33. Andrea Strim - EAM ? F&B, Jumeirah Emirates Towers 33. Andrea Strim - EAM ? F&B, Jumeirah Emirates Towers

34. Yasmine Attieh - F&B Director, Pragma Group

Bite-sized facts:
Restaurants under remit: 5
Number of years in the F&B industry: 13
Number of years in the Middle East: 18
Nationality: Lebanese

As F&B director of Dubai-based Pragma Group, Yasmine Attieh has developed some of the most well-known nightlife and F&B venues in the region, including Cavalli Club, Cirque Le Soir, and Bo House Cafe in Dubai, as well as Lina’s Cafe and Le Talleyrand in Beirut, Lebanon.

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Over the past year, Attieh has concentrated on strengthening Cavalli Club’s presence as a nightlife destination, with the restaurant and club winning several industry awards.

The group has also hinted at launching a new concept in the luxury hospitality industry but has remained tight-lipped about details, with Attieh only saying,

“Our latest development, which is soon to be announced, is going to be a leader in the luxury hospitality industry.

“The concept is very unique, the first of its kind, and it is another achievement we are proud to call our own.”

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