Sky Bay Hotel
at Business Bay
Welcome to Sky Bay Hotel at Business Bay, formerly known as The One Hotel at Business Bay. Our latest upscale lifestyle hotel marks our third property in this vibrant district, offering a prime location in the heart of the city.
With 492 elegantly designed guestrooms and suites, this dynamic urban retreat blends contemporary design with thoughtfully curated amenities, creating the ideal destination for business and leisure travellers seeking refined, exceptional accommodations close to Downtown Dubai.
For food lovers, Sky Bay features two extraordinary Italian-inspired dining venues. Sofia’s Kitchen, an all-day dining concept, offers a rich variety of flavours in a relaxed setting, while stylish eatery Sorsi Osteria serves up delicious small plates and a curated selection of beverages in a sophisticated atmosphere.
Sky Bay’s comprehensive leisure facilities are designed for guests who prioritise health and wellness. Highlights include the tranquil Rayya Wellness Spa, a serene outdoor swimming pool, and a fully equipped fitness centre.
For business travellers, state-of-the-art meeting rooms and complimentary high-speed internet provide a seamless working environment.
Guests also enjoy exclusive access and complimentary transfers to Soluna Restaurants & Beach Club, Palm Jumeirah’s premier beachside retreat.
Whether traveling to Dubai for business or leisure, Sky Bay Hotel offers the perfect base for an unforgettable stay.
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED
Near Dubai Canal
LUXURY SPA FACILITY
Fully-equipped gym and treatment rooms
BUSINESS CENTRAL
Premier meeting facilities for business guests
Virtual Tour: The One Hotel Business Bay
See how this iconic hotel in the heart of Business Bay will look on completion.
FACILITIES
24 hours reception
24/7 reception and concierge services
Valet Parking
Complimentary valet parking service
Business Lounge
Modern, high-tech facilities for business guests
Laundry Service
24/7 laundry service
Wi-Fi
Complimentary high-speed internet access
World-class Dining Facilities
A fine selection of restaurants, cafes and bars
Swimming Pool
Stunning rooftop swimming pool
Gymnasium
Fully-equipped fitness centre
Satellite Television
Local and international digital channels
Booking Facilities
Tour and leisure activity booking services
Gallery
Exterior View
Bedroom Suite
Bedroom suite with views of Burj Khalifa
Living Room
Outdoor dining space
Swimming Pool
Aerial View
Aerial view by night
Project Development Progress
Progress Updates
40% of the required piles are completed.
The contractor is expected to complete all the piles by the end of August 2017.
The First Group Interior design team is having a workshop session with the operator and the kitchen consultant on the concept design of the lobby and the Ground floor restaurant.
The hotel operator has approved the Standard and Suite room’s designs which were proposed by The First Group Interior design team.
Progress Updates
60% of the required piles are completed.
The contractor is expected to complete all the piles by the end of August 2017.
The First Group Interior design team has agreed with the operator and the kitchen consultant on the concept design of the lobby and the Ground floor restaurant. Based on that agreement The First Group interior design team has proceeded with the drawings preparation.
The main building tender package has been issued to the bidders. We are excepting to receive the bids during the first week of August, 2017.
Progress Updates
85% of the required piles are completed.
The contractor is expected to complete all the piles during the second week of August 2017.
The First Group’s Interior design team is preparing the design drawings for the lobby and the Ground Floor restaurant based on the operator and the kitchen consultant approved concept.
The main building tender package has been received.
The main building tender package has been received.
We are excepting to award the main building construction contract by early September, 2017.
Progress Updates
100% of the required piles are completed.
The contractor has commenced with the excavation work between the piles.
The First Group’s Interior design team has prepared the design drawings for the lobby and the Ground Floor restaurant based on the operator and the kitchen consultant approved concept and submit them to the operator for their review and final sign off.
The main building tender packages received have been technically and commercially evaluated by our consultant.
We are excepting to award the main building construction contract in mid-September, 2017.
Progress Updates
100% of the required piles are completed.
The contractor has commenced with the excavation work between the piles.
The main building contract package has been awarded.
The contractor is applying for obtaining the mobilization and building permits from Dubai Municipality to commence with the works at the site immediately.
The operator has approved the design of the lobby and the Ground Floor restaurant.
Progress Updates
The contractor has completed his mobilization to the site.
The main building contractor has commenced with the pile cap works.
The contractor is planning to cast the raft foundation by the end of Jan, 2017.
The First Group’s interior design team has submitted the workshop drawings for the main lobby to the operator.
Design ideas were proposed by The First Group’s interior’s design team to the operator for the common areas.
The First Group’s interior design team is still working on compiling all the proposed finishing materials for presentation to the operator.
Progress Updates
The main building permit has been obtained.
The contractor has commenced with the preparation work required for the cast of the raft foundation which is expected to take a place during February, 2018.
50% of the shoring wall water proofing has been completed.
The reinforcement work required for the pile cap is ongoing.
The First Group’s interior design team has received the operator feedback on the submitted workshop drawings for the main lobby to the operator.
The Design ideas which have been proposed by The First Group’s interior’s design team to the operator for the common areas have been approved.
The First Group’s interior design team is still working on compiling all the proposed finishing materials for presentation to the operator.
Progress Updates
The contractor has is working on the preparation work required for the cast of the raft foundation which is expected to take a place during February, 2018.
70% of the shoring wall water proofing has been completed.
75% of the reinforcement work required for the pile caps has been completed.
The First Group’s interior design team is working on the main lobby drawings based on the operator feedback.
The First Group’s interior’s design team is developing the drawings for the common areas based on the approved design by the operator.
The First Group’s interior design team is still compiling all of the proposed finishing materials for presentation to the operator.
Progress Updates
The cast of the raft foundation has been completed.
The contractor is working on the vertical structural elements (columns) as part of the preparation procedure for the cast of the basement two slab.
The First Group’s interior design team has completed the preparation of the main lobby drawings based on the operator feedback.
The First Group’s interior’s design has developed the drawings for the common areas based on the approved design by the operator.
The First Group’s interior design team is still compiling all of the proposed finishing materials for presentation to the operator.
Progress Updates
The cast of the 2nd basement slab has been completed.
The contractor is working on the vertical structural elements (columns) as part of the preparation procedure for the cast of the Ground floor slab which is planned to be completed during the first week of May, 2018.
The First Group’s interior design team has presented the main lobby design drawings to the operator. A few comments were highlighted and The First Group Interior design team is attending to them.
The First Group’s interior’s design has developed the drawings for the common areas based on the approved design by the operator which have been issued to the contractor for execution.
The First Group’s interior design team will be ready to present the proposed finishing materials to the operator in May, 2018.
Progress Updates
The casting of the 1st basement slab has been completed.
The casting of the ground floor slab is planned for the 15th of May 2018.
The First Group’s interior design team is having a weekly workshop session with the operator to review the main lobby and back of house areas design drawings.
The First Group’s interior design team will be ready to present the proposed finishing materials to the operator in May 2018.
Progress Updates
The casting of the 1st basement slab has been completed.
The casting of the ground floor slab is planned for the 15th of May 2018.
The First Group’s interior design team has completed the design of the design of the main lobby, front and back of house areas as per the operator’s requirements.
The First Group’s interior design team is designing the final food and beverage outlet located on the 30th and 31st floor.
Progress Updates
The casting of the huge ground floor slab has been completed.
The preparation for casting the 1st floor slab is ongoing.
The First Group’s interior design team has received the brief on the F&B concepts from the operator and commenced with the design of the front and back of house areas accordingly under the kitchen’s consultant’s guidance.
The First Group’s interior design team has commenced with the design of the guest’s room.
Progress Updates
The casting of the 2nd floor slab has been completed.
The preparation for casting the 3rd floor slab is ongoing.
The First Group interior design team has presented the concept design for the F&B outlets to the operator and the food and beverage team for their review.
The First Group interior design team has presented the concept design for the F&B outlets to the operator and the food and beverage team for their review.
Progress Updates
The casting of the 5th floor slab has been completed.
The preparation for casting the 6th floor slab is ongoing.
Block work is ongoing in 1st &2nd basements.
The First Group interior design team is having ongoing sessions with the operator and the kitchen consultant for the revision of the concept design of the F&B outlets.
The First Group interior design team is having ongoing sessions with the operator and the kitchen consultant for the revision of the concept design of the F&B outlets.
Progress Updates
The casting of the 8th floor slab has been completed.
The preparation for casting the 9th floor slab is ongoing.
Block work is ongoing in 1st and 2nd basements and on the 1st floor to 3rd floors.
The concept design of the F&B outlets has been finalized. The First Group interior design team has commenced with the preparation of the detailed design drawings of those areas.
The First Group’s interior design team has received the operator’s feedback on the initial guest room designs and is now incorporating the comments received into the design.
Progress Updates
The casting of the 11th floor slab has been completed.
The preparation for casting the 12th floor slab is ongoing.
Block work has been completed on 1st and 2nd basements and it is ongoing up to the 8th floor.
The First Group’s interior design team has prepared the first set of detailed design drawings for F&B outlets areas.
The First Group’s interior design team has incorporated all the operator’s comments on the initial guest room designs and has resubmitted them for the operator’s final review and approval.
Progress Updates
14th floor slab was cast on 24/11/18
15th floor slab was cast on 05/12/18
Columns from 15th – 16th floor are currently in progress
16th floor is expected to be cast on 15/12/18
Block work is progressing B2, B1, G, T1-10 and is 70% complete across said floors
Plastering has begun at B2, B1 and T3 and is 80% complete across said floors
The First Group’s interior design team is in the process of preparing the final set of the detailed design drawings for all common and F&B area fit-out.
The First Group’s interior design team has received the operator’s approval for the initial guest room design.
Based on the above approval The First Group’s interior design team requested the contractor to complete the mockup guest room. The first inspection of the room has been carried out. A few comments have been issued to the contractor and are being rectified. The operator inspection is expected by the end of December 2018.
Progress Updates
Roof slab was cast on 29/12/18.
The superstructure is now complete.
Block work is progressing B2, B1, G, T1-13 and is 75% complete across these floors
Plastering has begun at B2, B1 and T3- T5 and is 80% complete across these floors
The First Group’s interior design team has forwarded all final common area designs to the operator for their comments
The operator’s preliminary inspection and comments on the guestrooms have already been addressed on site. The operator’s final inspection of the updated guestroom is scheduled for 16/01/19.
Progress Updates
Block work is progressing T1-16 floors
Plastering has been completed in B2 and B1 and it’s in progress at G- T9.
The contractor is working on the execution of the comments raised by the operator on the common areas under the project’s consultant and The First Group supervision.
The operator will make his final inspection of the updated guestroom on the 17th of March 2019.
Progress Updates
Block work is complete up to 5th floor and is progressing up to 16th floor.
Plastering has been completed up to the 2nd floor and is progressing up to 10th floor.
The contractor has completed its work on 50% of the comments raised by the operator on the common areas’ drawings.
Progress Updates
Block work is complete up to 6th floor and is progressing up to 16th floor
Plastering has been completed up to the 3rd floor and is progressing up to 11th floor
Curtain wall work is ongoing
The contractor has completed work on the majority of the comments raised by the operator regarding the common areas drawings
The First Group Interior Design team are having regular workshop sessions with the operator regarding the final detailed design of the common areas and the F&B outlets
Progress Updates
Block work is complete up to 7th floor and is progressing from 8th top floor.
Plastering has been completed up to the 4th floor and is progressing up to the 11th floor.
Curtain wall work is ongoing.
Sub structure and super structure are 100% complete with block work at 75% complete.
The First Group interior design team is reviewing the common areas’ drawings which were prepared by the contractor.
The First Group’s interior design team is preparing the final detailed design drawings of the F&B outlets after receiving the operator’s feedback.
Progress Updates
Block work is complete up to the 8th floor and is progressing from the 9th to the top floor.
Plastering has been completed up to the 5th floor and is progressing up to 11th floor.
Curtain wall work is ongoing.
The First Group interior design team has pointed out minor comments on the drawings of the common areas’ drawings which were prepared by the contractor.
The First Group’s interior design team has prepared the final detailed design drawings of the F&B outlets. The drawings are being prepared to be submitted to the operator for their review.
Progress Updates
Block work is complete up to the 9th floor and is progressing from the 10th to the top floor.
Plastering has been completed up to the 6th floor and is progressing up to 12th floor.
Curtain wall work is ongoing.
The contractor has issued the revised drawings for the common areas after addressing The First Group interior’s design team earlier comments. These drawings are under review by The First Group’s Interior design team pending their final approval.
The First Group’s interior design team has submitted the final detailed design drawings of the F&B outlets to the operator for their review.
Progress Updates
Block work is in progress up to the 14th typical floor.
Plaster work is in progress up to the 12th typical floor.
Curtain wall work is ongoing.
The First Group’s interior design team has approved the revised drawings for the common areas which were issued by the contractor.
The First Group’s interior design team is well advanced in their addressing of the minor comments received from the operator on the submitted final detailed design drawings of the F&B outlets.
Progress Updates
Block work is in progress up to the 15th typical floor.
Plaster work is in progress up to the 13th typical floor
Curtain wall work is ongoing.
The First Group’s interior design team has submitted the final drawings for the common areas, which were then issued by the contractor to the operator for their final review and sign off.
The First Group’s interior design team has completed dealing with all of the minor comments received from the operator on the final detailed design drawings of the F&B outlets and has resubmitted them to the operator for their final check.
Progress Updates
Block work is in progress up to the 16th typical floor.
Plaster work is in progress up to the 14th typical floor.
Curtain wall work is ongoing.
The operator has approved the final design drawings of the common areas which were issued by the First Group’s interior design team.
The operator has approved the final detailed design drawings of the F&B outlets which were issued by The First Group’s interior design team.
Progress Updates
Block work is in progress up to the 17th typical floor.
Plaster work is in progress up to the 15th typical floor.
Curtain wall work is ongoing.
The First Group’s interior design team is preparing the tender’s documents for the common areas and the F&B outlets based on the designs approved by the operator.
Progress Updates
The contractor has completed the Blockwork.
Plasterwork is in progress up to the 16th typical floor.
Curtain wall work is ongoing.
The First Group’s interior design team has sent out the tender documents for the common areas and the F&B outlets to the approved list of the fit-out contractors.
Progress Updates
Plasterwork is in progress up to the rooftop floor.
Curtain wall work is ongoing.
The MEP work related to the F&B outlets is ongoing.
The First Group’s interior design team has received the bids from the fit-out contractors for the common areas and the F&B outlets. The bids are under evaluation by The First Group construction team and the project’s consultant.
Progress Updates
Plasterwork has been completed inside the Guest's suites and still in progress in the common areas and corridors.
Curtain wall work is ongoing.
80% of the MEP work related to the F&B outlets is complete.
The First Group's interior design team and the project's consultant are very close to complete the final evaluation of the bids received from the fit-out contractors for the common areas and the F&B outlets. The awarding of the work shall occur during the first week of March 2020.
Progress Updates
Plasterwork has been completed in the common areas and corridors.
Curtain wall work is ongoing.
85% of the MEP work related to the F&B outlets is complete.
The First Group's interior design team has awarded the fit-out works for the common areas and the F&B outlets.
The appointed fit-out contractors have commenced with their mobilization to the site. In parallel, they have also started with the preparation of the required shop drawings.
Progress Updates
The contractor has completed all of the construction works related to the contract by the end of April 2020.
Curtain wall work has been completed
The Dubai Civil defense-first inspection is complete. Few minor comments were highlighted during the inspection. The list of those comments was shared will all the relevant parties for their actions, which have commenced immediately.
The MEP provision work related to the F&B outlets is complete.
The furniture tender's offers have been received, and it's under evaluation by The First Group's interior design team.
The appointed fit-out contractors have commenced with their work at the site.
The fit-out contractors have started sourcing out the finishing materials as per The First Group's interior design team designs and specifications.
Progress Updates
The contractor has completed the comments which were raised by Dubai Civil defense after their first inspection. The second inspection is scheduled during the 1st week of August.
The fit-out work is ongoing.
The furniture supplier is working on the preparation of the shop drawings.
The First Group's interior design team is having a workshop session with the fit-out contractor reviewing the design and finishing materials of the F&B outlets.
Progress Updates
The Dubai municipality completion certificate and Dubai Civil defense certificate have been obtained.
The snagging and de snagging process are near completion. The target date is 15/11/2020.
The furniture supplier has prepared 80% of the shop drawings.
The F&B operator and The First Group's interior design team are having a continuous workshop session to discuss and review the hotel's F&B outlets' design.
Progress Updates
The snagging and de snagging process are complete.
The furniture supplier has completed the shop drawings and started the production of the Guest's room furniture.
The F&B operator and The First Group's interior design team are working on the hotel's F&B outlets' concept design.
Progress Updates
The furniture production is 15% complete.
The F&B operator and The First Group's interior design team are having ongoing sessions reviewing the hotel's F&B outlets' design options.
Progress Updates
Main construction works completed on - 29 September 2020
The furniture production is 35% in progress.
The F&B operator and The First Group's interior design team have agreed on the concept designs for all the outlets.
Progress Updates
Main construction works completed on - 29 September 2020
The furniture production is 50% complete.
The First Group's interior design team has commenced preparing the concept design drawings for all the outlets.
Minor fit-out snag works at the lobby area are ongoing.
Progress Updates
Main construction works completed on - 29 September 2020
The furniture production is 70% complete.
The First Group's interior design team has completed 75% of the concept design drawings for all the F&B outlets.
The Minor fit-out snag works at the lobby area are complete.
Progress Updates
The Guest's room furniture production is 80% complete
The First Group's interior design team has review sessions with the Food& Beverage team to ensure that the outlets' concept design idea is implemented entirely in the final design drawings.
Progress Updates
The Guest's room furniture production is 88% complete.
The First Group's interior design team has produced the concept design first review for the F&B outlets based on the Food& Beverage team ideas.
Progress Updates
Guestroom furniture is 92% complete.
The First Group’s design team is reviewing restaurant concepts and designs.
Progress Updates
The Guest's room furniture production is 100% complete.
The furniture supplier, under The First Group’s interior design team, has commenced with the Guest's room furniture installation for one entire floor as a mockup before they commence with the rest of the floors, and that is to ensure that we achieve the most outstanding result in the shortest time.
The First Group's interior design and F&B teams have agreed on a few F&B outlets’ design concepts and ideas which will allow the interior design team to develop.
Progress Updates
The furniture supplier has completed the installation of guestroom furniture. The First Group’s interior design team highlighted minor snags, which the supplier amended.
Concepts for the F&B outlets are being developed by The First Group’s interior design team.
Progress Updates
The furniture supplier has completed the furniture installation for one entire guestroom.
Following the furniture installation, The First Group’s interior design team highlighted minor snags, which the contractor has amended.
The First Group’s interior design team is developing designs for the hotel’s F&B venues based on the approved concepts.
Progress Updates
The First Group’s Interior Design team has completed 10% of the guestroom furniture inspection. Minor snags were highlighted, which the contractor amended.
The First Group’s Interior Design and F&B teams are workshopping ideas and concepts for the hotel’s F&B venues.
Progress Updates
December 2022- January 2023 Updates:
The First Group’s Interior Design team has completed 40% of the guestroom furniture inspection. Comments submitted to the subcontractor have been addressed.
The First Group’s Interior Design and F&B teams are in continuous workshops to develop the concept designs for the F&B outlets.
The project consultant has obtained approvals from authorities for the modifications requested by the F&B team to enhance operations and services.
Progress Updates
December 2022- January 2023 Updates:
The First Group’s Interior Design team has completed 40% of the guestroom furniture inspection. Comments submitted to the subcontractor have been addressed.
The First Group’s Interior Design and F&B teams are in continuous workshops to develop the concept designs for the F&B outlets.
The project consultant has obtained approvals from authorities for the modifications requested by the F&B team to enhance operations and services.
Progress Updates
February - March 2023 Updates:
The First Group’s interior design team has completed 80% of the guestroom furniture inspection.
The First Group’s interior design team is awaiting feedback and a snag report from the furniture contractor.
The First Group’s interior design team is in continuous workshops with the F&B team to develop the designs for the F&B outlets based on the approved concept ideas.
On request by the F&B and operations teams, a contractor has been appointed for the modification work required to enhance guest and service circulation.
Progress Updates
February - March 2023 Updates:
The First Group’s interior design team has completed 80% of the guestroom furniture inspection.
The First Group’s interior design team is awaiting feedback and a snag report from the furniture contractor.
The First Group’s interior design team is in continuous workshops with the F&B team to develop the designs for the F&B outlets based on the approved concept ideas
On request by the F&B and operations teams, a contractor has been appointed for the modification work required to enhance guest and service circulation.
Progress Updates
April - May 2023 Updates:
The First Group’s Interior Design team has attended to clarifications on the guestroom survey report.
Guestroom furniture installation is 70% complete.
The First Group’s Interior Design team is developing the F&B outlet designs in consult with the F&B team.
The First Group’s Interior Design team is developing the landscaping designs for the GF and Level 1 areas.
Modification work for the F&B outlets and operations team is 55% complete.
Progress Updates
April - May 2023 Updates:
The First Group’s Interior Design team has attended to clarifications on the guestroom survey report.
Guestroom furniture installation is 70% complete.
The First Group’s Interior Design team is developing the F&B outlet designs in consult with the F&B team.
The First Group’s Interior Design team is developing the landscaping designs for the GF and Level 1 areas.
Modification work for the F&B outlets and operations team is 55% complete.
Progress Updates
June - July 2023 Updates:
Guestroom furniture installation is 85% complete.
The First Group’s Interior Design team is consulting with the F&B team on designs for the F&B outlets.
The First Group’s Interior Design team is developing the landscape designs for GF and Level 1 with the landscape designer.
Based on the F&B team’s recommendations, modification work at all F&B venues is 70% complete.
Progress Updates
June - July 2023 Updates:
Guestroom furniture installation is 85% complete.
The First Group’s Interior Design team is consulting with the F&B team on designs for the F&B outlets.
The First Group’s Interior Design team is developing the landscape designs for GF and Level 1 with the landscape designer.
Based on the F&B team’s recommendations, modification work at all F&B venues is 70% complete.
Progress Updates
August - September 2023 Updates:
The installation of standard guestroom furniture is 95% complete.
The furniture contractor commenced with furniture fabrication for the VIP Floor.
The First Group's interior design team is completing the schematic design for the all-day dining venues.
The hardscape and soft landscape consultant is finalising the schematic design for the ground floor and pool deck at level 01.
Modification work for the F&B and hotel operations team is 85% complete.
The First Group's interior design team is developing designs and artwork for the typical lift lobby and corridor carpet.
Progress Updates
August - September 2023 Updates:
The installation of standard guestroom furniture is 95% complete.
The furniture contractor commenced with furniture fabrication for the VIP Floor.
The First Group's interior design team is completing the schematic design for the all-day dining venues.
The hardscape and soft landscape consultant is finalising the schematic design for the ground floor and pool deck at level 01.
Modification work for the F&B and hotel operations team is 85% complete.
The First Group's interior design team is developing designs and artwork for the typical lift lobby and corridor carpet.
Progress Updates
October - November 2023 Updates:
The guestroom furniture contractor will commence with manufacturing the VIP Floor furniture.
The First Group’s interior design team is developing the concept designs for the all-day dining area based on the F&B team’s vision and requirements.
The First Group’s interior design team is working with the F&B team and hotel operator to enhance the design for the lift lobby.
The First Group’s project team is working with the F&B team and hotel operator to finalise the landscaping design for the hotel drop-off area, Ground Floor terrace, and Level 01 leisure deck.
The First Group’s interior design team is working with the hotel team to develop the designs and artwork for the typical lift lobby and the typical corridor carpeting.
Progress Updates
October - November 2023 Updates:
The guestroom furniture contractor will commence with manufacturing the VIP Floor furniture.
The First Group’s interior design team is developing the concept designs for the all-day dining area based on the F&B team’s vision and requirements.
The First Group’s interior design team is working with the F&B team and hotel operator to enhance the design for the lift lobby.
The First Group’s project team is working with the F&B team and hotel operator to finalise the landscaping design for the hotel drop-off area, Ground Floor terrace, and Level 01 leisure deck.
The First Group’s interior design team is working with the hotel team to develop the designs and artwork for the typical lift lobby and the typical corridor carpeting.
Progress Updates
December 2023 - January 2024 Updates:
The First Group Interior Design team is conducting workshops with The First Group F&B team to develop designs for the all-day dining area.
The contractor is prepping the surface for carpet installation at the typical corridor level.
The First Group Interior Design team is conducting workshops with The First Group F&B team and hotel operator to finalise the landscaping designs for the hotel drop-off area, GF terrace, and level 01 leisure deck, including material selection.
Fabrication for the VIP guestroom furniture is ongoing, and delivery and installation of the furniture at the site is 50% complete.
Progress Updates
December 2023 - January 2024 Updates:
The First Group Interior Design team is conducting workshops with The First Group F&B team to develop designs for the all-day dining area.
The contractor is prepping the surface for carpet installation at the typical corridor level.
The First Group Interior Design team is conducting workshops with The First Group F&B team and hotel operator to finalise the landscaping designs for the hotel drop-off area, GF terrace, and level 01 leisure deck, including material selection.
Fabrication for the VIP guestroom furniture is ongoing, and delivery and installation of the furniture at the site is 50% complete.
Progress Updates
February 2024 - March 2024 Updates:
The First Group Interior Design team has completed 50% of the detailed design for the all-day dining area and main lobby.
The wallpaper contractor has completed 20% of the installation in the guestrooms and typical corridor.
The landscape consultants are developing detailed designs for the ground floor and pool deck area.
Guestroom furniture installation is 90% complete.
The MEP contractor and the hotel’s IT team are working on technical requirements.
The First Group Project team is working with the hotel operator and project consultant on changes to the BOH area to enhance circulation and services.
Progress Updates
February 2024 - March 2024 Updates:
The First Group Interior Design team has completed 50% of the detailed design for the all-day dining area and main lobby.
The wallpaper contractor has completed 20% of the installation in the guestrooms and typical corridor.
The landscape consultants are developing detailed designs for the ground floor and pool deck area.
Guestroom furniture installation is 90% complete.
The MEP contractor and the hotel’s IT team are working on technical requirements.
The First Group Project team is working with the hotel operator and project consultant on changes to the BOH area to enhance circulation and services.
Progress Updates
April 2024 - May 2024 Updates:
The First Group’s interior design team has completed 90% of the detailed designs for the all-day dining area and main lobby.
The wallpaper contractor has completed 80% of the installation in the guestrooms and typical corridor.
The First Group’s interior design team is conducting workshops with the landscaping consultant to develop the detailed designs for the drop-off area, external seating, and pool deck.
Installation of the guestroom furniture is 98% complete.
The MEP contractor is consulting with The First Group’s IT team on requirements for hotel operations.
The project consultant is obtaining approval from authorities to enhance circulation and services to the BOH area, as requested by the hotel operator.
The First Group’s security team is liaising with the CCTV specialist to revalidate the system in compliance with regulations and SIRA (Security Industry Regulatory Authority) requirements.
Progress Updates
April 2024 - May 2024 Updates:
The First Group’s interior design team has completed 90% of the detailed designs for the all-day dining area and main lobby.
The wallpaper contractor has completed 80% of the installation in the guestrooms and typical corridor.
The First Group’s interior design team is conducting workshops with the landscaping consultant to develop the detailed designs for the drop-off area, external seating, and pool deck.
Installation of the guestroom furniture is 98% complete.
The MEP contractor is consulting with The First Group’s IT team on requirements for hotel operations.
The project consultant is obtaining approval from authorities to enhance circulation and services to the BOH area, as requested by the hotel operator.
The First Group’s security team is liaising with the CCTV specialist to revalidate the system in compliance with regulations and SIRA (Security Industry Regulatory Authority) requirements.
Progress Updates
June - July 2024 Updates:
The First Group's project team has appointed fit-out contractors for the main lobby and gift shop.
The First Group's Interior Design team has completed 100% of the detailed design for the All-Day Dining and Main Lobby, and it has been published for tendering.
Wallpaper installation in guest rooms and typical corridors is 100% complete.
The First Group's ID team and the landscape consultant are in continuous workshops to develop detailed designs for the drop-off area, external seating, and pool deck.
Guest room furniture installation is 100% complete.
Bed base, mattress, and TV installations are 95% complete.
Corridor carpet installation has commenced and has reached 20%.
Continuous workshops between the project consultant and the authority are addressing operator-requested changes in the BOH area to enhance circulation and services.
The First Group's security team is in ongoing discussions with the CCTV specialist to revalidate the system based on the latest SIRA requirements.
The project consultant is engaged with DDA and DCD to submit new changes requested by the operator and F&B team to enhance circulation and services.
Progress Updates
June - July 2024 Updates:
The First Group's project team has appointed fit-out contractors for the main lobby and gift shop.
The First Group's Interior Design team has completed 100% of the detailed design for the All-Day Dining and Main Lobby, and it has been published for tendering.
Wallpaper installation in guest rooms and typical corridors is 100% complete.
The First Group's ID team and the landscape consultant are in continuous workshops to develop detailed designs for the drop-off area, external seating, and pool deck.
Guest room furniture installation is 100% complete.
Bed base, mattress, and TV installations are 95% complete.
Corridor carpet installation has commenced and has reached 20%.
Continuous workshops between the project consultant and the authority are addressing operator-requested changes in the BOH area to enhance circulation and services.
The First Group's security team is in ongoing discussions with the CCTV specialist to revalidate the system based on the latest SIRA requirements.
The project consultant is engaged with DDA and DCD to submit new changes requested by the operator and F&B team to enhance circulation and services.
Progress Updates
August - September 2024 Updates:
Fit-out work for the lobby and gift shop is 40% complete.
The All-Day Dining fit-out contractor has been appointed, and work is 10% complete.
Corridor carpet installation is 40% complete.
The First Group's Procurement team has placed orders for the hotel kitchen equipment.
The sculpture design for the hotel drop-off area is complete, and the contractor is assigned for fabrication and installation.
Installation of guest room bed bases, mattresses, and TVs is complete.
Ongoing workshops between The First Group's project team and the hotel operator address operational requirements.
The First Group's security team is in discussions with the CCTV specialist to revalidate the system based on the latest SIRA updates.
Progress Updates
Fit-out work for the lobby and gift shop is 40% complete.
The All-Day Dining fit-out contractor has been appointed, and work is 10% complete.
Corridor carpet installation is 40% complete.
The First Group's Procurement team has placed orders for the hotel kitchen equipment.
The sculpture design for the hotel drop-off area is complete, and the contractor is assigned for fabrication and installation.
Installation of guest room bed bases, mattresses, and TVs is complete.
Ongoing workshops between The First Group's project team and the hotel operator address operational requirements.
The First Group's security team is in discussions with the CCTV specialist to revalidate the system based on the latest SIRA updates.
Progress Updates
October - November 2024 Updates:
Fit-out work for the main lobby and gift shop is 100% complete.
Fit-out work for All Day Dining is 70% complete and progressing.
The spa and changing room fit out is 90% complete and ongoing.
Approval for gym enlargement has been secured, and the work is 30% complete.
Leisure deck enhancement work around the pool is 60% complete and progressing.
Typical corridor carpet installation is 100% complete.
Delivery and installation of main kitchen equipment are in progress.
The First Group’s project and hotel operator teams are conducting workshops to address operational requirements.
The consultant and hotel engineering teams are holding workshops to address snagging and de-snagging in guest rooms, corridors, lift lobbies, and BOH areas.
Progress Updates
October - November 2024 Updates:
Fit-out work for the main lobby and gift shop is 100% complete.
Fit-out work for All Day Dining is 70% complete and progressing.
The spa and changing room fit out is 90% complete and ongoing.
Approval for gym enlargement has been secured, and the work is 30% complete.
Leisure deck enhancement work around the pool is 60% complete and progressing.
Typical corridor carpet installation is 100% complete.
Delivery and installation of main kitchen equipment are in progress.
The First Group’s project and hotel operator teams are conducting workshops to address operational requirements.
The consultant and hotel engineering teams are holding workshops to address snagging and de-snagging in guest rooms, corridors, lift lobbies, and BOH areas.
Progress Updates
December 2024 Update:
All-Day Dining fit-out work is complete.
Spa and changing room fit-out work is complete.
Gym fit-out work is complete.
Leisure deck enhancement around the pool is complete.
Delivery and installation of main kitchen equipment are complete.
Ongoing workshops between the TFG project team and the hotel operator address operational requirements.
The hotel operator team is beginning the takeover of public areas and guest rooms, deploying staff for maintenance.
DTCM classification and guest inspection were successfully passed.
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