Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel Secures Multiple Wins at Middle East Chef & F&B Excellence Awards
- Dragon’s Place Restaurant Crowned Best Dinner Venue of the Year
- Highlighting culinary excellence, team talent, and outstanding dining experiences across its award-winning outlet
Ajman, UAE (June 22, 2026): — Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel proudly announces a remarkable achievement at the Hozpitality Group’s Middle East Chef Excellence Awards, F&B Excellence Awards, and Leaders Powerlist 2026. The property secured multiple accolades that reinforce its position as a leading destination for culinary excellence and exceptional hospitality in the UAE.

Iftikhar Hamdani, Area General Manager of Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel.
The hotel’s talented culinary and F&B team was recognized across several categories, reflecting their creativity, passion, and commitment to consistently delivering high-quality dining experiences.
Individual Winners & Powerlist Recognitions:
- Chef Leader Powerlist: Abdo Badra
- F&B Leader Powerlist: Michael Fernandes
- Female Chef of the Year: Chue Thinzar Khine
- Kitchen Manager of the Year: Ganesh Man Shrestha
- Butcher Chef of the Year: Belal Farhan Alsayed
- Banquet Chef of the Year: Sayed Kutubuddin
- F&B Server of the Year: Heina Tablate
- Restaurant Manager of the Year: Melynde Ernesto
Dragon’s Place Crowned “Best Dinner Venue of the Year”
The evening’s most prominent achievement went to Dragon’s Place Restaurant, which was officially awarded Best Dinner Venue of the Year.
This prestigious recognition highlights the restaurant’s distinctive dining concept, which features the finest Asian fusion delicacies, an elegant ambiance with low floor seating, and an amazing terrace perfect for enjoying sunsets overlooking the magnificent Arabian Gulf. Its consistently memorable guest experiences have firmly positioned it as one of the region’s standout dinner destinations.
“These achievements are a true reflection of our team’s tireless dedication, talent, and unwavering commitment to excellence. We are especially proud of Dragon’s Place Restaurant for receiving such a distinguished recognition as the Best Dinner Venue of the Year, which underscores our focus on delivering seamless, high-quality hospitality and curated culinary experiences. Reaching these milestones continues to demonstrate robust confidence in our properties, and it inspires us to keep scaling our operations to exceed the expectations of our discerning guests,” said Iftikhar Hamdani, Area General Manager of Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel.
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel extends its heartfelt appreciation to its guests, partners, and team members whose continued trust and support contribute to these stellar successes.
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About Bahi Hotels and Resorts:
Bahi Hotels and Resorts, managed by HMH – Hospitality Management Holding – was launched in 2012 in Ajman as the first alcohol-free hotel. Bahi Hotels & Resorts is an upscale 5-Star brand that has been designed to offer discerning travelers a whole new experience in a luxurious, distinctive and relaxing environment. Superlative level of service, meticulous attention to detail and refinement places it at par with leading, internationally acclaimed luxury brands. Bahi Ajman Palace hotels provide its guests with 1st class services and luxurious facilities. Set on a private beach, the hotel includes a wide range of rooms equipped with the finest facilities. It also provides guests with an exceptional culinary dining experience in addition to its leisure facilities that include a lifestyle club, luxurious spa and a pool. It is also equipped with venues that can hold corporate meetings or grand weddings. The hotel provides its guests a heritage retreat with a contemporary spirit.
For more information about the hotel please visit:
https://www.hmhhotelgroup.com/bahi-hotels-resorts-bahi-ajman-palace
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