Following the launch of its Dubai Wharf development earlier this week, real estate developer Dubai Properties, DP, has revealed details of a third project in the unique Culture Village district – a luxury waterfront hotel. The hotel, due to open in early 2018, will be one of the first luxury hotels in Culture Village, and will be operated by Anantara Hotel Resorts and Spa.
The news was announced by DP following an agreement with luxury hotel operator and owner of the Anantara brand, Minor Hotel Group, in the presence of Mohammed Al Habbai, DPG Chief Officer for Urban Planning and Infrastructure representing DP, and James Kaplan SVP of Development from Minor Hotel Group.
The hotel complements DP’s broad portfolio of retail, commercial, residential and mixed-use developments, and will be one of many hospitality projects by DP that cater to the increased number of visitors expected ahead of Expo 2020, further demonstrating the developer’s continued support for the long-term vision of Dubai.
The hotel will be located in the heart of Culture Village directly facing the Dubai creek and is close to DP’s new mixed-use project Dubai Wharf, as well as its luxury residential development Manazel Al Khor.
Speaking about the announcement, Mohammed Al Habbai, Chief Officer of Urban Planning and Infrastructure at Dubai Properties Group, said, “This is part of a growing portfolio of hotels for DP which we will develop in key areas of Dubai, and we are proud to be partnering with Minor Hotel Group to bring the iconic Anantara brand to Culture Village. Anantara is a brand which is synonymous with luxury, and we expect the hotel with its culture spirit to become a key attraction for Culture Village.” Dillip Rajakarier, CEO Minor Hotel Group, added, “With a well established and well known portfolio of hotels and resorts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, further growing our footprint in the U.A.E. is of key strategic importance to Minor Hotel Group. We are therefore very pleased to partner with Dubai Properties, such influential and highly respected partners in the region, to develop an Anantara hotel in the impressive new Dubai Culture Village project, and we look forward to a strong alliance going forward.” With a contemporary design, DP’s new Anantara hotel will comprise 270 guest rooms offering waterfront views of the Dubai creek, a rooftop pool and restaurants, spa, and a range of F and B and retail outlets, along with a 3.8kilometre promenade and marina. The hotel will also boast waterfront views from its ballroom and conference facilities, making it the perfect place to host special events and weddings.
DP has appointed Das as lead architect for the project, with ground breaking expected to commence in Q4 of this year.
Source : WAM News Agency for United Arab Emirates
