Rose Rayhaan by Rotana Celebrates Major End-of-Year Triumphs with Prestigious Industry Recognitions

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Published December 19th, 2025 - 10:39 GMT

Rose Rayhaan by Rotana Celebrates Major End-of-Year Triumphs with Prestigious Industry Recognitions

Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, one of Dubai’s most iconic hospitality landmarks, has announced a series of major achievements throughout 2025, underscoring its leadership in the luxury hospitality sector. The hotel, located on Sheikh Zayed Road, has garnered new acclaim for both the property itself and the exceptional leadership of its General Manager, Mr. Mamdouh Ali.

In a remarkable showing at the 2025 Haute Grandeur Global Awards, Rose Rayhaan by Rotana was recognized as the Best Hotel View in the Middle East, the Best City Hotel in the United Arab Emirates, and the Best Prime Location Hotel in the United Arab Emirates. These accolades reflect the hotel's strategic positioning, commitment to guest experience, and its unique standing as a luxury destination in the heart of the city.

Adding to this success, General Manager Mamdouh Ali was named “Most Valuable General Manager” at the World GM Awards 2025. This prestigious title highlights Ali’s outstanding contributions to the hospitality industry and his impactful leadership at Rose Rayhaan. With over 20 years of experience in hotel management, Ali’s deep expertise spans top-tier properties across Egypt and the UAE, with a strong background in sales and marketing that continues to drive the hotel’s growth and reputation.

Since taking the helm at Rose Rayhaan in September 2020, Ali has led the hotel through a period of transformation marked by operational innovation, enhanced guest satisfaction, and a focus on sustainable excellence.

“It is an incredible honor to receive both the World GM Award and to see our hotel recognized on an international platform by Haute Grandeur,” said Mr. Mamdouh Ali. “These awards are a reflection of the tireless dedication of our entire team. I am privileged to work alongside passionate professionals who consistently deliver exceptional experiences to our guests and elevate the standards of hospitality in the UAE. Together, we remain committed to innovation, sustainability, and service excellence.”

About upcoming strategies and plans, Ali confirmed: “We are expecting a 20% growth in occupancy rates during the festive season, with guests flying in mainly from Europe and GCC countries. Further down the line, and as we step into a new promising year, we will be announcing a major renovation operation that will include our all-day restaurant SOLA, the meeting rooms and guest rooms, offering a refreshed vibe to both, staycation guests and international travelers, seeking Rotana’s signature experience in Dubai.”

With a history that includes being the tallest hotel in the world from 2009 to 2012, Rose Rayhaan by Rotana continues to be a symbol of elevated living, architectural elegance, and guest-centric luxury. These recent achievements reinforce the hotel’s position as a benchmark in the industry and a beacon of excellence in the region.

Background Information

Rotana Hotel Management Corporation

Rotana was founded in 1992, by a partnership between two visionary thinkers, Nasser Al Nowais and Selim El Zyr, who were joined three years later by Nael Hashweh and Imad Elias.

Operating as Rotana, it opened its first property in Abu Dhabi in 1993 and is today one of the leading hotel management companies within the Middle East and North Africa.

Rotana is a company offering the best of both worlds. A unique understanding of the culture and communities of the Middle East combined with the collective expertise of an executive team contributing over 35 years of international experience in the service industry.

Rotana aggressive expansion plans have seen the company grow from 2 properties in 1993 to a total of 70 by 2014. With several further properties planned for opening and new projects in the pipeline confirming the company's intention to have a Rotana managed property in all the major cities throughout the Middle East and North Africa within the next five years. 

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