Ayla Hotels & Resorts Management Company started in 2011 in Al Ain with the opening of Ayla Hotel - Al Ain, Ayla Bawadi Hotel - Al Ain, Ayla Grand Hotel - Al Ain, Ayla Ibri Hotel - Oman and finally Djibouti Ayla Grand Hotel - Africa The company is owned by Nael Bin Harmal Investment Company, which also owns Bawadi Mall, one of Al Ain’s most luxurious and spacious shopping destinations. Ayla Hotels & Resorts is a hotel chain operating under a no-liquor concept, in adherence to local traditions, cultural values, and the preferences of its target market. This unique approach has gained wide acceptance and popularity among local guests, international tourists, and business executives seeking a safe, comfortable, and family-friendly environment. The first Ayla Hotel opened in Al Ain in 2011, followed by Ayla Bawadi Hotel, which welcomed its first guests in December 2014. The brand’s flagship luxury property, Ayla Grand Hotel, the first five-star hotel under Ayla Hotels & Resorts, opened in March 2017 in the heart of Al Ain. As part of its international expansion, Ayla Hotels & Resorts entered the Sultanate of Oman with the opening of Ayla Ibri Hotel, a four-star property, in January 2022. Located adjacent to Ibri Bawadi Mall, the largest shopping mall in Ibri, the hotel offers guests a comfortable and convenient stay with a wide range of facilities and experiences. Ayla Ibri Hotel offers comfortable accommodation, dine-in options, banquet halls, recreational activities, a relaxing spa, and convenient access to shopping and entertainment facilities. The hotel provides guests with a blend of modern hospitality and traditional Omani charm, creating a welcoming experience for both local and international travellers. Further strengthening its international presence, Ayla Hotels & Resorts expanded into the African continent with the opening of Djibouti Ayla Grand Hotel in 2024. This marked another significant milestone in the group’s journey of regional and international growth. Ayla Hotels & Resorts’ expansion from the UAE into Oman and Djibouti reflects its commitment to bringing its distinctive approach to hospitality to new destinations. The group strives to offer guests memorable experiences that combine traditional values, modern comfort, exceptional service, and warm hospitality, while respecting the culture and character of each destination.
