12 March 2017

Dubai - Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, the award-winning Ottoman inspired luxury resort on Palm Jumeirah, has appointed Anas Shahin as Revenue Director to oversee the successful execution and continuous development of revenue management for the resort.

Anas has over 14 years’ of international hospitality experience and has worked for some of the world’s top luxury hotel groups. He has a solid understanding of the key markets in the Middle East.

His most recent post was Country Director of Revenue Strategy with Marriott International in Jordan, where he oversaw the annual pricing process, provided market strategy expertise and leadership, and developed the business outlook strategy for the organisation.

Responsible for over three of the company’s key global accounts, he successfully drove business for the organisation’s properties and was instrumental in leading the group’s revenue.

Prior to Marriott International in Jordan, Anas worked for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and the Ritz Carlton in the US.

Fernando Gibaja, General Manager of the resort said “We are delighted to welcome Anas onboard, and are confident that his exceptional competencies will positively influence the revenue of the resort.”

At Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Anas will be responsible for the revenue development and will have a robust knowledge of the hotel’s marketplace and competitive environment. His role also involves understanding the macro and micro-economic variables to create accurate operational and financial room’s revenue forecasts.

He will oversee the hotel’s process for evaluating all opportunities, and ensure that this maximizes the hotel’s success.

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About Jumeirah Group:
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a world-class portfolio of hotels and resorts including the flagship Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts manages properties in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Kuwait in the Middle East; Frankfurt, Istanbul, London and Mallorca (Spain) in Europe; the Maldives and Shanghai in Asia. Jumeirah Group also runs the luxury serviced residences brand Jumeirah LivingTMwith properties in London and Dubai; the new contemporary lifestyle hotel brand VenuTM; the wellness brand TaliseTM; Jumeirah Restaurant Group DubaiTM; Wild Wadi WaterparkTM; The Emirates Academy of Hospitality ManagementTM; Jumeirah SiriusTM, its global loyalty programme; and isme by Jumeirah™ an app based rewards programme in the UAE. Future openings include luxury hotels in China, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Oman, Russia and the UAE. www.jumeirah.com  

About Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a world-class portfolio of hotels and resorts. Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is a luxurious beachside resort located on the West Crescent of the iconic Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.  The interior of the resort is inspired by the ancient palaces of Turkey and features hand-painted finishings, Turkish artworks and stunning murals that conjure up images of the Golden Age of the Ottoman Empire. The resort boasts 405 rooms and suites, 38 Royal Residences, Multi International award-winning Talise Ottoman Spa, one of the largest and most luxurious spas in the Middle East, a Sinbads Kids Club complete with splash park, unique nightlife destination MusicHall and a collection of eight diverse restaurants which offer a vibrant selection of culinary experiences. The resort also offers an array of motorised and non motorised water sports, complete with private jetty offering shuttle boat transfers to and from Dubai main land.

For further information please contact:
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Kimberly Lobo 
Senior Public Relations and Communications Executive
Direct number: +971 4 453 0661
E-mail: Kimberly.lobo@jumeirah.com  
Visit us at: www.jumeirah.com/JumeirahZabeelSaray

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