The 4th edition of the Design Middle East Awards 20201 celebrated the region’s design industry’s creative best and brightest. The awards recognised the best designers, architects, projects, and design-focused businesses. Individual greatness, organisational strengths, and project accomplishment were all recognised during the award ceremony, which included a variety of categories. The awards ceremony was held at Sofitel Dubai The Palm on October 31, 2021.

Presenting the winners photo gallery.

Architecture Firm of the Year
Winner: Killa Design

Interior Design Firm of the Year
Winner: Opaal Interiors

Fit-Out Firm of the Year
Winner: Khansaheb Interiors

Boutique Firm of the Year
Winner: Roar

Specialised Manufacturer of the Year
Winner: RAK Ceramics

Best Lighting Company of the Year
Winner: Light Link

Best Workplace of the Year
Winner: Ayana Holding

Design Education Project of the Year
Winner: Zayed University & Entrepreneurship Centre, Design Infinity

Sustainable Project of the Year
Winner: Vida Beach Resort, H2R Design

Retail Project of the Year
Winner: IZIL, Brand Creative

Commercial Project of the Year
Winner: Miral HQ, Godwin Austen Johnson

Residential Project of the Year
Winner: SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences, Aedas

Hospitality Project Design (Restaurants/bars/clubs)
Winner: Carna Steakhouse, Bishop Design by Paul Bishop

Hospitality Project Design (Hotels)
Winners: Premier Inn Hotel, JT+Partners

Landscape Project of the Year
Winner: Dubai Expo 2020 Public Realm, Aecom

Healthcare Project of the Year
Winner: Valiant Clinic, AMG Design Consultants

Lighting Project of the Year
Winner: Ain Dubai Plaza Bluewaters, Neoalpha Global

Interior Fit-Out Project of the Year
Winner: Google HQ, Al Tayer Stocks

Refurbishment Project of the Year
Winner: DGDA HQ, Havelock One Interiors

Design & Build project of the Year
Winner: Australia Pavilion, Al Shafar Interiors

Master Plan of the Year
Winner: IWD Islamic World District by Dar Al Omran Engineering & DLR Group

Mixed-Use Development of the Year
Winner: YAS Creative Hub, MZ Architects

Best Future Project
Winner: Thakher Gardens, RMJM

Innovation in Design
Winner: Rex Bar Dubai Peroni Nastro Azzuro, Intercontinental Dubai Marina

Interior Designer of the Year
Winner: Paul Bishop from Bishop Design by Paul Bishop

Architect of the Year
Winner: Michael Magill, RSP

Young Talent of the Year
Winner: Khadije Hamad, Aedas

CEO of the Year
Winner: Hamid Kerayechian, Ayana Holding

Project Manager of the Year
Winner: Fahad Mohamed, KEO International Consultants

Design Principal of the Year
Winner: Abdelkader Saadi, JT+Partners

Visionary Leader of the Year
Winner: Joe Tabet, JT+Partners

Consultant of the Year
Winner: VX Studio

Design Incubator of the Year
Winner: In5

Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner: Pia Lakshmi Sen, LW