/341281">“This awards programme exemplifies the goal to shape a resilient and progressive maritime ecosystem that fosters innovation and furthers sustainable practices. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and our sincere gratitude to the participants who contributed to this remarkable edition. I look forward to the return of the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards next year.”

Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards (Marinas Edition) 2024 winners

The 2024 Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards Marina Edition concluded last month with a total of 21  awards presented to marinas in 8  MENAT countries.