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Who Dares, Wins?

Success – the word has different meanings to all of us. For some, it involves money, for others accumulations of desired assets and yet others emotional fulfillment in their personal and business relationships Or perhaps all of the above. However there is most certainly a universal common denominator and that is, the all encumbering, passionately focused, positive mindset that successful people invariably have.

Successful people do have some amount of luck on their side but luck comes only with tremendous hard work and a vision for the future. You are what you think about if you think big you grow big.
Raj Shetty’s story proves the point more than adequately. Raj Shetty, as he is better known, has proved that belief in oneself, trust in one’s ability and uncompromising hard work in life is a recipe to Achieve anything. Sky is the limit.

He was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Far from it in fact. Born in the small town of Kundapur, on October 13, 1960, Raj Shetty lived with his family in Mumbai for the early part of his life.

When he was 18, he moved to Dubai in search for a better life. It is the time for other 13 years old to think of nothing beyond school and friends and a fun-filled life. But it was not so for this destiny’s child. His teenage mind thought of what would make his future better, What would bring about an easier life for his parents? The opportunity could only come out of the country. The boy grasped that what most grownups pondered over. Raj Shetty applied for a job through an Agent and secured his first overseas break in Saudi Arabia at Costian Oil Refinery.

Life was not easy for the little man who was called on to handle the most boring or unwanted jobs. He kept his chin up and dream alive. One day he was going to build the empire in the hospitality business.

The hospitality industry lured him. Albert Abelas was his second job and steping stone in the industry. It is an experience that he will never forget. Having joined as Captain and being promoted to the position

Restaurant Manager would have left lot of us content and bereft of any further ambition. But Raj Shetty did not stop, he took up party time jobs and while his friends colleagues were busy enjoying life.

Raj Shetty worked day and night to pave way for his dream venture. He returned to India with his savings and started a Juice Bar which was successful for a short while. But he ached for more and packed his bags yet again and came back to the Middle East with an even Extra determination. He took jobs at various levels. This time the entrepreneur did not hesitate to serve as a waiter and then went to become a Captain and further climbed as Restaurant Manager. In the Process he made good contacts and cultivated relationships that came to good use one day with the local authorities and Government. His people skills were in born. His first independent opportunity to the Middle East came when he was offered a lease to the first Hotel in Dubai, UAE to the start of the Ramee World. This was at the age of 25 years, barely a decade After he started earning his first salary. The second venture was Glass Suites and then there was no looking back.

Al Ras in Deira was his first hotel. He put extreme efforts day and night, created his own team and profitably managed the hotel which earned him more monetary reserves. From the year 1997 to 2006, The company grew under the flagship of Ramee group of Hotels, Resorts and Apartments with Raj Shetty as Chairman at the helm. The Ramee Group now owns more than 25 hotels, resorts and apartments In Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Oman and India. Regent Palace is his flagship hotel which has earned him tremendous credibility and great reputation in the local market.

Under the direct leadership of Raj Shetty, the group grew from strength to strength in the mid segment hotel market with Food and Beverage outlets. His passion for offering good dining, good entertainment, good service at good value for money earned him a great success in this field. Some of his signature created outlets like Rock Bottom Café, Far East Sea Food Market, and Bollywood Café are successfully operating in various hotels.

The story of Ramee is the story of one man’s dream with his team, his spontaneous creativity. His willingness to make decisions and courage to take daring steps. His Driving force has been innovations With an appetite to create some thing unique…some thing tangible…the traits of a true entrepreneur. For him the game of life has meant betting on himself, winning, attracting new opportunities and Creating good luck and good fortune not only for himself but also for thousands of people working with him and their families.

The company’s long term goal is achieve 200 hotels by 2015.Many hotels are already in the final stages to take them on.

Raj Shetty is a down to earth human who welcomes every one with open arms and shares his experience and success with his team, fellows and his guests. He dares and he wins….He cares for his organisation and his people to grow together as The Ramee Family…The Ramee World.