Arabtec to build Dubai Pearl Hotel

Arabtec Construction has been awarded the Dubai Pearl Hotel contract to build the 60-storey, high-rise hotel at the Dubai Pearl Development situated within Dubai Media City.

The 287-metre, five-star hotel is a partnership between Dubai Pearl Inc and Kingdom Hotel Investment Group.

The construction period for the Dh485 million hotel is 26 months and the completion date will be December 2006.

Jamal Abu Eisa, managing director of Dubai Pearl Inc, said, "Given its unique setting, within the fast growing business district of Media City and overlooking the Jumeirah Palm Island, Dubai Pearl Hotel will be a business hotel that will make a true statement for Dubai."

The master planner and architect for the development is Chapman Taylor, UK and the consultant for the hotel is Norr Group.

The hotel will be operated by the Swiss hospitality chain Movenpick and will be fashioned to the highest international standards of luxury and service.

The technologically advanced 760-room smart hotel will have an identity in line with the rest of the Dubai Pearl Development.