Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has officially launched a new beach front mega resort in Jumeirah that will include the first MGM branded resorts in the Middle East.
As we reported yesterday, wasl Hospitality and Leisure, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, has signed a deal with the famous Las Vegas-based hotel group to bring its iconic brands to the UAE including a Bellagio hotel.
Although the exact location of the futuristic resort has not been specified, it will occupy a prime spot off the Jumeirah coast close to the Burj Al Arab, according to a statement on the Dubai Media Office.
MGM Hospitality will advise on the development of the project and operate the resort when completed. It will contain 2 million square feet of built-up space, including an MGM Hotel, MGM-branded residences and a Bellagio-branded hotel containing a total of 1,000 rooms and 10 villas.
There will also be a 500,000-sq-ft theatre, a range of restaurants, museums, a major beach club and adventure zones for both adults and children.