Empire Iraq to Launch Erbil Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments in 2014

July 17, 2011 - PRLog -- Empire Iraq signed an agreement with Marriott International to manage a five star hotel and an executive apartment property during a ceremony that was held at the newly inaugurated U.S. Consulate in Erbil. The agreement covers a 200 – room, upscale Marriott Hotels & Resorts – branded hotel, and a 75-Unit deluxe Marriott Executive Apartments’ property. The investment on the Hotel and Executive Apartments is expected to exceed USD 100 Million; both are planned to launch in 2014.
The 200-room Erbil Marriott will provide a range of amenities, connectivity & services to help business travelers achieve their objectives. Its unique and stylish interiors will blend the latest in residential design, color and real comfort. Recreational amenities will include an extensive fitness facility, an on-site spa and an outdoor swimming pool. As for the 75-Unit Marriott Executive Apartments Erbil especially designed for extended stay travelers will offer the convenience of a five-star, full service hotel with the space, ambience and privacy of residential living.
This agreement is inline with Empire Iraq’s expansion plan for Empire World, a private real estate development project, with an investment of over USD 1 Billion, distinguishes itself with its diverse development projects ranging from commercial developments (Erbil Business Tower and Business Complex), Residential developments (Royal City Villas & Apartments), Hospitality and Leisure (Erbil Marriott, Marriott Executive Apartments Erbil and Erbil Speed Center).
Mr. Peshrow Agha, chairman of Empire Iraq stated: “We are very excited to welcome Marriott to Empire World; Marriott is the first truly global hotel brand to recognize the potential of Iraq, as a result establishing not one but two properties in the Kurdish Region.”
To compliment Mr.Agha’s statement, Mr. Ed Fuller, President & Managing Director of International lodging for Marriott Int. said: “Erbil is an encouraging destination with promising economic & commercial opportunity. Erbil is believed to be one of the oldest, continuously inhabited communities in the area”.
Mr. Agha also added “Empire World is an upscale, unique, lively, and relaxed work destination; and we believe that both Erbil Marriott & The Marriot Executive Apartments Erbil are truly jewels for our development. “
The Erbil Marriott and the Marriott Executive Apartments Erbil will be Marriott International’s first two properties in Iraq, among their many operating hotels and properties in the Middle East and Africa.



About Empire Iraq
Empire World was established in January 2006 as a private real estate development company. With a constant search for development and growth, Empire World has successfully distinguished itself through diverse development projects ranging from commercial offices, hotels, residential projects, to leisure and entertainment facilities.

Empire World is a pioneer in real estate development, as part of their mission of contribution to economic re-emergence of Iraq on a strong foundation of free market economy, the company is now involved in the development of multi-functional commercial, residential, hotel and leisure projects. Empire World is a comprehensive company catering to different needs and markets with top-notch proficiency and dedication.


As part of its expansion plans, Empire World has acquired a land of 750,000 sqm to develop different real estate projects. The land is in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG), about 3 km from the city center, 3 km from the Citadel, and approximately 4.5 km from Erbil International Airport. The land plot is now home to six Real Estate Projects:

1- Erbil Business Tower
2- Royal City Villas
3- Royal City Apartments
4- The Erbil Marriott Hotel and the Marriott Executive Apartments Erbil
5- Erbil Speed Center
6- Commercial and Business Complex

This strategically located land plot, introducing Empire World with its rich and different interactive real estate projects, has come to be known as Empire Premier Land.