

The Hospitality, Commercial Catering and Food Services Division of Mohammad Hareb Al Otaiba has more than 30 years of operational history to boast about.
Previously known as Food Services and Commercial Kitchen Equipment, this division has been transformed and has taken on a complete new look.
Run by a young management team, this entity under MHAO has one of the most experienced technical teams and a long list of satisfied clients to its credit, providing it with a competitive edge.
The past five years have witnessed tremendous growth in line with the phenomenal surge in construction activity, which has opened up countless avenues of business, according to divisional manager, Wissam Nabulsi.
“We are proud to be associated with the most prestigious multinational hotel and leisure resort projects and the finest of restaurant complexes in the UAE. Over the years, Al Otaiba has become a major turnkey player in the designs, contracting, supply and commissioning of commercial and domestic kitchens. The claim is supported by the fact that we have an extensive list of satisfied customers some of whom have been doing business with us for over 25 years,” Nabulsi comments.
Service and result-delivery is the corporate policy of Al Otaiba across the board. This new vision is also the driving force behind the division’s efforts to deliver custom-made solutions to clients.
“In-house advisors customise kitchens according to the exacting demands of its clients. Each aspect is carefully evaluated - be it in the choice of menu, space management, suitable equipment and achievement of desired results and a customer is delivered the best possible solution. This apart, the division has the asset of its superior technical support and after-sales services, which is coupled with the premium quality of the brands it represents in the UAE,” he says.
“Given the phenomenal development of the hotel industry in the UAE, the last few years have been exceptionally good for our division. However, this growth also testifies to our expertise in installation, rotation, time planning and scheduling, commissioning, testing, handing over and after-sales service,” Nabulsi points out. “We are considered the market leaders and have a huge reputation to take care of. We believe in sustained growth and that is the reason why every project – no matter how small or big – is handled with utmost care and in a professional manner. We aim to herald a new approach to the hospitality business and hope to satisfy the increasing business demands of our clients.”
A testimony to Al Otaiba’s success is the impressive project portfolio it boasts. Premium addresses like the Galadari palace, Jumeirah Beach hotel, 21 restaurants at Wafi, the Royal Wing of new Dubai Airport, the Ritz Carlton, the World Trade Centre and the Madinat Jumeirah are fitted out by Al Otaiba with state-of-the-art kitchens from the best upmarket brands available in commercial kitchen equipment such as Hobart Kitchen Equipment, Foster Refrigeration, Convotherm Combi steamers, Garland cooking ranges, Vent Master ventilation systems, Cimbali coffee machines and Scotsman ice systems,” he adds.
“This is just the tip of the iceberg we have an expansive list including luxury villas, resorts, luxury yachts, royal palaces and huge residential complexes. We have done them all and are still servicing them year after year,” he concludes.