RAK AMI Hotel passes 40% milestone on Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island project
The resort is scheduled for completion in September 2021 and is progressing as per schedule, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis
RAK AMI Hotel has described the passing of 40% of construction as a milestone in the development of the Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island project
The resort is scheduled for completion in September 2021 and is progressing as per schedule, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis, said the developer.
RAK AMI Hotel added in a statement that structural work has seen 1.45 million manhours without loss-time incidents
Excavation, piling and enabling works were completed by NSCC in February 2019. This led to Al Ali Construction & Development beating three other major contractors for the construction contract with groundwork commencing in April 2019 and work on the hotel starting in July last year.
“Within a year, the project made remarkable progress. Structural works have reached the seventh floor while over 50 per cent of the construction of the beach villas has also been completed. The foundation for the spacious ballroom that can host more than 400 guests has also been completed,” said RAK AMI Hotel.
Architect Abdulla Al Abdouli, chairman, RAK AMI Hotel, said the developer was focused on ensuring not only the timely completion of Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island, “but also to create industry benchmarks in its construction and operation. Work has been ongoing in the past months, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis. The hotel will be a vibrant addition to the hospitality sector of the Emirate when it opens next year.”
He added: “Al Ali Construction & Development was chosen for its distinctive and proven strengths in undertaking large-scale hospitality projects in Ras Al Khaimah. The company brings best-in-class technology and the latest advances in the construction sector, which ensures that the project progresses as per the agreed timeline.
“The company committed to deliver on time and as per budget, and we are seeing the progress on-ground. Every aspect of the development is undertaken to the highest standards of quality in terms of finish, similar to other hospitality projects completed by the company in Ras Al Khaimah. Our commitment is to ensure cost-competitive and high-quality project management.”
According to RAK AMI Hotel, the construction is deploying a dedicated team of over 520 skilled workers and professionals on-site. A total of 460 working piles have been erected for the project by NSCC. Over 20,000 cubic metres of concreted have been poured to date by the project team that includes: MACE -project manager, ATKINS – supervision consultant and KQS – quantity surveyors. The entire project, excluding the piles, will need over 29,000 cubic metres of concrete. The frame of the two towers are on-schedule for completion in the fourth quarter of this year with bridge and roof concreting works also be undertaken as per schedule, following the clear timelines set.
The 1,600 key resort is located centrally in Al Marjan Island, the flagship lifestyle and leisure destination developed by Marjan, the master-developer of freehold property in Ras Al Khaimah. With a total development of $150 million, “the hotel is set in elegantly landscaped gardens with its own secluded white sandy beach. It will add 418 hotel keys, all with direct sea views. Guests can choose from large-sized family rooms, suites or 28 beachfront chalets with private pools and gardens.”
