| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 9 April |
| Birthplace | Adelaide, Australia |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Nationality | Australian |
| College/University | • University of Oxford, England • European International University, Paris |
| Educational Qualification(s) | • MBA in Total Quality Management (TQM) from University of Oxford • Professional Doctorate in Tourism & Hospitality from European International University |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | |
| Children | Daughter(s)- 2 |
| Parents |  |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Naim Maadad
- Naim had an exposure to hospitality industry since childhood as his family was involved in a restaurant business in Australia.
- Initially, Naim did not like working at his family’s restaurant business.
- After completing his schooling, he enrolled himself in a two-year degree course in Economics. However, later, he quit the course and decided to obtain a degree in Hospitality Management.
- Naim likes to maintain his fitness and hit the gym regularly.
Naim Maadad’s gym selfie
- Naim’s first job in the hospitality industry was with the Hilton hotel in Adelaide.
- Naim joined Burj Al Arab in 1999.
- Naim started his own company ‘Gates Hospitality’ in 2010, which now has popular restaurants under its portfolio such as Ultra Brasserie, Reform Social & Grill Dubai, Folly by Nick & Scott, Dubai’s premier “Apres Ski chalet”, Bistro Des Arts, and Workshop by folly.
- Naim likes to travel and explore various places around the world.
A photo of Naim Maadad in front of Eiffel Tower
- Naim has worked for Hilton Hotels & Resorts for over 12 years. He then left Hilton and joined Six Senses as the Managing Director of the hotel.
- Naim is an active Board Member of Dubai Restaurants Group (DRG), established by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and the industry. He is also on the Advisory Board of Australian Business Council Dubai (ABCD), Almont Global, and Spa & Wellness Association of Africa (SWAA).
- Naim likes to consume alcohol occasionally.
Naim Maadad enjoying his drink
- Naim is fluent in various languages such as English, French, Italian, and Japanese.
- Naim was granted with a UAE Golden Visa in 2021 by the Organization of Residence Permits for Investors, Entrepreneurs and Professional Talent.
- As of 2025, Naim has an experience of more than 25 years in the hospitality industry across Australia, Asia, & the Middle East in various senior management roles.
- As of April 2025, Naim has 202k followers on Instagram.
