Drake & Scull International PJSC, a regional market leader in engineering and related services, has announced that it will proceed with the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) works for the Fairmont Abu Dhabi Hotel and Serviced Apartments under an AED 233 million contract. Strategically located adjacent to the landmark Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi, the Fairmont Abu Dhabi Hotel and Apartments Towers are owned by Abu Dhabi-based National Investment Corporation.
Mohammad Atatreh, Board Member, Drake & Scull International PJSC, said: “Our work for Fairmont Abu Dhabi Hotel and Serviced Apartments reflects the high confidence in our services and capabilities within the local and regional property and tourism sectors, particularly in terms of hospitality development and MEP execution. It also highlights DSI’s involvement in strategic projects that are reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s regional and global stature as a preferred leisure and lifestyle destination. We look forward to extending our support to this major local development.”
The AED 1 billion iconic development is a 39-floor Arabian themed arched structure located near Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi. It occupies an overall area of 178,000m2 with an extensive water frontage. The project's scope of work consists of the 39-storey tower comprising of 563 rooms in the five-star hotel and 249 serviced apartments. The project features a network of sea water canals where guests can travel in specially designed Arabic boats. The opulent Fairmont Gold rooms and lounge will be situated on top as the bridge between the hotel and residences. The project is scheduled for completion and handover in 2018.
