W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island Reveals Executive Team

ABU DHABI, UAE – September 19, 2019 – The soon to launch W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island revealed its newly appointed Executive Team, bringing together some of the region’s top hospitality leaders to launch the highly anticipated lux rebel brand into the Emirate.

Faiek El Saadani General Manager, will lead the dynamic team through the brand conversion, a first for the W brand globally. Faiek is joined by Nabiel El-Nakib Executive Assistant Manager of B&F, Jeannette Smit Director of Sales & Marketing, Maren Fernandes Director of Human Resources, Niazy Mohamed Youseff Director of Rooms, Majdy Khoury Cluster Director of Finance, Ayman Alhalalat Director of Engineering, Phoebe Hanson Directory of Culinary and Essa Al Ansari  the W Insider.

Faiek El Saadani comes to W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island with a wealth of international hospitality expertise and knowledge, having previously worked across multiple Marriott brands including St. Regis and JW Marriott. Faiek will be instrumental in repositioning the iconic Abu Dhabi hotel and establishing the luxury brand in the market.  His charismatic and enthusiastic character and love of a high energy work place will ensure the team delivers on the brand Whatever/Whenever philosophy, creating epic moments for all guests. Under Faiek’s leadership the hotel will be transformed and is set to steal the scene in the UAE capital.

Nabiel El-Nakib, Executive Assistant Manager of Beverage & Food will define W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island’s beverage and culinary philosophy, working alongside his team to create innovative beverage and food concepts that would resonate with the UAE consumer. Having worked for some of the most renowned names in the industry such as David Myers and Heston Blumenthal, Nabiel will ensure a seamless yet vibrant transformation of the Yas Hotel to the W Brand with eclectic programming.

Jeannette Smit, Director of Sales & Marketing hails from the Netherlands and has worked with some of the world’s leading hotel chains globally. Her experience and understanding of sales and marketing strategies has enabled her to roll out the successful launch of Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai and establish W Doha Hotel & Residences as the leading hotel in Doha. Jeannette will be an invaluable asset to the W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island during its launch phase and through her dynamic leadership will help position the hotel as the most hip and happening destination on the island

Essa Al Ansari; will be  the W Insider  connecting ideas, events, people and guests by being always in-the-know. With a finger on the pulse on the latest happenings within the UAE, he will be the tastemaker who keeps a close watch on what’s new and next, finding ways to elevate the guest experience.

“As we come closer to the opening of the W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island we welcome a diverse and passionate  Executive Team that will  help bring the W brand’s disruptive DNA to life and set the scene for a successful launch of the brand in the Emirate, ” said Faiek El Saadani General Manager, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island.

About W Hotels Worldwide:

Born from the bold attitude and 24/7 culture of New York City, W Hotels, part of Marriott International, Inc., has disrupted and redefined the hospitality scene for nearly two decades. Trailblazing its way around the globe, with over 50 hotels, W is defying expectations and breaking the norms of traditional luxury wherever the iconic W sign lands. With a mission to fuel guests’ lust for life, W ignites an obsessive desire to soak it in, live it up and hit repeat. The brand’s provocative design, iconic Whatever/Whenever service and buzzing Living Rooms create an experience that is often copied but never matched. Innovative, inspiring and infectious, the brand’s super-charged energy celebrates guests’ endless appetite to discover what’s new/next in each destination, to see more, feel more, go longer, stay later. For more information on W Hotels, visit whotels.com/theangle or follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. W Hotels Worldwide is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the new name of Marriott’s travel program replacing Marriott Rewards®, The Ritz- Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG). The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including earning points toward free hotel stays and nights toward Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.