A new luxury island will be developed on the Dubai coastline, it was announced on Wednesday.
Naia Island Dubai will feature private villas, beachfront residences, estate plots and private beach access at the Cheval Blanc Maison Hotel. Work on the project is under way.
Scheduled to open in 2029, it is close to Jumeirah’s coastline near Burj Al Arab and connected to the emirate’s principal road network, Dubai Media Office reported.
The hotel will feature 30 suites and 40 private pool villas, offering views of Dubai’s landmarks. The project is being overseen by local investment firm, Shamal Holding, in partnership with Cheval Blanc.
“This marks a defining chapter in our vision to create meaningful experiences, and an exciting step forward for Shamal as we continue to curate pioneering firsts that reinforce Dubai’s position as a global benchmark for exceptional, world-class living,” said Abdulla Binhabtoor, chief executive of Shamal Holding.
It is hoped the project will contribute to the Dubai 2030 vision and follows an announcement in June that the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary will be developed at a total cost of Dh650 million.
To be completed over two phases, the first of which will be finished by the end of 2026 at a cost of Dh100 million, the project is aimed at boosting biodiversity and establish the sanctuary as an eco-tourism destination.
The plan is for the development to place Dubai among the world’s top three tourism destinations, with designs for the sanctuary based on the needs of both residents and tourists.
