Leading real estate developer Kleindienst Group has announced that 50 per cent of the structural construction has been completed on the Marbella Hotel, a vibrant resort offering an authentic taste of Spain off the coast of Dubai. 

 

The six-floor hotel structure reached the halfway mark this month, with construction topping the third floor, and is expected to be completed by Expo 2020 with the cladding of facades to be finished in the fourth quarter of the year.

 

As part of Phase One of The Heart of Europe, the Spanish-inspired resort, is the fastest construction update on Europe Island, the projects largest island. 

 

With its waterproofing, compaction, and foundation raft completed in January 2021 in just six months, the venue has reached a grand milestone, championed by its mission to bring the best of Spain to Dubai. 

 

Kleindienst said the units are not for sales as of yet and the sales launch will take place during Expo20.

 

Marbella hotel will comprise 191 keys, out of which 140 will be upscale hotel apartments, each with viewing deck and up to 47 sq m of space. 

 

Guests will also get to choose from 48 deluxe five-star cuevas - meaning caves - with sizes ranging up to 60 sq m, plus three super-luxury ‘fisherman house’ suites, comprising a generous 250 sq m and a large viewing deck. 

 

This upscale boutique hotel, will span a total area of 20,881 sqm to recreate an authentic taste of Spain just a few minutes from Dubai shores, it added.

 

According to Kleindienst, the hotel also lies close to four visionary hospitality concepts nearing completion located in The Heart of Europe: Portofino - the region’s first family-dedicated hotel, the unmistakable Côte d'Azur resort, inspired by the French Rivieria, Rainbow Beach – the pristine water lifestyle beach, and the Raining Street – the world first climate-controlled street where it will rain on command all year long.

 

Guests seeking the vibrancy, warmth, flavours and sounds of Marbella without the hassle of an extensive flight from Dubai can look forward to a completely immersive journey underpinned by elements of the Spanish experience at every touchpoint. 

 

Elements include Marbella set clocks, Spanish-speaking front-of-house staff, a Flamenco and tapas bar, and the acceptance of Euros as payment currency across the venue.

 

Marbella Hotel will also be home to the region’s first Moorish spa, inspired by the rich Arab spa heritage of Andalusia, dating back to the eighth century, carefully researched design and architectural details will recreate the healing and serene ambiance of ancient Al Ándalus with the efficiency of therapeutical massages, heat and cool temperatures, known to induce relaxation or weight loss, said its top official.

 

"Marbella is an upscale and highly differentiated destination set to be the perfect getaway for vibrant staycations and couples seeking a cultural holiday where wine tasting, and Flamenco are part of the experience," remarked Group Chairman Josef Kleindienst.

 

"This atmospheric, epic hotel is both innovative and sustainability-oriented like everything else at The Heart of Europe. We have established a reputation for normalising the unexpected and defining the future megatrends in the tourism industry – a benchmark in which Marbella is sure to meet," he added.