Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
A refurb fit for the iconic Kempinski Hotel at Mall of the Emirates
Introduction
As the oldest luxury hotel collection in the world, the Kempinski name is associated with the highest standards of luxury and impeccable personal service. This cherished tradition can be felt throughout the 48,000 m2 Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, which opened in April 2006, as the first property in the city of Dubai.
ISG Middle East refurbished 393 bedrooms, spanning over 339,000 sq ft, and updated external areas at the iconic Kempinski Mall of the Emirates.
| Customer | Majid Al Futtaim |
| Project Manager | Aukett Fitzroy Robinson |
| ME Engineer | WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff |
| Procurement Route | Competitive Tender |
| Area | 31,500 m2 |
| Program Duration | 78 weeks |
| Quantity Surveyor | Program Duration |
Adding value every step of the way
In a unique approach to giving back, ISG Middle East launched its first site-based donation drive where over 90 workers working on the site had access to pre-owned outfits.
Engaging with different stakeholders across all areas of the business to ensure it brings the client’s vision to life at every stage of the fit out. The project’s relationship driven approach has seen ISG Middle East working directly with the client on every aspect of the design and build.
The project
The client wanted to refit all hotel bathrooms and carry out individual makeovers to the bedrooms. We also transformed guest rooms, suites and ski chalets; as well as updating hospitality and leisure spaces.
ISG Middle East also carried out a complete refurbishment of the external facades, including installing a brand-new external lighting design. A new outdoor terrace adorned with olive trees and an impressive water feature was also created, turning it into a new dining and bar destination.
The Added Value
Upgraded reception area, a wood panel remodelled bar complete with a mosaic ceiling and private dining facility, all day dining restaurant, kitchens and 393 bedrooms, including more than 20 suites with balconies on the upper floors, were extensively upgraded. This involved major strip out works in a rolling sequence of floors to maintain the clients programme. In addition, major structural works were undertaken to sheer walls where new meeting rooms were created.
This involved major strip out works in a rolling sequence of floors to maintain the clients programme. In addition, major structural works were undertaken to sheer walls where new meeting rooms were created.
All of the above was undertaken within a logistically challenging, extremely restricted site with a brief from the client that we should be invisible.
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