Basel AlSalem
Founder & CEO, Gastronomica
Basil Al Salem is the founding father of Gastronomica; a leading award-winning restaurant operator in the Middle East, with a solid presence all the GCC countries. Driven by his passion for creativity and creating unique, Total Dining Experiences, Al Salem has led the formation of every Gastronomica concept.
As a dynamic international entrepreneur with vast experience in restaurant development and operation, Al Salem possesses a unique skillset in joint venture (JV) agreements coupled with a solid knowledge of restaurant concept development, from interior design and branding, to menu development. Additionally, his profound financial expertise facilitates the financial engineering of restaurants, which adds to the overall success of handled projects.
