Dubai: Omniyat appoints contractor for Dorchester Collection on Marasi

Dubai-based developer, Omniyat, has appointed the contractor for its Dorchester Collection project in Marasi on Dubai Canal.

Omniyat has awarded the construction to a joint venture between Roberts Constructions and Impresa Pizzarotti & C. S.p.A. Work on the site has already begun and the project is due for completion in 2020.

The development includes two towers, which will house the luxury five-star hotel and exclusive residences, high-end food and beverage (F&B) retail as well as a surrounding mixed-use precinct. Designed by Foster + Partners, the site includes Dorchester Collection’s first hotel in the region and luxury residences managed by the hospitality brand, named Private Residences by Dorchester Collection

Mark Phoenix, managing director at Omniyat, said: “We always select the best partners that help us execute our vision. I have no doubt that this joint venture will yield immaculate results.”

Graeme Robson, chief executive, Roberts Constructions, said: “Omniyat is known for creating bespoke developments of the highest quality, with relentless attention to detail when it comes to luxury finishes and appointments. We are also honoured to deliver this project for such an esteemed brand as Dorchester Collection.”