Excellence recognised on the world stage
Over the past two decades, The First Group has received more than 60 international awards celebrating its upscale hotels, premium residences, lifestyle-focused hospitality brands and commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences.
This global recognition underscores our commitment to delivering outstanding hotel ownership opportunities to clients from more than 120 countries. Honours include accolades from the International Property Awards, Arabian Property Awards and World Luxury Hotel Awards.
From celebrated properties like The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle to upcoming icons such as Ciel in Dubai Marina, our award-winning portfolio continues to set new benchmarks across Dubai’s dynamic real estate and hospitality landscape.
Awards REAL ESTATE AWARDS
International Property Awards
One of the industry’s most respected awards programmes, the International Property Awards celebrate excellence in commercial real estate design. Our flagship project Ciel Dubai Marina – the world’s tallest hotel – has earned multiple IPAs over the years, while The One at Jumeirah Village Circle is a previous winner of the Best Hotel Architecture Dubai Award.
Ciel Dubai Marina
- Best International Hotel Architecture 2019-20
- Best Hotel Architecture Arabia 2019-20
- Best High-rise Architecture Arabia 2019-20
The One at Jumeirah Village Circle
- Best Hotel Architecture Dubai 2018-19
Arabian Property Awards
The annual Arabian Property Awards showcase the region’s top commercial real estate developments. The First Group has been a consistent winner, recognised for delivering landmark developments that have helped shape Dubai’s fastest-growing destinations.
The One at Jumeirah Village Circle
- New Hotel Construction and Design 2020-21
- Hotel Architecture 2020-21
- Hotel Interior 2020-21
The One Hotel in Business Bay
- Hotel Architecture Dubai 2020-21
- New Hotel Construction and Design Dubai 2020-21
Arabian Property Awards
The annual Arabian Property Awards showcase the region’s top commercial real estate developments. The First Group has been a consistent winner, recognised for delivering landmark developments that have helped shape Dubai’s fastest-growing destinations.
Ciel
- Best Hotel Architecture Dubai 2019 - 2020
- Best High-rise Architecture Dubai 2019 - 2020
- Best Commercial High-rise Development Dubai 2019 - 2020
- Best New Hotel Construction & Design Dubai 2019 - 2020
Arabian Property Awards
The annual Arabian Property Awards showcase the region’s top commercial real estate developments. The First Group has been a consistent winner, recognised for delivering landmark developments that have helped shape Dubai’s fastest-growing destinations
The One at Jumeirah Village Triangle
- Best Hotel Construction & Design 2016-17
The First Collection Dubai Marina
- Best Apartment Dubai 2013-14
thefirstgroup.com
- Best Developer Website Dubai 2013-14
The Bridge
- Best Residential High-Rise Development Dubai 2013-14
Arabian Property Awards
The annual Arabian Property Awards showcase the region’s top commercial real estate developments. The First Group has been a consistent winner, recognised for delivering landmark developments that have helped shape Dubai’s fastest-growing destinations.
The Bridge
- Best Apartment Dubai 2009
The Matrix
- Best Architecture 2009
Dubai Sports City Projects
- Best Development Dubai 2009
- Best Development Marketing Dubai 2009
Dubai Land Department Appreciation Awards
The First Group is proud to have received prestigious Appreciation Awards from the Dubai Land Department (DLD) in both 2017 and 2019. As one of the Emirate’s most trusted developers, the recognition is testament to our dedication to excellence, transparency and promoting sustainable growth across the industry.
- Appreciation Award - 2019
- Appreciation Award - 2017
KSA Ministry of Housing – WAFI Recognition Awards
The First Group was recognised by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Housing with a WAFI Recognition Award in 2018, acknowledging our reputation as one of the region’s leading property developers.
Russian Federation – Best Real Estate Developer
Presented by the Russian government in 2013, this prestigious award recognised The First Group’s strong reputation among international investors and our growing presence in the fast-growing CIS region. It reflects our early success in expanding global reach and building trust in key emerging markets.
Luxury Living Africa Awards – Best International Property Developer
The First Group was named Best International Property Developer at the 2013 Luxury Living Africa Awards, which celebrate excellence in high-end real estate. The award recognised our commitment to delivering design-focused developments that meet the highest standards of quality, innovation and investor value.
CNBC International Property Awards
The First Group has earned multiple accolades at the CNBC International Property Awards, one of the world’s most prestigious programmes celebrating excellence in global real estate. Highlights included Best Residential Development and Best Development Marketing Awards for our four world-class properties in Dubai Sports City.
Awards Our Award-Winning Hotels
The First Group’s dynamic, upscale hotel portfolio continues to earn top accolades from global industry leaders. Awards such as Lifestyle Hotel of the Year, Best 4-Star Hotel and Regional Luxury Modern Hotel reflect our dedication to exceptional guest experiences. Recognition from TripAdvisor, Booking.com, the World Luxury Hotel Awards and more highlight our commitment to delivering quality, innovation and excellence across every facet of our hospitality operations.
Traveller’s choice
The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle
- Hottest New Hotel 2022
TRYP By Wyndham
- Travelers’ Choice Award 2019-21
The First Collection Marina
- Travelers’ Choice Award 2019-21
Citadines
- Travelers’ Choice Award 2021, 2023
Grand Heights
- Travelers’ Choice Award 2023
World Luxury Hotel Awards
The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle
- Regional Luxury Modern Hotel 2022
TRYP By Wyndham
- Regional Luxury Contemporary Hotel 2022
The First Collection Marina
- Regional Luxury Destination Hotel 2022
Traveler review awards
Citadines
- Traveler Review Awards 2024, 2022
Grand Heights
- Traveller Review Awards 2024
HOTELIER MIDDLE EAST AWARDS
TRYP by Wyndham
- Best International Hotel Architecture 2018 - 2019
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AWARDS
The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle
- Best International Hotel Architecture 2018 - 2019
MIDDLE EAST HOSPITALITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle
- Lifestyle Hotel of the Year 2022
WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS
Citadines
- Dubai’s Leading Serviced Apartments 2021
