Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel celebrates major wins at Middle East Chef & F&B Excellence Awards 2026
Dragon’s Place named Best Dinner Venue
AJMAN – Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel has announced a series of achievements at the Hozpitality Group’s Middle East Chef Excellence Awards, F&B Excellence Awards, and Leaders Powerlist 2026.
The Ajman-based five-star property secured multiple accolades across culinary and food and beverage categories, highlighting the expertise and dedication of its teams. It underlines the hotel’s focus on delivering refined dining experiences and high standards of hospitality in the UAE.
The hotel’s culinary and F&B professionals were honoured across several categories, celebrating their creativity, leadership, and commitment to excellence. Among the individual winners recognised were Chef Leader Powerlist recipient Abdo Badra and F&B Leader Powerlist honouree Michael Fernandes.
Award wins
The list of achievements included several key industry recognitions, with Chue Thinzar Khine named Female Chef of the Year and Ganesh Man Shrestha receiving the Kitchen Manager of the Year award. Belal Farhan Alsayed was recognised as Butcher Chef of the Year, while Sayed Kutubuddin secured the title of Banquet Chef of the Year.
The hotel’s service team was also celebrated, with Heina Tablate receiving the F&B Server of the Year award and Melynde Ernesto being recognised as Restaurant Manager of the Year. These honours reflected the contribution of various departments in creating seamless guest experiences across the property.
The evening’s standout recognition was awarded to Dragon’s Place Restaurant, which was named Best Dinner Venue of the Year. The award acknowledged the restaurant’s distinctive Asian fusion concept, elegant atmosphere, and memorable dining experience.
Dragon’s Place
Located within Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel, Dragon’s Place offers guests an Asian-inspired culinary journey featuring a selection of fusion delicacies. The restaurant’s low floor seating, sophisticated setting, and terrace overlooking the Arabian Gulf have contributed to its reputation as a sought-after dining destination.
The venue’s outdoor terrace provides a scenic environment where guests can enjoy views of the coastline, including sunset moments over the Arabian Gulf. The recognition further highlights the restaurant’s approach to combining cuisine, ambience, and hospitality.
Commenting on the achievements, Iftikhar Hamdani, Area General Manager of Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel, said: “These achievements are a true reflection of our team’s tireless dedication, talent, and unwavering commitment to excellence. We are especially proud of Dragon’s Place Restaurant for receiving such a distinguished recognition as the Best Dinner Venue of the Year, which underscores our focus on delivering seamless, high-quality hospitality and curated culinary experiences.”
Bahi Hotels and Resorts
Bahi Hotels and Resorts, managed by HMH – Hospitality Management Holding – was launched in 2012 in Ajman as the first alcohol-free hotel. The upscale five-star brand was designed to provide travellers with a luxurious and distinctive hospitality experience in a relaxing environment.
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel features a private beach setting, premium accommodation options, dining facilities, leisure experiences, a lifestyle club, a spa, and a pool. The property also offers venues for corporate meetings and weddings, blending contemporary facilities with a heritage-inspired atmosphere.