Chef Alaa ElDin Abdel Hai is an award-winning Executive Chef, culinary consultant, and trainer with more than 35 years of international experience in the hospitality industry. A specialist in Italian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Arabic cuisines, he has held senior culinary leadership positions with prestigious hotels, resorts, restaurants, and catering companies across Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Recognized for his expertise in menu development, kitchen operations, team leadership, and culinary training, Chef Alaa has played a key role in developing restaurant concepts and mentoring culinary professionals. A graduate of the Pellegrene Culinary School in Milan, Italy, he continues to champion culinary excellence, innovation, and the preservation of authentic flavors.