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Sandra Lakic has been appointed as Spa Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island

10 years of hospitality experience First Four Seasons Assignment: Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach Originally from Croatia, Sandra studied at Serbia's University of Novi Sad, earning a Master's Degree in Management in Tourism and Hospitality. She began work in the hotel world in Belgrade and quickly discovered her interest in spa and fitness. She soon moved to the tourism capital of Dubai, specialising in spa management at major hotels. In 2018, she joined Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, becoming Assistant Director at The Pearl Spa and Wellness. During her tenure, the spa won numerous international awards.

Four Seasons
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Lara Haddad has been appointed as Director of Sales at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island

15 years of hospitality experience First Four Seasons Assignment: Four Seasons Hotel Beirut Born in Beirut, Lara studied in France and received her Master's Degree in Luxury Hospitality Management from the Vatel Institute in Nîmes, along with another Master's in International Tourism from the University of Perpignan. After initial hotel positions in France, St. Barts and Dubai, Lara returned to her home city and joined Four Seasons Hotel Beirut, becoming Director of Catering Sales - and winning recognition as Manager of the Year in EMEA. She continued in Catering Sales with Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, then moved to Assistant Director of Sales at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, handling sales for the whole operation. After a recent interlude with another hotel group in Kuwait, Lara has now returned to Four Seasons Abu Dhabi as the official Director of Sales.

Four Seasons
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Abhishek Naidu has been appointed as Head Chef at Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites

Chef Abhishek Naidu started his career in 2007 at Hotel Leela Kempinski Mumbai, he moved to the United Arab Emirates in 2008 working at Atlantis, The Palm and Hilton Ras al Khaimah, before joining Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites in 2019 as executive Sous chef. He has been a key player in launching new menus and promotions, managing costs and implementing HACCP guidelines. He will bring his 16 years of experience to oversee the hotel's three restaurants.

Marriott
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Amrita Kaul has been appointed as Human Resources Manager at Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites

Amrita Kaul started her career with ITC Hotels in 2008, working across housekeeping and guest services. She has worked with Marriott since 2014 when she joined JW Marriott Aerocity, New Delhi, India. She then moved to JW Marriott Marquis Dubai in 2015, where she was promoted to various roles most recently as director of services. She has joined Marriott Harbour as human resources manager and has been working on her transition into a new department.

Marriott
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Elena Mogonova has been appointed as Director of Sales at Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites

Elena Mogonova has over 12 years of sales experience across the UAE and Russia. Her previous roles include deputy director of sales at Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road, Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Dubai and Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeirah Beach. This experience covered long stay, corporate and government sectors as well as groups and events, which puts her in a position to further elevate Marriott Harbour's standing in the market.

Marriott
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Jan Tibaldi has been appointed as Cluster General Manager at One&Only One Za’abeel Resort

Jan Tibaldi, General Manager of Maldives-based One&Only Reethi Rah for the last four years, will apply his impressive 33 years of hospitality leadership experience at upcoming property, One Za'abeel, as he takes on the role of Cluster General Manager. Jan's new appointment will see him managing One&Only One Za'abeel Resort and Private Homes, elevating the Dubai-based dual-tower's offering which is set to showcase 360-degree views of glimmering skyscrapers.

Kerzner
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Nicolas Talon has been appointed as Executive Director of Food & Beverage at Atlantis Dubai

Nicolas Talon has been appointed executive director of F&B across Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal. The global hospitality leader has 20 years of experience across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Throughout his career, he has worked with celebrity chefs like Akira Back, Richard Sandoval, Atul Kochhar and developed multiple F&B venues internationally.

Kerzner
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Jumeirah Group to debut Jumeirah Living Business Bay

Following the continued success of the award-winning Jumeirah Living Marina Gate, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Group has once again partnered with Select Group to bring the renowned hospitality and service experience of Jumeirah Living™ branded residences to Business Bay, as the flagship of the master community development - Peninsula.Combining the hospitality, comfort and originality that the world has come to expect from Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts, with Select Group's commitment to delivering new benchmarks in the art of living, Jumeirah Living Residences Business Bay is set to be the most sought after branded residence in the city.

Jumeirah
Dubai, United Arab Emirates