The Professional Beauty GCC Awards 2026 unfolded as an extraordinary celebration of glamour, prestige, and excellence, honouring the region’s most exceptional talent and businesses across the beauty, spa, and wellness industries. The black-tie gala set the stage for an evening of refined elegance, bringing together influential industry leaders, visionary innovators, and celebrated professionals for a night dedicated to achievement at the highest level.
The annual awards are widely regarded as one of the most respected benchmarks of success in the GCC beauty industry, recognising not only technical skill but also leadership, innovation, and business performance. As the ballroom filled with anticipation, winners from across the region were applauded for raising standards and shaping the future of beauty and wellness.
Celebrating the Best of the Industry
From aesthetic clinics and luxury spas to individual technicians and business directors, the 2026 awards highlighted the diversity and strength of the sector. Sponsors from leading global and regional brands supported each category, reinforcing the industry’s collaborative spirit and commitment to growth.
Professional Beauty GCC Awards 2026 – Winners
- Aesthetic Clinic of the Year (Sponsored by Circadia): Biolite Clinic LLC
- City Spa of the Year (Sponsored by YONKA): Pause Spa, Paramount Hotel Dubai
- Resort Spa of the Year (Sponsored by Gharieni): The Spa, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai
- Independent Salon of the Year (Sponsored by Beauty Solution): Salon971
- Large Salon of the Year (Sponsored by Beubella): The NestSalon
- Eyelash Technician of the Year (Sponsored by IOLITE): Rovina Jordan
- Employer of the Year (Sponsored by Dori App): AVEDA, Al Tayer
- Nail Artist of the Year (Sponsored by Nano Professional): Kimmy Nguyen
- Nail Professional of the Year (Sponsored by Brunson): Abegail Hagos
- Barber of the Year (Sponsored by Reuzel): Zachary Nickall
- Bridal Hairstylist of the Year (Sponsored by Andrea Dotti): Gozel Rozveliyeva
- Colour Technician of the Year (Sponsored by Wella Professionals): Dhanrupa Chauhan
- Salon Stylist of the Year (Sponsored by Beubella Academy): Dhanrupa Chauhan
- Team of the Year (Sponsored by CHI): The Lunatic Fringe
- Therapist of the Year (Sponsored by Maison D Asa): Ni Made Juli Sudarmini
- Advanced Therapist of the Year (Sponsored by Hydrafacial): Iuliana Cotocel
- Spa Leader of the Year (Sponsored by Leader Healthcare): Maria Kuzeva
- Salon Manager of the Year (Sponsored by La Biosthétique): Emma Williamson
- Business Director of the Year (Sponsored by Plutas Trading): Dana Badran
A Night of Inspiration
Beyond the trophies, the Professional Beauty GCC Awards 2026 served as a powerful reminder of the passion, resilience, and creativity driving the industry forward. As winners celebrated their achievements and peers connected over shared successes, the evening reinforced Dubai’s position as a regional hub for beauty, spa, and wellness excellence.
With standards continuing to rise year after year, the Professional Beauty GCC Awards remain a key platform for recognising those who lead, innovate, and inspire across the GCC.
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