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AHMED Y. EL ABRAQ

Al Riyadh

Summary

Seasoned Design & Development Project Manager with 20 years' experience in high-value real estate, luxury hospitality, and urban regeneration projects in Saudi Arabia. Expertise encompasses the entire project lifecycle, including master planning, feasibility studies, design management, and asset delivery. Skilled in collaborating with sovereign funds, master developers, hotel operators, and consultants to deliver exceptional destinations on time and within budget.

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years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Design & Development Manager (Hospitality)

Red Sea Global

2024.01 - 2026.07

Directed design development and technical coordination for ultra-luxury hospitality assets, including Four Seasons Hotel, Miraval Hotel (Hyatt), and Four Seasons Golf Villas, ensuring alignment with operator standards.
Manage the end-to-end design-to-delivery lifecycle, bridging the gap between schematic interior design concepts, operator specifications, and physical on-site implementation.
Resolved complex technical and layout conflicts among international design consultants, operators, and main contractors, safeguarding project's critical path and timelines.
Formulate and manage multi-million-dollar budgets and project delivery timelines in direct alignment with Strategic Sourcing and Project Control departments.
Led and mentored multidisciplinary team of project coordinators and procurement specialists, enhancing asset delivery schedules and team capabilities.

Senior Development & Design Manager

Bawani International

2021.01 - 2023.01

Directed overall design management and development for master-planned projects, including Andorra Village, Ishbiliah Compound, Andorra Hotel, and associated F&B portfolios.
Coordinated cross-functional collaboration among ID teams, operators, contractors, and specialised suppliers, ensuring design compliance and project alignment.
Led technical study, assessment, and design validation for pipeline development projects, establishing commercial feasibility and guiding project direction.

Design & Development Project Manager

Arcadis (PMC)

2018.01 - 2021.01

Directed design development for luxury F&B destinations (MAMO, Meraki, La Petite Maison) and Al Faisaliah Mall redevelopment, enhancing brand appeal and customer experience through innovative design solutions.
Led the comprehensive technical and architectural review of Phase 1B design packages, safeguarding the commercial viability and structural compliance of the landmark building.
Served as Owner’s Representative / PMC Project Manager for landmark Al Faisaliah Redevelopment Project, overseeing high-profile commercial, retail, and luxury hospitality assets to ensure project alignment with strategic objectives.

Senior Design & Fit-out Specialist (Hospitality Development)

Jabal Omar Development Co.

Makkah

2015.01 - 2018.01

Directly oversaw design delivery for world-class operators, including Sheraton/Westin (900 keys), DoubleTree/The Address (1,000 keys), and Sofitel/Millennium (1,000 keys).
Managed architectural, ID, and fit-out design development across massive multi-tower hospitality phases (II, III & IV) totaling over 3,000 luxury keys.
Served as final technical sign-off authority for shop drawings, material samples, and structural-finishing interfaces for Phase I premium brands (Hyatt Regency, Conrad Makkah, Hilton Convention), ensuring design integrity and compliance with standards.
Executed value engineering initiatives to align interior and architectural designs with stakeholder budget thresholds, optimising design feasibility and project delivery.

Hospitality Design & Projects Coordinator

STYLIS Hotels Solution Co.

2012.01 - 2015.01

Coordinated workflows for design-to-execution phases in major brand rollouts, including Radisson Blu Jeddah (200 keys), Ramada Plaza (160 keys), and Bay La Sun Hotel - King Abdullah Economic City (200 keys), ensuring timely project delivery.
Managed execution and stakeholder sign-off for architectural mock-up rooms, aligning manufacturers with global operator benchmarks to meet quality standards.
Assisted in developing detailed project plans, resulting in clearer direction.
Responded promptly to client queries, boosting customer satisfaction levels.
Improved workflow efficiency with structured planning and coordination of tasks.

Development Architect & Project Supervisor

TAMLIK Limited Company

2006.01 - 2012.01

Led design, layout development, and site supervision for premium residential compounds (Safwet Al Khaldia, Al Noor 1 & 2, Dallah Compound), delivering projects on time from initial sketch to client handover.
Spearheaded master planning, feasibility studies, and technical evaluations for the Al Ruwais District Development, a massive 1,200,000 sqm urban regeneration and modernization initiative.
Managed land re-organisation and zoning schemes, ensuring compliance with municipal and government development mandates to facilitate project approvals.