Emirates investiert CHF 550 Millionen in neues Hotelprojekt in Dubai

Marriott International wird das 1.614 Zimmer umfassende Hotel- und Appartementkomplex unter der Luxusmarke JW Marriott Marquis führen. Als Bauherr der Park Towers investiert Emirates 1,8 Milliarden Dirham (ca. CHF 550 Millionen).

Eröffnung 2011
Das von zwei markanten Türmen geprägte Hotel befindet sich zurzeit noch im Bau und wird einst in unmittelbarer Nähe des neuen Stadtteils Business Bay seine Gäste in Empfang nehmen. Die Eröffnung des ersten Zwillingsturmes mit 807 Zimmern ist für das Jahr 2011 geplant, der zweite Turm soll im Jahr 2013 eröffnet werden. Emirates und Marriott haben bereits bei der Designplanung des neuen Hotels zusammengearbeitet.

Statements
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates airline and Group said: «Emirates has always supported Dubai?s continued growth. The development of this new 1,614 room property reflects our commitment to, and confidence in, the city?s ongoing success. «As a leading international hotel management group operating several successful brands, Marriott has the track-record and the global infrastructure to maximise the value of our Dhs1.8 billion city centre investment. We believe this property will emerge as one of Dubai?s top hotels and will contribute to attracting both leisure and business travellers to the city. We very much look forward to working together to add to Dubai?s five-star luxury experience.»
 
«The JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai will be a unique and visually stunning hotel without pretence that welcomes the world to this incredible city,» said Edwin D. Fuller, President & Managing Director, International Lodging, Marriott International. «We are thrilled to be partnering with Emirates. Their recognised commitment to excellence, unparalleled service and exquisite taste all make Emirates the perfect partner to introduce this special hotel. We are confident it will quickly become the finest address in Dubai. Marriott has always had a strong commitment towards Dubai, and we believe this relationship with Emirates cements our position as a regional hospitality leader.»

(Emirates/mc/hfu)

The JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, a 1,614-room twin-tower hotel and apartment property located on Sheikh Zayed Road, adjacent to Dubai?s premier Business Bay district, will emerge as one of Dubai?s top hotels.