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Tatweer, a member of Dubai Holding, today announced a strategic agreement with world-renowned Lebanese designer Elie Saab to develop signature hotels in the region starting with an exclusive 600 million dirhams hotel in Tiger Woods Dubai bearing Elie Saab's name and reflecting his unique style.
Overlooking the world's first Tiger Woods-designed golf course, the 360,000 sq ft luxury boutique hotel will include 89 suites and 14 bungalows in sizes varying from 1,600-9,500 sqft. The hotel will target top-tier clientele and will boast a 10,000 sqft swimming pool, as well as one of Dubai's most exquisite spas.
Saeed Al Muntafiq, executive chairman, Tatweer, said: "Tatweer has once again demonstrated its leading status in the leisure and hospitality industries by partnering with globally renowned elite brands for its mega developments. It is indeed no coincidence that the world's first golf course designed by the world number one golfer Tiger Woods in Dubailand will host the first hotel to be designed by the world's top designer Elie Saab.
"The boutique hotel designed by Elie Saab will set new international standards of innovation in architectural design. This high-end property will integrate contemporary design elements which reflect Tatweer's commitment towards creating uniquely inspired hotels and signature developments in the region."
Elie Saab said: "I am delighted with the opportunity to design the interiors of the hotel at Tiger Woods Dubai and to have my name associated with it. I look forward to applying my aesthetic call on what will become one of Dubai's most coveted landmarks.
"I will ensure my work exceeds global standards to match the stature of the entire Tiger Woods Dubai development. The interiors will be a reflection of my personal lifestyle."
Abdulla Al Gurg, project director, Tiger Woods Dubai, said: "We are very pleased to welcome Elie Saab, whose powerful and unique vision and passion for excellence is a well known statement in the world of design. His unsurpassed expertise in elegant and contemporary styling will bring to the hotel the latest in interior design concepts and give our guests the distinctive Elie Saab lifestyle experience."
Located over an area of 55 million sq ft, Tiger Woods Dubai is taking shape as an exclusive golf community encompassing a professionally-staffed golf academy; a 139,000 sqft clubhouse with premium amenities; a high-end destination spa; 22 palaces; 75 mansions, and 100 luxury villas and community service facilities.
