Mohammed Bin Rashid endorses fifth phase of Jumeirah Beach Hotel — Photo by Jumeirah

UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum endorsed the fifth phase of Jumeirah Beach Hotel expansion plan, which is set for completion in 2018.

This was in the presence of His Excellency Mohammed Abdullah Al

Gergawi, Chairman of Dubai Holding; Ahmad Bin Byat, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding; and, Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman, Director-General of Protocol Department.

The project will

see the addition of a ultra-luxury resort to the existing Jumeirah Beach Hotel, which will comprise 350 hotel rooms with panoramic beachfront views of Burj Al Arab, dedicated new beach offering private beach experiences, recreational marine facilities that encompass spas, health clubs, elevated tennis courts, a world-class sports complex and a range of ocean- facing retail, food and beverage outlets.

The new resort will see extensive

expansion of the existing yacht marina doubling its current capacity. It will also offer a variety of vibrant leisure facilities, equipped with state-of-the-art entertainment amenities.

The expansion project is in line with His Highness Sheikh

Mohammed Bin Rashid's vision to strengthen Dubai as a global tourism hub and position the Emirate as the number one tourism destination worldwide. It supports the implementation of Dubai Vision 2020 to attract 20 million tourists by 2020.

About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world. As part of its business strategy, Jumeirah plans to double the size of its portfolio with a focus on gateway cities and resort destinations in Europe, The Americas, Africa and Asia.