Nakheel Opens First One & Only Resort in South Africa

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(DUBAI, UAE) -- Nakheel Hotels opened its first One & Only resort in South Africa last week. Like the world-famous Atlantis Hotel in Dubai, the One & Only in Cape Town is the result of a partnership with Kerzner International. Even Nelson Mandela, the father of modern South Africa made it to the opening luncheon.

The hotel has 137 rooms and is constructed on two artificial islands. It features restaurants operated by Gordon Ramsey and Nobu Mastsuhisa, the world renowned celebrity chefs.

The One & Only Cape Town Is located on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, which has become a favored glamorous destination in South Africa. The area consisting of 123 hectares is owned by a consortium that includes Dubai World, Nakheel Hotels' parent company. It will be the location of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in June next year.

At the opening, Dubai World Chairman Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem said, "we see a bright future for this dynamic continent and continue to invest in Africa for the long term.  We are delighted to add the One & Only at Dubai World's own Victoria & Alfred Waterfront to our Africa portfolio."

Dubai World and its divisions including Nakheel Hotels, Leisurecorp, Dubai World Africa, and DP World have a number of investments in Africa. In February Nakheel Hotels expanded Djibouti's first five-star hotel, the Djibouti Palace Kempinski. Dubai World has invested more than $800 million in projects in Djibouti such as a port, a free-trade zone, and roads.

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