Mondrian Doha, Qatar’s luxurious and award-winning hotel, is pleased to announce that Mr. Wael Maatouk has been appointed as the hotel’s new General Manager.
Maatouk joins Mondrian Doha from his previous posts as General Manager for hotels such as Sharq Village & Spa and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Qatar. With more than 20 years’ experience, and an astonishing record of success, Maatouk has demonstrated that he is an accomplished and knowledgeable leading figure in the hospitality industry regionally.
Celebrating this occasion, Chadi Farhat, Chief Operating Officer Middle East & Europe at sbe Group said: "I am delighted to announce the appointment of Wael Maatouk as the General Manager of Mondrian Doha. Wael has decades of experience in the hospitality sector and we are confident that he will continue to ensure that Mondrian Doha is one of Qatar’s must visit destinations. On behalf of sbe, the leading international lifestyle hospitality company, we continuously look forward to the growth of our community and adding valuable experiences towards our operations. We are pleased to have him as part of our team and look forward to having his expertise create a positive impact on our guests’ experience.”
Commenting on his appointment, Wael Maatouk, General Manager at Mondrian Doha, said: “I am honoured to have the opportunity to continue leading Mondrian Doha on its path to providing locals and travellers with the ultimate ‘One Thousand- and One-Nights’ experience, an ancient story of fables where the limits of escapism is only in the imagination. My experience has equipped me with a holistic approach towards providing a renowned lifestyle experience to hotel guests. I am excited to join the sbe family and manage its first hotel in the Middle East. With sbe holding a pioneering position in the lifestyle hospitality realm, I will ensure that our service continues to be at the highest level of international standards. I am dedicated to leading by example and bringing Mondrian Doha the latest innovation in hospitality.”
In his new role, Maatouk bring extensive experience in developing policy, strategic implementation, and the coordination of staff in all departments to guarantee a harmonious working system while adhering strictly to regulatory requirements. He has an impeccable focus on quality and ensuring the best guest experience. In his most recent appointment, Maatouk managed an important transition of rebranding and re-positioning a hotel to become the first LXR hotel in the world for the new Luxury Collection under the Hilton Corporation.
A Canadian national with Lebanese roots, Maatouk is fluent in French, English and Arabic. He began his early career as a food and beverage professional in the hospitality industry in Beirut and moved to Montreal where he pursued his higher education. He holds a Master of Business Administration in Leadership and Management, a Bachelor of Arts in Hotel and Restaurant Management, and a Diploma in Hotel Management and Culinary Art.
Located in the heart of the West Bay, the 270-room Mondrian Doha, is designed in collaboration with world-renowned Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, and Southwest Architecture. The property incorporates customised Marcel Wanders design features with influences from local patterns, ornate Arabic writing and historic souks.
Mondrian Doha features eight restaurants and bars, including CUT by Wolfgang Puck and Japanese Morimoto Doha by Masaharu. The hotel also boasts one of the largest ESPA spa and a variety of stylish and unique options for meetings and special events including a 2,000 square-meter ballroom that can hold up to 1,500 guests. Mondrian Doha operates under the sbe group, the leading international lifestyle hospitality company. At its core, sbe is an entertainment group dedicated to giving its guests a comprehensive hotel experience. sbe will manage and own 29 hotels and over 180 global world-renowned culinary, nightlife and entertainment venues by the end of 2019.
For further information about Mondrian Doha visit www.mondriandoha.com
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About Mondrian Doha:
Mondrian Doha is located in the heart of West Bay, next to Lagoona Mall and Lusail City, the future of Qatar with its innovative design, architecturally led landscape making and the gateway to Qatar’s next major city destination. The Hotel was designed in collaboration with world-renowned Dutch designer, Marcel Wanders, along with South West Architecture – the architectural company of record for Mondrian Doha. This marks Wanders’ first hotel in the Middle East.
Mondrian Doha comprises of 270 distinctive rooms; including the Penthouse studios and Studio suites with 59 suites in total, in addition to 211 bedrooms, over 24 floors. All of the rooms feature bespoke miniature artworks, luxurious custom-made furniture, and Swarovski crystal chandeliers, as well as signature nuances by Wanders.
Mondrian Doha is recognised for its luxurious lifestyle hospitality offering which includes four restaurants showcasing both local and international cuisines; Morimoto, CUT by
Wolfgang Puck, Walima and Hudson Tavern. As well as two bar outlets; Rise and Black Orchid, in addition to Magnolia Bakery in its lobby lounge.
The renowned property also boasts the first ESPA Spa in Qatar, with the 2,000 square metre spa featuring separate spas for men and women, twelve treatment rooms, and Hammam areas. In addition, Mondrian Doha has a 24-hour fitness centre and a rooftop pool.
Mondrian Doha has one of the largest ballrooms in Qatar, a 2,000 square metre ballroom with a private elevator access and VIP Bridal Suite, along with private meeting rooms.
Mondrian’s 4 floors brings world-renowned restaurants to Doha for the very first time including: Morimoto, a Japanese restaurant with stunning design and artwork by Japanese artist Hiroshi Senju, and Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s acclaimed menu; Michelin Star Chef Wolfgang Puck’s signature steakhouse CUT, bringing the finest quality beef and an extensive menu with Californian and Mediterranean culinary influences; Walima, which boasts the very best in Qatari and Middle Eastern cuisine and Hudson Tavern for guests to enjoy New York-style burgers.
Magnolia Bakery will help satisfy any sweet tooth with signature offerings, and finally Rise, the perfect place to enjoy after-office drinks as the sun sets on the 27th floor.
Mondrian Doha is equally proud to launch ESPA in the Middle East for the very first time, the first of its kind featuring spas for men and women, 12 treatment rooms, a heated experience garden, relaxation rooms with heated daybeds and a traditional Turkish Hammam.
About sbe:
Established in 2002 by Founder and CEO Sam Nazarian, sbe is a privately-held, leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hotels, residences, restaurants and nightclubs. Through exclusive partnerships with cultural visionaries, sbe is devoted to creating extraordinary experiences throughout its proprietary brands with a commitment to authenticity, sophistication, mastery and innovation. Following the acquisition of Morgans Hotel Group, the pioneer of boutique lifestyle hotels, in partnership with AccorHotels, sbe has an unparalleled global portfolio which will see 29 hotels and over 180 global world-renowned culinary, nightlife and entertainment venues by the end of 2019. The company is uniquely positioned to offer a complete lifestyle experience - from nightlife, food & beverage and entertainment to hotels and residences, and through its innovative customer loyalty and rewards program, The Code, as well as its award-winning international real estate development subsidiary, Dakota Development - all of which solidify sbe as the preeminent leader across hospitality. The company's established and upcoming hotel brands include SLS Hotel & Residences, Delano, Mondrian, The Redbury, HYDE Hotel & Residences, and The House of Originals. In addition, sbe has the following internationally acclaimed restaurants and lounges under subsidiary Disruptive Restaurant Group: Katsuya by Chef Katsuya Uechi, Umami Burger, Cleo, Fi'lia, Carna by Dario Cecchini, Leynia and Diez y Seis by Chef José Icardi, HYDE Lounge, S Bar, Doheny Room, Nightingale, Skybar, Bond, and Privilege. To learn more, visit sbe.com
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