UAE-based developer, Ishraqah for Development Limited, has appointed Khansaheb Civil Engineering as the contractor for its first hotel at The Onyx Project, located on Sheikh Zayed Road, in the Greens master
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The hotel is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2018. Zabeel House by Jumeirah – The Greens is the first hotel to be announced under the Zabeel House by Jumeirah brand.
The Onyx is Ishraqahs prestigious freehold project, which along with the hotel, consists of residential and commercial towers and three levels of retail shops and restaurants in the podium. The hotel will be operated by the Jumeirah Group, a global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, under the Zabeel House by Jumeirah brand.
Zabeel House by Jumeirah TM – The Greens will offer 210 guest rooms, two restaurants, terrace dining around the pool area, conference and business facilities, as well as a gym and spa treatment rooms.
Ammar Sweis, CEO of Ishraqah said: We are very excited to announce the award of the fit-out contract to Khansaheb Civil Engineering, a class A contractor. In a few months, the prestigious and first hotel to be announced under the Zabeel House by Jumeirah brand will be ready to open its doors. We anticipate the hotel to be a social hub for the locality, and a new destination in Dubai. Ishraqah is indeed excited to have Zabeel House by Jumeirah The Greens as part of our ambitious The Onyx development.
Peter Moore, general manager Khansaheb Interiors said: It is exciting for us to be working on the fit-outs for Zabeel House by Jumeirah The Greens. The Onyx is a beautiful development and as it is set in the heart of the city, it is bound to be a hub for a lot of travellers who want to experience the city. We are focusing on completing the hotel fit-out works with the highest quality to ensure that it’s modern and practical interiors are appealing and timeless. We are delighted to be able to showcase our fit-out skills and capabilities in the hospitality sector on such prestigious project, and we are confident that the hotel will appeal to the travelers and residents alike.
The Onyx has a five-level car park – two in the basement and three on the podium, providing space for approximately 1,440 cars, exceeding the recommended international parking ratio. The development is equipped with 24 high-end elevators and a fitness center.
Earlier in the year, Ishraqah had signed an agreement with Coldwell Banker, a global real estate brokerage. The agreement mandated Coldwell Banker UAE as the exclusive sales agent for The Onyx.
The prime development will also soon host leading brands including The Coffee Club, Al Maya Supermarket, French Bakery, Costa Coffee, MMI, Papa Johns, Desco, Al Fardan Exchange, Carving Board, and 1004 Mart. Many other retail and F&B majors are also expected to open at The Onyx.