Nabeel Abdulla

He usually speaks his mind, he is well informed, fun and highly talented. He also believes he is kept ‘alive by his relationships’. This is the charismatic Nabeel Abdulla known as the marketing smarts in Maldivian tourism.

Having worked with leading luxury resort companies Six Senses for Soneva Fushi and Soneva Gili and Per AQUUM for Huvafen Fushi, Nabeel was often viewed sceptically by industry professionals with his calculative and target oriented sales and marketing strategies. But he showed them otherwise when the multi-award winning retreat, Huvafen Fushi hit 80% in occupancy at an average of $1000 per room per night for 15 consecutive months trailblazing the luxury market in the Maldives leaving the competition in his dust.

Having experienced over 10 years of island living, bright city lights made Nabeel choose to use his knowledge and skills in the highly anticipated opening of the capital’s first international hotel, the Holiday Inn. With no time wasted at all, Nabeel soon became the most familiar face and voice on local TV and radio channels. His ‘I    Male’ campaign became quite the buzz in the city creating a socio-political following generating further hype to the launch of Holiday Inn Male’. Nabeel’s long held relationships with tour operators, airlines and resorts as well, easily made him gain their faith in the brand.

If asked what is behind his success story, Nabeel always insists he gains his strength through his global network of professional friends and acquaintances.

Nabeel’s Approach:

Believe – I believe that I make a difference

Friendship – I am everyone’s friend; you won’t regret knowing me

Jovial – I love to have fun

Helpful – I love helping others

Listen – I will listen – tell me your story: look@iamnabeel.com

Do – Telling a good story

I think Nation, I guess – therefore I am Nabeel