Aldar Properties, through its Aldar Investment business, has announced the acquisition of the beachfront resort, DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island, and an adjacent beachfront development plot for a total of AED 810 million (USD 220 million).

The acquisition adds considerable weight to the company’s hospitality and leisure portfolio, which has more than 4,250 keys and brings Aldar’s total investment in Ras Al Khaimah to AED 2 billion (USD 544.5 million), complementing the recent acquisitions of Al Hamra Mall and Rixos Bab Al Bahr.

Jassem Busaibe, CEO of Aldar Investment, said: “The mature nature of this five-star asset complements our existing suite of properties in Ras Al Khaimah which continues to represent a robust hospitality and tourism market with strong growth potential in line with the emirate’s aim to attract three million visitors annually by 2025.”

He added: “The transaction not only affirms our commitment to the market, but it also adds depth and scale to our reach given the asset’s complementary value proposition, development potential and target clientele. While the acquisition is both value and yield accretive, we still see room for additional upside by leveraging our scale and deploying our asset management capabilities effectively as we continue to grow and transform our platform at an accelerated pace.”