Taking top honors in one of the most anticipated events in the world of luxury, the Waldorf Astoria Jeddah-Qasr Al Sharq won the Luxury Lifestyle Award 2015 in the luxury hotel category of the awards honoring the best in the Middle East.

The announcement was made at a glittering gala event, which took place in Dubai with the attendance of more than 250 guests, including Middle East royalty and other dignitaries.

Kevin Brett, cluster GM of The Waldorf Astoria Jeddah-Qasr Al Sharq and Jeddah Hilton, said: “We are thrilled at our success in this year’s Luxury Lifestyle Awards since the honor recognizes the highest standards of luxury and excellence that are the hallmark of The Waldorf Astoria Jeddah-Qasr Al Sharq.

“This coveted award win is all the more valued because of the high level of the distinguished members of the adjudicating committee who voted for The Waldorf Astoria Jeddah-Qasr Al Sharq as the best luxury hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”

The Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2015 Middle East were attended and evaluated by the honorary guests and juries, including the members of royal families of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Qatar, and representatives of luxury companies such as Bvlgari and LVMH, Xerjoff International, RFMAS Group, EMEA, the Kanoo Group, ESCADA, and Vertu, L’oreal Luxe.

At the ceremony the Waldorf Astoria Jeddah-Qasr Al Sharq was presented with the award, which is a golden crown made by the Italian jewelry brand Faraone Mennella, and a custom-made certificate in recognition of the hotel’s leadership among the great luxury hotels of the world.

Renowned for its "sumptuous luxury and impeccable service," the Waldorf Astoria Jeddah-Qasr Al Sharq is described as a true Arabian palace that is favored by royalty, heads of state, dignitaries, and the rich and famous whenever they visit Jeddah.