Cheval Collection has appointed Christian Potvin as General Manager at Cheval Maison – Expo City Dubai, ahead of its opening in March 2025.
The property will feature 151 bedrooms and apartments, ranging from studios to two-bedroom royal suites.
Christian brings with him extensive experience in the UAE, at a time when Cheval Collection is expanding in the region.
Christian joins the company from his role as Cluster GM of Al Hamra Residence and Al Hamra Village in Ras al Khaimah in the UAE. Prior to this he was director of rooms for Accor at the Mercure Barsha Heights and director of rooms and acting GM at Dukes Dubai on The Palm.
He has also worked for companies including Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts and Emaar Group.
John Philipson, COO, Cheval Collection, said: “We are thrilled to have a GM of such calibre joining our outstanding team at Cheval Maison – Expo City.
“Christian’s knowledge of operations and pre-opening in the UAE will be invaluable as we work towards welcoming guests into this stunning property.”
Christian said: “It is an exciting time to join Cheval Collection, as it builds its footprint in the UAE and wider Middle East.
“The market is ripe for high-quality serviced apartments which cater to the growing number of domestic and international travellers in the region, both leisure and business.”
Cheval Maison – Expo City will be the second site for Cheval Collection in Dubai, joining Cheval Maison – The Palm Dubai, which opened earlier this year. The group’s first property in Saudi Arabia, Cheval Ladun Living, located in Riyadh, is due to be completed in 2027.
Cheval Collection is continuing to pursue a strategy of growth through management contracts and is in discussions with a number of investors and developers globally.
The company currently operates 13 properties, including nine locations in London and three in Edinburgh.
