Sugee Group and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts have announced the world’s first Vienna House Residences by Wyndham, to be developed on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. The project marks both the global launch of Vienna House as a residential brand and the European lifestyle label’s entry into the Middle East.
The agreement was formally signed at a ceremony in Dubai, attended by senior leadership from both organisations. Govind Mundra, Wyndham’s Head of Development for the Middle East and Africa, represented the hotel group at the signing.
“Bringing the world’s first Vienna House Residences by Wyndham to Al Marjan Island reflects our ambition to curate growth by bringing the right partners and distinctive concepts to Ras Al Khaimah. By combining international hospitality with residential living, this development builds on the island’s potential, responds to evolving demand and contributes to shaping a destination that creates lasting value for residents, investors and the emirate,” Sheikh Saqr bin Omar Al Qasimi, CEO of Marjan Development said in a statement.
Vienna House by Wyndham is a European lifestyle brand built around contemporary design and what the company describes as a relaxed social spirit.
The Al Marjan Island residences will be delivered fully furnished on a hospitality-led model and, according to the developer, will be the only project on the island to offer short-term rentals.
Residents will receive a one-year complimentary Wyndham Rewards Platinum membership, preferred rates across more than approximately 8,400 hotels globally, and priority access to member-only promotions.
“Sugee Group is positioning Vienna House Residences by Wyndham as a distinctive offering on Al Marjan Island, bringing together the global debut of Vienna House branded residences with a hospitality-led model designed to appeal to both end users and investors. The project’s early construction approach, combined with the introduction of short-term rentals under an internationally recognised hospitality brand, offers a differentiated proposition in the market. As the first project on Al Marjan Island to offer this short-term rental model, alongside the global first of Vienna House Residences by Wyndham, Sugee is addressing investor interest in properties that combine an established hospitality brand, lifestyle appeal and rental potential,” Imran Khan, Founder and CEO of Inspy, Sugee Group’s partner in the UAE added.
“Bringing Vienna House Residences by Wyndham to Al Marjan Island marks a key moment as we introduce the brand to the Middle East, alongside its inaugural global branded residences. At its core, Vienna House reflects a European approach to living with thoughtful design, a strong sense of place and a naturally social way of life, which sits comfortably with destinations like Al Marjan Island. With Sugee Group, whose strong design sensibility and long-term vision align closely with our own, we are proud to bring this next chapter to life and create lasting value for residents and investors alike,” Dimitris Manikis, President, EMEA, at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts further explained.
Al Marjan Island has emerged as one of the more active investment destinations in Ras Al Khaimah, drawing attention from both regional and international developers ahead of the emirate’s broader tourism push.
