Raffles Dubai appoints new general manager

Raffles Hotels & Resorts has appointed Andrew Abram to take charge of Raffles Dubai hotel.

Abram joins Raffles from the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group which he joined in 2003 and where he most recently held the position of general manager of the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

He first joined the group as resident manager of The Excelsior Hong Kong, and went on to lead the renovation and reopening of the Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, holding the role of general manager for eight years.

“I am delighted to welcome Andrew into the Raffles family. He has extensive experience in the luxury hospitality industry, and brings a truly global outlook to Dubai. I am confident that Andrew’s expertise will be inspirational for the next chapter of the story of Raffles Dubai,” said president of Raffles Hotels & Resorts Peter French.

Abram has previous knowledge of the Dubai hospitality market having been corporate director of sales and marketing for the Jumeirah Group where he was responsible for the branding and launch of the Burj Al Arab, The Jumeirah Beach Resort and Emirates Towers.