Miami's Nikki Beach launches luxury Lebanon resort

Miami’s Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Lebanon-based developer Zardman to launch its first resort and spa in Lebanon, due to open in 2014.

The luxury resort will be located on the Damour coastline and will feature 25 villas, a boutique hotel and the signature Nikki Beach Club.

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"We are very excited to bring Nikki Beach to Lebanon as we trust the destination is a natural fit for our brand. Lebanon is a regional reference for hospitality and entertainment and we intend to bring the best of both, establishing a new benchmark of excellence for luxury lifestyle boutique hotels," Jihad Khoury, CEO of Nikki Beach Hotel & Resorts, said in a statement.

Tarek Zard, chairman of Zardman Real Estate, added: "Aside from the obvious benefit to the Lebanese economy, with job creation and large amounts of real-estate investment, Nikki Beach is part of our ambitious plan to expand and create new projects all over Lebanon as well as abroad".

The hotel has been designed by Soma architects with interior design by Gatserelia design.

Nikki Beach Hotels and Resorts, recognised for its “lavish parties, jet-setting clientele and exotic venues, is expected to make its Middle East debut this year with the launch of The Pearl, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa located on The Pearl-Qatar in Doha.