BAB AL SHAMS DESERT RESORT & SPA APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT MANAGER - OPERATIONS

Reuben Mifsud, Cluster General Manager, Meydan Hotels & Hospitality has announced the appointment of Ziad Sleiman as Executive Assistant Manager – Operations at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, recently named as ‘Middle East Leading Desert Resort’ by the ‘World Travel Awards’ for its 7th year.

The Lebanese national has started his professional career in 1999 and is bringing to this award-winning luxury desert resort more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality sector in Lebanon and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

“With great skills in hotel operational management, wealth of experience in luxury hotel management and excellent record in delivering innovative strategies and results, Ziad is the right candidate for this role aiming to further maintain premium position of Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa in the region.” said Reuben Mifsud, Cluster General Manager, Meydan Hotels & Hospitality

In his role, Ziad will manage all aspects of the resort’s operations, its food and beverage service and culinary departments. Furthermore, he will be overseeing the hotel’s in-room dining, banquet food and beverage operations in addition to eight restaurants and lounges including award-winning desert restaurant Al Hadheerah, authentic Northern Indian restaurant Masala, international all-day dining Al Forsan, award-winning Al Sarab Rooftop Lounge, traditional Italian outlet Le Dune, Ya Hala Lobby Lounge and the Pool Bar.

Sleiman commented: “My new role as Executive Assistant Manager- Operations is a fantastic opportunity and I’m passionate to drive a strong team to position Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa as the first choice in Dubai for leisure, business and MICE guests.”

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About Bab Al Shams Resort & Spa

Located 45-minute drive from the city of Dubai and from Dubai International Airport, the 5-star desert luxury ‘Bab Al Shams Resort & Spa’, suited in the heart of Dubai desert, is the perfect destination for families, couples or simply desert lovers. Overlooking the natural desert, this award-winning resort offers 115 rooms and suits range from 47 m² to 68.4 m² with authentic Arabian design and modern touches. A wide selection of restaurant and lounges complete the guest dining experience throughout the stay, from ‘Al Hadheerah Desert’ restaurant with live entertainment, Indian restaurant ’Masala’, traditional Italian cuisine at ‘Le Dune’, an all-day dining international restaurant ‘Al Forsan to ‘Al Sarab’ Rooftop Lounge, ‘Ya Hala’ Lobby Lounge and the Pool Bar. An extensive leisure and outdoor activities await the guests including two outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pools, open 4x4 desert drive, desert fat biking, archery, camel riding, falconry together with various sports games from volleyball and croquet to table tennis and boules. With 4 treatment rooms and an indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, the award-winning ‘satori’ spa offers an urban oasis for spa goers to indulge and reenergize. Children aged 5 and 12 years old, will be entertained with fun activities with. For more information, please visit www.babalshams.com  #DreamBabAlShams