Mama Shelter Dubai has announced the appointment of Bassem Saudy as its new Hotel Manager, effective December 2025, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In his new role, he will oversee the overall operations of Mama Shelter Dubai, a five-star, playful, design-led hotel and vibrant dining destination located in Business Bay.
Bassem brings more than 25 years of international hospitality experience, with a strong background in hotel operations, commercial leadership, global sales, and business development across the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa. Prior to this appointment, he served as Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing for Banyan Tree Dubai and Delano Dubai, leading the commercial strategy for the Bluewaters cluster, co-operated by Banyan Group and Ennismore.
Before joining Ennismore, Bassem held several senior leadership roles, including Head of Global Sales & Business Development at Caesars Palace Dubai, General Manager at Metropolitan Hotel Dubai (Habtoor Hospitality), and Managing Director at Destination Touristic Services (DER Touristik).
His extensive commercial expertise was further shaped during an eight-year tenure at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, where he progressed from Director of Sales to Commercial Director, leading revenue strategy, brand positioning, and market expansion. Earlier in his career, Bassem held senior sales and commercial roles with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, building a solid foundation in luxury hospitality and guest-centric operations.
We congratulate Bassem Saudy on his appointment and wish him continued success as he leads Mama Shelter Dubai’s bold, social, and lifestyle-driven hospitality concept.
