Profile

Amir Ali Golbarg

Chief Operating Officer, Middle East & Africa
Minor Hotel Group

Amir Golbarg is the Chief Operating Officer – Middle East & Africa for Minor Hotels, overseeing the group’s expanding portfolio across the region and leading operations, development, and brand performance for all Minor Hotels brands. Appointed to the role effective 1 January 2026, Amir’s promotion follows a record year of growth and achievement for Minor Hotels Middle East under his leadership as Senior Vice President. This success was complemented by strategic expansion across Saudi Arabia and Egypt, new brand introductions, and several landmark industry accolades. Key 2025 signings include Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel, expanding the group’s total key count on Palm Jumeirah to 1,524 across three distinct brands; NH Collection Ras Al Khaimah Al Marjan Island Hotel & Apartments, opening in 2028; Avani+ Fujairah Resort, the brand’s debut to the emirate; and Oaks Residences Riyadh in Saudi Arabia’s capital. During the year, Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel was named #1 Favourite Business Hotel in the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards, Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort was voted No.1 Resort in North Africa & the Middle East in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards and ranked among the Top 100 Hotels in the World, while Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara earned a Michelin Key. Amir joined Minor Hotels in 2012 as Director of Operations & Hotel Openings in Bangkok, later serving in several international roles before becoming Hotel Manager at Souq Waqif Hotel Doha. Returning to the group in 2019 as Vice President Operations – Middle East & Africa, he drove operational excellence and strategic growth across the region’s diverse portfolio. His remit expanded in 2021 to include Southern Africa, Mauritius, and Seychelles, reflecting his growing leadership influence. Earlier in his career, Amir held senior roles with Al Rayyan and Katara Hospitality, contributing to landmark projects such as The Ritz-Carlton Doha and Raffles Singapore.