Dubai’s FAM Holdings to launch Al Mahra Malrives Resort
Dubai’s FAM Holdings to launch AED800m ($218m) Al Mahra Maldives Resort. The luxury hotel will be the Dubai-based developer’s first real estate expansion outside the UAE.
The project was announced on the sidelines of Arabian Travel Market 2023, which is being held in the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Faisal Ali Mousa, the Chairman of FAM Holding Group, said, “Through Al Mahra Maldives touristic resort project, FAM Holding Group aims to expand in the real estate investment outside the UAE for the first time, and strives to tap into the Maldives, particularly that this archipelago currently witnesses a remarkable growth, as it became the bucket list destination for many travel and tourism lovers all over the world.”
Mousa said Al Mahra Maldives resort will be established on an island with an area of 100,000sq m, and will comprise 150 hotel units and chalets, including 100 floating villas. He added that each unit in the resort will include a private swimming pool. “The project will also comprise 40 beach villas, including 10 which will be earmarked for VIPs, as well as three restaurants, one spa, and gym.”
“The Maldives was selected, as it is a global touristic destination that the people of Arabian Gulf, Asians and Europeans visit. Moreover, the majority of famous trademarks and big touristic companies have a presence there, not to mention the fact that the UAE is one of the biggest Middle Eastern investors in the Maldives, and its investments there cover many sectors, particularly tourism and transportation,” he added.
He underlined the fact that the Maldives offers unprecedented investment incentives to businesses. “The building works in Al Mahra Maldives will kick off after three months and will continue for two years and half, while the finishing of works and handing over the project are scheduled for the middle of 2025,” Mousa said.
The project is announced following the success of Al Mahra Resort in Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. The group plans to expand with future launches in the pipeline. Mousa said the group will launch other projects. A hotel elsewhere in the Arabian Gulf country and another in Africa will be announced when necessary approvals are granted.
