46. Cedric Le Rest - General Manager, Yas Marina 46. Cedric Le Rest - General Manager, Yas Marina

46. Cedric Le Rest - General Manager, Yas Marina

Bite-sized facts:
Restaurants under remit: 7
Number of years in the Middle East: 15
Number of yachts berthed at Yas Marina during F1: 200
Nationality: French

Cedric Le Rest joined Yas Marina in 2009 and has overseen its development into a five-star international yachting facility. In his role, Le Rest is responsible for the overall management and operations of the marina, including all the F&B decisions for the area — opening original concepts and international franchises.

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The new outlets are: sunset lounge Iris, Spanish tapas bar and restaurant Diablito Food & Music, French-German bakery Café d’Alsace, Lebanese restaurant Rozanah, and Seafood restaurant Aquarium. These are joined by existing outlets Stars ‘N Bars, an American style sports bar, and a new-look Cipriani, the marina’s Italian fine dining restaurant.

In the new year, Le Rest will increase and promote Yas Marina’s seven licensed restaurants’ activities and create events and promotions for the local community.

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