Taking it a level higher

Jumeirah Group has been appointed by leading property investment company, RP Global, to operate a mixed-use development within RP Global’s $1 billion iconic tower.

The management agreement between RP Global and the Jumeirah Group was signed by Dr. Ravi Pillai, Chairman, RP Group of Companies, and Gerald Lawless, President and Group CEO, Jumeirah Group at a ceremony held at the Jumeirah Group’s flagship property, the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.

Lawless mentioned, “RP Global is a company committed to excellence, and we look forward to working together and operating this outstanding property. As Dubai moves towards its tourism vision of receiving 20 million visitors a year by 2020, we are proud to be strengthening our Jumeirah portfolio in Dubai.”

Dr. Pillai said, “We are investing close to $1 billion of our own resources into Dubai’s real estate sector to develop a world-class tower that will be operated by the esteemed luxury hospitality brand, Jumeirah Group.RP Global is committed to superior quality and timely delivery and like the Jumeirah Group, we strive to create welldesigned, innovative lifestyle concepts for our buyers.”

The Jumeirah Business Bay will include a 200-room luxury Jumeirah hotel as well as 350 serviced apartments and 290 luxurious residences managed under the Jumeirah brand. The super-tall tower will have a built-up area of over 3 million square feet. A luxury urban resort destination, the tower will include extensive food and beverage outlets, an award winning Talise Spa and Health Club, conference and banquet facilities and a dynamic open air, rooftop Sky bar. Located in the heart of Business Bay, the tower is designed by world renowned firm, Atkins Global, and is expected to be completed before the opening of Expo 2020.