For three decades, XTERIOR has operated at the apex of luxury outdoor living in the UAE. What sets the firm apart isn’t just the scale of its projects or the prestige of its addresses—it’s the consistent international recognition of its work. Through successive award wins and global honours, XTERIOR has emerged not merely as a regional leader, but as a name benchmarked worldwide.
Year-by-Year: Award Wins at a Glance
The following list summarises XTERIOR’s achievements in major international award competitions.
- 2019 – Winner (Gold/Silver) of Best Swimming Pool Company Worldwide at the Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association (SPATA) & British and Irish Spa & Hot Tub Association (BISHTA) British Pool & Hot Tub Awards.
- 2020 – Winner of the same category: Best Swimming Pool Company Worldwide at SPATA/BISHTA. Also Winner: Best Swimming Pool & Landscaping Company at the UAE Business Awards 2020.
- 2021 – Continued win in the SPATA/BISHTA category for Best Swimming Pool Company Worldwide.
- 2022 – Again awarded by SPATA/BISHTA in the same worldwide category.
- 2023 – Continued recognition by SPATA/BISHTA.
- 2024 – Recognised in the SPATA/BISHTA awards, maintaining the firm’s streak of being declared Best Swimming Pool Company Worldwide.
- 2025 – Sixth consecutive year of the SPATA/BISHTA award in the worldwide category. Social proof shows XTERIOR declaring “Gold for the 6th time.”
Why These Awards Matter
- Benchmarking excellence globally: The SPATA & BISHTA British Pool & Hot Tub Awards are considered among the highest honours in the wet-leisure industry. They recognise design, installation, safety, innovation and overall quality on an international scale. XTERIOR’s repeated recognition places them in the top echelon of global pool & outdoor-living specialists.
- Elevation of brand and region: Each year XTERIOR is awarded, the message is clear: premium outdoor living is not just a luxury in the UAE — it is world-class. The wins help shift perceptions of what’s possible in residential outdoor living, not only regionally but in global comparisons.
- Sustained performance and innovation: A one-off win is notable; a six-year streak is rare. The consistency implies that XTERIOR has institutionalised excellence, not just occasional brilliance. It shows capability across design, engineering, installation, after-sales and maintenance.
- Competitive advantage for clients: For villa-owners, developers or designers liaising with XTERIOR, the award-track record adds confidence. It signals that the company is globally vetted and continuously measured.
- Knowledge transfer and elevation: XTERIOR’s headline of “Best Swimming Pool Company Worldwide” for multiple years highlights not just craftsmanship but also its role in advancing the entire sector, exporting knowledge, setting standards, and pushing innovation.
Looking Ahead: The Next Ceremony
The most recent British Pool & Hot Tub Awards ceremony was held by SPATA & BISHTA on 4 February 2025 at the Coventry Building Society Arena, coinciding with the UK’s SPATEX exhibition. Shortlist announcements for related European awards indicate a ceremony scheduled for Wednesday 19 November 2025 for the European Pool & Spa Awards under the European Union of Swimming Pool and Spa Associations (EUSA). For XTERIOR, the calendar of future awards provides both a target and a platform: to continue entering, continue winning, and continue reinforcing their global leadership.
How XTERIOR’s Award Journey Reflects Strategic Advantage
- Global standards, local delivery: The awards show that XTERIOR meets the most exacting international standards—something that matters when clients expect the utmost.
- Turnkey expertise with global recognition: For clients seeking complete outdoor-living solutions (pool + landscape + technology + maintenance), the award-recognition becomes validation of the promise of excellence.
- Differentiation in a crowded market: In luxury markets such as the UAE, where many providers claim high standards, the repeated international wins help XTERIOR stand out.
- Industry leadership and credibility: The accolades position Bart Lauwers and XTERIOR not just as service providers but as industry shapers — advisors, pioneers and trend-setters.
- Confidence for high-end clients: For homeowners, architects and developers investing in high-stakes outdoor living, the award history reduces risk and enhances prestige.
Final Thoughts & Call to Action
In an era where “luxury outdoor living” threatens to devolve into cliché, XTERIOR’s award-rich history is more than marketing—it is proof. It signals that the company doesn’t just talk about innovation, precision and exclusivity—it has been measured and rewarded for it on the global stage.
If you’re an architect, developer or discerning homeowner seeking an outdoor-living partner who has proven, internationally-certified excellence, then you should meet the visionary behind the awards: Eng. Bart Lauwers.
Visit his show-villa at Al Jubail Island in Abu Dhabi and experience first-hand the craftsmanship, innovation and elevated living that these awards reflect.
📞 Contact Bart Lauwers: +971 52 552 6090
🌐 Visit: www.xterior.ae