Abou-Aly established Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts Group in 1992 in Egypt with the opening of the first property, the Beach Albatros Resort in Hurghada. The group today has more than 14,000 keys and employs over 12,000 people. The brand has 25 hotels in Egypt, with plans to reach 30 hotels and resorts by 2025. It has also invested in Morocco since 2010, with three operational hotels and resorts and two resorts in the pipeline by the end of 2024. Pickalbatros Portofino in Marsa Alam in Egypt is due to open in May 2024. Abou-Aly is also involved in film production and sports in Egypt. He is also the president of the El Masry Football Club.