Shamal Holding Breaks Ground on Exclusive Baccarat Hotel and Residences Dubai

From left to right: Francesco Cavalli, Design Manager – Development, H&H Development, Miltos Bosinis, CEO, H&H Development, Sudhin Siva, Vice President - Commercial Operations, Shamal Holding, Abdulla Binhabtoor, Chief Portfolio Management Officer, Shamal Holding, Shahab Lutfi, Co- founder, H&H Development, Craig Rooney, Vice President Development, Shamal Holding, Clive Ford, Development Director, H&H Development — Photo by SH Hotels & Resorts

New exclusive lifestyle luxury mixed-use development, opening in 2026, set to deliver a new standard of elevated living experience
Project will be led by renowned Dubai developer H&H Development alongside award-winning architects Studio Libeskind and interior design studio 1508 London
Originating from New York, the development will be the first Baccarat Hotel and Residences in the UAE

In an exclusive ground-breaking ceremony, Shamal Holding, a diversified investment firm which manages a unique portfolio of investments, assets and experiences, has inaugurated the start of construction for the highly anticipated Baccarat Hotel and Residences Dubai.

Set to open in 2026, the new Downtown lifestyle development will include two crystal-inspired towers cutting a new feature into Dubai's skyline, containing Baccarat hotel suites and bespoke residences boasting the brand's signature design. The luxury offering will be complemented by exceptional dining experiences and the highest quality amenities and services.

An exclusive lifestyle development, Baccarat Hotel and Residences Dubai will blend Baccarat's heritage of craftsmanship, the experience and energy of Dubai and a meticulous attention to finer detail, providing authentic elegance, refined comfort, exquisite living and iconic design. The hotel project will be managed by SH Hotels & Resorts.

Award-winning architects Studio Libeskind and interior design studio 1508 London led by renowned Dubai developer H&H Development and owner Shamal Holding will deliver an industry-defining project, setting a new standard of elevated living experience at Baccarat Hotel & Residences Dubai.

Founded by King Louis XV, Baccarat is a legendary French crystal company whose artisans have mastered their craft for over 250 years. The Baccarat name has long been synonymous with royalty, kings and queens, sultans and tsars, moguls and modern-day stars.

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