#TOPPED OUT: ANANTARA DUBAI PALM JUMEIRAH RESORT & SPA, ?F Hotel (Palm Jumeirah) - Page 2

The-King · September 24th, 2008, 05:49 PM

22/09/08
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The-King · November 14th, 2008, 09:14 PM

10/11/08

Imre · December 31st, 2008, 04:15 PM

ROYAL AMWAJ, Hotel (Palm Jumeirah) ‎

The Royal Amwaj - The ultimate place to unwind
The Royal Amwaj ("amwaj" means "wave" in Arabic) is nestled into the beautiful Crescent that surrounds The Palm Jumeirah. Set off from the major passageway of The Palm Jumeirah, the breakwater is the perfect secluded setting for resort living. The Swiss managed Movenpick luxury resort and spa Royal Amwaj will feature 293 hotel rooms and over 400 condominium apartments.

The Royal Amwaj Resort and Spa will feature a variety of culinary delights including South American, Thai, seafood and asian cuisine. The resort will also feature two natural lagoons, a large swimming pool, tennis courts, Asian spa, water sports club as well as business and banquet facilities. The Royal Amwaj is 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport, 15 minutes from the main areas of Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach, and 20 minutes from Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City.

http://www.seventides.com/The-Royal-Amwaj/index.html

Imre · December 31st, 2008, 04:18 PM

31/December/2008

Palm Jumeirah

Royal Amwaj

Julito-dubai · January 2nd, 2009, 12:23 AM

http://www.seventides.com/The-Royal-Amwaj/index.html

more details of the hotel

Julito-dubai · January 2nd, 2009, 12:30 AM

...and the video!!!

Imre · January 2nd, 2009, 04:32 AM

Thanks Julito,

the correct name is : The Royal Amwaj

Imre · January 2nd, 2009, 02:50 PM

31/December/2008

Palm Jumeirah

Royal Amwaj

Imre · January 2nd, 2009, 02:52 PM

more info here:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...=376449&page=2

dubaiflo · January 3rd, 2009, 03:56 PM

So this is bascially the same? Just the hotel is part of the complex?

dubaiflo · January 3rd, 2009, 03:57 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/...39bc3038_b.jpg

seriously... that view.. omg

Michael_23 · January 3rd, 2009, 05:53 PM

Looks amazing! Someone will have a stunning view from his window...

***Parisian Girl*** · January 17th, 2009, 10:55 PM

Royal Amwaj: Thai luxury

Even though it has an Arabic name, Royal Amwaj (waves), will be an amalgamation of design elements from the Far East coupled with the laid-back island vibe of Seychelles. Features editor Shikha Mishra goes on site with senior photographer Valeriano Handumon to get an update on the resort's construction.

[IMG]http://i41.************/2uyq0wo.jpg[/IMG]

by Shikha Mishra on Saturday, 03 January 2009

With the Atlantis having opened, Palm Jumeirah has become the final destination for luxurious hospitality.

But there is a serious contender for that title - the Royal Amwaj.

Located on the crescent of the Palm Jumeirah, construction on the Royal Amwaj is expected to be completed in the final quarter of 2009.

With its mix of duplex condos, sunken villas and water homes surrounding the world's largest lagoon, the resort will probably come pretty close to the Atlantis in terms of the opulent stakes.

But the path to luxury was'nt easy. When construction on the project began two years ago, infrastructure work on the Palm was not complete which led to logistical problems.

"We began construction in May 2007. At that time the tunnel was not ready. Coming in and out of the Palm was a disaster and transporting material and personnel was a problem. We had to use barges in the beginning to transport material, concrete and workers, so it was a difficult process," says Saleh Muradweij, executive director, GTCC.

Royal Amwaj's design is based on the spa-style luxury resorts in Thailand, with a large quantity of wood being used on the facades, floor and ceiling.

But, some changes to the original design and the materials used have been made to suit Dubai's climate.

"The way the roofs have been executed is different. In Thailand, concrete pitched roofs are used with tiles. Here we have used steel structures with insulation and PU foam over which we have used waterproofing and then we put the clay tiles imported from Thailand. There is a lot of development of the original design to suit the climate here. There were also constraints on the availability of material that was originally specified," says Muradweij.

The challenge the market faced in the past year with the volatility of the prices and the escalation of prices of materials led to problems in terms of trying to meet the original budget of the project.

"Towards the beginning of 2008, most new contracts have started implementing the escalation clause. This project in particular did not. However, the client understood the conditions of the market, and they worked out certain compensation by awarding new work packages to us," says Muradweij.

The built up area of the hotel is 160,000 m2 and construction work is 67% complete. Currently, there are about 3000 workers on-site, as the project is in its final stages. Most of the structural work is complete; the architectural finishing work is on its way; the fit-outs have started, and the decorations and final wood works are going in.

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/54247...aj-thai-luxury

***Parisian Girl*** · January 17th, 2009, 11:01 PM

Royal Amwaj: Thai luxury

[IMG]http://i40.************/s5env6.jpg[/IMG]

by Shikha Mishra on Saturday, 03 January 2009

"Ours will be a unique project on the Palm. The Atlantis speaks for itself, but Royal Amwaj will be unique too. There are a lot of expectations and plans for this project. This area of the Palm is picking up due to the opening of the Atlantis."

The operator for the resort will be Movenpick and the centrepiece of the property will be the water homes and sunken villas. "Ours will be the only water homes existing in the region. Palm Jebel Ali is also planning to construct water homes but those will only be ready by 2012 or 2015," says Muradweij.

The air-conditioning for the entire Palm is connected to a central district cooling plant, with the island being powered by a central connection.

"Power is a problem on the island as the Palm project has increased in size and is now larger than what was originally planned for. But we have faith in DEWA that the excess demand will be taken care of and we are confident that we will begin receiving permanent power supply by September 2009, much ahead of our official opening date," says Muradweij.

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/54247...luxury?start=1

***bizzybonita*** · January 25th, 2009, 07:31 AM

05/1/09

[IMG]http://i43.************/293j4o9.jpg[/IMG]

The-King · January 25th, 2009, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imre

more info here:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...=376449&page=2

we can close this thread, Imre already pointed out that another one existed long before

The-King · January 25th, 2009, 03:04 PM

this needs to be renamed to:
#TOPPED OUT: THE ROYAL AMWAJ, ?F Hotel (Palm Jumeirah)

breadknife · March 18th, 2009, 01:06 PM

The above post is correct - this project has been renamed, and is now known as the "Royal Amwaj Resort & Spa, Palm Jumeirah". The owner is Seven Tides and the brand is "Royal Amwaj Resort & Spa". Movenpick will be employed as operators for the hotel areas only. The residential buildings are G + 8F. The eighth floor (penthouse) has a mezzanine level, so the project is effectively G+9. The views on both sides are spectacular, with the Burj al Arab, Sheikh Zayed Road and Burj Dubai on one side, and the Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis and Dubai Marina on the other.

hotelfreak23 · May 24th, 2009, 12:56 PM

Do you think this will open by 2010?

gevorika78 · May 24th, 2009, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotelfreak23

Do you think this will open by 2010?

yeah

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Imre Dubai Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 41,370 Likes (Received): 77	#TOPPED OUT: ROYAL AMWAJ, Hotel (Palm Jumeirah) ‎ ROYAL AMWAJ, Hotel (Palm Jumeirah) ‎ The Royal Amwaj - The ultimate place to unwind The Royal Amwaj ("amwaj" means "wave" in Arabic) is nestled into the beautiful Crescent that surrounds The Palm Jumeirah. Set off from the major passageway of The Palm Jumeirah, the breakwater is the perfect secluded setting for resort living. The Swiss managed Movenpick luxury resort and spa Royal Amwaj will feature 293 hotel rooms and over 400 condominium apartments. The Royal Amwaj Resort and Spa will feature a variety of culinary delights including South American, Thai, seafood and asian cuisine. The resort will also feature two natural lagoons, a large swimming pool, tennis courts, Asian spa, water sports club as well as business and banquet facilities. The Royal Amwaj is 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport, 15 minutes from the main areas of Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach, and 20 minutes from Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City. http://www.seventides.com/The-Royal-Amwaj/index.html __________________ Dubai Construction Update Dubai photos by Imre Solt Last edited by bizzybonita; June 3rd, 2011 at 06:50 PM.

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January 2nd, 2009, 04:32 AM	#27
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January 17th, 2009, 10:55 PM	#33
*Parisian Girl* MONACO _ Côte d'Azur Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PARIS - Monte Carlo - London Posts: 17,316 Likes (Received): 1232	Royal Amwaj: Thai luxury Even though it has an Arabic name, Royal Amwaj (waves), will be an amalgamation of design elements from the Far East coupled with the laid-back island vibe of Seychelles. Features editor Shikha Mishra goes on site with senior photographer Valeriano Handumon to get an update on the resort's construction. [IMG]http://i41.************/2uyq0wo.jpg[/IMG] by Shikha Mishra on Saturday, 03 January 2009 With the Atlantis having opened, Palm Jumeirah has become the final destination for luxurious hospitality. But there is a serious contender for that title - the Royal Amwaj. Located on the crescent of the Palm Jumeirah, construction on the Royal Amwaj is expected to be completed in the final quarter of 2009. With its mix of duplex condos, sunken villas and water homes surrounding the world's largest lagoon, the resort will probably come pretty close to the Atlantis in terms of the opulent stakes. But the path to luxury was'nt easy. When construction on the project began two years ago, infrastructure work on the Palm was not complete which led to logistical problems. "We began construction in May 2007. At that time the tunnel was not ready. Coming in and out of the Palm was a disaster and transporting material and personnel was a problem. We had to use barges in the beginning to transport material, concrete and workers, so it was a difficult process," says Saleh Muradweij, executive director, GTCC. Royal Amwaj's design is based on the spa-style luxury resorts in Thailand, with a large quantity of wood being used on the facades, floor and ceiling. But, some changes to the original design and the materials used have been made to suit Dubai's climate. "The way the roofs have been executed is different. In Thailand, concrete pitched roofs are used with tiles. Here we have used steel structures with insulation and PU foam over which we have used waterproofing and then we put the clay tiles imported from Thailand. There is a lot of development of the original design to suit the climate here. There were also constraints on the availability of material that was originally specified," says Muradweij. The challenge the market faced in the past year with the volatility of the prices and the escalation of prices of materials led to problems in terms of trying to meet the original budget of the project. "Towards the beginning of 2008, most new contracts have started implementing the escalation clause. This project in particular did not. However, the client understood the conditions of the market, and they worked out certain compensation by awarding new work packages to us," says Muradweij. The built up area of the hotel is 160,000 m2 and construction work is 67% complete. Currently, there are about 3000 workers on-site, as the project is in its final stages. Most of the structural work is complete; the architectural finishing work is on its way; the fit-outs have started, and the decorations and final wood works are going in. http://www.arabianbusiness.com/54247...aj-thai-luxury __________________ Je m'appelle Paris

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breadknife Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 36 Likes (Received): 0	Project Re-named The above post is correct - this project has been renamed, and is now known as the "Royal Amwaj Resort & Spa, Palm Jumeirah". The owner is Seven Tides and the brand is "Royal Amwaj Resort & Spa". Movenpick will be employed as operators for the hotel areas only. The residential buildings are G + 8F. The eighth floor (penthouse) has a mezzanine level, so the project is effectively G+9. The views on both sides are spectacular, with the Burj al Arab, Sheikh Zayed Road and Burj Dubai on one side, and the Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis and Dubai Marina on the other. Last edited by breadknife; March 18th, 2009 at 01:16 PM. Reason: Update

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