Bader Ali Habib — CEO

I am a marketing and growth leader focused on building markets, brands and cultural relevance at scale. Currently serving as Regional Director at Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, I lead regional strategy across South Asia, GCC and the wider MENA region, shaping integrated marketing initiatives, aviation partnerships and trade engagement to drive tourism demand to Dubai. The markets under my portfolio collectively account for over 35% of the city’s international visitation. My work sits at the intersection of strategy, partnerships and storytelling. Over the years, I have collaborated with global airlines, media platforms, travel trade networks and industry stakeholders to unlock new routes, expand market presence and strengthen Dubai’s positioning as one of the world’s leading destinations. Beyond my professional role, I am deeply passionate about culture and storytelling. I founded SAANJH, a Dubai-born cultural platform dedicated to celebrating South Asian cinema, literature and artistic voices through curated experiences and conversations. I am particularly interested in how marketing, culture and creativity can shape cities, brands and communities in meaningful ways.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Tourism Marketing Expert with a focus on regional growth strategies.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Experience: 11 yrs 4 mos