Dubai has been a luxury paradise long enough, but in the next few years, the opulence will be pushed to a whole new level. The period between 2025 and 2028 will see the city add a stream of award-winning hotels, each with its own unique style, record-breaking design, and experience. Whether it is floating palaces on the Arabian Gulf or sky-soaring towers that are pushing the boundaries of architecture, these emerging destinations will continue to solidify the status of Dubai as one of the most luxurious travel destinations in the world. The following is a per-year breakdown of the key hotel openings.
2025: The Dawn of New Icons
The new year 2025 in Dubai is launched with two exciting things.
Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection—Ciel will be the tallest hotel on Earth at 365 meters tall; the rooftop will feature a sky-high infinity pool, a glass observation tower, and views of Palm Jumeirah.
Mandarin Oriental Downtown—opening in October, this building within the Wasl tower will feature 259 rooms, 10 food outlets, and a state-of-the-art spa, juxtaposing the traditional service of Mandarin Oriental with the innovative high-tech features of Dubai.
2026: Global Brands Enter the Scene
In 2026, global names and Mediterranean flair shape Dubai’s luxury landscape.
Baccarat Hotel and Residences—Glass envelope tower, designed by Studio Libeskind, with 144 hotel rooms, 49 residences, and a panoramic view of Burj Khalifa and Dubai Creek.
Côte d’Azur Nice Hotel—Mediterranean-inspired luxury on the World Islands, with a massive pool, French dining, and a vibrant beach club.
InterContinental Resort Portofino—At the Heart of Europe, it combines Italian tradition and the importance of marine conservation, with 466 rooms and aquariums per floor.
Kempinski Floating Palace—A unique floating hotel with a yacht docking pool, fine dining, and direct access to the Gulf.
Marbella Resort—A five-star, Spanish-themed island resort with coral reefs to snorkel and explore the sea.
Six Senses Residences The Palm— It is a luxury wellness and longevity clinic, spa, and branded residence on Palm Jumeirah.
Rixos Dubai Islands—A waterfront hotel and residential complex with its own pools and luxurious villas.
2027: Floating Dreams and Ultra-Luxury Towers.
Dubai is doubling its futuristic ideas in 2027.
Aman Dubai—Overlooking Jumeirah 2 beachfront, the most expensive hotel in Dubai, with its own beaches, pools, and panoramic views of the Gulf.
Buddha-Bar Hotel and Floating Villas—These are reachable by boat only and have a beach club, lounges, and spa, as well as floating suites.
Floating Venice—a five-star submerged hotel in the style of Venice with cabin rooms and a gondola vibe.
Honeymoon Island—An island shaped like a heart and consisting of 121 floating villas and a tropical atmosphere.
Janu Dubai—An ultra-luxury DIFC development by Aman Resorts, with residences, terraces, and green areas.
MGM Hotel Dubai—A Las Vegas-style extension of The Island project, featuring hospitality based on entertainment.
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2028: Architectural Extremities.
New projects will take the city to new heights in 2028.
Bellagio Hotel Dubai—A Las Vegas classic reinvented at The Island, with everything that world-class entertainment and luxury have to offer.
Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina—It is expected to become the tallest residential building in the world and will provide wellness-centered living with immersive luxury facilities.
Conclusion
Dubai will experience a hospitality tsunami of the highest order between 2025 and 2028. Floating resorts, skyscrapers (the tallest in the world), and every hotel will help to rebrand the global attraction of the city. To both the traveller and the investor, these projects underscore the unabated desire of Dubai to be at the top of the tourism game in the world.
