Faiek El Saadani has been appointed as General Manager at Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection
Faiek El Saadani is now general manager of Lapita resort in Dubai, shifting gears from his previous stint as boss of W Abu Dhabi - the luxe hotel built on an active Formula 1 track. El Saadani has stayed with Marriott since 2003, but his latest role at the Autograph Collection resort is one of his few posts in a more family-focused environment. He was GM at W Abu Dhabi since 2019, overseeing its rebranding to such, and also ensuring its triumphant return to the market after unfortunately becoming one of the first places in the country to record a case of Covid-19.
From 2003 onwards, he held director of food & beverages positions, across Marriott Hotels in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangkok. In 2015, he returned to UAE as hotel manager of St Regis Hotel Dubai then, located within the centre of the Al Habtoor City Complex.
After a year, he was promoted to the general manager position of the same hotel and being a part of the opening team of The St. Regis Dubai, he has played a key role in setting up all operational and strategic elements.