Dubai-based Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has signed a management agreement for its first hotel in India.
The hotel is part of a major new development in the Lower Parel district of Mumbai and is expected to open in 2017.
Jumeirah Group said in a statement it was also in "advanced negotiations" over hotels and resorts in other key destinations in the country.
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“The demand for five-star hotels in the Indian market has been robust and we are delighted to have initiated the first phase of our expansion into India with this landmark project in Mumbai," commented president and group CEO of Jumeirah Group, Gerald Lawless.
When complete the property will comprise 470 rooms, suites and serviced apartments, a wide range of restaurants and bars, extensive conference, wedding, banqueting and meeting facilities and a Talise spa.
"We look forward to building on this success by bringing our promise of Jumeirah 'Stay Different' to other destinations in the country,” added Lawless.
Jumeirah Group currently operates 20 luxury hotels and serviced apartments, including 10 in the UAE, seven in Europe, two in the Maldives and one in China. A further 15 hotels are now under development.
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