Korean Ssangyong E&C to build five-star Andaz hotel in Dubai

Korean Ssangyong E&C to build five-star Andaz hotel in Dubai

South Korean builder Ssangyong E&C has won a USD 62 million contract from UAE-based wasl Asset Management Group to build five-star, 156-room Andaz boutique hotel at La Mer beachfront development in Dubai, reported Trade Arabia. The property is a Hyatt brand, and will be designed by VX Studio.

Wasl, a public entity that develops and manages government property assets, currently owns 14 hotel properties in Dubai, including Dusit Thani, Park Hyatt and Le Meridien.

Work already kicked off, and the project will be ready in 2020.

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Qatari hospitality firm Retaj Group to have 25 hotels over the next five years

Qatari hospitality firm Retaj Group to have 25 hotels over the next five years

Retaj currently operates nine properties in Qatar and overseas under its hospitality business portfolio

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Shaza expands its MENA portfolio, opens second property in the KSA

Shaza expands its MENA portfolio, opens second property in the KSA

It is the chain’s third property in the region, in addition to Mysk by Shaza in Muscat.

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Spanish Barcelò Hotel Group to launch its third property in the UAE

Spanish Barcelò Hotel Group to launch its third property in the UAE

The new property is just one of eight new ventures the group announced were in the pipeline for the Emirates.

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Radisson Blu debuts in Cyprus

Radisson Blu debuts in Cyprus

The hotel has 106 rooms and suites, a fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool.

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