The First Group launches a new hotel management division
The First Group expanded its presence in the GCC with the launch of a new dedicated hotel management division, which will provide third-party management services to owners and investors seeking to maximize the commercial potential of their hotel and hospitality assets. With a proven track record of launching and operating some of the UAE’s most successful upscale hotels and homegrown F&B brands, The First Group will leverage its expertise to offer best-in-class services and solutions to maximize the revenue-generating potential of clients’ assets.
The world’s tallest hotel, Ciel by The First Group, is on track for Q1 2024
The 82-story architectural wonder, which is on track to become the world’s tallest hotel, is the focal point of The First Group’s rapidly expanding collection of world-class hotels that have set a new industry benchmark in the UAE.
Taking the lead with Mark Patten, senior VP of food & beverage at The First Group
An internationally award-winning chef and highly respected food and beverage operations specialist, Mark Patten is leading The First Group’s fast-growing F&B division. His track record in creating successful, cutting-edge F&B concepts in the UAE, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Singapore and the UK is a testament to his optimism, hard work, hands-on attitude and entrepreneurial spirit. Here, Patten tells us more about the group’s expansion.
The First Group debuts The First Collection in Dubai
The First Group has a pipeline of seven upscale and upper-midscale hotels in development in Dubai, many of which under The First Collection.
MasterChef restaurant to open in Dubai this April
Chef Maria ‘Margarita’ Vaamonde-Beggs has been appointed to head the kitchen setup and menu creation.
