Reiner Lupfer
Appointed Executive Chef
At Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

In his distinguished culinary career, Lupfer has worked as an executive chef at Waldorf Astoria, Shangri-La, and Mandarin Oriental hotels, as well as Michelin-starred restaurants in Germany earlier in his career.
Jumeirah Group

Recent Appointments at Jumeirah![]()

Ben Evans - Director of Fitness and Spa
15 January 2021 — With over 10 years' experience in the wellness and hospitality industry, Ben most recently worked as General Manager at the world's first high-end boxing and members club, BXR. Well-established within his sector, Ben boasts a number of esteemed properties attached to his name including The Lanesborough and De Vere Hotels, and now returns to The Carlton Tower after having formerly served at the hotel as Membership Sales and Marketing Manager, from 2013 to 2016.
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Ermanno Zanini - General Manager
5 January 2021 — Ermanno Zanini has been appointed General Manager at Burj al Arab in Dubai, one of the most prestigious hotels in the world. The hotelier has been leader of Capri Palace in Italy since 2002 which joined the Jumeirah Group earlier this year.
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Samiha Al Balooshi - Director of Human Resources
18 December 2020 — Jumeirah Group, member of Dubai Holding, announces the appointment of new Human Resources Director Samiha Al Balooshi at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, following her successful career in the industry across the past 13 years.
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