#TOPPED OUT: THE OBEROI CENTRE, 30F Hotel + 30F Com

[Dubai-Lover]

Name: The Oberoi Business Bay
Floors: 30
Height: ?
Use: Hotel

[Dubai-Lover]

Rani International invests AED 750 million in landmark towers complex in Business Bay

Rani International, a real estate company which is part of the Saudi Arabia-based Aujan Group, is investing AED 750 million to develop a pair of landmark 30-storey towers at the entrance to Dubai Business Bay.
United Arab Emirates: 1 hour, 22 minutes ago


Maher Aujan, Managing Director, Rani International, and P.R.S. Oberoi, Oberoi Global Chairman, at a signing ceremony held in Dubai.

The development will deliver 900,000 square feet of additional space to Dubai in the last quarter of 2008.

One of the towers will be a world-class luxury hotel with 250 rooms and 40 furnished apartments to be operated by the Oberoi Group, while the second tower will be offered for corporate offices.

The partnership between Rani International and the Oberoi Group, one of the world's leading luxury hotel and resort operators, marks a milestone as the first Oberoi-branded property in the UAE, an event whose significance was made clear by the presence of the Oberoi global chairman, P.R.S. Oberoi, at a signing ceremony held in Dubai today.

'Our partnership with the Oberoi Group, which ranks among the leading hotel operators in the world, is a great step forward for us,' said Maher Aujan, managing director, Rani International. 'This property will become a landmark at the entrance to Business Bay - and, indeed, the new Dubai. We will continue to move forward with our strategic vision to expand across the Gulf through luxury commercial and hospitality projects.'

'We are delighted to announce our partnership with Rani International and our entry to the high profile Dubai market,' said Oberoi. 'Dubai is now a world-class leisure and business destination, so it is a natural fit for our group to manage a world-class property here. We look forward to welcoming our guests at Business Bay in the very near future.'

'We're confident that this project will contribute to the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to continue to attract the world to the emirate,' said Aujan. 'Business Bay, upon completion, will prove a new economic hub, and Rani International's development will be the gateway into that hub.'

Designed by international firms headquartered in Singapore and South Africa, the Business Bay towers will truly stand apart from the crowd. In particular, the Oberoi-branded hotel, will set a new standard for luxury in the Emirate.

Rani International, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Aujan Group. Founded more than a century ago, the Group's holdings include the Aujan Industries, bottler and distributor of confectionaries and soft drinks (including brands such as Rani, Hani, Vimto and Barbican). In the tourism sector, Aujan owns and operates Rani Resorts, a tourism development company that operates exclusive luxury resorts in southern Africa, primarily Mozambique, including private game reserves and beach destinations on the East African coast.

Oberoi Hotels & Resorts is one of the world's leading luxury hotel brands and the winner of countless awards for global offerings in service, style and comfort. The Oberoi Group owns and manages 30 hotels across six countries under the Oberoi and Trident brands. The activities of the group include airline catering, management of restaurants and airport bars, travel and tour services, car rental, project management and corporate air charters. Founded in 1934, the group currently operates three hotels in the Middle East: The Mena House Oberoi, Cairo; the Madina Oberoi, in Saudi Arabia and the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, on the Red Sea.

[Dubai-Lover]

another excellent hotel group coming to dubai

added to emporis

[AltinD]

Dennis, it is a two tower complex, not a single tower: Office + Hotel.

[Dubai-Lover]

i know
i would like to create a second thread for the other tower once we know more about
doesn't make sense to put both in one thread i think

[dubaiflo]

we would have to do that with churchill as well then imo.
anyway, just the next one on the list.

[malec]

I think they might be twins though

[Krazy]

no point in creating separate threads for a tower complex like churchill... also if these are a complex with say a common podium i dont see a point in having multiple threads

[dubaiflo]

Rani International invests in landmark towers complex in Business BayAuthor: Property World Middle East Monday, July 17, 2006 at 07:41
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Rani International, a real estate company which is part of the Saudi Arabia-based Aujan Group, is investing AED 750 million to develop a pair of landmark 30-storey towers at the entrance to Dubai Business Bay. The development will deliver 900,000 square feet of additional space to Dubai in the last quarter of 2008.

The partnership between Rani International and the Oberoi Group, one of the world’s leading luxury hotel and resort operators, marks a milestone as the first Oberoi-branded property in the UAE, an event whose significance was made clear by the presence of the Oberoi global chairman, P.R.S. Oberoi, at a signing ceremony held in Dubai.

“Our partnership with the Oberoi Group, which ranks among the leading hotel operators in the world, is a great step forward for us,” said Maher Aujan, Managing Director, Rani International. “This property will become a landmark at the entrance to Business Bay – and, indeed, the new Dubai. We will continue to move forward with our strategic vision to expand across the Gulf through luxury commercial and hospitality projects.”

“We are delighted to announce our partnership with Rani International and our entry to the high profile Dubai market,” said Oberoi. “Dubai is now a world-class leisure and business destination, so it is a natural fit for our group to manage a world-class property here. We look forward to welcoming our guests at Business Bay in the very near future.”

One of the towers will be a world-class luxury hotel with 250 rooms and 40 furnished apartments to be operated by the Oberoi Group, while the second tower will be offered for corporate offices. Designed by international firms headquartered in Singapore and South Africa, the Business Bay towers will truly stand apart from the crowd. In particular, the Oberoi-branded hotel will set a new standard for luxury in the Emirate.

Rani International is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Aujan Group. Founded more than a century ago, the Group’s holdings include the Aujan Industries, bottler and distributor of confectionaries and soft drinks (including brands such as Rani, Hani, Vimto and Barbican). In the tourism sector, Aujan owns and operates Rani Resorts, a tourism development company that operates exclusive luxury resorts in southern Africa, primarily Mozambique, including private game reserves and beach destinations on the East African coast.

Oberoi Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s leading luxury hotel brands and the winner of countless awards for global offerings in service, style and comfort. The Oberoi Group owns and manages 30 hotels across six countries under the Oberoi and Trident brands. The activities of the group include airline catering, management of restaurants and airport bars, travel and tour services, car rental, project management and corporate air charters. Founded in 1934, the group currently operates three hotels in the Middle East: The Mena House Oberoi, Cairo; the Madina Oberoi, in Saudi Arabia and the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, on the Red Sea.

[Dubai-Lover]

Oberoi to open first UAE property

Isaac: the Oberoi-branded hotel in Dubai Business Bay will “set a new standard for luxury in the UAE.
he Oberoi Group is set to open its first luxury property in Dubai after signing an AED 750 million (US $190.6 million) agreement with real estate firm, Rani International.

The joint venture will see a pair of landmark 30-storey towers built at the entrance to Dubai Business Bay, adding an extra additional 275,000m² to Dubai when it opens in the last quarter of 2008.

One of the towers will be a world-class luxury hotel comprising 250 rooms and 40 furnished apartments, explained Lincy Isaac, director of sales and marketing, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts. The other will house offices.

She said the Oberoi-branded hotel, which will be designed by international companies headquartered in Singapore and South Africa, would “set a new standard for luxury in the emirate”.

Oberoi global chairman, PRS Oberoi, who has resisted developing properties in the UAE until now, said the property would “become a landmark at the entrance to Business Bay — and indeed, the new Dubai”.

“Dubai is now a world-class leisure and business destination, so it is a natural fit for our groups to manage a world-class property here,” he added.

Further expansion plans for Oberoi include new Oberoi brand luxury hotels in Bangalore, Goa and Gurgaon in India, Siem Reap in Cambodia and The Maldives.

The construction of the 437-key Trident Hilton hotel in the Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai is progressing. The hotel is expected to open in 2008.

In addition, the construction of a 150-key Oberoi brand luxury hotel located next to the Trident Hilton Gurgaon will commence shortly, while a 130-key Oberoi brand hotel and 40 service apartments has been finalised near Manesar, Gurgaon District.

The Goa hotel is located on a 50-acre beachfront site, while the 225-key Bangalore hotel will be built on an 8-acre site overlooking Hebbel Lake. The Bangalore hotel will be the nearest luxury hotel to the new Bangalore International Airport.

Rajgarh Palace, 25km from Khajuraho, is being converted into a luxury hotel on a 60-acre site with a private lake.
In addition, the company has also joined forces with the Government of Rajasthan and the Indian Railways to operate a world-class luxury train on the famed Golden Triangle route. A seven-day itinerary will take in Delhi-Jaipur-Jodphur-Jaisalmer-Udaipur-Ranthambhore-Agra-Delhi.

The India-headquartered Oberoi Group currently manages 34 hotels in five countries under the Oberoi and Trident brands, including the Mena House Oberoi, Cairo, the Madina Oberoi in Saudi Arabia, the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh on the Red Sea and The Oberoi Philae and The Oberoi Shehrayar and Shehrazad on the Nile.

[AltinD]

[Krazy]

Rani to build Dh800m hotel in Business Bay

Dubai: Rani International, the real estate development unit of Saudi-based Aujan Group, will build its first luxury hotel in Dubai as part of its Dh800 million project in Business Bay.

The 249-room hotel will be managed by Oberoi Group, an Indian luxury hotel chain.

The Oberoi Centre and Office Building project, comprising two 30-storey towers, is scheduled to be completed in the last quarter of 2009.

It covers 11,000 square metres and will have a total built up area of 104,000 square metres.

Office space in the commercial tower will be sold on a free-hold basis, said Maher Al Aujan, managing director of Rani International.

The contract for enabling works has been awarded to Dutch Foundation Company and the main contract is expected after five months.

Rani International is now looking at another real estate project worth about Dh350 million.

"It is going to be mixed-use between commercial and residential," Al Aujan told Gulf News.

The diversified Aujan Group's portfolio includes a number of industries, including bottling and distribution for soft drink brands Rani, Hani, Vimto and Barbican.

Aujan owns and operates Rani Resorts, which runs six luxury properties in the southern African region. It also has private game reserves and beach destinations on the East African coast.

[Krazy]

AED 800 million Business Bay project on track for completion in 2009


Rani International, the real estate development subsidiary of the Saudi-based Aujan Group, today announced that foundation work is well underway on its AED 800 million joint-venture project with the Oberoi Group, one of the world's luxury hotel brands.



Mr. P.R.S. Oberoi, Chairman of the Oberoi Group and Mr Maher Aujan Managing Director Rani International with model of the development.


The complex, consists of two 30-storey towers at the entrance to Dubai's Business Bay and is scheduled to be completed in the last quarter of 2009.

One of the towers will be a luxury Oberoi Hotel, which will be operated by the Oberoi Group. The luxury hotel will have 249 guest rooms and suites. The second building will be a commercial tower. This development will be a gateway to Business Bay, and is expected to be one of the most prestigious and recognizable complexes in Dubai.

'Working in partnership with the Oberoi Group to create these landmark towers underscores the commitment of Rani International to contribute a high end product for the hospitality sector in Dubai,' said Maher Aujan, Managing Director of Rani International. He added, 'We can confirm that this important project, which will provide Dubai with more than 100,000 square meters of mixed-use space, is on track for the stated completion date.'

Rani International has engaged 15 world class architects and designers to execute the interior and exterior design of the development. The towers will be modern and visually striking, combining form, function and a commitment to quality and innovative design.

'The Business Bay project marks a milestone for us, as this will be the first Oberoi-branded property within the UAE,' said Mr. P.R.S Oberoi, Chairman of the Oberoi Group. 'Dubai is renowned for having some of the most adventurous and accomplished developments in the world, and we are delighted to play a part in this exciting and dynamic city. We are especially pleased that our debut here comes in the form of this remarkable project.'

The Oberoi Group plans to open five additional luxury hotels in the region, in Morocco, Egypt, Abu Dhabi and Sultanate of Oman.

[Dubai-Lover]

why do the renders show a third tower?

another great hotel management company coming to dubai
very very few missing only

[dubaiflo]

very weird... i have no idea. it is not so clear from the render how this actually looks like. altin's render does only show two towers?

great oberoi is also coming, they have a really nice portfolio..

[Imre]

U/C

08/June/2007

THE OBEROI CENTRE

[Dubai Addiction]

@dubaiflo:

i think altind's render also shows 3 towers.right next to the most right tower you see a small one in the back i think? on the left side of it

[AltinD]

I saw the below pic bigger in size in a magazine.




It looked like the tower in the left was L-shapped, so propably just 2 towers afterall.

[Julito-dubai]

Asteco awarded sale contract for realty project in Dubai' Business Bay
25-Jun-2007


Oberoi Centre and Office Building, Dubai
Asteco, to leading real estate management company, has been awarded the sales contract for the Dh800 million Oberoi Centre and Office Building project, an integrated freehold real estate development comprising a 33-storey commercial tower and a 249-room luxury hotel occupying an enviable location near the gate of Dubai’s Business Bay. The real estate project owner, Rani International, part of Saudi-based Aujan Group, has signed a management agreement with India’s five-star hotel chain, the Oberoi Group.


Oberoi Centre and Office Building, Lake View
James Knowles, Sales and Leasing Director, Asteco, said, “Demand for Grade ‘A’ commercial space in Dubai’s main business district is high promising lucrative returns. Case in point is the overwhelming response to launch of sales for the recently announced Oberoi Office Building project at Business Bay which was snapped up by eager investors immediately. Business Bay’s closeness to Sheikh Zayed Road and infrastructure progress adds tremendous value to strategically located projects such as the Oberoi Office Tower. Existing buyers include a majority of Russians, UK nationals and Indians, including few national investors”.

Overlooking stunning lake views, the Oberoi Office Building in Dubai offers both commercial and retail space, with single unit sizes starting at 2,000 sq ft with the flexibility of buying up to 10,500 sq ft for the entire floor. scheduled to be completed in 2009, the real estate project is Situated close to the upcoming Metro station. According to Asteco, Dubai’s Business Bay realty development has witnessed a 25% increase in property values over the past 18 months owing to its close proximity and easy access to the main city along with increasing demand for quality office space.

[Krazy]