Marriott International has granted West F5 Investments LLC a franchise to operate the Marriott Marquis Dubai inside the Jewel of the Creek complex in Dubai. The first phase of Dubai Developments’ new iconic destination is set to open in March 2024 and includes a premium hotel and serviced apartments. Aleph Hospitality, an independent hospitality management firm with headquarters in Dubai, will oversee the property, which is being leased by West F5 Investments LLC.
At Jewel of the Creek, Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan bin Rashed Al Maktoum graced the signing ceremony. Sandeep Walia, Chief Operations Officer-Middle East, Marriott International; Bani Haddad, Founder and Managing Director of Aleph Hospitality; Neil George, Partner and Executive Director of Aleph Hospitality; Khaled Shaker, Director of Investments and Strategic Projects of Dubai Developments; Naresh Kumar Bhawani, Chairman of West F5 Investments LLC; and Prem Gopalani, Managing Director of West F5 Investments LLC were also present at the event.
The brand-new Marriott Marquis Dubai will include 590 keys, including 434 tastefully furnished hotel guest rooms and suites and 156 serviced apartments with endless views of Dubai Creek and the city skyline. It is projected that the property will have a plethora of business and recreational amenities, such as six food and beverage establishments, conference and meeting spaces, a business center, a gym, spa services, and swimming pools in every tower. The development will also feature an 85-berth marina and a sizable shopping area with a promenade along Dubai Creek.
On the northern edge of Dubai Creek sits the dynamic and contemporary mixed-use hospitality complex known as Jewel of the Creek. Jewel of the Creek, conveniently located near Deira City Centre, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, and City Centre Metro Station, is quickly becoming a popular destination in Dubai. It’s only a short drive from Dubai International Airport, Dubai International Financial Centre, and Dubai World Trade Centre.
