Kerzner to open Atlantis The Royal in the Maldives

Kerzner International Holdings Limited and Qatar’s Assets Group have announced plans for a new Atlantis property in the Maldives. Set to open in 2029, Atlantis The Royal, Maldives will offer a family resort experience combined with luxury retreat amenities. 

 

Accessible via a 10-minute seaplane flight or 25-minute speedboat ride from Malé’s Velana International Airport, the resort will be located in South Malé atoll on Vaaredhdhoo Faru island with more than 5km of beachfront. 

 

Comprising two connected islands, Family Island and Luxury Island, it will feature 270 rooms and 223 villas and mansions, two beach clubs and the brand’s flagship Aquaventure waterpark, spanning 70,000 square metres and offering up to 15 rides. The water park will showcase native marine life and a Lost Chambers Aquarium. The resort will also include sports academies and entertainment zones for guests.

 

Additional facilities include a botanical alchemy zone, a spa offering longevity treatments, a recovery studio and an overwater yoga platform. Dining options will span 20 venues, among them Atlantis’ signature outlets, Gastronomy, The Royal Tearoom and Ossiano, as well as celebrity-chef and social dining concepts.

 

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Kerzner’s Chief Executive Officer Philippe Zuber said: “The debut of Atlantis The Royal in Dubai redefined the boundaries of ultra-luxury hospitality on a global scale. With Atlantis The Royal, Maldives, we are not simply expanding that legacy, we are reinventing it.” 

 

Ramez Al Khayyat, President of Assets Group, said: “Atlantis The Royal, Maldives will be conceived as a family destination that blends luxury with togetherness, offering unforgettable experiences for guests of all ages. 

 

“Every element of this project has been conceived with deep respect for the natural environment and with the aim of delivering meaningful, timeless experiences for modern travellers.” 

 

Sustainability remains a central aspect of all of Atlantis’ properties worldwide. In Dubai, the hospitality group recently raised nearly AED2 million for conservation projects with funds from green meetings and marine animal experiences. 

 

In the Maldives, the upcoming property will support coral and seaweed regeneration initiatives, energy-efficient design and water conservation systems to protect the island ecosystem.

 

For more information, visit atlantis.com/dubai