General Manager - LXR Abu Dhabi Mangroves

The Brand - LXR Hotels & Resorts

Found in the world’s most alluring locations, LXR Hotels & Resorts immerse you in truly profound travel experiences. We’ve connected legendary luxury properties into a network of hotels offering singular service and remarkable experiences. 

The Property

After signing a management agreement with Aldar Holdings, the LXR Abu Dhabi is set to open its doors to guests in Q4 2026. We are actively seeking a highly motivated and talented Hotel General Manager to lead the opening of this luxurious urban resort property. If you have experience in luxury hospitality and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences, this could be an exciting opportunity for you!

Just a short walk away from the hotel, the Mangrove National Park is a vast forest which is home to over 60 bird species and wildlife such as turtles, dugongs, and dolphins, making it a delight for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. Visitors can also experience the wonders of the forest by kayaking, stand up paddleboarding or boating through the park’s main water channel – a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

LXR Abu Dhabi will feature 167 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites, many with views of the mangroves, continuing the brand’s globally renowned unparalleled hospitality. In addition, each guest will be assigned a Personal Concierge who will meticulously attend to every detail of their stay from pre-arrival to post-departure.

The hotel will also feature a thoughtfully curated range of food and beverage options including a brasserie, a rooftop specialty restaurant – building on LXR’s legacy of culinary excellence.

An exquisite retreat in the heart of Abu Dhabi, the hotel will offer elevated amenities, including three swimming pools (adult, family, and kids), a fitness club and spa. In addition, the property’s two ballrooms and five meeting rooms will be carefully designed to reflect a grand yet intimate sense of place, creating an elegant atmosphere where guests can enjoy memorable meetings and events.

Once open, the property will be in close proximity to cultural attractions such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Qasr Al Watan presidential palace, as well as to the Abu Dhabi corniche, downtown Abu Dhabi and Zayed International Airport.

The hotel will bolster Hilton´s existing portfolio of more than 35 hotels in the UAE – and the first LXR in the region.

The Role

This exciting and new General Manager position will be responsible for managing the fast track opening phase of the Hotel, the Hotel Management team and once open hotel targets to deliver an excellent Guest and Team Member experience while managing profitability and meeting our Owners expectations. 

What will you be doing?

Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage and lead the pre-opening phase

• As the first LXR in Abu Dhabi, you and your team, will continue to build the reputation and activation of Hilton.

• Manage ongoing profitability of the hotel, ensuring revenue, guest satisfaction and Team Member engagement goals are met and exceeded.

• Lead in all key property issues including capital projects, customer service, and refurbishment

• Ensure all decisions are made in the best interest of the hotel and Hilton

• Deliver achievable hotel budgets, and set other short- and long- term strategic goals for the property

• Provide exceptional leadership to hotel Team Members focusing on Hilton culture and values

• Lead in all aspects of business planning

• Comply with and exceed Hilton Brand Service Standards

• Ensure costs are controlled.

• Manage and develop the Hotel Executive team to ensure career progression and effective succession planning within Hilton

• Hold regular briefings and communication meetings with the HOD team

• Respond to audits to ensure continual improvement is achieved