Dubai,January 16, 2026:
The winners of the Light Middle East Awards 2026 were announced on 14 January at Conrad Dubai, recognising outstanding achievements in lighting design, technology, and innovation. The awards ceremony coincided with the final day of Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, the region’s leading event for lighting and building technology.
Now in its 12th edition, the Light Middle East Awards are widely regarded as the largest and most influential lighting awards programme in the region, celebrating excellence across three main categories: Project of the Year, Product of the Year, and Partner of the Year. The awards honour individuals, projects, products, and organisations that continue to raise industry standards and shape the future of lighting across the Middle East and beyond.
The winners were selected following a rigorous evaluation process conducted by an independent panel of local and international experts, led by Martin Lupton and Sharon Stammers, Co-Founders of Light Collective UK.
Abdul Muhsin, Show Director for Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, said the awards highlight the vital role lighting plays in the built environment.
“The Light Middle East Awards celebrate outstanding lighting projects, products, and industry partners that have demonstrated excellence across the region and beyond. From restaurants and hotels to cultural landmarks and heritage sites, this year’s winners showcase the depth of talent within the industry and the critical role lighting plays in creating sustainable, high-quality, and well-designed spaces,” he said.
Project of the Year Winners
The Project of the Year – Middle East category recognised the region’s most exceptional lighting projects, selected from a shortlist of 17 entries. Winners represented a diverse portfolio of restaurants, hotels, places of worship, and heritage sites.
Awarded projects included Tête à Tête and Ronin at Five Luxe JBR, both designed by CPLD Lighting Design Consultants; Sumosan Bahrain by Into Lighting; Revolver Dubai by Studio N; and Maison Revka by Light & Lives. Additional winners included Shebara Resort by Light Touch PLD, Mama Shelter Dubai by Umaya Lighting Design, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Queen Hatshepsut designed by Barbero Light VBNB, and the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi by Studio Lumen.
The International Project of the Year, recognising projects outside the Middle East, was awarded to Licht Kunst Licht for its work on the Cologne Cathedral.
The highest overall honour, Light Middle East Project of the Year 2026, was presented to Desert Rock Resort, designed by Delta Lighting Design, after achieving the top score from the judging panel.
Product and Partner Awards
The Product of the Year segment showcased innovation across decorative, indoor, outdoor, and intelligent lighting solutions.
- Decorative Lighting Product of the Year: Bloomaire Kinetic Chandelier by Lumoconcept
- Indoor Lighting Product of the Year: Aperture by Fluxwerx Illumination
- Outdoor Lighting Product of the Year: Lumenfacade Max Opticolour+ by Lumenpulse
- Intelligent Lighting Solution of the Year: RCL for Nova by Luminii
The Partner of the Year award, recognising outstanding collaboration and leadership within the industry, was presented to iGuzzini. Meanwhile, the Peer Award, selected through public voting both online and onsite during the exhibition, was awarded to Fenos for Zhiwer WW.
Industry Platform
Held from 12 to 14 January 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, Light + Intelligent Building Middle East brought together more than 600 brands from 30 countries and featured over 140 international speakers and experts across platforms including the Smart Building Summit, THINKLIGHT Conference, and InSpotLight Stage.
The event and awards together reinforced Dubai’s position as a regional and global hub for innovation, sustainability, and excellence in lighting and intelligent building solutions.
