11 new hotel openings in March 2025...

From a Dubai landmark to stylish urban retreats in Florence and Frankfurt, here are the latest launches

Arguably the most exciting hotel opening in 2025, the much anticipated Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab threw open its ultra-luxury doors on 14 March, giving the UAE a new landmark hotel.

Designed to look like a futuristic superyacht pulling into shore, this standout five-star resort features stylish suites inspired by Italy’s legendary Riva boats with expansive terraces that are perfect for soaking in the sweeping ocean views.

Beyond Dubai, openings (and reopenings) have continued apace throughout the UAE, including Vignette Collection’s first desert resort near Abu Dhabi.

Elsewhere, The Hoxton has opened in a 16th-century palace in Florence, Kimpton has made its debut in Germany with a 155-key property in Frankfurt’s financial district and Sun Siyam Olhuveli has launched the longest pool in the Maldives.

Following our February lineup of new hotel debuts, here are the 11 most exciting hotel openings in March 2025.

1 Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
Nestled between big siblings Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, this five-star resort offers 385 rooms and suites, four swimming pools, a three-storey spa with indoor pool, fitness centre, family club and 11 restaurants and four bars, plus another six waterfront dining experiences at the adjoining 82-berth superyacht marina. jumeirah-marsa-al-arab-hotel

Suite with balcony, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Dubai

2 Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection, UAE
Nestled at the edge of the world's largest sand desert, near UAE capital Abu Dhabi, this 110-key resort includes villas with private plunge pools and immerses guests in desert living, from sweeping dune views to experiences such as camel trekking and stargazing. aldhafra-resort-opens

Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection, UAE

3 Al Sahel Villas, Anantara Al Sahel Resort, Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Reopened this month following an upgrade, the 30 Al Sahel pool villas on Abu Dhabi’s private island wildlife reserve come with larger swimming pools and feature interiors with African-inspired motifs. anantara-al-sahel-resort-upgrades-villas

Anantara Al Sahel Villas, Sir Bani Yas, Abu Dhabi

4 Tumbi West Palm Beach Hotel, Dubai, UAE
Hotel brand Tumbi has teamed up with the Tapestry Collection by Hilton to open its flagship property, a 171-key wellness-focused boutique hotel just steps from the beach, offering a detox restaurant, full-service spa and rooftop infinity pool overlooking the Arabian Gulf and Ain Dubai.

Rooftop pool, Tumbi West Palm Beach Hotel, Dubai

5 Four Points by Sheraton Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Just 15 minutes from King Abdul Aziz International Airport, this 112-room hotel has an all-day restaurant, five meeting rooms and a rooftop fitness centre with a gym, spa, jacuzzi, sauna and an outdoor swimming pool. four-points-by-sheraton-jeddah

Four Points by Sheraton Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

6 Kimpton Main Frankfurt, Germany
The first Kimpton hotel in Germany, this Frankfurt outpost in the city’s vibrant financial district comes with 155 design-led rooms and suites, a cosy bar, an all-day brasserie and rooftop restaurant serving spectacular city skyline views, sharing dishes and cocktails. Germany-debut-for-kimpton

Kimpton Main Frankfurt, Germany

7 The Hoxton Florence, Italy
Ennismore’s The Hoxton brings its design-led energy to a 16th-century Renaissance palazzo in Florence’s historic centre, with 161 accommodations including a three-bedroom apartment, as well as a courtyard restaurant, library and rooftop terrace. the-hoxton-florence-italy

Terrace dining, The Hoxton Florence, Italy

8 Kempinski Nymphenburg Palace The Royal Residence, Munich
From US$26,000 a night, guests can now stay at one of Europe’s most prestigious addresses, a sprawling three-floor residence at Nymphenburg Palace with four bedrooms, three living rooms, a fitness studio, cinema, wine cellar, garden and around-the-clock butler service. royal-residence

Kempinski Nymphenburg Palace The Royal Residence

9 London Marriott Hotel County Hall, UK
This historic property in London’s former City Hall on the South Bank is now home to 35 brand-new accommodations including two roomy suites with private balconies and sweeping views of Big Ben and the London Eye. london-marriott-hotel-county-hall-uk

London Marriott Hotel County Hall, UK

10 The Isolano, Cres, Autograph Collection, Croatia
Nestled in a pine grove on Cres, the largest island in the northern Adriatic, this boutique Marriott retreat offers 49 rooms and suites with private balconies and sea views, a spa, two outdoor pools and a wine cellar. The-isolano-cres-autograph-collection

The Isolano, Cres, Autograph Collection, Croatia

11 Sun Siyam Olhuveli, Maldives
As well as opening the Maldives’ longest pool, an ocean-facing masterpiece with a sunken bar, this all-inclusive resort unveiled 100 redesigned beachfront pavilions, all with uninterrupted ocean views and some providing direct beach and pool access. sun-siyam-olhuveli-the-maldives

Sun Siyam Olhuveli, Maldives