Eagle Hills Properties
Eagle Hills is a private real estate investment and development company based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.[1][2] The company is headed by Mohamed Alabbar, founder and chairman of Emaar Properties.
History
Eagle Hills was established in 2014.
In April 2016, Eagle Hills unveiled The Address Fujairah Resort + Spa.[3] In 2016, Eagle Hills partnered with local developer Diyar Al Muharraq to form Eagle Hills Diyar. As part of the Marassi Al Bahrain development, Eagle Hills Diyar launched Marassi Shores Residences in January 2016, Marassi Galleria in May 2016, Marassi Boulevard in January 2017, and Marassi Beach in March 2017. In April 2017, Eagle Hills announced the launch of a new mixed-use development in Fujairah city called Fujairah Beach.
In January 2018, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, unveiled three new projects in Sharjah[4] — Maryam Island, Kalba Waterfront and Palace Al Khan. The projects have a combined value of AED 2.7 billion through a strategic partnership between Eagle Hills and the Sharjah Investment & Development Authority (Shurooq).[5] In November 2018, Eagle Hills launched La Gare, a new community (4,000 residences set in an area of over 360,000 sqm) located in the heart of Addis Ababa, in the setting of La Gare (‘The Station’ in French) train station.[6]
In March 2019, Eagle Hills Properties was short-listed to lead the project City within the City in Zagreb, Croatia,[7] and completed the first phase of residential developments within the Maryam Island with the sales launch of the residential units of Indigo Beach Residence.[8]
Company
Eagle Hills Properties develops large-scale master-planned communities and mixed-use facilities in across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa spanning countries such as Bahrain, Jordan, Morocco, Serbia and the UAE.
The company is chaired by Mohamed Alabbar. Low Ping serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Projects
Jordan
In March 2016, Eagle Hills Jordan launched sales at Saraya Aqaba, a residential project that features 850 premium residential units ranging from 52 to 406 square metres in size.
May 2016 marked the official launch of Eagle Hills Jordan's on-site sales centre in Aqaba for Al Raha Village, a private residential neighbourhood with over 400 residential units including apartments, villas and townhouses. Eagle Hills Jordan handed over phase one of the project in March 2017.
In the same year, Eagle Hills Jordan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HRH Princess Ghida Talal, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) and King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), to sponsor KHCF's 'Dreams Come True' programme.
Eagle Hills revealed its fourth project in Jordan in October 2017. The development features the W Amman hotel and The Skyline Residences, which is home to 41 W Amman serviced residential units that range from 78 to 320 square metres in size and include one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments.
In July 2017, Eagle Hills Jordan relocated its main offices to Amman’s new central business district of Abdali. The new offices are located in the podium of the 37-floor building that houses the W Amman hotel and The Skyline Residences.
Morocco
In June 2016, Eagle Hills began construction at Fairmont La Marina[9] Rabat-Salé Hotel and Residences, which is part of the La Marina Morocco master development. The mixed-use development covers 42,000 square metres of land and will feature 79 Fairmont branded residential units, as well as a 200-key hotel. The project is due for completion in 2019 and sales were officially launched in September 2016.
Eagle Hills announced its Rabat Square project in April 2017. Rabat Square is a mixed-use development of 12 buildings with 104 residential units located in the Dar Es Salam district. The first construction phase began in 2017 and is due for completion at the end of 2019.
Eagle Hills completed construction work on the first phase of The Arts & Crafts District within the La Marina Morocco master development in May 2017. The development features 220 one to five-bedroom apartments. In March 2017, a Moroccan construction company was appointed to complete the second phase of the project.
In May 2017, Eagle Hills announced its La Bahia Blanca project, a luxury resort of 40 villas in Tamuda Bay.
Oman
In May 2018, Eagle Hills announced its entry into Oman with the launch of Mandarin Oriental, Muscat. The property will be developed by Eagle Hills Muscat, a partnership between Eagle Hills Abu Dhabi and Izz International, and managed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.[10]
Mandarin Oriental, Muscat, which is set to open in 2021, will feature 150 guestrooms and suites, five restaurants and bars, a Spa at Mandarin Oriental and an outdoor swimming pool.
Serbia
In April 2015, Eagle Hills signed a joint venture agreement with representatives from the Government of the Republic of Serbia for the Belgrade Waterfront,[11] a new city hub along the Sava River. Construction work began on Belgrade Waterfront Residences, the first residential building with the development, in October 2015. The twin-tower complex has an indoor swimming pool, a yoga and lounge area, a modern health club, a children’s play area and pool, roof gardens and a podium deck.
April 2016 marked the official ground-breaking ceremony for Kula Belgrade,[12] the building of the Belgrade Waterfront project. Standing at over 160 metres tall, Kula Belgrade will be the highest hotel and residential building in Serbia. It will combine residential, commercial, hospitality, entertainment and retail elements. In the same month, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. announced The St. Regis Belgrade and The Residences at The St. Regis Belgrade. Owned by Belgrade Waterfront LLC, the 125-room hotel will also feature 220 St. Regis branded residences in Kula Belgrade. The project is due for completion in 2020.
Bahrain
In 2015, Eagle Hills entered into a joint venture agreement with Diyar Al Muharraq, the developer of mega-project Diyar Al Muharraq and established Marassi Al Bahrain. Marassi Al Bahrain offers a mix of residential and commercial properties.
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