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World Islands Dubai will be welcoming a new member to its hotel family with the announcement that the InterContinental Resort Portofino, The Heart of Europe will be taking up residence in 2026.

The first resort property by the InterContinental brand in the emirate is set to feature 466 rooms and suites that showcase a blend of contemporary Mediterranean design and traditional Italian influences, inspired by the charm of Portofino and the Italian Riviera as well as unimpeded sea views.

The new hotel will be a part of The Heart of Europe Coral Institute, a centre that protects and rehabilitates marine life and coral reefs, and nature lovers will be able to gaze upon marine life in the hotel itself with floor-to-ceiling aquariums across six floors.

Source: https://www.dotwnews.com/resorts/intercontinental-resort-portofino-is-coming-to-world-islands-dubai

Ultra-luxury boutique property firm Amali Properties has unveiled plans for a new collection of exclusive luxury villas at World Islands in Dubai.
There will be 24 “ultra-luxurious” beachfront villas along the shores of the Arabian Gulf, which will span a total area of 1.2 million square feet.

A special 10,000-square-foot Clubhouse will serve as the hub of the island and will be exclusively accessible to residents.
It will host a new gourmet restaurant, swim-up bar, horizon and saltwater pools, yoga decks, a spa and gym facilities.

Source: https://www.timeoutdubai.com/news/a-new-24-villa-luxury-island-announced-at-dubais-world-islands

Coming with a Marriott/St Regis franchise license? Or is that just a pitch/hopeful thinking?

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https://issuu.com/sarra-hadji/docs/sarra_hadji_portolfio_2023_issuu_qq_

After delays, Dubai's World Islands developer hopes ''The Heart of Europe'' megaproject is set to fully open by 2026.
Josef Kleindienst chairman of the Kleindienst Group said:''48 of the floating villas will be handed over by the end of this year.''

The project's first phase, which includes the transfer of over 50 floating "seahorse" homes, will be finished by the end of this year, according to The Kleindienst Group. Côte d’Azur Monaco welcomed guests from September 2022, and it looks set to be one of the most exciting new hotels in Dubai. When the project is finished, it will also include 16 hotels and "palaces" with access to a private beach.



The magnificent lagoon and sand-surrounded Cote d'Azur Monaco Hotel, debuted in September 2022. Mediterranean waters that are pleasantly calm, raucous poolside gatherings, stunning ocean views and beautiful sunrises. You may get glimpses of the charming Cote D'Azur Monaco Hotel as you are drawn in by its magnetic attraction.





Sources:
https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2023/05/07/dubais-world-islands-developer-aims-for-2026-finish-after-fresh-delays/
https://whatson.ae/2023/05/dubai-world-islands-heart-of-europe-opening-2026/#gallery-5
https://www.booking.com/hotel/ae/cote-d-39-azur.html?activeTab=photosGallery

Anantara Resort opened on The World Islands (it's not part of the Heart of Europe) in December 2021.

I have seen nothing of this resort up to now and they seem to still be hosting PR trips 6 months after opening which isn't promising!

In December, the artificial archipelago got its first hotel: A five-star resort operated by Anantara that sits on the island representing Argentina and offers 70 beachfront villas with panoramic views of Dubai’s skyscraper-strewn skyline.

From a jetty on the Palm Jumeirah, a 15-minute transfer via speedboat provides views of Dubai landmarks such as the self-styled “seven-star” Burj Al Arab hotel. As the boat enters through the World’s oval breakwater, the Anantara resort comes into view, its circumference marked out by a thousand coconut trees imported from Oman. Staff clap arriving guests in a ceremony aping traditions in the Maldives. Peacocks root among young plants dotted around the beachfront.

For the most part, the operation is already well-oiled. Staff are attentive but give guests some privacy, communicating via WhatsApp rather than intrusive phone calls. A Mediterranean-themed restaurant provides a buffet breakfast and all-day eating. Qamar, the fine-dining outlet, boasts a porch overlooking the sea, where they serve Arabic and Indian food, including some of the finest naan in Dubai.

It takes a gentle 30-minute walk to circumnavigate the island and, while most of the World remains unbuilt on, a handful of other developments are visible. There are the lush surroundings of “Greenland”, where Sheikh Mohammed has a villa, and apartment blocks and Viking longship-themed palaces on “The Heart of Europe”, a residential and hospitality complex over six islands.

Source: https://cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/experiences/dubai-world-islands-anantara-resort-maldives-200761 & https://www.anantara.com/en/press-releases/anantara-announces-upcoming-launch-of-new-resort-on-dubais-world-islands

Visiting The World Islands for a tour around Dubai's iconic development made a great day trip. Located only about a 20 minute boat ride from Dubai, we've always been curious to visit the World Islands. We booked a day trip to visit one of the islands called, The Island. It is formerly known as Lebanon Island, and it was the first island open to the public. The World Islands consist of about 300 artificial islands in the Arabian Sea.

The World islands as advertised when under construction in 2006:

The World islands today (2020):