The First Group

Dubai, UAE Since 2005

Hospitality-Branded High-Rise Branded

Dubai-based developer and hotel operator, active since 2005, focused on hospitality-led homes and hotels.

About The First Group

The First Group is a Dubai-based real estate developer and hospitality company founded in 2005. It builds and operates hotels, hotel apartments and residential buildings, and runs its own hospitality brand, The First Collection, launched in 2021. Its portfolio spans Dubai communities including Jumeirah Village Circle, Business Bay and Dubai Marina, where it is building Ciel Dubai Marina, planned as one of the world’s tallest hotels.

2005 Founded in Dubai as a property development company.
2019 Ciel Dubai Marina wins at the International Property Awards.
2021 Launches the hospitality brand The First Collection and opens its first hotel in Jumeirah Village Circle.
2023 Opens The First Collection Waterfront in Dubai Marina.
2024 Its Jumeirah Village Circle hotel joins Marriott's Tribute Portfolio.

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FAQ

  • Where does The First Group build in Dubai?

    The First Group develops across Dubai communities such as Jumeirah Village Circle, Business Bay and Dubai Marina, combining residential buildings with hotels and hotel apartments.

  • When was The First Group founded?

    The First Group was founded in Dubai in 2005 as a property development company and later expanded into hotels and hospitality.

  • What is Ciel Dubai Marina by The First Group?

    Ciel is a hotel tower The First Group is building in Dubai Marina, planned at about 82 storeys and 365 metres, among the world's tallest hotels.

  • Does The First Group operate its own hotels?

    Yes. The First Group runs the hospitality brand The First Collection, launched in 2021, with hotels in Jumeirah Village Circle, Business Bay and Dubai Marina.

  • What types of property does The First Group offer?

    The First Group offers hotel apartments and residential units in hospitality-led buildings, suited to both end users and investors seeking managed rental options.

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