LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Actor and architecture enthusiast Brad Pitt will team up with Zabeel Properties and the Los Angeles-based architecture firm GRAFT to help design a new five star hotel in Dubai.

In a statement on Zabeel Properties’ web site, Pitt said:

“Whilst acting is my career, architecture is my passion. Selecting this development as my first major construction project has been a simple decision. It will underpin not only my values for environmentally-friendly architecture, but also embrace my career in entertainment.

“We will be unveiling precise plans in the next few months, but you can expect something that is not only stunning to look at, but will also be an incredible attraction to visit or stay it."

Robert Norton, CEO of Zabeel Properties also said on the web site:

"Our master plan and design concept will be world-leading and we're delighted to be collaborating with Brad Pitt and the team at GRAFT, which is recognized for its innovative building design."

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