Palazzo Hospitality Highly Commended for Best Hospitality Company at the Gulf Business Awards 2026

Palazzo Hospitality is proud to have been recognised as Highly Commended for Best Hospitality Company at the Gulf Business Awards 2026, marking an important milestone for the group and its continued growth within the region’s hospitality landscape.

The recognition comes during a year that has called for resilience, agility and determination. Guided by the strength and legacy of its flagship property, Palazzo Versace Dubai, Palazzo Hospitality has remained focused on strengthening its portfolio, driving performance and moving forward with an ambitious expansion strategy across the region, despite a challenging operating environment.

Above all, being Highly Commended for Best Hospitality Company is a testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment of the entire Palazzo Hospitality team. Every achievement across the business, from operations and commercial performance to guest experience and brand development, is made possible by the people behind it.

With an exciting pipeline and continued expansion ahead, Palazzo Hospitality enters its next chapter with momentum, ambition and a clear vision for growth.

This recognition belongs to the entire team, and we are incredibly proud of what we have achieved together.

UAE-based Palazzo Hospitality to Manage and Operate Kingdom of Eswatini’s biggest hospitality project – Palazzo Ezulwini Hotel and Convention Center

Palazzo Ezulwini Hotel and Convention Center is set to transform the tourism and hospitality landscape of Eswatini, drawing global attention to the Kingdom as a premier destination for both leisure and business travel

 

Palazzo Hospitality, the management company of one of the world’s leading luxury hotels, Palazzo Versace Dubai, expands its portfolio in Africa after signing last week the management of Palazzo Ezulwini Hotel and Convention Center in Eswatini. The project, which stands now at about 80% completion, is aimed to launch in the last quarter of 2025. Read More

Executive Power List 2023: Monther Darwish

 

Emirati businessman Monther Darwish started his career almost 20 years ago and has built his success across various industries in that time.

In 2019, he announced the launch of Palazzo Hospitality, a new management company for luxury hotels, residential buildings and lifestyle brands that aims to reinvent the world of personalised luxury.

Leveraging on the trusted expertise of a team of hospitality experts, Palazzo Hospitality will bring to the market a diverse range hotel brands, from ultra-luxury beach resorts to business and art properties. The company is dedicated to building world-class hospitality products. Read More

Best Hospitality Company of the Year 2022

 

Gulf Business held a dazzling ceremony for the 10th edition of the Gulf Business Awards on November 23, with the region’s business leaders and trailblazers in close attendance.

The prestigious awards, which completed a decade this year, were held at the Central Park Towers DIFC in Dubai, to laud stalwarts and pioneers who not only helmed their companies, but also steered them to greater heights and visibility during the year.

A total of 35 awards were presented to eminent business leaders and companies across multiple industrial verticals, including tourism, hospitality, transport and logistics, real estate, banking, finance and investment, healthcare and retail. Read More

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