Tissoli, the real estate and investment collective reshaping the landscape of luxury living, has signed a landmark agreement with renowned Italian design house Pininfarina to deliver Palazzo Tissoli—a Dhs1.2 billion residential development on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. This milestone collaboration marks Pininfarina’s debut architectural project in the emirate, uniting its 95-year heritage of Italian design excellence with Tissoli’s bold vision for refined coastal living in one of the UAE’s most dynamic emerging destinations.
The partnership was officially formalised during a signing ceremony held at Fairmont The Palm, Dubai. The event was attended by key industry figures, including Khaled Assaf, Commercial Director of Marjan; Pooja Rathore, Chief Operating Officer of Tissoli; Fabio Calorio, Senior Vice President of Pininfarina; and Umar Bin Farooq, Founder and CEO of One Broker Group (OBG).
Set along the pristine waterfront of Al Marjan Island, Palazzo Tissoli seamlessly blends Italian design heritage with contemporary luxury. Designed by the storied house of Pininfarina, the development will offer fully furnished residences featuring panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf. The development is also strategically located near the island’s upcoming gaming and leisure destinations.
Arch. Abdulla Al Abdouli, CEO of Marjan, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Palazzo Tissoli to Al Marjan Island. This landmark project reflects the high calibre of collaborations that continue to power Ras Al Khaimah’s transformation into a world-class investment and lifestyle destination. Palazzo Tissoli will not only introduce a new dimension of design excellence but also further enhance Al Marjan Island’s stature as a premium destination for luxury living, global tourism and international investment.”
Palazzo Tissoli serves as Tissoli’s flagship project. Reflecting on the milestone, Pooja Rathore, COO of Tissoli, said: “Palazzo Tissoli is the embodiment of our vision to create places that inspire, elevate, and redefine modern living. We are extremely proud to partner with a globally renowned design house like Pininfarina to bring this vision to life through our flagship project. Palazzo Tissoli will be an architectural marvel that blends art with life, design with function, and tradition with modernity. With its striking architecture, resort-style amenities, and a philosophy rooted in community, Palazzo Tissoli sets a new benchmark for branded living on Al Marjan Island.”
Drawing inspiration from Ras Al Khaimah’s Hajar Mountains, Palazzo Tissoli reflects Pininfarina’s 95-year legacy of design excellence. With a portfolio of more than 1,950 projects worldwide, the design house brings its philosophy of merging beauty with performance, balancing art with industry, and tradition with innovation.
Fabio Calorio, senior vice president of Pininfarina, added: “We are delighted to partner with Tissoli on this landmark project. For more than 95 years, Pininfarina has pursued the perfect balance of beauty and performance across architecture, automobile design, and cultural icons. Palazzo Tissoli is a unique opportunity for us to bring this heritage to the emerging emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. With this project we will be translating our Italian DNA into a project that reflects both the natural beauty and the dynamic lifestyle that is evolving in Al Marjan Island. Every detail has been crafted to offer residents a home that is not only functional but also an authentic expression of Italian design excellence.”
