Abu Dhabi’s Eagle Hills secures $82m loan for Address Fujairah resort

Abu Dhabi real estate firm Eagle Hills has signed a Dhs300m ($81.6m) facility with National Bank of Fujairah to finance the construction of luxury hotel development the Address Fujairah Resort + Spa.

The development in Sharm, Fujairah, comprises a five-star hotel with 198 rooms and villas and 170 branded residences.

Marina and grading works for the project were awarded to general engineering and contracting company BATCO Group in December.

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It is expected to be completed in 2019.

“This strategic agreement with a trusted bank represents an important milestone in the development of The Address Fujairah Resort + Spa,” said Eagle Hills CEO Low Ping.

“It will further reassure customers about their investments in a project that will be delivered in a timely fashion, whilst adhering to the world-class standards of Eagle Hills and The Address Hotels & Resorts.

Mohammed Alabbar, the chairman of Address brand owner Emaar is also a board member of Eagle Hills.

In April, Eagle Hills also announced a major mixed use development in Fujairah with a luxury five-star hotel and 84 villas.

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