Sudqi Naddaf, executive chef, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Dubai

Jordanian national Sudqi Naddaf joined Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates as executive chef in 2011. He has also assumed the responsibilities of F&B director since the summer of 2016 and supports the F&B manager to run the entire department. He was instrumental in the successful completion of the $100 million renovation of the hotel, unveiled in 2016, and launched or refurbished four restaurants during this time. His work has resulted in an increase in covers as well as revenue for the property.

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