EQUITY MAGAZINE MAY-JUNE 2018

ENTREPRENEUR
IF YOU COULD TRAVEL FOR
A CERTAIN MEAL, WHERE
WOULD YOU GO?
I’d go to Cuba and eat at the El
Aljibe restaurant in Havana,
where I’d lose myself in the
relaxed atmosphere, listen to
great music and savour the
chicken el Ajibe; a delicious
roasted chicken made with a
unique “secret” recipe.
GLOBAL HOTSPOTS
The Waterside Inn and Harry’s
Bar in the UK, Cipriani Dubai,
and Babel Beirut.
FAVOURITE HOTEL
That’s easy; it has to be the
Colombe d’Or, Saint-Paul-de-
Vence, France. A tucked away
tranquil space with an
interesting history, where in the
calm and fragrant surroundings,
it is difficult not to relax.
FAMILY TRAVELS
We recently introduced the
children to skiing and were
thrilled that they really embraced
the experience. We go to a
hideaway where we can all enjoy
the adventure and scenery.
ONE THING MOST PEOPLE
DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU
Sometimes I like to put honey
in my espresso.
THE BEST DHS 1,000 YOU
HAVE EVER SPENT?
Tour Tickets to the Dubai
Aquarium with my family,
during our last trip.
GET TO KNOW…
SAAD
AUDEH
Chairman of Campbell Gray
Hotels and the Founding Member
& Managing Director of
Audeh Group of companies
MORNING ROUTINE
I have two routines really; when I am
travelling it’s up early, quick breakfast then
usually straight onto phone-calls and emails.
My trips are very focused, so are usually
non-stop until dinner time. At home, I make
a concerted effort to spend time with my
family in between work commitment, and
on good days I can even make it to the gym
or take our dog Buddy for a long walk.
IF YOU WEREN’T IN YOUR CURRENT
POSITION, WHAT FIELD WOULD YOU
BE IN?
It’s hard to imagine doing anything else, but
it would have to be something where I
could be inspired to create and invent.
FAVOURITE READ
Old Man of the Sea by Ernest
Hemingway. It is beautifully
written using simple language,
with powerful symbolism that
expresses relentless hope and
courage despite setbacks,
bringing personal achievement
even after loss.
STUCK ON A DESERT
ISLAND! WHAT’S THE ONE
THING YOU WOULD WANT?
After the first 24hours,
probably a telephone
connected to room service.
THE PERFECT WEEKEND IS…
Time spent with my family, a
long walk with the dog, pizza
cooked by me in our kitchen
garden and in the evening,
when the children are in bed,
feet up, enjoying a great movie
with a nightcap and a cigar.
Investing in
yourself means giving
time for yourself and
family and allowing
thought for others.
Learning a new skill,
developing creativity
or simply paying
attention to how
you feel, which will
give you the
confidence and the
ability to share
WORD OF ADVICE
Always believe in yourself, do
unto others as you would have
them do unto you and
appreciate life, always.
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