WOW to launch 300-key hotel

The project worth US $1.3 billion is to be launched in Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, with 300-key hotel and 524 residences by JW Marriott. The construction work is expected to start in February 2024.

TT Bureau

Anwar Ali Aman and Bhupender ‘Bruce’ Patel, founders of WOW Resorts, have joined hands with Marriott International and Abdulla Al Abdouli, Chief Executive Officer, Marjan, to launch a 300-key hotel and 524 residences in Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. This exclusive collaboration marks the birth of the first JW Marriott-branded resort and residences on Al Marjan Island, poised to captivate over five million visitors annually. Anticipated to open its doors towards the end of 2026, JW Marriott Al Marjan Island Resort & JW Marriott Residences Al Marjan Island herald WOW Resorts’ debut in the UAE’s Northern Emirates, a favoured destination for leisure and luxury.

Aman expressed his gratitude for the prestigious partnership. “It is a privilege to work with the prestigious Marriott International and Al Marjan Island to unveil our flagship project in one of UAE’s most eagerly anticipated developments,” he said. Patel said: “With the demand for waterfront living on the rise, we are committed to optimising and elevating the experiences of all our cherished guests and residents as we embark on this remarkable project in the UAE.” Abdouli said: “We are delighted to welcome JW Marriott and WOW Resorts to our flagship development, in line with our commitment to creating unparalleled living experiences for residents and guests on Al Marjan Island.” Jaidev Menezes, Regional VP, Mixed-Use Development EMEA for Marriott International said, “We are thrilled to be a part of the new development in Al Marjan Island.”