08 January 2014
Qasr Al Aqeeq Hotel by Al Aqeeq Real Estate Development poised to become a landmark building in Riyadh

As regional players are poised to take on more visitors ahead of the reviving economy, Riyadh is increasingly becoming a hub for logistics with a steady increase in demand for luxury properties and developments and this trend is clearly evident in the uptake of high quality development projects being witnessed.

Confirming this positive trend, Dewan Architects & Engineers, a regional and international leader in providing architecture and engineering consultancy services, has confirmed its' progress on the design of the Qasr Al Aqeeq Hotel Project by Al Aqeeq Real Estate Development - the 15-storey,  five-star hotel and residences complex which is set to become a landmark building in Riyadh,  KSA.

Strategically located between Makkah Al Mukarama Road and Takhassusi Street, the development comprises 198 guestrooms and wings, in addition to 70 luxurious serviced apartments. Upon completion, guests and residents will enjoy facilities that include 5-star dining venues, leisure facilities such as a gym and spa, swimming pool areas, a kids' club, retail and coffee shops, and hairdressing services. Commercial guests can take advantage of a fully-equipped banquet hall that can seat a thousand people, supported by a business center and meeting rooms ideal for hosting conferences, banquets and exhibitions.

Commenting on Al Aqeeq Real Estate Development Hotel project, Mohamed Al Assam, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of Dewan said, "As it has been since Dewan's inception, our mission is to be recognised for the exceptional quality of our work, both in terms of design and construction supervision. Qasr Al Aqeeq's inspirational design, both in form and function, makes it poised to be a new landmark in Riyadh without compromising on the usability of the building's spaces, nor on ecological sustainability. It is a building we can be proud to leave to future generations. This luxury hotel will be operated by an international 5-star hotel operator which will be announced in due time by Al Aqeeq."

The Al Aqeeq Real Estate Development Hotel project is the latest in a line of signature ventures undertaken by Dewan in Saudi Arabia as it continues to strengthen its' position in the Kingdom with projects in Riyadh, Khobar and Jeddah.  The country has enjoyed a boom over the last few years: its construction sector grew at an average of 10% in 2010-12, with signs of even greater acceleration in 2013 and 2014.

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About Dewan Architects and Engineers:
Dewan Architects & Engineers has a portfolio of projects which spans more than ten countries, encompassing commercial and residential towers, mixed-use projects, hospitality and leisure developments, sports complexes, retail malls, healthcare developments, education facilities, and urban planning developments. A multi-disciplinary architectural and engineering consultancy firm, which has garnered a reputation for designing innovative buildings that are fresh and inspirational in design and function, it was recently ranked among the top-50 companies globally by Building Design Magazine.

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SAHARA Communications
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