Sharihan Al Mashary

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties PJSC, has set a new milestone in Emiratisation in the hospitality sector with the appointment of UAE National Sharihan Al Mashary as the General Manager of Manzil Downtown.

Al Mashary's appointment complements the unique appeal of Manzil Downtown, an upscale lifestyle hotel that celebrates its Arabesque design and operational ethos. Set apart by its traditional architectural style, regional motifs, and above all, a focus on celebrating Arabian hospitality, Manzil Downtown, under the Vida Hotels and Resorts brand, is centrally located in Downtown Dubai.Mandated with supporting the management team in driving the hotel operations, Al Mashary has a strong knowledge and understanding of the hospitality and tourism sector, especially in strategic business development and in driving corporate social responsibility initiatives. Over a ten-year career in the industry, she has also been focused on building the skills of youth for the industry and has diligently supported the community and government initiatives to achieving the UN Sustainability Development Goals.

Al Mashary is pursuing an MBA in International Management with specialisation in International Hospitality & Tourism and holds a BSc (Hons) in International Hospitality Management - both from the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management in Dubai. She was the first female student at the Abu Dhabi Men's College, where she studied Aeronautical Mechanics and Airline Management. She also studied Flight, Aviation & Airport Management from the College of Aero/Astro Sciences at the Dubai Aerospace Enterprise University in Dubai.