Saleh to build Dubailand Marriott

By Matt Warnock  www.constructionweekonline.com

Construction work on the JW Marriott Hotel in Dubai Lifestyle City – part of the Dubailand mega-project – has been awarded to Saleh Constructions, part of the Saleh Bin Lahej Group.

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The ground breaking took place on Sunday for the hotel which, upon completion, will have 170 rooms, three restaurants, conference and banqueting facilities and a spa.

“We are pleased to announce the beginning of the construction of JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai Lifestyle City. The luxury hotel is a very important component of Dubai Lifestyle City and beginning of its construction work marks an important milestone for the project,” said Dubai Lifestyle City managing director Arif Rahman.

Dubailand senior vice president Mohammed Al Habbai added: “Dubai Lifestyle City is a unique project in Dubailand that offers unmatched luxury within a gated community.

“Its alliance with a respected and renowned world-class brand such as the JW Marriott Hotel validates its positioning as a luxury development. We are proud of the progress Dubai Lifestyle City has demonstrated so far and will continue to provide our full support to the project.”

Marriott’s area director of sales and marketing for the Middle East and Africa, Jeff Strachan, commented: “We are delighted that Saleh Constructions has commenced work on the JW Marriott Dubai Lifestyle City.

“The entire Dubai Lifestyle City is a unique project and once complete will set a new benchmark for luxury living.”