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Tarabout Yves

General Manager / COO / Senior Director | Hospitality | Luxury Mixed-Use Developments & Real Estate | Large-Scale Property, Facilities & Asset Management | Ex-GM Marriott | Operations & Community Management
26.6 yrs experienceGovernment Administration
Apr 2022

The move

MoveMarriott International → DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre)
TitleGeneral Manager - Sheraton Mall of the Emirates → Associate Director Property Management Uptown Dubai
LocationDubai → Dubai
Cross-border moveYes · Dubai → United Arab Emirates
Years in UAE21.0
Total experience26.6 years
DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) headcount201-500 employees
DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) industryGovernment Administration
DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) HQDubai, DMCC Free Zone
DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) founded2002
DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) typeGovernment Agency

Career arc

  1. Associate Director Property Management Uptown DubaiApr 2022 — Present
    DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre)· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. General Manager - Sheraton Mall of the EmiratesAug 2018 — Dec 2021
    Marriott International· Dubai· Full-time
  3. Multi Property General Manager - Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort & Le Meridien Abu DhabiApr 2017 — Jul 2018
    Starwood Hotels & Resorts / Marriott International· Abu Dhabi· Full-time
  4. General Manager - Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & ResortJul 2015 — Mar 2017
    Starwood Hotels & Resorts / Marriott International· Abu Dhabi· Full-time
  5. Deputy General Manager - Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & ResortMar 2011 — Jun 2015
    Starwood Hotels & Resorts / Marriott International· Abu Dhabi· Full-time
  6. Executive Assistant Manager - Sheraton Grand Doha Hotel & Convention CenterJun 2008 — Feb 2011
    Starwood Hotels & Resorts / Marriott International· Doha, Qatar· Full-time
  7. Director of Sales & Marketing - Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & TowersJan 2005 — Jun 2008
    Starwood Hotels & Resorts / Marriott International· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  8. Deputy Director of Sales - Sheraton Abu Dhabi Resort & TowersJan 2002 — Dec 2004
    Starwood Hotels & Resorts / Marriott International· Abu Dhabi· Full-time
  9. Earlier Career1996 — 1999
    Various Hospitality Organizations - France / Mexico / UAE· Worldwide· Full-time

Education

Top skills

Commercial Strategy & Revenue Growth (RevPAR, Market Penetration)Luxury Guest Experience & Service Delivery ExcellenceMarket Segmentation & MICE Sales ExpertiseCommercial Strategy & Sales Leadership (Hospitality & MICE)Cross-Functional Alignment (Revenue Management & Operations)Large-Scale Food & Beverage Management & Revenue Optimization

About

Senior executive with 20+ years driving operational performance and asset value across luxury hospitality and ultra-luxury mixed-use real estate.Leads Operations for Uptown District Dubai (DMCC), an Ultra-Luxury landmark integrated development combining branded residences, 5-star hospitality, commercial, retail, and public realm. Responsible for operational strategy, P&L performance, community management and governance across a complex multi-asset ecosystem.Specializes in bridging hospitality and real estate—transforming developments into high-performing, experience-led destinations while maximizing long-term value.Background includes General Manager and senior leadership roles with Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts, delivering consistent outperformance across fl

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