Saturday 15 December 2007

Al Osaimi Group launches Dh.1bn luxury resort at Palm Jumeirah



The Al Osaimi Group has confirmed that the construction work of the $272million (Dh.1 billion) luxury resort at The Palm Jumeirah, is progressing as scheduled, and will be ready by first quarter of 2008.

The Kuwait-based developer has taken the help of several firms for project consultancy, contracting and enabling works and project management, as this is their maiden project in the UAE. The project is located on the Crescent of The Palm Jumeirah.
During the first quarter of 2008, the developer will launch one million square foot project, in accordance with the agreement signed with Dusit International, one of the prestigious Thai hotel chains in the world.

At present, Al Osaimi is carrying on with the final stages of escrow registration process in compliance with regulations laid out by the Dubai Land Department, thereby preparing to launch early next year.

The project that spreads over an area of 95,000 square meters on The Palm Jumeirah, comprises a seven star luxury hotel, a five star family resort, and an upscale residential complex that includes 178 posh freehold townhouses, penthouses and a dozen chalets.

Being designed in traditional Indian manner, the hotel has 116 guestrooms and suites, while the Moroccan-themed family resort has 292 rooms and suites. The hotels offer excellent dining, themed landscaping, ballroom, and state-of-the-art amenities. The luxurious development will also include renowned Deverana Spa by Dusit, an authentic Thai-inspired rejuvenation, apart from internationally acclaimed service of Dusit International, incorporating Thai culture and hospitality.

Right from its inception 25 years ago, the Al Osami Group, has handled several projects in Kuwait, and in the Middle East, including commercial, residential, hospitality and retail developments. The company has a rich portfolio that covers various sectors including, construction, real estate investment, engineering, while the subsidiary firm of the group has spearheaded for 15 projects including the group's development on The Palm Jumeirah.