As the much-awaited FIVE LUXE takes pride of place amidst the landscape of Jumeirah Beach Residences (JBR), FIVE Hotels and Resorts celebrates the appointment of Enrique Mandl as the General Manager.
With 19 years of experience leading some of the foremost hospitality destinations around the globe (including Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay, the first Nobu hotel in Europe as General Manager – and OKU IBIZA as the COO and General Manager) the dynamic hotelier Mandl will spearhead the management of recruitment and operations for the prime beach property, which boasts of 222 sensational hotel rooms and suites and 275 opulent residences, several culinary and nightlife venues, ReFIVE Spa, indoor and outdoor (beach) gym, an iconic Social Pool, private beach and a paddle tennis court. The entire property showcases uninterrupted sweeping sea-views and glittering scapes of the Dubai Eye and Palm Jumeirah.
From 2018, Mandl steered Lío Ibiza, one of the most successful luxury restaurant, cabaret and club concepts in the world, cementing his instrumental role in Lío’s global success. Soon, Lío Dubai’s VIP experiences will exemplify the best in experiential entertainment for a cosmopolitan clientele at FIVE LUXE. Therefore, Mandl will once again take the helm of this alternative epicurean reality along with FIVE LUXE’s bouquet of amenities that will encompass soon-to-be-announced homegrown dining and entertainment venues as well as a social pool and beach club in signature FIVE flair by utilizing his finely honed expertise in leading gargantuan hospitality projects.
Mandl believes an efficacious hospitality marque is built with people – and is energised at the prospect of growing the award-winning and boundary-breaking FIVE Tribe at FIVE LUXE.
“I am strongly aligned with FIVE Hospitality’s CEO, Aloki Batra’s FIVE Tribe Mantra of Creativity, Innovation and Teamwork being strongly fostered – where every Team Member has unequivocal opportunities for freedom of expression.”
He goes on to share, “I am delighted to be joining FIVE Hotels and Resorts during such a pivotal chapter for the successfully disruptive and innovative FIVE Group – and to be part of a dynamic and passionate FIVE Tribe Team as we expand and evolve the world-renowned FIVE moniker in the Middle East.
FIVE’s focus on Sustainability Without Compromise on Luxury Living will continue with FIVE LUXE – which is poised to shortly be another iconic offering from the FIVE portfolio.”
Hospitality Stalwart, Aloki Batra, CEO, FIVE Hospitality, signs off – “FIVE’s ethos is centered around the philosophy of creating a distinctive CX for discerning travelers looking for extraordinary and innovative luxury lifestyle opportunities..
A ‘next-level’ product demands an outstanding leader – and therefore Team FIVE is delighted to welcome Enrique Mandl as General Manager, FIVE LUXE to craft an incomparable, first-in-class destination to meet a growing demand from a global audience for FIVE’s signature immersive entertainment experiential offerings.
Stay Tuned for What’s Next!”
