Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab Resort & Residences is a hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, led by general manager Azar Saliba and executive chef Roberto Rispoli.
It is No. 15 on The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026, and holds a place on the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026.
Who runs the hotel
- Azar Saliba, Managing director since May 2026 (source, 1 May 2026)
- Roberto Rispoli, Executive chef (source, December 2025)
Before them
- Harun Dursun, Managing Director (source)
Standing over time
| List | Year | Standing |
|---|---|---|
| The World's 50 Best Hotels | 2026 | No. 15 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Hotels | 2025 | No. 20 (source) |
| Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards | 2026 | It List (source) |
The hotel
Superyacht-inspired resort on a peninsula at the tip of Dubai's largest private beach, next to Burj Al Arab, designed by architect Shaun Killa. (source)
- Opened: 2025 (source)
- Owner: Dubai Holding (source)
- Operated by: Jumeirah Group (source)
- Size: 386 rooms and suites (source)
Context
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Also in Dubai
Checked 10 November 2026. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.