About us

Who we are

Alrais Enterprises Group was founded in 1997 by Ali M Alrais, an Emirati entrepreneur and philanthropist. From a humble beginning with the popular Arabian Tea House, our organization has enjoyed tremendous success and growth. The Group currently encompasses various companies across multi-faceted industry sectors, which include restaurant and hospitality, aviation, travel and destination management, trading, retail and E-commerce, contracting, facilities management and building maintenance, real estate and courier business among others.

Since our inception we have been committed to our employees, customers, partners, and the community at large. We are dedicated to satisfying our partners, clients and customers by producing maximum results through team-work, culture and open communication methods. We believe in a win-win partnership that enhances quality while building trusting relationships that will lead to greater customer confidence and loyalty. We take pride in maintaining ethical operations and activities honoring the fundamental principles and values of the company.

We believe in globalization by bringing our brands and businesses globally as well as localization by doing joint-ventures and representing foreign companies in the local market, taking advantage of Dubai as a center of commerce geographically and through its business-enabling infrastructures.

Our experience

As years passed by, with establishment of many sub companies, Al Rais Enterprises is now a famous brand name amongst locals. With its roots deep in Dubai, Al Rais Enterprises has gained experience in different business fields and is a reliable local partner for any company who would like to start and operate their business in the region.

Our Leadership Team

Ali M Alrais

Founder & Group CEO

Ali M Alrais is multi-faceted, dynamic and highly motivated businessman and airline executive whose career and experience in the aviation industry spans for 35 years and counting, covering a variety of senior leadership and management roles in various countries across the globe. He obtained his Post Graduate Diploma in Management at the Glamorgan University in the United Kingdom.

Prior to going full time in his private enterprise, he was a Chief Commercial Officer and Vice-President for Aeropolitical, Industry, Regulatory Affairs and Alliances in Qatar Airways.

Ali has solely built Alrais Enterprises Group from ground up and currently heads the enterprises as its Founder and Group CEO.

Rania Saied

Group COO

Rania Saied is a holder of a Masters Degree in Business Management from Switzerland. She has over of 20 years of diverse experience in Business Development and Management in the UAE market. She has worked with different multinational companies in the UAE, started her career in the Aviation Industry, moved to Facilities Management field in 2008 and then to Restaurant Management in 2017.

Her key skills include client relationship management, operational delivery, customer services optimzation, revenue and profit optimization, strong negotiation proficiency, training and presentations, budget management and superior knowledge in menu engineering.

Rania currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Alrais Enterprises Group.