DAMAC Properties Partners with FENDI Casa on Projects in Dubai and KSA
Introducing Luxury Serviced Apartments in Riyadh and Private Apartments in Dubai Marina
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday February 10th 2013: During an exclusive global launch in Dubai this morning, DAMAC Properties announced a major regional strategic tie-up with luxury global brand FENDI, to provide interior designs on projects in Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Dubai, UAE.
The largest private luxury developer in the Middle East revealed details of DAMAC Esclusiva Luxury Serviced Apartments, a 150 metre high tower overlooking the Kingdom Tower in Riyadh, which will provide refined luxurious interiors by the Italian fashion house for more than 100 luxury serviced apartments.
The two companies will also partner on the interiors for exclusive private apartments in DAMAC Residenze in the Dubai Marina.
The concept of continuity between building and interior space guides the ventures. The two projects are not only furnished with distinctive pieces from the FENDI Casa collection: the whole of the interior design is conceived by FENDI.
The state-of-the-art projects, which are currently under construction and set to be completed in 2016, will provide the highest standards of refinement.
“DAMAC Properties is thrilled to be working with FENDI to take the standards of luxury home living in the Middle East to a new level,” said Hussain Sajwani, Chairman, DAMAC Properties. “Together we can bring an experience to the market which the region is yet to see. It is a perfect synergy between two visionary companies looking to reach the pinnacle of luxury living.”
“DAMAC Esclusiva Luxury Serviced Apartments in Riyadh are being made available by invitation and pre-approval to a limited number of VIP’s only, reflecting the quality and refinement on offer. We believe these will be the most desirable serviced apartments available anywhere in the Middle East,” he added.
“FENDI is a luxury house, based on the fearless exploration and experimentation of luxury handicraft and strong appreciation of sophisticated materials. The Riyadh and Dubai projects are a perfect example of our poly-sensorial, three-dimensional approach to making beautiful things,” said FENDI Chairman and CEO Pietro Beccari.
Mr. Sajwani was joined at the launch by Ms. Carla Fendi, Honorary President of FENDI and the Italian Ambassador to the UAE, Mr. Giorgio Starace, at a press conference in the Dubai International Financial Centre this morning.
“The partnership between DAMAC Properties and FENDI marks an important step forward in the growth of ‘Made in Italy’ in the United Arab Emirates,” said Mr. Starace. “FENDI is an iconic Italian brand, loved across the world for quality and style. With its sophisticated, top level quality standards it will contribute remarkably to spread the most exclusive Italian luxury tradition in the UAE. The two magnificent projects that FENDI and DAMAC Properties will develop in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the UAE reflect a clear trend of ‘Made in Italy’ abroad, especially in this country, a successful trend which is more and more oriented at targeting the highest echelons of the market, offering top level products that represent the best of Italian culture, tradition and know-how.”
Each project has a specific and distinct identity. A subtle dialogue with the surrounding place makes the local atmosphere, culture and climate immediately palpable. DAMAC Esclusiva Luxury Serviced Apartments in Riyadh is a contemporary FENDI space inspired by Oriental tradition. The project will be managed by DAMAC’s own Hospitality division, a five-star hotel and personal service Management Company to provide the levels of luxury expected of VIP residents.
Whilst operating the serviced apartments within DAMAC Esclusiva, DAMAC will offer owners the personal touch of a VIP luxury 24/7 service, while investors will also be able to benefit from an attractive return on their apartment in the months they do not reside through a rental pool programme.
“The real estate market in both Riyadh and Dubai are again performing strongly, especially in the high-end, luxury sector,” added Sajwani. “We believe there will be a very high level of anticipation for these apartments from nationals and overseas investors.”
Each apartment will be fully designed by FENDI Casa reflecting the authenticity, desirability and uniqueness so strongly associated with FENDI. The reception and lobby areas of both the towers will also be styled by the FENDI Casa team to create a luxurious experience from the moment guest’s step inside.
Both the DAMAC Esclusiva Luxury Serviced Apartments in Riyadh and DAMAC Residenze in Dubai will include the highest standards of finishing and decor including relaxed spa and swimming pools, gymnasiums, restaurants and cafes.
The DAMAC Residenze apartments in Dubai Marina are available for investment now, while to qualify for the properties in DAMAC Esclusiva Luxury Serviced Apartments in Riyadh, applications can be requested on-line.
FENDI was established in 1925, with the first handbag shop and fur workshop in Via del Plebiscito, Rome. The company is now listed as one of the top ten of the world’s luxury brands according to Millward Brown Optimor’s and has more than 190 boutiques in over 35 countries around the world.