Sunset awards support services contract to Berkeley Group

As per the terms of the agreement, Berkeley will provide its professional assistance to cover the areas of cleaning, laundry and support services to Sunset's mall, offices and residences.

"Sunset is a landmark project, and we are delighted to be working with them on this mandate,"

said Mr. Ralf Zerenner, Managing Director, Berkeley Services, UAE.

"DIP's vision for Sunset required a fresh approach to service delivery. Our response is a comprehensive facility management model that encompasses sustainability, exemplary facilities management service, asset management and space and workplace management. We have selected, combined and developed the best practices from traditional facilities management contracting into a unique, responsive and innovative service model. We are confident that we will deliver the level of service expected by both Sunset and its tenants."

Established in 1984, Berkeley Services Group UAE has grown annually into a substantial organisation offering a wide range of multi-property services to clients throughout the UAE. The professional services provided by the company cover the areas of cleaning, security, maintenance, laundry, landscaping, and support services.

Berkeley Services Group UAE has operational clients in Abu Dhabi, Al-Ain, Ajman, Fujairah and Sharjah and has offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah. The group employs over 4100 staff and was the first company in the UAE services field to qualify for ISO 9002 in 1995.

Speaking on the new contract, Ms. Ani Vladi, Marketing and Operations Manager at DIP said:

I am delighted to welcome Berkeley Cleaning Services as an integral part of Sunset's comprehensive facilities management system. We have been deliberate and patient in the selection of the right opportunity and partner to collaborate with in order to ensure that the delivery of services would be truly special. We believe we have achieved this with Berkeley Services.'

Sunset mixed use development, which is located in Jumeirah 3, includes a high end luxury shopping mall, boutique offices and lavish residential apartments that stretch out towards the waters of the Arabian Gulf.

Sunset is the newest addition to DIP's string of successes and architectural masterpieces, which include the Twin Towers (the most photographed building in Dubai), Dubai Marine Beach Resort, Palm Strip Shopping Mall, Flora Creek Hotel, Le Meridien Residence, to name but a few iconic landmarks, gracing Dubai skyline.