Corporate Vision Issue 4

20 CORPORATE VISION / Issue 4 2018 Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is a five-star luxurious resort that is managed by JumeirahHotels & Resorts; an entity of Dubai Holding. We invitedMona AlHebsi, the Director of Human Resources in Jumeirah Zabeel Saray to tell us more about the hospitality industry in UAE and her reaction after being named Hospitality HR Director of the Year 2018 – UAE in CV Magazine’s BusinessWoman Elite cycle 2018. Living up to an Excellent Reputation Located in the United Arab Emirates, the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is inspired by the imperial and vibrant synthesis of Ottoman architecture and art, and is nestled on the quiet, pristine West Crescent of Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah. With stunning views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai’s skyline, the resort boasts 379 elegant guest rooms, 26 lavish suites, and 38 Royal Residences. The resort also comprises of a 59-metre infinity pool, a private beach, as well as exquisite culinary offerings in its award-winning restaurants and The MusicHall. Most importantly, the multi-award-winning Talise Ottoman Spa, is home to 42 treatment rooms, snow rooms and other iconic facilities. Commenting on her auspicious win. Mona kicks off the discussion by explaining how it feels to have been named as CV’s Hospitality HR Director of the Year 2018 within the UAE, stating what a delight it is for her work to be recognised. “Being named as HR Director of the year 2018 is fantastic, and I am honoured to win yet another accolade. I feel humbled to receive this award that recognises my valuable contributions in the hospitality industry and HR profession.” Recalling her entry to the hospitality industry in 2005, a time, when it was not common for UAE Nationals, especially women, to consider working in hotels as a viable career option, Mona explains how she was fascinated by the details she was exposed to. “Over a decade ago, I started my first job with the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah and was fascinated by the great learning opportunities I was exposed to from the beginning. My career journey to get to where I am today has not been easy, but definitely worth the effort.” Furthermore, Mona believes that she is currently reaping the rewards of her initial decision of venturing into such non-conventional industry when everyone else around her was opposing it. “Currently, we live in very exciting times; as there are many opportunities within the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality sector in 1804CV24 802CV27