The Address Fujairah Resort + Spa breaks ground

Eagle Hills Abu Dhabi recently awarded the construction and infrastructure works contract for the 63,677 sqm site of The Address Fujairah Resort + Spa to Joannou & Paraskevaides (J&P).

The Abu Dhabi-based private real estate investment and development company made the announcement during an official signing ceremony that marked the groundbreaking of the upcoming luxury hotel and residential development in Fujairah.

The Address Fujairah Resort + Spa is a luxury development scheduled to be completed by 2019, the 196-key hotel will also have 172 branded apartments, five beach villas and five garden villas. The development also features a 500-metre promenade, beach access and a plaza.

Since the project was revealed in April 2016, Eagle Hills has completed the grading and marine works at the site.

Low Ping, CEO, Eagle Hills said: “Today, we are a major step closer to bringing quintessential living to this unique part of the UAE, which is set to become the beating heart of Fujairah. We are pleased to appoint J&P given their strong reputation and portfolio. With the ground and marine works complete and a huge level of demand coming from investors, this project is well on track for its 2019 completion and this announcement demonstrates our commitment to the world-class levels of construction we will deliver for The Address Fujairah Resort + Spa.”

Grigoris C. Christofides, CEO, J&P said: “We are honoured to be working with Eagle Hills on this prestigious project. Our vast experience coupled with an excellent track record will help provide the assurance that the project will be executed to the highest quality standards and will be successfully delivered on time.”

J&P's list of previous UAE projects includes Emirates Airlines New Engineering Centre at Dubai International Airport, Fujairah Freeway and Ras Al Khor Crossing, as well as international projects including Queen Alia International Airport in Jordan.

Eagle Hills is developing projects in four international markets, namely Morocco, Bahrain, Jordan and Serbia and the UAE.

In the UAE, Eagle Hills is working closely with the Fujairah and Dibba Municipalities on two projects, Fujairah Beach and The Address Fujairah Resort + Spa. In August 2017, the company announced the signing of a AED 300 million facility with the National Bank of Fujairah to finance the ongoing construction of The Address Fujairah Resort + Spa.