JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai Named #1 Meeting Hotel in the Middle East & Africa by Cvent
- Maqina Team
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Annual global lists rank top-performing and highly sought-after MICE business hotels around the world
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai today announced it was named the #1 Top Meeting Hotel in the Middle East & Africa by Cvent. The globally recognised Cvent Top Meeting Hotels lists properties that set themselves apart by delivering outstanding MICE experiences through thoughtful event planner collaboration, exceptional service, and tailored event offerings. JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai’s strategic online presence attracts event planners by appealing directly to their unique needs and expectations, ensuring the property is at the forefront of critical MICE business opportunities in the region. Rankings are determined based on robust sourcing and request-for-proposal (RFP) activity through the Cvent Supplier Network, one of the world’s largest venue-sourcing platforms.
A benchmark for MICE excellence in the region
Located in the heart of Dubai’s Downtown district, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai has long been recognized as a cornerstone of the city’s hospitality landscape. As one of the tallest five-star hotels in the world, the hotel offers a total of 1,608 rooms across two iconic towers and features over 80,000 square feet of flexible event space. With 32 versatile meeting rooms, a grand ballroom, and scenic outdoor venues, the hotel caters to everything from global conferences and corporate gatherings to weddings and private celebrations.
Since opening its doors in 2012, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai has set the standard for group travel and meetings in the UAE. The hotel’s unmatched scale, strategic location just 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport, and unwavering focus on guest experience have made it a preferred destination for both leisure and business travelers.
“We’re incredibly proud to be named the #1 Meeting Hotel in the Middle East & Africa by Cvent.” Said Gerrit Graef, Multi-Property General Manager at JW Marriott Marquis, Dubai. “As the events landscape continues to evolve, so do the expectations of planners—and we’ve made it our mission to stay ahead. With over 1,600 rooms and versatile event spaces, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai is built for scale, but it’s our responsiveness, innovation, and use of technology that truly set us apart. Tools like Cvent help us anticipate needs, connect globally, and deliver the seamless, high-impact experiences today’s planners demand.”
Whether hosting an international summit or an intimate networking event, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai offers an array of sophisticated meeting and event spaces tailored to suit a variety of needs. The striking Dubai Ballroom can be divided into three distinct areas, allowing for dynamic room configurations. The hotel also boasts three open-air venues offering panoramic views of Dubai’s skyline - ideal for memorable evening receptions or sunset ceremonies. The property’s dedicated events team and expert culinary professionals ensure every event is executed with precision and flair, from bespoke F&B offerings to seamless on-site coordination.
“Achieving a spot on the Cvent Top Meeting Hotels list is a prestigious honour that highlights a hotel's ability to engage planners and deliver superior MICE and corporate event experiences,” said Graham Pope, Cvent Vice President, Hospitality Cloud. “In today’s highly competitive, often uncertain environment, it’s critical that hotels attract high-margin MICE business by prioritising RFP responses and putting the planner first. Attendee expectations are higher than ever, and resource-constrained event organisers want to collaborate with hotels and venues that understand exactly what they need to bring their vision to life. The properties recognised this year have set a high standard for excellence. Congratulations to JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai on this outstanding accomplishment.”
Methodology
Cvent evaluated hotel properties that generated business through the Cvent Supplier Network between January 2024 and December 2024. The properties were ranked according to various criteria, including total requests for proposals (RFPs), awarded RFPs, total room nights, awarded room nights, major metropolitan area market share, conversion rate, and response rate. The criteria are designed to accurately reflect the top meeting hotels in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific regions.
