Aldar Properties announced that its hospitality and leisure arm has appointed Saurabh Bakshi as the new Area General Manager for Yas Plaza Hotels. In his new role, Saurabh will oversee the strategic operations of the Aldar’s clustered portfolio at Yas Plaza on Yas Island. 

Prior to Aldar, Saurabh was the General Manager of Operations at the world’s largest Sheraton with 4,001 rooms and the 400-room St. Regis in Macau. Before that, he served as General Manager for the Sheraton Grand Bangalore at Brigade Gateway, which received a number of prestigious accolades and was touted as one of the best hotels in the city.

Located on the iconic Yas Island, the six Yas Plaza hotels include the Radisson Blu; Crowne Plaza; Yas Rotana; Yas Park Inn; Yas Centro; and Yas Staybridge Suites.