This month, we step into the dynamic world of Mai Mohammed, Marketing Manager at Royal Saray Resort. Driven by a strong sense of purpose, she shares the mindset and moments that shape her approach to hospitality and leadership.
ALL ABOUT HER.
Describe yourself in three words.
Curious, passionate and ambitious.
Your daily mantra in one powerful line.
Be grateful for what you have while working for what you want.
What do you love most about working at Royal Saray?
The people, doing what I love and the magnificent views.
What does true hospitality mean to you?
Making people feel like they truly belong. It is about creating a home away from home.
Your biggest superpower as a woman?
Balancing multiple responsibilities while still making space for creativity and enjoyment.
How do you balance career and family life?
Once work is done, I fully switch off and dedicate quality time to my family.
A lesson you hope your child learns from watching you work.
Step out of your comfort zone.
LIFE & PERSONALITY
Early bird or night owl?
Night owl.
Coffee order that matches your personality?
Iced white mocha.
Your go-to stress buster after a long day?
Reading a good book or watching a favourite film or series.
Fine dining or casual comfort food?
Both, depending on the occasion.
Holiday vibes: beach escape or mountain retreat?
Beach escape.
Three things you always carry in your bag.
Hair clips, hand wipes and lipstick.
WORK & BEYOND
Rank your preferred platforms.
Instagram 2. LinkedIn 3. Facebook
A hidden talent people at work may not know about?
Cooking and baking.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re off duty?
Spending time with family and friends.
If not this career, what would you be doing?
Fashion design.
Who is a woman that inspires you, and why?
My mother is strong, resilient and a natural leader.
One belief about women in hospitality you’d love to emphasise.
Women are equally capable of leading and shaping meaningful guest experiences.
One thing the world should know about women working in Bahrain.
They are hardworking, driven and committed to contributing meaningfully to the country.
A piece of advice you live by and who it’s from.
Some opportunities come only once, so seize them. It’s something a close friend once told me.
