Abdulhadi Mana Al-Hajri
Abdulhadi Mana Al-Hajri | |
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| Born | Error: Need valid birth date: year, month, day Qatar |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, investor |
| Known for | Owner of The Ritz Hotel, London |
Abdulhadi Mana Al-Hajri (born December 1979) is a prominent Qatari entrepreneur and investor. Since March 2020, he has held ownership of The Ritz Hotel located in London.
Early life
Born in 1979, Al-Hajri is the son of Mana bin Abdul Hadi Al Hajri, who represented Qatar as ambassador to Jordan from 2003 until 2011. He is connected by marriage to Qatar's ruler, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, as his sister, Al-Anoud bint Mana Al Hajri, is the emir's second spouse.
Career
In March 2015, Al-Hajri acquired the Erbilginler Yalı, a grand residence in Istanbul featuring 64 rooms and spanning 30,000 square feet, for in excess of $100 million.
Two years later, in 2017, he obtained Baguales, a luxury ski resort situated in Patagonia, Argentina.
The acquisition of the Ritz Hotel in London occurred in March 2020 when Al-Hajri purchased it from the Barclay brothers for an estimated £700 million. Initially remaining anonymous during the transaction, his ownership was publicly disclosed in April 2020. Reports indicate he outbid contenders including Mohamed al-Fayed, proprietor of the Hôtel Ritz Paris. The agreed price sparked internal disagreements among the Barclays family, with some members demanding a minimum of £1 billion. Despite this, the deal set records as the priciest hotel sale worldwide and achieved the highest "per key" valuation ever.
At the time of acquisition, the Ritz was closed amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Al-Hajri chose to maintain full salary payments for all employees during this closure. In January 2025, he revealed plans for a £300 million refurbishment scheduled over two years, aiming to introduce state-of-the-art wellness amenities. This project includes purchasing an adjacent property to add 53 guest rooms—bringing the total to 191—and constructing underground secure parking facilities intended for distinguished visitors such as royalty and government leaders.
In 2023, Al-Hajri expanded his property portfolio by purchasing a townhouse in Mayfair near Hyde Park for £37.5 million.
Personal life
Al-Hajri is involved in thoroughbred horse racing ownership with notable achievements including Dominus, which secured victory in the 2021 Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani Trophy for four-year-old and older horses. Other successful racehorses under his ownership include Beachwalk and Dark Pursuit, both recognized for winning significant competitions.