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Anantara resort closes on Dubai World Islands

The Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort permanently closed on April 10.

Minor Hotels, parent company of Anantara Hotels & Resorts, confirmed the closure, saying it was a joint decision with property owner Seven Tides Ltd. Minor attributed the shutdown to "a combination of external factors."

Source: https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Anantara-resort-closes-on-Dubai-World-Islands

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Kleindienst Group, unveils the new design concept for Hôtel Cannes, located within the Côte d’Azur Hotel at The Heart of Europe on the World Islands. Projected to open in Q3 2026, Hôtel Cannes embodies Kleindienst Group’s vision of experience-led luxury – merging cultural storytelling, design excellence, and destination-driven hospitality.

The property will feature 215 rooms and suites, offering an immersive journey inspired by the spirit and allure of the French Riviera. The refreshed design brings a modern yet nostalgic expression of coastal living – blending European elegance, warm Mediterranean charm, and the flair of Cannes’ golden age.

https://connectingtravel.com/news/kleindienst-to-open-hotel-cannes-on-world-islands-in-dubai
https://www.constructionweekonline.com/projects-tenders/kleindienst-group-hotel-cannes

The world’s first floating residences by Buddha-Bar.



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Buddha-Bar Real Estate Development, a joint venture which will be exclusively managed and represented by Yieldhaüs, is delighted to unveil the highly anticipated design of the region’s first-ever Buddha-Bar Hotel and Floating Residences By Buddha-Bar on Dubai’s World Islands.

The Buddha-Bar Hotel

The region’s first Buddha-Bar Hotel will provide 162 keys, with one entire floor dedicated to branded residences, and will reflect the brand’s iconic DNA through an artful fusion of Far Eastern influences and sleek, modern design – transporting guests into a universe coloured by deep reds, gold, Asian colonial motifs, and sensual, lounge-infused ambiance adorned with chandeliers and statues. Travelers can anticipate curated soundscapes and globally-inflected culinary experiences steeped in Pacific Rim flavours served in settings where design, cuisine, and music unite. The in-house spa will offer a mix of Eastern-inspired rituals and modern treatments all designed to boost true relaxation.

Floating Residences By Buddha-Bar

Extending beyond the hotel, a collection of 24 adjacent Floating Residences will glide above the water’s surface, bringing together advanced marine engineering and underwater living amidst the serene beauty of the surrounding coral-rich environment. Each residence will span three distinct levels across 4,000 sqft for up to eight guests and feature a sun-soaked rooftop deck with jacuzzi and dining lounge; a sea-level living space with floor-to-ceiling windows, king-size overwater hammock, and private deck; and an underwater level with two bedrooms framed by coral gardens.

Designed as the world’s first collection of Floating Residences under the Buddha-Bar brand, each of the unit will be treated as a unique sanctuary rather than one of many. Materials and finishes echo quiet opulence: optional Bentley Home furnishings, tactile woods, veined stone, and maritime glass, chosen to let the surrounding seascape remain the hero. Residences are not just places to live but curated experiences.

Buddha-Bar Beach

Buddha-Bar Beach is set to become the social epicentre of The World Islands – a destination where sunrise, sunset and after-dark blend seamlessly. Operated as an all-day, all-night restaurant, lounge and beach club concept, it will offer sunrise yoga sessions, beachside brunches and sunset sets by world-class DJs that evolve into late-night beach parties under the stars.

The venue combines barefoot luxury with Mediterranean chic: a landscaped pool and an adult infinity pool, sunken lounge seating, private cabanas, curated event lawns and direct beach access. By day, guests can unwind with crafted cocktails and fine seafood overlooking the Gulf; by night, the setting transforms into an atmospheric restaurant, lounge and beach club where music and mixology define the rhythm. Guests will experience a lifestyle of effortless privacy, with around-the-clock room service, climate-controlled outdoor areas, and direct access to coral reefs via floating piers linking the residences to the nearby islands.

https://executive-bulletin.com/tourism-hospitality/the-regions-first-buddha-bar-hotel-and-floating-residences-by-buddha-bar
https://aeworld.com/lifestyle/travel/the-regions-first-buddha-bar-hotel-announced-for-dubais-world-islands/

A new “Hygge” themed hotel is set to open in Dubai within the next two years. A project by Dubai-based real estate and property developer Kleindienst Group, the new property is named after the Scandinavian philosophy of hygge – a concept that’s Danish in origin, with the word conveying a sense of contentment, simplicity, and the quiet joy of everyday life. The hotel will be located within The Heart of Europe on Dubai’s World Islands, and is scheduled to open in the first half of 2027.

The 96-key hotel, which will feature four restaurants, has been designed to offer a sense of calm and connection through spaces that encourage reflection and relaxation. According to the developer, the focus will be on delivering guest experiences that prioritise comfort and a sense of warmth, through intentional design, service, and atmosphere.

Source: https://www.hospitalitynewsmag.com/hygge-hotel-open-europe-the-world-islands/#:~:text=It%20will%20open%20in%20H1,prioritize%20mindfulness%20and%20inner%20peace.
and https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/kleindienst-group-to-open-hygge-hotel-on-dubai-world-islands/