Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park Achieves dual triumph at MENALAC Awards 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Best Establishment Manager – Amusement Park (Adam Du Plooy)
Organized annually by the Middle East and North Africa Leisure & Attractions Council, the MENALAC Awards celebrate the highest levels of achievement in design, safety, operations, and leadership across the region's fast-growing leisure sector.
This year's MENALAC Awards marked a historic milestone, as the ceremony was held for the first time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The glamorous evening brought together leading names from across the Middle East and North Africa to recognize innovation, excellence, and leadership in the leisure and attractions industry.
The Best Design for a Leisure & Entertainment Facility award celebrates Desert Falls' visionary approach to park layout, immersive theming, and exceptional guest journey—from adrenaline-pumping rides to family-friendly zones. The design stands as a benchmark for creativity, engineering excellence, and memorable experiences.
Meanwhile, Adam Du Plooy, General Manager of Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park, was named Best Establishment Manager for his outstanding leadership, team empowerment, and commitment to world-class operations. His recognition further underscores the park's dedication to both exceptional guest satisfaction and operational integrity.
What makes this recognition even more significant is that Desert Falls triumphed in categories where major GCC heavyweights were also contenders. Standing out among such renowned names reaffirms Desert Falls' rising prominence as one of the region's most innovative and celebrated water and adventure parks.
'Winning two MENALAC Awards is a proud and humbling moment,' said Adam Du Plooy. 'These awards are a tribute to our passionate team, our creative vision, and our unrelenting focus on guest satisfaction. We're honored to be named among the best of the best in the region.'
Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park continues to set new standards for adventure and family entertainment in the Gulf, offering one of the most diverse collections of water rides, canyoning cliff jumping adventures, laser tag arenas, go-karting, and more.
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