Rabih Melhem
Strategic Partner – Middle East
Rabih Melhem is spearheading our Middle East expansion and is a distinguished hospitality executive and strategic advisor with over 30 years of experience in the global hospitality industry, spanning the United States and the Middle East.
His career includes senior leadership roles across key regional markets, notably the United Arab Emirates, Muscat (Oman), and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he has successfully led and advised luxury hotel operations in diverse and highly competitive environments.
Rabih has been associated with some of the world’s most respected international hotel brands, including Hyatt Hotels, Marriott Hotels (previously Starwood Hotels & Resorts), Taj Hotels, and Rotana Hotels, gaining deep insight into varied operating models, brand standards, and ownership structures.
His expertise encompasses full-cycle hotel operations, asset optimization, food & beverage strategy, commercial performance, and large-scale team leadership, with a strong focus on aligning operational excellence with investor objectives.
Throughout his career, Rabih has delivered sustained financial growth, overseen complex openings, expansions, and repositioning initiatives, and built high-performing leadership teams. His industry contributions have been recognized with multiple international accolades, including Best General Manager in the Middle East and North Africa and Best General Manager at a Global Level.
Rabih is based in Dubai, with full proficiency in Arabic and collaborates closely with owners, boards, and development partners to drive portfolio growth, enhance asset value, and execute market-entry and long-term hospitality strategies across the region.
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