- Celebrating Innovation, Impact, and Excellence Across Travel, Lifestyle, Technology, and Culture
Layalina proudly unveils the winners of the Layalina Editors’ Choice Awards 2025, an annual celebration curated by the publication’s editorial team to honor excellence across travel, hospitality, lifestyle, innovation, wellness, fashion, and content creation.
The awards recognize brands and individuals that have distinguished themselves through quality, creativity, and meaningful impact on modern lifestyle culture.
The Layalina Editors’ Choice Awards are editorially driven and curated with complete independence. Winners are selected purely on merit, based on a clearly defined set of criteria established by the Layalina editorial team, with no commercial considerations influencing the selection process. This ensures the awards remain a trusted benchmark of credibility, integrity, and editorial excellence.
This year’s Travel and Hospitality winners reflect the continued evolution of luxury and experiential travel. Honorees include The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, Oman, JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh, W Dubai – Mina Seyahi, Corinthia Bucharest, W Florence, and Raaya by Atmosphere, Maldives, each recognized for delivering elevated guest experiences and setting new standards in design, service, and destination storytelling.
In Lifestyle and Innovation, globally renowned brands such as Dyson, LG Electronics, HUAWEI, HONOR, Nespresso, GROHE, and SharkNinja were selected for their forward-thinking approach, technological excellence, and ability to seamlessly integrate innovation into everyday living.
The Wellness & Relaxation category celebrated refined wellness experiences, with Talise Spa at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, and evian®SPA recognized for their commitment to holistic well-being and elevated self-care journeys. In Cruise & Travel Experience, AROYA Cruises stood out for redefining luxury cruising through immersive experiences and refined hospitality.
Fashion and Lifestyle brands SHEIN and MOISEAU were acknowledged for their influence and contemporary appeal, while the F&B category honored culinary excellence through standout concepts including KHADAK, Hunter’s Gourmet, and Amazonas 4 u.
The awards also highlighted purpose-driven initiatives in the CSR category, recognizing LG Electronics, Dubai Health, Jad’s Inclusion, and 4get-me-not for their impactful contributions to community well-being, inclusion, and social responsibility.
Digital influence and content creation took center stage with the recognition of prominent influencers including Diaa Rihawi, Nardein Sameir, Ihab Salem, The Ask Family (Sally & Ahmad), Tijan Alkhatib, and Raghad Fahmi, celebrated for their authentic storytelling and audience engagement.
Additional honors were awarded to Zeekr and Infiniti in the Automotive category, and The Dubai Balloon in Travel & Leisure, recognizing innovation and distinctive lifestyle experiences.
Anas Abbar, the Group CEO of 7awi Media Group Said:
“The Layalina Editors’ Choice Awards 2025 reflect the evolving tastes and aspirations of our audiences across the region”.
He add:
“This year’s winners represent excellence not only in quality and innovation, but in how they connect with the modern lifestyle, from luxury travel and wellness to technology, fashion, and meaningful social impact”
As a leading lifestyle platform, Layalina remains committed to spotlighting brands and voices that inspire, innovate, and set new benchmarks.
The Layalina Editors’ Choice Awards 2025 continue to serve as a benchmark for excellence, spotlighting brands and voices that define today’s lifestyle landscape.
About “7awi Media Group”
7awi Media Group is a media powerhouse serving the Middle East and North Africa.
With a strong publisher’s DNA, 7awi owns and manages a diverse portfolio of media channels and has evolved into a fully integrated group offering Marketing, Events, PR, and CSR services.
