APPOINTMENT

Novotel & Adagio Premium Dubai Al Barsha Appoint Christina Samir as Cluster Hotel Manager

The cluster of Novotel & Adagio Premium Dubai Al Barsha has announced the appointment of Christina Samir as Cluster Hotel Manager.

Christina brings more than 20 years of international hospitality experience, with extensive expertise in operational excellence, commercial acumen, and team leadership. She has held senior roles with renowned hospitality brands including Accor, Hilton, Wyndham, and Best Western.

Most recently, Christina served as Operations Manager and Hotel in Charge at Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Al Mamzar – Dubai, where she was responsible for strengthening operational efficiency, improving financial results, and building high‑performing teams.

In her new role, Christina will lead the operations of Novotel Dubai Al Barsha and Adagio Premium Dubai Al Barsha, working closely with the cluster leadership team to elevate guest experience, reinforce brand positioning, and unlock new performance opportunities across both properties.

Commenting on the appointment, Julia Schamne, Cluster General Manager, said: “I am truly happy to welcome Christina to our leadership team. She brings a rare combination of operational strength, commercial insight, and genuine people leadership. Christina’s attitude, discipline, and drive align perfectly with our ambitions for the cluster, and I am confident that together we will raise the bar and continue to break performance records.”

Excited about her new role, Christina Samir added: “I am proud to join the Novotel and Adagio Premium Dubai Al Barsha cluster and to work with a leadership team that genuinely values people, performance, and progress. I am especially inspired to contribute to an environment where talent is empowered, diversity is embraced, and teams are supported to achieve exceptional results.”