14 – LUX* North Male Atoll, Maldives
Opening: Mid 2017
LUX* will occupy a 6-hectare island in the Northern part of the Maldives. Introducing the first contemporary-designed beach houses in the Maldives (inspired by superyacht architecture and South Beach heritage), LUX* will have 60 suites up to 255sqm, on the beach and over water. There will be 2 onsite restaurants, a bar, wine cave, LUX* Me Spa and kids club to complete the offering.
13 – The Langham Palm Jumeirah, UAE
Opening: 2017
The Langham’s first property in the Middle East, the resort will be located on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah. All 353 rooms will have outdoor terraces and sea-front views (either of the Palm or of the Arabian Gulf); 22 of the suites will have individual plunge pools.
12 – Six Senses Fiji, Fiji
Opening: November
Six Senses Fiji will be located on a private beach with crystal clear waters. The 66 villas and 24 pool villas (from 74sqm to 180sqm) will boast panoramic views of the sea and the marina. Also expect a strong emphasis on the Spa and Wellness activities.
11 – The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah, UAE
Opening: March
The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah is a unique, luxury destination just 25 minutes from Dubai. Rooms and suites open to private terraces, while the villas have private, temperature-controlled pools. The Oberoi Spa options will impress the most discerning travelers, offering Western, Eastern and signature Oberoi massage therapies, Turkish hammams and Ayurveda.
10 – One&Only Sanya, China
Opening: 2017
One&Only Sanya is located in the southmost part of China, on the tropical vacation island in the South China Sea. With 190 luxurious guest rooms and villas, One&Only Sanya will be nestled amidst 11 hectares of coconut palms and ancient rosewood trees, commanding enviable views from over 500 meters of private coastline.
9 – Baglioni Resort Maldives, Maldives
Opening: October
The 96-villa resort will become the first luxury Italian 5-star property in the Maldives. Baglioni Resort Maldives will include an international restaurant, a traditional Japanese restaurant and a signature Italian beach eatery. The swimming pool and bar, spa, yoga pavilion and gym all open onto the beach and the pure, crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean.