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Abyaar teams up with designer for residential tower in Jumeirah
Property developer Abyaar and designer Christian Lacroix announced on Wednesday a joint venture to build a residential tower in one of Dubai's most exclusive beachside suburbs.
- Staff Report
- Published: 00:31 April 24, 2008
Dubai: Property developer Abyaar and designer Christian Lacroix announced on Wednesday a joint venture to build a residential tower in one of Dubai's most exclusive beachside suburbs.
With views across Dubai's coastline, The Palm and Burj al Arab landmarks, the 38-unit, Jumeirah-based tower will incorporate a Lacroix-designed façade, expansive lobby and luxury interiors.
Although Lacroix has worked on several Paris-based boutique hotel interiors, this is the first residential offering to which the designer's trademark blend of past and future will make its mark.
Marzooq Al Rashdan, vice-chairman and managing director of Abyaar said: "We approached Lacroix because he is known for his exceptional design skills and theatrical style, both on and off the catwalk. This is the start of a long term partnership through which similar developments will be established around the region and beyond, placing Abyaar on the luxury development map international.
Commenting on the development, which has yet to be named, Lacroix said, "My philosophy is that one can dress a wall as one dresses a person. We are working on something special that which will tell a fanciful Middle Eastern story.
"The interiors will be contemporary and bar-oque, blending East and West, old and new, inspired by history and folklore," said Lacroix.
The designer will be sourcing and, in many cases, creating unique materials for the interior design.
Lacroix has designed several hotels, interiors for the French chain of Gaumont cinemas; TGV trains and tramway cars.
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