Middle East Business: Shurooq in deal to launch two iconic Marriott properties – Gulf Digital News

Middle East Business: Shurooq in deal to launch two iconic Marriott properties – Gulf Digital News

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has signed a franchise agreement with Marriott International for the opening of two of its iconic hospitality projects  in the northern emirate’s scenic East Coast. 

The agreement, signed by Shurooq’s Sharjah Collection & Hotels Management, marks the debut of Marriott’s Autograph Collection in Sharjah.

Two of Shurooq’s new hospitality projects in Kalba and Khorfakkan under Sharjah Collection & Hotels Management will operate under the Autograph Collection brand, said senior officials at the signing ceremony held today (January 26) at the House of Wisdom, Sharjah. 

Khorfakkan Hotel will be developed on a land area of approximately 38,000 sqm opposite the Khorfakkan Port, to cater to the needs of families and adventurers. 

The project will feature 75 deluxe units, UAE’s first waterpark in the East Coast, a yacht club, residences, and retail options including restaurants, spa, gym facilities, etc. The proposed rooms include 62 single rooms, 5 double rooms, and 8 suites.

The other five-star development, Kalba Hotel, will be spread across a land area of approximately 60,000 sqm in Kalba on Sharjah’s eastern coast, adjacent to the Kalba waterfront project and opposite the Kalba flag square. 

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