D S A DIGEST Q2 2016 | DSA DIGEST | ISSUE 4
DSA AWARDED 5-STAR MARRIOTT RESORT PROJECT DSA are delighted to announce that we have been appointed for full design, site supervision and management prestigious
services
RAK
on
Marriott
the
Resort
project, which is being developed by ASQ Hotels. Situated close to the existing Hilton Resort on the north side of Ras Al Khaimah
city
the
develpment
will comprise 300 ocean-facing guestrooms and suites set amongst luscious greenery across the 90,000 m² beachfront site. As
the
Marriott
brand’s
first
resort property in the UAE, luxury facilities, will include two specialty restaurants,
conferencing
and
banqueting areas, spa with seven treatment rooms, kids club, fitness centre and a host of pools and water
features.
The
property
will also feature valet parking, concierge, 24-hour room service, laundry
and
day
cleaning,
as
well as state of the art smart card access and wi-fi systems. The five star deluxe property is scheduled to open in 2019.
Speaking on the sidelines of the contract
resort
firmly
rooted
signing ceremony with his Highness Shaikh
culture. As architects we in turn are
Ahmad Saqer Mohamed AlQasemi, DSA
inspired and motivated by the context
Design Principal - Floris Smith, commented:
of the spectacular site and the desire
‘We are delighted with this appointment -
for excellence of the entire project
we enjoy the process of giving expression
team, that is the client, operator and
to the inspiration of our client for the
all the professionals involved’.
creation of a contemporary world class
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