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Nader Aboukhair

Cluster Director of Security | Dukes The Palm & NH Collection Dubai The Palm
19.8 yrs experienceHospitality
Apr 2026

The move

MoveNH Collection Dubai The Palm → Minor Hotels
TitleSecurity Manager | Head of Department → Cluster Director of Security
LocationDubai → United Arab Emirates
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE2.5
Total experience19.8 years
Minor Hotels headcount10,001+ employees
Minor Hotels industryHospitality
Minor Hotels HQBangkok, Klongtoey
Minor Hotels typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Cluster Director of SecurityApr 2026 — Present
    Minor Hotels· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Security Manager | Head of DepartmentDec 2023 — Apr 2026
    NH Collection Dubai The Palm· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Assistant Security ManagerAug 2006 — Jan 2024
    Jumeirah Group / Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts

Education

Top skills

Excellent budgetary techniques Hospitality ManagementDepartment management &Strategic planningHotelsTarget motivated & Inspiring leadership Security Management

About

Cluster Director of Security with experience in leading security operations across multiple hospitality properties, ensuring the highest standards of safety, risk management, and operational resilience.Throughout my career, I have focused on building proactive, risk-based security environments that support both guest experience and business continuity. My approach combines strong operational control with strategic planning, ensuring readiness for both day-to-day operations and crisis situations.I have led teams in managing incidents, enhancing emergency preparedness, and implementing security frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements and brand standards. I believe that effective security is not only about protection, but also about enabling smooth and secure operations across all dep

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