Seef Properties has won the Best Family Entertainment Centre award for “Yabeela” at the 2026 Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Attractions Council (MENALAC) Awards, which were announced during a ceremony held in Dubai, UAE, on May 20, 2026, in the presence of a distinguished group of leaders and experts from the entertainment and attractions industry across the MENA region.
This recognition reflects Seef Properties’ excellence in developing and managing entertainment destinations and facilities, while also highlighting the integrated entertainment experience offered by Yabeela, which combines innovation, contemporary design and interactive games inspired by Bahraini heritage.
The award also underscores the advanced position Seef Properties has established in the entertainment sector through its vision to develop distinctive and innovative projects characterised by high-quality experiences and modern designs, in line with the rapid developments taking place in the entertainment and attractions industry, while enhancing the appeal of the destinations managed by the Company.
MENALAC is regarded as one of the region’s leading organisations dedicated to the entertainment and attractions sector, playing a pivotal role in supporting the industry’s growth by fostering collaboration among operators, developers and experts, while also promoting global best practices in operations, safety and innovation.
On this occasion, Mr Ahmed Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer of Seef Properties, said: “We are proud of this award from MENALAC, which reflects our team’s efforts and our continued commitment to delivering exceptional and innovative entertainment experiences to visitors across our projects. This achievement also motivates us to continue developing our facilities and further enhancing the quality of the services and experiences we offer. We remain committed to meeting visitors’ aspirations while aligning with advanced international standards in this sector.”
He added: “The entertainment sector in the region is experiencing rapid growth and significant transformation. At Seef Properties, we are committed to playing an active role in this evolution by investing in distinctive projects and embracing creative ideas that enrich the visitor experience and further strengthen Bahrain’s position as a leading entertainment destination in the region.”
It is worth noting that the MENALAC Awards are among the region’s most prominent awards dedicated to the entertainment and attractions sector in the MENA region, annually recognising projects, companies and entities that make outstanding contributions to the development of the industry and support its continued growth and innovation.