Chillout Ice lounge awarded best hospitality AV install of year 2007

In addition, Sharaf Hospitality was recognized as the venue operator and systems integration partner.

The event played host to more than 250 of the region's top industry professionals recognizing the efforts of individuals and organisations playing an influential role in shaping the development of professional audio, lighting, AV integration and live events production industries in the Middle East region.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Salah Sharaf, Director Sharaf Group said,"It's a great honour for us to receive such a prestigious award and that too at a stage when Chillout is not even a year old. I am delighted industry has recognised our teams' effort in setting up this unique concept of an Ice lounge in a desert".

Chillout is the first ice lounge in the world that serves a selection of sizzling starters, sandwiches and salads as well as a range of beverages.

Chillout is a unique concept with the walls, tables, chairs and even your own personal glass made of ice.

Interiors are adorned with avant-garde creations including an ice chandelier, ice curtains, a Dubai skyline sculpted out of ice and a magnificent colored ice portrait of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai.