The Baron Hotel Karbala

“ UNDER THE BANNER OF “BARON“, WE’VE EMPLOYED OVER 700 HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONALS IN KABUL & KARBALA ALONE AND ARE KNOWN FOR ITS TRAINING QUALITY AND STAFF PERQUISITES.“

THE BARON HOTEL KABUL

The Baron Hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan was launched in 2005 and is a sanctuary of style and serenity with state-of-the-art security, with a luxurious 376 room self-contained hotel resort located less than a mile from the Kabul Airport with a staff of 375.

The facilities offered include

  • Restaurant Three Restaurants
  • Security High-level Security
  • Gym Fully Equipped Gym and Health & Fitness Club
  • Pool Olympic Size Swimming Pool
  • Sports Squash, Racquetball and Basketball Courts
  • Convenience Convenience Store, Clinic, Salon
  • Business Business Centre
  • Office Commercial Office Space
  • Housekeeping Daily Housekeeping
  • Laundry Laundry Service

THE BARON HOTEL KARBALA

In 2013, Dreshak Group successfully launched the first five star hotel in the holy city of Karbala. Located just 1 km from the Holy Shrine, it is the tallest building in the whole of Iraq.

The Baron was conceived from a single sentence, “If no one can do it, we can.” A 20-storey, 5-star hotel in Karbala seemed unlikely but we were determined to make it happen. We built our dream from the ground up. Our mission is simple: work hard and get it right for the customers.

Facilities

  • With 190 employees, The Baron Karbala consists of 271 luxury rooms/suites and 2 Presidential suites.
  • Three (3) restaurants offer an international buffet, open air Bar B-Q restaurant and a café/coffee shop along with 3 banquet halls/meeting rooms available to the guests and visitors.
  • The hotel has five (5) stand-alone specialized restaurants in the promenade offering Iraqi, Lebanese, Persian, Pakistani/Indian and continental cuisine as well as a pizza restaurant and a fast food restaurant.
  • A separate delicatessen with in-house made items is also amongst these promenade restaurants. The landscaping is of international levels with wide walking areas with lush green lawns and trees.
  • Regular shuttle services are available every 15 minutes to and from the Holy Shrines.
  • A helipad has been specially constructed on the hotel rooftop which provides helicopter service from/to Baghdad/Najaf airports for those guests desiring to use these service to avoid traffic and security checkpoints.

Tufeyl Akbar

Director Sales and Marketing

Tufeyl has more than 40 years of experience in marketing and sales. He is an expert in planning, organising, and managing all operational areas of the hotel industry, including forecasting and budget preparation. In addition, he has diverse experience in the travel and tourism industry, having successfully managed a well-known travel agency in Pakistan.

Firas Shakir

Executive assistant Manager - Karbala

Firas Shakir is a graduate of the University of Baghdad, College of Languages. He joined Dreshak in 2005 and has previous experience working with other foreign entities operating in Iraq. He joined the Baron Hotel & Restaurants – Karbala team in 2015.

Ghulam mustafa

General Manager - Kabul

Over 12 Years of Experience in Hospitality Management with strategic planning and execution, Expertise in hotel conceptualization and designing, well organized in all aspects of Hotel management Operations

s.m faisal khan

Director operations

Over 38 years of experience in the hospitality, consumer goods, and electronics industry, encompassing sales, marketing, and operations at regional and corporate levels for globally recognized brands.

Abdul Rashid

Chief Financial Officer

Abdul Rashid joined the Dreshak Group in 2011 as a finance manager. Over the years, he has earned his position as the Chief Financial Officer of the company. He is a qualified cost and management accountant with more than 22 years of experience in the fields of auditing, taxation, financial reporting, and management consultancy. As the CFO, Abdul is responsible for ensuring that the management team makes well-informed decisions that prioritize financial sustainability and growth.

Fakhr alam

Share holder

Mr. Fakhr Alam is the Vice Chairman of DP World for Pakistan and is also a well known personality in Pakistan. He brings a lot of value to the Group in view of his vast experience in marketing.

Sajjad Razvi

Board Advisor

Sajjad Razvi is a highly experienced banking professional with a proven track record in the financial industry. He previously held the position of President at Citigroup Inc., based in New York, and later served as Managing Director at Samba Financial Group, one of the leading banks in Saudi Arabia. During his tenure at Samba, Razvi played a key role in achieving impressive financial results, even in the face of challenging global economic conditions. He was recognised for his effective management and strategic decision-making skills. After leaving Samba, Razvi joined R.J. Fleming & Co. as a Senior Managing Director. Currently, he serves as a Board Advisor at Codebase Technologies.

Imtiaz Muslim

Managing Director

Imtiaz is the current Managing Director of the Dreshak Group, having joined in 2005 after completing his education at the University of New Mexico. Over the years, he has gained experience in various fields including security, hospitality, trading, real estate. In his role, he is responsible for overseeing the functioning of all areas of the organization, which includes human resources, trading, and hospitality.

Mumtaz Muslim

CEO & President

With over 50 years of experience in starting, developing, and managing successful business ventures, Mumtaz joined the family business in 1976. He diversified the company across various industries and geographies, leading the development of The Baron hotels in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as the development and successful exits of various group businesses. From 2012 to 2014, Mr. Mumtaz served as the President of the Pakistan Business Council in Dubai.