This project involves construction of Al Wathba Desert Resort in Abu Dhabi. The projectÂ’s scope of work involves construction of a resort comprising a basement level, a ground floor and an additional floor offering 150 rooms and 20 key villas, including facilities such as a conference room, a spa and a recreational area. The luxurious, quintessential Arabian-style hotel set in the desert 50 km to the south east of Abu Dhabi in the Al Wathba District, Jumeirah will be a key addition to Abu DhabiÂ’s and UAEÂ’s luxury hospitality offering. Spread over an area of more than 20,000 metres square, it will comprise of 90 hotel rooms and 13 villas, with complementary premium facilities including all-day-dining, pool and rooftop bars, Talise spa and an offsite desert camp along with other leisure options as well as conference and meeting facilities. Set against a backdrop of pristine sand, the Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert Resort aims to provide a luxurious and holistic experience of the Arabian hospitality set within a classic Arabian ambience. The key features in obtaining a Pearl 2 rating include: Improved u-valves, Energy efficient chillers, Water to water heat pumps for hot/cold water, Increased fresh air, Metering water supplies, BMS to control and monitor the systems and energy usage. Local Transport & General Contracting has been appointed as the main contractor. Excavation works are currently in progress. Construction will commence in June 2015.