Kamelia Salimi Email & Phone Number

Dubai

As the Managing Partner at Zoga, I oversee all aspects of operations, strategy, and growth for Dubai's premier destination for yoga and wellness. My role encompasses everything from strategic planning and business development to day-to-day management and team leadership.I am responsible for curating a holistic wellness experience, ensuring that our offerings align with our mission to promote well-being and mindfulness. This includes designing innovative wellness programs, fostering partnerships with top wellness professionals, and enhancing our community engagement.Additionally, I manage the brand's creative direction, ensuring that our space reflects the serene and inspiring atmosphere we aim to provide. My background in interior design allows me to shape Zoga's physical environment, creating a sanctuary that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit.Through my leadership, Zoga has become a thriving hub for individuals seeking transformation and connection, and I am committed to continuing this journey of growth and excellence.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Project Manager in charge of the execution of the Interior Design of the Spa located in the luxurious PALAZZO VERSACE DUBAI.o Coordination with the MEP, Fit out and various other contractors.o Coordination with the Spa equipment suppliers o Coordination with the hotel operator to ensure that their requirements are met prior to handover

United Arab Emirates

In charge of interior fit out works of 77 storey Marriott Marquis in Dubai, world’s tallest hotel, consisting of 18 food and beverage outlets, rooftop bars, a business center, conference halls and meeting rooms, an extensive banquet hall, a 3,700 square meter spa and health club, as well as retail outlets, a swimming pool, and a gymnasium.o Act as main coordinate of communication between MEP, Civil, Audio/Visual and all Fit out contractorso Work closely with kitchen equipment supplier to ensure continuity of design in all front of house kitchens and bars o Conduct weekly meetings with the client to provide updates on the progress and to discuss any relevant issueso Review shop drawings and material samples to ensure conformance with designo Coordinate project documentation execution and construction plans and detailso Ensure quality control of all materials and mock-upso Maintain and enforce excellent construction standards and quality controlo Provide alternate design solutions when the proposed design is no longer possible due to site conditionso Conduct and document site inspections to monitor progress of constructiono Define, monitor and maintain control of the scope of work and services for the project including project schedule and work plano Perform construction administration duties such as RFI’s, CVI’s, design change orders o Ensure all design changes are within the approved budget by working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyoro Establish, maintain, and document regular meetings to resolve any technical/design issues and to ensure that there are no deviations to the program o Prepare and walk through the snag list with all concerned parties prior to handover to hotel operator

Managed 7 projects with an estimated total project value of over AED 500 million in various locations such as Dubai Sports City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Jumeirah Village South, and Mizin (Dubailand) o Acted as owners’ representative when meeting with contractors, consultants, Dubai Sports City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Nakheel and Dubai Municipalityo Reviewed contracts between owner-contractors and owner- consultantso Coordinated between contractor and consultanto Performed a cost/benefit analysis for each projecto Ensured that all KPI groups such as (Cost of construction, Time of construction, Client satisfaction and Quality) were meto Prepared monthly project reports including site reports, technical details of work completed up to date and of work to be completed in the near futureo Reviewed the accuracy of financial reports such as the invoices received from contractors and consultants on a monthly basiso Carried out daily site visits to ensure that the progress was up to date according to the work schedule

Bachelors, Building Engineering

Activities and Societies: Member of ASHRAERELEVANT COURSE AREAS: o Building Envelope Design o HVAC Design o Acoustics and lighting o.

D.E.C, Pure And Applied Sciences

D.E.S, Pure And Applied Sciences