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AHEAD MEA awards for outstanding hospitality projects in the Middle East and Africa.

AHEAD Headed to Dubai

Celebrating original hospitality design across the Middle East & Africa.

AHEAD MEA 2026

From New York to Dubai, the celebration of original thinking continues.

On November 2, AHEAD MEA brought the region's leading hospitality designers, studios and creative minds together at Bluewaters Forum in Dubai to celebrate this year's standout projects.

And once again, Preciosa Lighting's handcrafted Bohemian crystal trophies were there to honour their achievements.

AHEAD MEA trophy recognizing outstanding hospitality projects in the MEA region.
AHEAD MEA trophy

An original, awarded

Every AHEAD trophy starts with the name’s distinctive “A”. But what happens within that shape is entirely unique.

Hand-blown in Bohemian crystal, each piece takes on subtle variations as the molten glass finds its own form. No two are quite alike.

An original for every original. Because exceptional achievements deserve equally exceptional recognition.

Discover the making of an original

Here's to the next original

Across the Middle East and Africa, bold ideas are becoming remarkable destinations. And behind them are designers, architects, and visionaries who aren't afraid to try something new.

For Preciosa, being part of AHEAD means more than celebrating their achievements. It's about connecting with these creative minds, exchanging ideas, and finding new opportunities to work together.

After all, the best way to celebrate original thinking is to help create more of it.

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