The First Group Celebrates Stunning Awards Success for Flagship Hotel Development

Ciel, The First Group’s landmark hotel project currently under development in Dubai Marina, has been named among the big winners at the prestigious 2019-20 Dubai, Africa & Arabia Property Awards. Learn more.

The distinctive high-rise property, which will be the world’s tallest hotel upon its completion, received the top prize within four major categories: Hotel Architecture; New Hotel Construction and Design; Commercial High-rise Development; and High-rise Architecture.

Mariano Faz, VP, TFG Asset Management and Yahya Jan, President and Design Director at NORR Group Consultants International accepted the awards on behalf of The First Group at a glittering ceremony staged in London.

The Dubai, Africa & Arabia Property Awards are judged by an independent panel comprising more than 80 industry experts and chaired by Lord Caithness, Lord Best, The Earl of Liverpool, and Lord Thurso, who are all members of the House of Lords in the UK Parliament.

The judging panel considers factors including design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability when selecting winners in each category.

Ciel will now vie with other major regional award winners from the Asia-Pacific, Europe, UK and the Americas, to be nominated in the 2019-20 International Property Awards programme, with the goal of being crowned ‘world’s best’.

Ciel’s success at this year’s Dubai, Africa & Arabia Property Awards is testament to its striking design, which will establish it among the finest high-rise developments in Dubai Marina.

Designed by award-winning Canadian architectural firm, NORR, Ciel will reach a height of 360 metres and will house 1,042 luxury suites.

Featuring contemporary interiors and a remarkable glass observation deck providing stunning 360-degree vistas across Dubai Marina, The Palm Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf, Ciel is set to become one of this iconic precinct’s great landmarks.

“We are truly honoured to have been recognized with these awards for Ciel, which represents our most ambitious project to date,” said Rob Burns, CEO of The First Group. “Ciel will set a new benchmark for luxury hotel accommodation in the heart of Dubai Marina and will become a popular destination in its own right.

“We have significant plans to expand our hotel portfolio in Dubai and Ciel demonstrates our intent to develop properties that showcase our innovative approach to architectural and interior design, as well as our commitment to providing world-class guest facilities and amenities.”

Ciel’s design highlights include a rooftop leisure deck featuring a luxury swimming pool, fitness centre and steam rooms that will offer sweeping vistas of the Arabian Gulf. The rooftop area will also house two of Ciel’s world-class dining facilities, providing guests with breathtaking views of Dubai’s iconic skyline.

Ciel is situated in the heart of Dubai Marina and is conveniently located close to its many attractions, including the popular Marina Walk al fresco dining and retail precinct, the Marina Mall shopping and entertainment complex and Bluewaters Island.

Its premier location will also provide convenient access to Dubai Metro and the city’s major road networks, while Dubai International Airport and the new Al Maktoum International Airport are each a 30-minute drive away.

The First Group is one of the region’s fastest-growing hotel developers with a pipeline of seven properties under development in Dubai’s most popular districts, including Business Bay, Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Village.

Here are some relevant links:

• Our homepage - https://www.thefirstgroup.com/en/
• Ciel details - https://www.thefirstgroup.com/en/our-properties/ciel/
• Ciel Award News - https://www.thefirstgroup.com/en/news/ciel-wins-big-at-dubai-africa-arabia-property-awards/
• More about TFG - https://www.thefirstgroup.com/en/about-tfg/

About The First Group

The First Group is an international hotel and property development company. The First Group management team draws from strong and diverse backgrounds in the fields of global property, finance, acquisition, marketing and product development. Its expert eye for emerging property market potential and prestigious partnerships with industry leaders means that their clients can enjoy secure and attractive returns from one of the world’s most vibrant hotel markets. With its headquarters in Dubai and global presence spanning Algeria, Cote D’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Russia and Saudi Arabia, The First Group’s client base is expanding rapidly. For more details visit www.thefirstgroup.com.