Amwaj Rotana, located along Jumeirah Beach Residence in new Dubai, has appointed three new department heads, the first of whom is Martina Hauri as Director of Human Resources. Hailing from Australia, Martina has been with the Rotana group for two years as Director of Human Resources in Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana. Commenting on her appointment, Martina says “I look forward to a bringing forth my experience with Rotana to a different city in the UAE.”

The second new member of the team is Kamal Haider appointed as Director of Front Office. Kamal is no stranger to the hospitality industry with over 19 years of experience under his belt, having worked in several Rotana properties in the past including Towers Rotana on Sheikh Zayed Road. Kamal similarly was part of the pre-opening team at The Westin in Cape Town, South Africa. “Rotana has helped me progress in my career and I look forward to the new challenge that awaits me at Amwaj Rotana, one of our key properties in Dubai”, he shares. 

The last addition to the team of department heads is Executive Chef, Ted Espiritu who brings with him over 21 years of experience having previously worked for Park Rotana in Abu Dhabi, Urban Food Concepts in Switzerland and Marriott Marquis in New York, to name a few. "The culinary scene is Dubai is rapid and dynamic and I look forward to bring my global experience to the table”, comments Chef Espiritu.