Hospitality
Luxury is Defined by Experience, Not Price
Iftikhar Hamdani, Area General Manager – Northern Emirates
How does Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel differentiate itself in the luxury segment?
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel redefines luxury with its exceptional blend of exclusivity, exceptional service and a profound commitment to social responsibility. Situated in the breathtaking view of the Arabian Gulf, our resort offers a serene retreat, setting a standard for secluded luxury itself.
Guests are welcomed with attentive services and bespoke experiences, ensuring that every guest’s needs and desires are met with precision and care. Every aspect of the guest experience is thoughtfully designed to deliver a truly unparalleled and extraordinary stay.
Beyond its opulence, Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel is a leader in sustainable luxury, implementing eco-friendly practices that minimize environmental impact. The resort utilizes electronic registration for its guest’s registration, provides Electric Vehicle Charging station, adheres to rigorous waste reduction and recycling programs. We also engage in community initiatives, and partner with local communities to promote sustainability. Our commitment to sustainability and ethical practices further enhances its appeal, resonating with discerning travelers who value both luxury and social responsibility.
With a focus on superlative service and meticulous attention to detail, how does your team ensure that every guest enjoys a personalized stay?
At Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel, our team ensures every guest enjoys their stay with us through a commitment to exceptional services. Our staff undergoes extensive training to anticipate guest needs and deliver exceptional service, ensuring that every interaction is thoughtful and tailored. We use advanced technology to track guest requests and act on it immediately. We utilize guest profiles and past stays to provide customized recommendations and anticipate future needs. Our team maintains these records to ensure that every detail, from the room preferences to dietary restrictions, is seamlessly integrated into the guest experience.
Can you share how Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel elevates the dining experience to match the luxurious ambiance of the property?
Guests are treated to high-quality, expertly prepared dishes by our skillful chefs, using fresh, premium ingredients that highlight both local and international flavours. The elegant dining spaces such as Arabesque Restaurant – an all-day-dining restaurant; Dragon’s Place – where you can enjoy the finest Asian fusion delicacies; Nojoom Lounge – where you can enjoy Shisha with a mix of your favourite dishes; and, Bahi Café – all day savoury pastries, all are designed to complement the Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel’s opulent atmosphere and refined décor that creates a captivating environment.
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel is described as a heritage retreat with a contemporary spirit. How do you blend traditional elements with modern luxury?
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel is a stunning example of traditional architecture blended with contemporary design. We artfully merge traditional Arabian elements with modern luxury to create a unique and immersive experience.
Our luxury hotel rooms & suites combine the convenience of modern designs and the rich feel of the Arabian architecture. The Arabesque detail in the design, the use of ‘Mashrabiya’, the warm brocades and the subtle gold touches create a unique and distinguished feel.
Our luxury restaurant features a mystical One Thousand and One Night, shaped in the form of a half crescent, with the hanging Arabian royal handmade lamps, mounted torches and warm design.
As an upscale 5-Star brand, what strategies do you employ to attract and retain discerning travelers who seek a luxurious yet distinctive environment?
To attract and retain discerning travelers who seek a luxurious yet distinctive environment, Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel, as an upscale 5-star brand, employs a range of sophisticated strategies. We offer exceptional services through tailored services and bespoke amenities that cater individual preference most especially those who are celebrating special occasion, like we offer unique and personalized sand-writing on the beach, crafted for guest’s special occasion.
As known for its luxury and guest experience, we ensure that guests can enjoy our series of special pool activities, such as offering our dynamic aqua aerobics program led by our experienced team. This program provides a refreshing workout in the pool, combining fitness with fun in a vibrant and social setting.
On environment part, we ensure the active participation in our environmental initiatives during their stay with us, such as simple waste segregation in their room, minimizing the use of plastics, conserving water & energy in their room. This ensures a luxurious stay yet aligns with eco-conscious values.
How does the private beach setting contribute to the experience at the Hotel?
A private beach setting at Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel greatly enhances the guest experience. This unique feature allows guests to enjoy unparalleled privacy and seclusion, with dedicated lifeguards and premium amenities such as plush loungers, umbrellas and also features shaded areas provided by lush trees allowing guests to relax in natural environment. The setting also allows options to order food and beverages directly from the beach.
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel recently collaborated with Dr. Linen in the 360 Weave Textile Recycling Initiative. Can you elaborate on the significance of this initiative for your hotel and how it aligns with your broader sustainability goals?
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel recently collaborated with Dr. Linen in the 360 Weave Textile Recycling Initiative, handed over 745 kilograms of old linens and uniforms that can no longer be used. The initiative transforms discarded linens and uniforms into new, useful materials, ensuring that they are repurposed effectively and contributing to a reduction in textile waste.
The initiative is a significant step to address the growing concern of textile waste and aligns with Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel’s broader sustainability goals. By participating in this initiative, we made a substantial impact on waste reduction, resource conservation, and overall environmental responsibility.
Is luxury defined by price or by experience?
Luxury is primarily defined by experience rather than price, and this extends to environmental care as well. Luxury involves exceptional service, the ability to provide quality, unique and memorable experiences and a commitment to sustainability. By integrating environmental care into luxury experience, brands not only offer refined comfort but also demonstrate a responsible approach to preserving the natural world. The combination of exceptional service, quality and environmental stewardship defines the modern concept of luxury.
Hospitality
JD MALAT GALLERY X AFRICAN QUEEN KOJO MARFO INSTALLATION LAUNCHES DURING RAMADAN AT J1 BEACH

African Queen Dubai unveils a special collaboration with JD Malat Gallery which operates in Downtown, Dubai and Mayfair, London, presenting an installation of works by Ghanaian-British artist Kojo Marfo at its J1 Beach location. Launching during the holy month of Ramadan through to summer, Marfo’s vibrant paintings enter into dialogue with the spirit of African Queen – the iconic Mediterranean restaurant founded on the French Riviera in 1969.
Installed throughout the venue, the works transform African Queen into an immersive cultural setting where gastronomy, art and atmosphere converge. From sunlit interiors to open terraces overlooking the shoreline, guests encounter contemporary African art within a space defined by Riviera elegance and cosmopolitan energy.
Born in 1980, Kojo Marfo is recognised for his distinctive AfroGenesis style – an Afrocentric “new beginning” that fuses Cubist visual language with Akan artistic traditions. His layered figurative works explore identity and spirituality, reframing African heritage through a contemporary lens. Rooted in Ghanaian artistic traditions while engaging with European modernism, Marfo’s work is expressive, symbolic and internationally resonant.
This dialogue between heritage and reinterpretation mirrors African Queen’s own story. Founded in 1969 in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, African Queen embodies Mediterranean art de vivre, where cuisine, culture and celebration unfold in an atmosphere of warmth and timeless glamour. Inspired by the 1951 film The African Queen, the venue’s layered textures and design create an environment that feels transportive yet refined.
At J1 Beach, the concept transitions seamlessly from relaxed daytime dining to vibrant evening gatherings.
Throughout Ramadan, African Queen welcomes guests for sea-view Iftar gatherings, offering a curated set menu designed for sharing. The experience begins with dates and lentil soup, followed by Arabic mezze with warm bread, lamb samosa and stuffed vine leaves. A choice of lamb, beef kebab, chicken tagine or vegetarian tagine follows, concluding with seasonal fruit. Soft drinks, coffee and tea are included per person.
The JD Malat Gallery and African Queen Kojo Marfo installation runs from February 2026 through summer 2026.
À la carte dining is available daily. Iftar is served from sunset throughout Ramadan, Iftar is served from sunset until 9:00 PM, with set menus starting from 296 AED per person, including welcome dates and apricot, sharing starters, a choice of main course, and dessert. The Suhoor menu is available throughout Ramadan from 10:30 PM until 1:30 AM, with last orders taken at 12:45 AM.
Hospitality
SEVA Holds Its Table Open for Community This Ramadan


In moments when the wider landscape feels uncertain, SEVA Table continues to hold its doors open as a daily act of care. Guests are invited to break their fast, reconnect and regulate with Ramadan Sufra designed to gently restore after fasting. The menu features dishes that support digestion and help transition the body gradually from fasting to nourishment. Highlights include:
- Adas bi Hamod, slow-simmered green lentils with Swiss chard and lemon
- Salt & Date: The Elemental Platter for two, featuring soup, warm dates, beetroot falafel, green shakshouka, hummus, cashew labneh, olives, bread, and tea
- Light desserts including gluten-free cinnamon rolls and saffron lime key pie for sweetness that lingers without excess.
- Karak Chai infused with cardamom and saffron
Everything is prepared in-house from scratch and designed to replenish without heaviness.

SEVA continues to operate as usual. The garden remains open for those who simply wish to sit quietly, share tea, or spend time in a steady environment. The café and space remain active, welcoming, and attentive.
“The table is not a backdrop. It is the practice,” says Shadi Enbashi, co-founder of SEVA. “We lay the Sufra each day because the act of gathering, of nourishing one another with care and without noise, is itself a form of presence.”
As always, SEVA offers what it can within its means. Simply a table, set with care, open to all who wish to sit.
Hospitality
WOMEN’S DAY AT JOE’S CAFÉ: ENJOY A COMPLEMENTARY TIRAMISU WITH THE BURJ KHALIFA VIEW

With stunning views, comforting cuisine and a warm ambience, Joe’s Café welcomes every woman to unwind, reconnect and celebrate Women’s Day in true Dubai style.
This Women’s Day, celebrate the spirit of ‘Her’ with an indulgent shopping-and-sipping experience at Joe’s Café. Perfectly perched inside The Dubai Mall, the café offers front-row views of the iconic Burj Khalifa and the mesmerising Dubai Fountain, making it one of the city’s most picturesque celebration spots.
Whether it’s a sun-kissed breakfast, a leisurely afternoon lunch between shopping sprees, or an elegant dinner with your closest friends, Joe’s Café creates the perfect setting for heartfelt conversations and memorable moments. To make the occasion even sweeter, guests can enjoy a complimentary Tiramisu with any main dish, available for lunch and Iftar. A delightful touch to toast the women who inspire, lead and uplift every day. Gather your squad, raise a cup, and celebrate ‘Her’ where the city sparkles brightest.
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