Shangri-La and Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi Appoint New Director of Food & Beverage
Moustafa ElGayar Joins Abu Dhabi's Leading Hotels to Enhance Culinary Excellence
(Abu Dhabi, 22 August 2024) - Shangri-La and Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, are delighted to announce the appointment of Moustafa ElGayar as the new Director of Food & Beverage. Moustafa brings over 17 years of extensive experience in the hospitality industry, with a proven track record of enhancing dining concepts and operational excellence. Moustafa joins the team from Towers Rotana, Dubai, where he was responsible for uplifting and revamping multiple F&B concepts. His career includes significant roles at prestigious properties such as Melia Hotel Bali, Jumeirah Bali, and Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard, London. Moustafa’s expertise spans overseeing F&B operations, budget management, concept development, and team training. Moustafa's strategic vision and innovative approach will be instrumental in further enhancing the dining experiences at both Shangri-La and Traders Hotel. His leadership will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success and reputation of our F&B offerings, ensuring our guests enjoy exceptional culinary journeys.
About Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi:
Nestled between a pristine 1-kilometre-long private beach and lush gardens, the Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi is an oasis tucked away in the heart of the Emirates. The 213 rooms and suites celebrate authentic Arabian architecture and feature spacious private balconies or terraces with stunning canal, creek or relaxing garden views. Meetings and events can be hosted in intimate Arabesque spaces of the property. Lush outdoor areas are available for social gatherings during the cooler months. With a host of award-winning dining venues scattered across the property, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, has swiftly become a culinary destination within the city. The hotel is renowned for its unique dining experiences, serving up an enthralling culinary journey across popular restaurants and bars from the acclaimed Sofra bld and the signature Chinese restaurant, Shang Palace to Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard. Sofra bld offers an extensive choice of dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Multiple live cooking stations allow guests to interact with chefs and choose from a wide range of Arabic, Asian, and international dishes. At Shang Palace, experience authentic Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine in a traditional setting. Experience French cuisine inspired by Michelin-starred Chef Nicolas Isnard global travels at Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard promising an unparalleled dining journey. Immerse in magnificent sunset views, handcrafted beverages, and a Mediterranean ambiance at Amalfi Beach Lounge. Unwind at Al Hanah Bar with a spectacular twilight dinner, relax on the balcony while drinking in magnificent sunsets, or hold a leisurely conversation at the adjacent Cigar Lounge. Meet and socialize at the comfortable Lobby Lounge or soak up the sun with a specialty cocktail at The Pool Bar & Restaurant. Rejuvenate at Chi, The Spa which draws inspiration from the legendary Shangri-La - a place of personal peace, enchantment, and well-being. For more information, please visit our website or connect with us on Facebook or Instagram to keep up to date with happenings at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi. Discover more about Shang Palace at @shangpalacead, Amalfi Beach Lounge @amalfibeachlounge and Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard @bordeaubynicolasisnard.
About Shangri-La:
Shangri-La, an iconic flagship brand of the Shangri-La Group, puts heartfelt service at the core of its distinctive Asian hospitality experience. Through imaginative and nature-inspired design, delightful culinary and cultural experiences, and its authentic and thoughtful service, the brand enables guests to realise their own moments of Shangri-La. Today, the brand experience is brought to life in over 90 deluxe hotels and resorts at destinations around the world, including Australia, Canada, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan, Fiji, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sultanate of Oman, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
About Shangri-La Circle
Built on the idea that life is meant to be fun, limitless, and full of possibilities, Shangri-La Circle is a contemporary Asian travel lifestyle platform offering members a world of enhanced benefits at every point of their journey at over 100 Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN by Shangri-La, and Traders properties worldwide, along with the Group’s portfolio of restaurants, wellness facilities, and family experiences. Details of these benefits can be found here. To enroll as a member and stay up to date with the latest Shangri-La Circle announcements and offers, visit www.shangri-la.com/shangrilacircle and connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Weibo and WeChat, or download the Shangri-La mobile app.