Nakheel, the world-leading real estate master developer based in the United Arab Emirates, in partnership with Excelsior Real Estate LLC, has launched Rixos Dubai Islands, Hotel & Residences, a new waterfront development offering a resort lifestyle in a curated and relaxed setting situated in a prime location on Dubai Islands, on the northern coast of the emirate of Dubai.
Rixos Dubai Islands, Hotel & Residences is the first luxury hotel and residential offering on Dubai Islands and will provide residents and visitors the same level of service and amenities that can be found at Rixos resorts across the world. Residents will have access to amenities that focus on sports, leisure and wellness, such as communal residential lounges, popular cafes and restaurants, various entertainment options, hotel-style lobbies for each building with drop-off facilities, infinity pools, a spa and fitness centre. Rixos Dubai Islands, Hotel & Residences is set back in a secluded cove on Dubai Islands, with a 700-metre beach that all residents have direct access to.
Rixos Dubai Islands, Hotel & Residences features mid-rise contemporary architecture with a resort look-and-feel. All residences are designed for maximum privacy and offer the best views and natural light through full-height windows. The residences will be comprised of one, two and three-bedroom apartments with spacious overhanging terraces creating shade, four-bedroom duplexes with private pools, beach houses including their own gardens and terraces and ten luxury villas. The three-bedroom apartments will offer up to approximately 4,880 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space while the villas are 6,350 square feet and include private pools. All residences boast marine views, including sunset views over the sea.
The development also features family-friendly facilities that Rixos are known for, such as a kid’s club making the development perfect for families. As well as all the amenities, residents can also choose from an al a carte menu of services, ensuring every need is catered for. Owners are also provided preferential access to Accor Diamond status.
Rasha Hasan, Chief Commercial Officer at Nakheel, said: “At Nakheel we are committed to redefining waterfront living in Dubai and we are delighted to be launching Rixos Dubai Islands, Hotel & Residences, a project which will enhance the lives of citizens, residents and visitors of Dubai. The stunning waterfront location on Dubai Islands will make Rixos Dubai Islands, Hotel and Residences a new place to enjoy Dubai’s beautiful coastline. By bringing the world-renowned Rixos brand to Dubai Islands, we are creating an exclusive family-friendly living environment that offers waterfront luxury living with a metropolitan feel.”
Francois Baudin, Chief Business Officer, Ennismore Immersive Resorts & All Inclusive Collection, said: “We are excited to be partnering with Nakheel to develop our new hospitality and residential project on the prime location of Dubai Islands. This new venture marks our commitment to Dubai as a global hub for tourism as well as for an ever-increasing population that wants to call Dubai home. As pioneers of waterfront living, Nakheel will bring their expertise to developing Rixos Dubai Islands, Hotel & Residences, ensuring unrivalled luxury experiences.”
Dubai Islands comprises five islands with a total area of 17 square kilometres and 20 kilometres of beaches and offers beachfront living within 20 minutes of downtown Dubai, as well as key locations including the airport and marine ports. As well as Rixos Dubai Islands, Hotel & Residences, they will be home to over 80 resorts and hotels, including luxury and wellness resorts, boutique, family and eco-conscious hotels, supporting Dubai’s ambition to boost the tourism and hospitality sector. The development of Rixos Dubai Islands, Hotel & Residences will support the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan which aims to increase the number of hotels and create vibrant and healthy communities.
Rixos Dubai Islands, Hotel & Residences will be showcased at Nakheel’s pop up at Harrods, the celebrated luxury department store, on the fifth floor of the department store until 29 July and with seven ground floor window displays until 3August.
