Dubai, UAE
Sharjah-based master property developer Arada is entering Dubai’s lucrative real estate market in partnership with Milan-based Armani Group to deliver Armani Beach Residences Palm Jumeirah in Dubai by 2026, a joint statement said.
Arada, founded in 2017 by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Arada who is a member of the Sharjah Ruling family, and HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, Vice-Chairman of Arada, has so far focusing developing assets within the emirate of Sharjah.
“The Armani Group is pleased to announce a new partnership between Armani/Casa Interior Design Studio and UAE-based master developer Arada for the design of the residential units, common areas and amenities for an ultra-luxury new addition to Dubai’s skyline, Armani Beach Residences Palm Jumeirah,” the statement said.
The companies didn’t reveal the development value of the project, neither the number of units, nor the price of the properties.
Designed by Tadao Ando, Armani Beach Residences Palm Jumeirah features the Japanese Pritzker-Prize-winning architect’s longstanding emphasis on the association between nature and architecture. Located on the outer crescent of the iconic manmade islands in Dubai, the project will offer a luxurious spatial experience that also provides a visual and compelling connection between each residence and the sea.
Armani Beach Residences Palm Jumeirah will contain a range of beautifully appointed homes, including a select number of penthouses, as well as a series of world-class amenities carefully designed to allow every resident the chance to enjoy an elegant, productive and active lifestyle. Sales at Armani Beach Residences will start in the second half of the year and the entire project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026.
Giorgio Armani, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Armani Group, said: “I am delighted to renew our collaboration with Tadao Ando, with whom the Armani Group has a long association, dating back to the design of Armani/Teatro in Milan in 2001. I believe that this new partnership with Arada and Tadao Ando will also result in an exceptional and magnificent place in which to live.”
More than 20 years after its foundation, Armani/Casa is a world leader in the luxury furnishings sector. Since 2004, the Armani/Casa Interior Design Studio has provided complete interior design services to private individuals and property developers, from the conceptual phase under the artistic direction of Giorgio Armani, through to the management of construction. Other projects include residences in cities such as Miami, London, Beijing, Tel Aviv, Manila, Mumbai and Istanbul. Armani/Casa is present in 29 countries worldwide, with a total of 40 outlets.
HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, Vice Chairman of Arada, said: “Armani Beach Residences Palm Jumeirah blends the elegance and luxury for which the Armani lifestyle is so celebrated with the globally renowned contemporary design aesthetic of Tadao Ando. With an outstanding location on the hugely in-demand Palm Jumeirah islands, we’re excited at the prospect of bringing this truly unique residential opportunity to Dubai, the world’s fastest-growing high-end real estate market.”
Tadao Ando was born in Osaka, Japan, in 1941. A self-educated architect with roots in Osaka, he spent time in nearby Kyoto and Nara, studying first-hand the great monuments of traditional Japanese architecture. Between 1962 and 1969 he traveled to the United States, Europe, and Africa, learning about Western architecture, history, and techniques. His studies of both traditional Japanese and modern architecture had a profound influence on his work and resulted in a unique blend of these rich traditions. In 1969, Ando established Tadao Ando Architect and Associates in Osaka.
Ando has received numerous architecture awards, including the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1995, the 2002 American Institute of Architects Gold Medal, and has also been awarded the Kyoto Prize for lifetime achievement in the arts and philosophy. His buildings can be seen in Japan, Europe, the United States, and India.
Tadao Ando, Founder of Tadao Ando Architects & Associates, said: “Armani Beach Residences Palm Jumeirah will be a special place where residents and visitors will experience art and architecture coming together as a synthesis of the shared passions of Giorgio Armani and I. The architecture at this wonderful location is designed to pursue a visual and experiential continuity between the interiors and the seascape that surrounds the project, with the interplay of light and shadow helping to create a dynamic sequence from arrival to the public areas and finally to each impeccable residence.”
