Depa wins Dh220m contract in Angola

Dubai-based interior fit-out  firm Depa has won a $60 million (Dh220m) contract for both the interior fit-out and furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) of a five star Hotel at Luanda, in Angola. 

The project is being developed by Sonangol, the Angolan National Oil Company as part of the government’s plan to build 28 hotels around the country by 2011.  Depa has been contracted for the design, fit-out and supply of FF& E for the interiors of the hotel over 34,715 square metres.

This is the second contract that Depa has won in Angola following last year’s contract to fit out all 202 guest rooms and public areas of the Talatona Convention Centre Hotel in Luanda.  This was completed on time and budget and the Hotel opened at the end of 2009, said a statement.

“Angola is a market which we see as having many opportunities for significant long-term growth.   We continue to focus on diversifying our revenues in targeted countries such as Angola and continue to explore opportunities in other politically safe African nations,” said Mohannad Sweid, Chief Executive Officer, Depa.