“I remember when I first landed in Dubai in
April 1979. Life was simpler, less compli-
cated and Dubai was much smaller than what
it is today. I was joined then by my young
family. My children were aged 5 and 2. They
have grown here and they know this place as
their home country.
Under the visionary leadership of the late
Ruler Shaikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum,
Dubai witnessed the start of some of the es-
sential infrastructure projects which led to
the growth of this vibrant city.
In the early 1990’s Dubai still did not witness
10 % of what it is today; development was so
fast and was accelerated in the mid nineties.
During these years, Dubai started to attract the attention of the world and I was so proud to
witness that and be part of the overall success.
In 1991, I started with the Group in the Metropolitan Hotel as Resident Manager due to my
successful background in the Hospitality industry since the early eighties in Dubai. There-
after I was transferred to the Group office in several capacities and my current position is
Executive Director of the Group.
My advice for our employees is to continue to be loyal and be proud of their employer. In
turn, the AHG is always proud of their performing staff, many of them have been working
for years and decades. For the hardworking, AHG always cares and extends opportunities
for internal development and promotions.”
Executive Director for Al Habtoor Group.
Maan Halabi
Executive Director
Al Habtoor Group
Maan Halabi
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