Syed Mustafa Ali among Hozpitality's Best 30 Most Popular Engineering Leaders in the Middle East for 2023
With a total of 13 years of hospitality experience, Syed Mustafa Ali is currently the Chief Engineer at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
Syed Mustafa Ali, the Chief Engineer at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek, has been recognized as one of Hozpitality's Best 30 Most Popular Engineering Leaders in the Middle East for 2023. With a total of 13 years of hospitality experience, Ali has a diverse background working with various renowned hotels and groups.
Ali's passion lies in heading the engineering department of the oldest and first 5-star hotel in Dubai, where he embraces everyday challenges and finds innovative solutions. He is dedicated to continuously upgrading and enhancing the property to meet new regulations and requirements, ensuring the highest standards of quality and guest satisfaction.
One of Ali's notable achievements was successfully managing and completing major refurbishment projects in different areas of the hotel, such as the main restaurant, BG Café, health club, spa, and bridal suites. Over a span of nine months, these projects, valued at approximately 7.7 million AED, were executed under Ali's supervision, further enhancing the hotel's facilities and ambiance.
Ali is also committed to sustainability and energy-saving initiatives. He implemented a demand flow optimization solution for the HVAC system, resulting in significant electricity savings of 335,000 AED for the entire year. Additionally, through in-house repairs and efficiency improvements of equipment, the hotel achieved a 1.9% cost reduction and improved its carbon footprint compared to the previous year.
In terms of inspections and audits, Ali collaborated with the engineering and security teams to ensure the highest level of safety certification. This included implementing comprehensive training programs, enhancing safety and security policies and procedures, leading to the hotel attaining the Executive status certification from the Safehotels Alliance AB. Moreover, the hotel improved its HACCP certification from C to B, with Ali's team playing a vital role in maintaining the equipment and kitchen hygiene standards.
Ali strongly believes in continuous learning and knowledge sharing within his team. He fosters a positive work environment that empowers his staff, motivating and rewarding them for their efforts. His leadership approach focuses on recognizing and appreciating the collective achievements of the team.
Syed Mustafa Ali's dedication to excellence, innovative approach to problem-solving, commitment to sustainability, and strong leadership skills have earned him a well-deserved place among the most popular engineering leaders in the Middle East. His contributions to the success and continuous improvement of Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek, make him a valuable asset to the hospitality industry.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE