Indian construction group Shapoorji Pallonji International has been awarded a major construction contract by Cayan Group, a leading property developer in the Middle East, for its upcoming hotel apartments project in Dubai, UAE.

The Cayan Arjaan Hotel Apartments project will have two towers - a residential and a hotel apartment - featuring more than 700 units in the form of studios and apartments ranging from one-bedroom to three-bedrooms, and penthouses. The work is likely to start in the coming days.

For a convenient and luxurious living, the project will offer amenities such as retail spaces, restaurants, meeting rooms, gym, spa, and lounge, said a statement from Cayan.

It will offer extended-stays in a luxurious and comfortable atmosphere through the provision of fully equipped multi-bedroom hotel apartments serviced by 24-hour room service, and leisure facilities such as gyms and pools.

Cayan said the project will be launched in two stages at the strategic Umm Sequiem Road in Dubai which is fast becoming a major connection to roads, malls, recreational centres, residential areas, and educational institutes.

Unveiling the project details, Ahmed Alhatti, the chairman of Cayan Group, said it has appointed Rotana Hotel Management as the hotel operator for the Cayan Arjaan Hotel Apartments project.

"Cayan Cantara is at an ideal location for sustaining a fulfilling lifestyle. It is located two minutes away from each Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, and Al Khail Road, and six minutes from Emirates Road; the Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Mall is only a five and 18-minute drive respectively; situated near recreational areas such as Miracle Garden, IMG Worlds of Adventure, and Global Village, and 20 minutes away from the Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport the location offers convenience, ease, and holistic living," stated Alhatti at a press conference.

It was attended by project partners Nasser Nowais, the chairman of Rotana; Omer Kaddouri, the president & CEO of Rotana; Mohan Saini, the managing director and chief executive of Shapoorji Pallonji International and Ziad Kanaan, the real estate director of Shuaa Capital.

In the Middle East, Rotana was one of the first companies to launch the “All Suites” concept in 1996, which was rebranded to “Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana”.

Currently hotel apartments make up 21 per cent of Rotana’s total rooms and the brand plans to expand its serviced apartment offerings across the region to meet demand especially amongst business travellers who make up 64 per cent of guests at the Rotana serviced apartments.

Speaking on the Cayan partnership, Nowais said: "We are excited to partner with Cayan Group on yet another one of its iconic masterpieces. With Cayan Cantara Towers we are sure the project itself will marvel the visitors, and it is truly exciting to be a contributing partner in promoting quality, luxury, and an experience in Dubai."

Saini said for Shapoorji Pallonji International, developing Cayan Cantara will be an exciting project, especially as the company brings to life some of its architectural delights.

"We welcome the challenges involved in building this beautiful masterpiece without compromising on quality," he added.

Kanaan said Cayan’s ability to regularly deliver high-quality, institutional grade real estate projects – be it residential or commercial – is a testament to their capabilities in this market place.

"Shuaa has also had a solid experience already working with Rotana, which is managing three of our own properties in Saudi Arabia. We look forward to leveraging this blend of expertise from the various partners to build out Cayan’s fund and deliver attractive returns to their investors," he added.

Alhatti said it was a great feeling to work with renowned brands in the hospitality and construction sectors.

"We want to showcase to our clients that at Cayan Group, the grandeur of our projects is more than just what meets the eye: we want to reassure both our existing and potential clients that their Return on Investment is our priority too," he added.-TradeArabia News Service