Waldorf Astoria named overall Arabia region winner in hotel category as leading UAE developer recognised for its RAK portfolio of residential, retail and hospitality developments
Al Hamra Real Estate Development (AHRED) has been recognised at the annual International Property Awards, picking up its 11th award in three years for the developer's hospitality portfolio flagship - the Waldorf Astoria - which was named Overall (Arabia) Regional Winner in the 2015 Hotel Architecture category.
Ras Al Khaimah's largest developer collected the award at a glittering gala ceremony, held in London on 7th December 2015.
"To be recognised yet again for another of our high profile projects, is testimony to Al Hamra's capabilities to design and deliver innovative projects. It clearly demonstrates our commitment to developing world-class destinations that continually raise the bar in terms of design, function and commercial appeal," said Benoy Kurien, General Manager, AHRED.
Sponsored by Emirates Airline and judged by an independent panel of 70 industry experts, the awards follow a strict set of criteria encompassing aspects of design, innovation and originality. This year's awards were overseen by panel chair Lord Caithness and Lord Best, members of the UK House of Lords.
"Al Hamra was up against more than 490 entries from 75 countries in the architecture category, so to win this accolade is not only a huge honour but also sets us apart as a developer that delivers against the most stringent criteria on the international stage," said Kurien.
In this year's Arabian Property Awards, the precursor to the International Property Awards, Al Hamra was recognised in five other categories.
The top award for the 'Mixed-Use Architecture' category was bestowed upon Al Hamra's flagship development, the one billion dollar Falcon Island project, located next to Waldorf Astoria. Launched in 2014 and due for handover in 2017, the 2.2 million-square-foot island project is located within the natural lagoon that forms part of the Al Hamra Village complex and comprises a collection of just 150 luxurious five to eight-bedroom Canal, Beach and Park residences.
The Falcon Island win was closely followed by a 'Retail Architecture' category award for its Manar Mall, shopping complex, which is currently under an impressive renovation and expansion plan. Next in line were two awards for its popular Al Hamra Village community, which bagged the 'Architecture Multiple Residence' and 'Golf Development' categories.
The final award was given to Royal Breeze Residence, which scooped the 'Residential High-Rise Development' category award. The development offers a shoreline lifestyle spread across five residential towers with apartments and penthouses offering 42 up to 670-square metres of space, complemented by stunning Arabian Gulf or scenic golf course views.
Commenting on the quality of entries, which came from 12 countries across the region, Stuart Shield, President of the International Property Awards, said: "Once again, Arabian developers have excelled in this competition by entering a select number of simply stunning developments. These projects are architecturally innovative, aesthetically beautiful, highly functional, eco-friendly and feature state-of-the-art technology."
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About Al Hamra Real Estate Development:
Al Hamra Real Estate Development is a leading consortium and real estate developer in the Middle East. It has established itself as a significant and dynamic master planner in the UAE with world class iconic destinations such as Al Hamra Village, and Falcon Island, and won 11 prestigious awards in the last three years at the International Property Awards, a symbol of excellence throughout the global industry. Al Hamra Real Estate Development is located in Ras Al Khaimah on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, just 45 minutes from Dubai.
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