Press releases

With the financial support of DBK an international hotel in Aktau has been opened

7M2A3848.jpg

The financial resources allocated by DBK were used for the purchase of equipment and construction and installation works.

The construction of a new hotel and tourist complex near the city of Aktau (19 km from the city center) made it possible to create the only sea resort in the Central Asian region, providing a five-star all inclusive service from the recognized world brand RIXOS. The complex represents a first-class vacation on the shores of the Caspian Sea, as well as active recreation (travel in the waters of the Caspian Sea, along the Mangyshlak peninsula and the Ustyurt plateau).

The hotel offers 462 standard and 23 luxury rooms, 15 villas, Water World water park, Rixy kids club, conference rooms, rooms for business and private meetings, a main restaurant and two A'la carte restaurants, SPA services , sports grounds, several types of pools and much more. It is important to note that the main feature of RIXOS WATER WORLD AKTAU is an artificial lagoon with a seawater heating and filtration system, which offers guests the most comfortable conditions for a beach holiday, regardless of the water temperature in the open sea. Since the opening of the hotel, 35 thousand people have visited Aktau in two months.

7M2A3848.jpg

It is unprecedented that the complex was erected in the shortest possible time and meets the requirements of international standards of the Rixos group. The laying of the stone for the tourist complex was carried out by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askar Mamin and a foreign investor on May 31, 2019.

During the construction of the complex, 1,250 jobs were created, and during the operation of the hotel, the number will vary from 500 to 700 people, depending on the season. In addition, the Rixos hotel chain has high standards of service, in connection with which it is planned to constantly train and improve the skills of local specialists.

коллаж.jpg

«DBK finances important infrastructure projects of the country in various sectors of the economy. By financing the construction of this multifunctional hotel and tourist complex, DBK contributes to the formation of world-class tourism industry standards. It seems that this complex will be attractive not only for the domestic market, but also for tourists from near and far abroad. We are confident that this complex will satisfy the needs of not only Kazakhstanis, but also foreign tourists. It is important to note that the project created 700 new jobs for the majority of Kazakhstanis from the western region and makes a significant contribution to the diversification of the region's economy.», - said the Chairman of the Board of the Development Bank Abay Sarkulov.

Абай Саркулов.jpg

It should be noted that the project has a multiplier effect, giving impetus to the development of small and medium-sized businesses in the region in such areas as logistics and passenger transportation, visits to historical monuments, recreational areas, catering services, sale of souvenirs and many other entrepreneurial initiatives.

The tourist zone of Mangistau is included in the TOP-1O objects of the Republican Map of the touristization of Kazakhstan Its projected potential as a tourist zone by 2025 is about 750 thousand tourists per year. The anchor direction is the development of beach tourism on the coast of the Caspian Sea from the city of Aktau to the ferry complex Kuryk.

In order to develop the tourist zone of the city, the akimat of the Mangistau region pays great attention to the development of the corresponding infrastructure, in particular: the expansion of the existing road to 4 lanes and power supply networks in Aktau - the ferry complex "Kuryk" 51-97 km (ІІ stage), reconstruction of MAEK water supply networks - New recreation area, as well as construction of gas supply networks of a new recreation area.

IMG_9392.jpg

The project was also approved for compliance with the requirements of the State Program for the Development of the Tourism Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2019-2025 and is fully consistent with measures to create tourism infrastructure aimed at further developing inbound and domestic tourism, as well as increasing the investment attractiveness of tourism facilities. The construction of this hotel and tourist complex will contribute to the development of human capital and the development of the labor market by improving the skills of local specialists hired.

«Rixos Water World Aktau has become a new place of first-class recreation, both for guests of Aktau and for residents. We have created all conditions for the comfort of our guests. A distinctive feature of the Rixos Hotels chain is first-class service anywhere in the world. We also adhered to this when developing the concept of a hotel in Aktau. Our hotel welcomes guests throughout the year and provides the first All Inclusive service in Central Asia. In summer, as in winter, the local regions are amazingly beautiful», - said Mahmut Zharimbetov, General Manager of the Rixos Water World Aktau Hotel.

Махмут Жаримбетов.jpg

Note that DBK already has experience of working with the international brand "Rixos", as a successful example is Rixos Borovoe, the construction of which was financed by DBK in 2013. Rixos Borovoe took its rightful place in its segment and is in great demand among both Kazakhstani and foreign tourists, which allowed the Borrower to repay the DBK loan ahead of schedule.

Development Bank of Kazakhstan JSC (DBK) is a national development institute for modernization and development of non-resource and infrastructure sectors of the economy of Kazakhstan, established in 2001. Main areas of activity: development of production infrastructure and manufacturing industry, assistance and attraction of external and internal investments in the country's economy. DBK is one of the largest investment operators of state programs for industrial and innovative development. DBK is a part of Baiterek National Managing Holding JSC.

About Rixos Hotels

Founded in 2000, Rixos is one of the fastest growing luxury five star hotel chains in the world..

Unrivaled hospitality in an environment of luxury is provided by our 8,000+ professionals worldwide, each of whom provide the finest hospitality skills and innovative service experiences that combine the best of new and old..

Rixos currently represents 25 hotels and resorts under its own brand, with over 9,000 rooms. Rixos Hotels welcome over 1 million guests annually.

Renowned for their hospitality, first-class service and gourmet cuisine, Rixos hotels have received worldwide accolades and top accolades from distinguished professional organizations such as the American Five Star Diamond Award, Conde Nast, World Travel Awards and Great Hotels of the World..

Public Relations Service of Development Bank of Kazakhstan JSC: +7 (7172) 79 26 08 (www.kdb.kz, facebook.com/kdb.kz, Twitter @ KDBkz)

АО «Банк Развития Казахстана»
проспект Мәңгілік Ел, здание 55 А, н.п. 15 Z05T3E2 Астана
+7 (7172) 79 26 79