DICO International, the strategic investment arm of DAMAC Properties Chairman and founder, Hussain Sajwani, has signed an international hospitality partnership with global fashion house, Roberto Cavalli Group.

The agreement will see the first-of-many AYKON Hotels with interior design by Roberto Cavalli properties launched in Dubai.

The first property, a 220-room five-star hotel, will be situated within the signature Al Sofouh, Dubai Marina development. The tower is scheduled to be completed in 2023.The Roberto Cavalli Hotel will feature a jaw-dropping infinity pool overlooking the Palm Jumeirah. Complete with extravagant hospitality facilities befitting the first Roberto Cavalli Hotel, including a private majlis and stylish Bridal Suite, the property will also host premium-styled F&B outlets for all types of culinary cravings.

“We are thrilled to be bringing another first for today’s discerning global travellers and guests. Through the joyful spirit of the authentic Roberto Cavalli brand, we plan to meet market demands for familiar touch points, while offering guests distinctive experiences,” explained Sajwani. Under the global real estate and hospitality developer, DAMAC Properties, Sajwani has years of experience capitalizing on global luxury brand associations, to drive value and quality for investors and guests.

“Roberto Cavalli unifies the world of fashion, interior and lifestyle, combining the most elegant expressions of luxury with distinct glamour, finest Italian taste with innovative craftsmanship and Mediterranean emotion & energy, full of ‘joie di vivre’”, said Gian Giacomo Ferraris, CEO of Roberto Cavalli Group. “We look forward to working on the first Roberto Cavalli-branded hotel, alongside the real estate pioneer behind DAMAC Properties”.