Salama Al Shamsi

Salama Al Shamsi

Founder of Salama’s restaurant

“Be an entrepreneur, and remember the key ingredients to success : creativity and culture.”

Salama Al Shamsi


Salama Al Shamsi, who started her career at the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi in 2009, has now been appointed to the role of Director of Qasr Al Hosn, and she has been instrumental in the development of the most important project in Abu Dhabi. Prior to this role, Al Shamsi held the position of Senior Project Manager for the Zayed National Museum project, where she was a key member of the team in overseeing its progress, shaping the Museum's narrative, collection strategy and public engagement plans. Amid her career at the government of Abu Dhabi, Salama has shined as an entrepreneur. Out of passion and love for food, Salama Al Shamsi has opened one of the most elegant restaurants in the UAE; Salama’s.

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