talented design professionals to add to the team.
The experience of A&T, and its reputation in the
Now with a string of 4-star and 5-star hotels across
industry, also gives the Àrm the edge to broker cost
the Middle East and East Africa under their belts,
effective procurement of the most essential of items
A&T team members are experienced and trusted
for any Àt out or renovation project.
in the largest of projects from across the region, with a deep knowledge and understanding of
The company has strategic and unique relationships
hotel brand requirements and standards. With a
and partnerships with strong players in the industry
combined experience of 60 years in architecture
such as: PILSA (Hospitality Turnkey Solution), a
and interior design, the owners of A&T have been
Spanish company with European experience and
in the business 15 years.
high-end products; and Al Mayar (360 Brands Equipment), a sister company of A&T dealing with
“Activity in the hospitality industry in the UAE is
professional kitchen equipment.
increasing and for the last 12 months we have received enquiries from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah
Additionally, A&T invests and buys shares in local
and Ras Al Khaimah, but concentrated mainly
fabricators and manufacturers of construction
in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. We are quoting for a
materials, such as creative metal Ànishings
number of projects such as Sheraton and Sharjah
and works, joinery, glass and aluminum, while
National Hotels,” Khalafawi adds.
simultaneously inviting other investors to join its strength. For A&T, 2013 is tipped to be another year of success, with large-scale projects across the UAE’s market of 5-star properties and resorts in the pipeline. There are also further plans afoot to take the A&T design principle to Qatar and Saudi Arabia; key hospitality markets with a growing need for bespoke, quality and cutting edge modern design.
A&T Group will expand into Qatar and Saudi Arabia in 2013.
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