
← The Hospitality Majlis7 nov 2025 · 45 min
Meet Nazli Sonmez Vallee | RIKAS Hospitality Group
<p>On the third episode of The Hospitality Majlis Podcast, we sit down with Nazli Sonmez Vallee, the driving inspiration behind some of Dubai’s most celebrated dining concepts — from La Cantine du Faubourg and Mimi Kakushi to Kyma, Lana Lusa, Ninive, Tagomago, Alaya, Sucre, Madeleine et Marcel, Gigi Rigolatto, and Maison Revka — as well as the group’s acclaimed partnerships with Gault & Millau and MICHELIN.</p><p><br>As Chief Brand Officer, Nazli is the visionary shaping the emotional and cultural identity of Dubai’s most influential lifestyle and dining destinations.</p><p><br>With her refined perspective and global sensibility, Nazli discusses the art of brand longevity, the evolving luxury landscape, and how to sustain cultural relevance in a fast-paced hospitality scene like Dubai.</p>