Prior to this, he served as hotel manager at Grand Hyatt Dubai between 2010 and 2013, as well as opening director of events, from 2002 until 2005.

He started his career with Hyatt in 1987 in Egypt, at Hyatt Regency Cairo, in the food and beverage department. He transferred to Hyatt Regency Dubai in 1988 and worked for 10 years in various roles in the food and beverage, catering and events departments.

At the same property, Khogaly also held the role of resident manager from 2007 to 2009.