Dallas, November 12, 2019 — JMJ Development has announced that it will be the developer and owner of a luxury hotel in Dallas, Texas which will be managed by the prestigious Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. The project, which will also feature branded residences, is scheduled to open in 2022.

The new development will comprise a 25-story mixed-use tower located in the exclusive Turtle Creek neighborhood, one of Dallas’s wealthiest and most attractive neighborhoods. The project is within close proximity to the central business district and a number of cultural attractions including the Dallas Theatre Centre and Arts District. The hotel will be moments away from Highland Park the prestigious neighborhood built by the developer of Beverly Hills.

“JMJ is excited to finally have the best of the best site in Texas,” said Timothy L. Barton, CEO of JMJ Development. “We’ve been working the district since 2007 and patience has paid off. The City of Dallas is on the rise to be a top tier city and this project is what is needed to qualify for such status. JMJ is dedicated to be the company that escorts Dallas to the next level in the Global market.”

Mandarin Oriental, Dallas will have 176 guestrooms and suites, four restaurants and bars including an all-day dining option, a lobby lounge, MO Bar and speciality restaurant. There will also be extensive meeting and function facilities and a spacious spa offering the Group’s award-winning signature wellness programmes. Other recreational facilities include a fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool.

The tower will also house 100 luxurious Residences at Mandarin Oriental located on the upper floors of the building, all with city or park views. These will be designed as some of the most exclusive homes in the city. Owners will enjoy Mandarin Oriental’s legendary service and direct access to the hotel’s facilities. In addition, there will be a range of private and bespoke resident amenities including an outdoor pool, club lounge and private gardens.

“We’re proud Mandarin Oriental is now part of our luxury portfolio,” said Timothy L. Barton, CEO of JMJ Development. “This development will be a welcome addition to the prestigious Turtle Creek neighborhood and will set a new standard for luxury service in Dallas. It will offer a preferred choice to clientele who demand the finest accommodations.”

“We are delighted to announce a Mandarin Oriental property in this dynamic and sought-after Dallas neighbourhood, together with a premier residential project. We look forward to extending the Group’s presence into one of America’s most important business and leisure destinations,” said James Riley, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental. “Mandarin Oriental, Dallas and the Residences at Mandarin Oriental will provide guests and owners with a range of luxurious amenities coupled with world-class service for which the Group is renowned,” he added.