Our annual awards recognise the best in Qatar’s wellness and beauty industry and we hosted a wonderful ceremony at Banyan Tree Doha Hotel, Doha Oasis, to celebrate the winners.
This year, we presented our ninth Ohlala Spa & Wellness Awards Qatar. The annual event celebrates the success of the exceptional venues and services offered in the wellness and beauty field in the country.
We hosted our glamorous ceremony at Banyan Tree Doha Hotel, Doha Oasis, with our selected guests, partners and winners. To create a holistic experience, spas, salons and wellness centres engage with the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. These senses are experienced through calming environments, relaxing music, aromatherapy scents, herbal teas, playing with taste, and massages, which are all about contact. With that in mind, the Ohlala Spa & Wellness Awards reflected and translated them in its own way, with a beautiful setup, enjoyable music and conversations, great aromas, delectable food and exchanges of affection, making this a memorable gathering aligned with its purpose. We had 376 nominations in 29 categories, plus the much-anticipated Spa of the Year award. Around 58,700 votes were counted, showcasing the importance of our Ohlala Awards to our community.
This year, we had a few new categories such as Beauty Uplift, which is all about enhancing lashes, brows and more, Male Salon, men also enjoy some pampering, Female Spa and Regional Retreat, which we are very proud to launch as it represents our reach in the region. In this category, we feature destinations around the Gulf that offer wellness escapes that we had the opportunity to experience.
The Spa of the Year is granted to a destination that encompasses many of the categories with mastery. From meticulous design and spa products to various treatments and transformative experiences. A place that embraces holistic rituals but also offers cutting-edge skincare in a luxurious yet welcoming space. The chosen spa needs to provide consistency, a wide menu, skilled therapists and top-notch facilities, and it must stand out above others for its outstanding performance.
There are two winners in each category: Favourite is decided by an online vote while our editorial panel and industry experts choose Best. This resulted in 59 winners taking home the title of Best, Favourite and Spa of the Year. These nominees cover the entire spa and wellness industry spectrum, ranging from hotel and standalone spas, spa products and beauty/grooming salons to health clubs and wellness retreats.
This vibrant event was a success due to the support of our incredible partners. We thank NBK Automobiles – Mercedes-Benz Qatar for the beautiful lineup of cars. Banyan Tree Doha Hotel and Doha Oasis for the venue. Faces Beauty Qatar who provided a wonderful activation and Liht Organics for the stunning beauty products in the goodie bags. Signature Events for the great setup. Lux Entertainment & Events for the DJ and live acts. Trinity, whose lovely hostesses helped us on the night. Lenté Flower Company, which provided the gorgeous floral arrangements and Pierre Marcolini who contributed with delightful chocolates.
To find out more about the Ohlala Spa & Wellness Awards Qatar 2025, the partners, winners and the dedicated establishments that participated, please visit www.ohlalamag.net