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VICEROY DUBAI PALM JUMEIRAH DUBAI Viceroy Hotel Group has announced one of its most important portfolio additions to date with the 2017 opening of Viceroy Dubai Palm Jumeirah. The $1 billion dollar endeavour marks the company’s first venture into Dubai and its second in the United Arab Emirates alongside sister property Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi. With architecture and design by P&T Group, Yabu Pushelberg and NAO Taniyama and Associates, Viceroy Dubai Palm Jumeirah will offer 481 spacious guestrooms and suites, all with breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf. Located on prime beachfront at the base trunk of The Palm Jumeirah, the hotel will be easily accessible from Sheikh Zayed Road and is only 15 minutes from the city’s downtown.
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It will feature spectacular dining venues hosted by world-class chefs, a modern spa, a beach club and 100m-long pool, complemented by children’s clubs, entertainment, and sporting activities. The development will also include 221 signature Viceroy Residences. Owned by Skai Holdings, Viceroy Dubai Palm Jumeirah will be developed by Zaya Dubai, the same company behind the UAE’s Nurai Island and Al Barari. Main contractor China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) has also invested an undisclosed sum. “This property marks our first foray into the Dubai market and is a milestone in our growth in the region,” remarks Bill Walshe, CEO of Viceroy Hotel Group. “Our market entry is perfectly timed and our partnership
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brings together the collaboration of two success stories in the real estate and hospitality industries. We expect this property to set a new bar in beachfront luxury, not just for Dubai, but anywhere in the world.” Kabir Mulchandani, CEO, Skai Holdings adds: “Viceroy Dubai Palm Jumeirah will offer the best of both worlds. It is a luxury beach resort in the heart of Dubai, a family retreat as well as an exciting entertainment destination. We have partnered with Viceroy Hotels and Resorts as the brand is renowned for delivering enchanting lifestyle experiences and intuitive service in sought-after locations around the world. I am sure that this is a development that Dubai will be proud of.”
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