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Emirates Developments Enters Agreement with Jumeirah to Develop Jumeirah Branded Residences on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi

Emirates Developments, one of the UAE's leading developers specialising in distinctive branded residences, has announced the signing of a landmark agreement with Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, to develop Jumeirah Residences Al Maryah Island - a new expression of elevated living that blends vibrant city life with unique and purposeful experiences in Abu Dhabi.

Jumeirah
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Aaron Kaupp has been appointed as Regional Vice President & Managing Director at Raffles the Palm Dubai

Raffles The Palm Dubai is pleased to announce that its Managing Director, Aaron Kaupp, has been appointed Regional Vice President & Managing Director for multiple award-winning Raffles Hotels & Resorts. In his expanded role, Kaupp will now oversee operations at Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, and Raffles Seychelles, while continuing to lead Raffles The Palm Dubai.

Raffles
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Samer Saleh has been appointed as General Manager at Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai

Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai has announced the appointment of Samer Saleh as General Manager, following his successful tenure as Acting General Manager since June 2025. With over 26 years of hospitality experience leading international brands and a strong record of operational and commercial success, Samer will continue to drive the resort's ambition to be one of the most sought-after family destinations in Dubai and the wider region. In his new role, Samer will oversee all the operations of the resort, including more than 600 family-oriented rooms, multiple dining venues, the award-winning spa, and it's signature family-themed water park and recreation facilities. His leadership will focus on three key pillars: exceptional memory-making guests & families experiences, operational excellence and sustainable financial performance, all of which have become hallmarks of Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai.Samer joined Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai in 2021 as part of the pre-opening Executive leadership team, before being promoted to Hotel Manager in 2023 and Acting General Manager in 2025. During this time, he has played a pivotal role in the resort's performance and reputation. Under his leadership, the resort has strengthened its position as a high-occupancy, family-focused beach resort on Dubai Islands, enhanced guest satisfaction scores through improved service standards with more intuitive family-friendly experiences, introduced new revenue streams across F&B, spa, and recreation while maintaining strong value for money for families and improved internal structures, reporting, and quality assurance systems to support long-term growth.A passionate advocate for people development, Samer is known for his hands-on empowering leadership style. He has championed internal promotion, cross-exposure opportunities and clear career pathways helping to build a strong pipeline of future leaders within the resort. His "Champion" concept, where team members are given ownership of key initiatives, guest journey touchpoints and commercial projects has helped foster a culture of accountability, pride and innovation across various departments. Looking ahead, Samer's vision for Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai is to reinforce its status as a benchmark for family resorts in the UAE, combining Centara's Thai-inspired warmth with Dubai's energy and diversity. His strategic priorities include elevating and diversifying family experiences across rooms, dining, spa, and recreation further integrating kids' and teens' activities, water-based attractions, and seasonal "festival-style" concepts, strengthening community and schools' partnerships, particularly within the UAE and key regional source markets, enhancing sustainability and CSR initiatives that engage both guests and the local community. In line with Dubai's ambition to be a global leader in innovation, Samer's roadmap for the resort also includes the responsible integration of AI and smart technologies. From more accurate demand forecasting and dynamic pricing to AI-assisted service design, guest feedback analysis, and personalized family offers. His goal is to use technology to support the team, not replace it, and his team can spend more time caring for the guests while the systems work in the background to improve efficiency and performance.

Centara
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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