JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai

The iconic 2B+G+82 storey twin towers designed by Archgroup Consultants – Design Architects, completed in November 2012, dominate the surroundings and provide a dramatic introduction to the Business bay area. It is the tallest dedicated hotel in the world at a height of 355.35m, securing its place in the Guinness World Records,in December 2012.

This flagship project for Emirates Airlines Hotel Division has 1380 Standard guest rooms, 240 Suites, 4 Presidential suites, a Banquet hall, an Auditorium, 18 Shops, 19 Restaurants and a Spa.

The form is inspired by the date palm - a symbol deeply entrenched in the Arabian culture. The towers are symmetrically placed on the 7-storey high podium to get the best views of the Burj Khalifa, Business Bay and the sea. The podium houses all the public areas, restaurants, banquet hall and the essential back of house areas. The grand entrance lobby is 4 floors high and overlooks the Business Bay. The 1000-capacity banquet hall has an independent access for smooth functioning. The podium terrace has one of the largest spas in Dubai and is beautifully landscaped with gardens and swimming pool.

The delicate forms of the façade are the result of meticulous architectural detailing combined with sophisticated engineering. The structural design has undergone rigorous testing and rechecking on computer-generated models and wind-tunnel tests. The electro-mechanical design is also of the highest standards befitting the building which aspires to set the benchmark for hotels in the region. 

Client
EMIRATES AIRLINES

Built Up Area      
314,465 SQ M / 3,384,873 SQ FT

Project Value     
USD 570 MILLION / AED 2.1 BILLION

Scope of Work     
ARCHITECTURE
STRUCTURAL DESIGN
MEP SERVICES
QUANTITY SURVEYING
PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Project Status    
COMPLETED 2012