Emerging Destinations NewsNovember 12, 2025

Kerzner International and Assets Group Unveils Atlantis The Royal, Maldives

Kerzner International, in collaboration with Assets Group, has announced an extraordinary new chapter for the Indian Ocean with the unveiling of Atlantis The Royal, Maldives, set to open in the South Malé Atoll in 2029. This project marks the latest addition to the iconic Atlantis Resorts portfolio, promising to redefine experiential luxury in one of the world’s most coveted destinations.

This landmark collaboration brings together Kerzner International’s global hospitality expertise, with Assets Group’s vision and investment in transformative destination development. The partnership has shaped the dual-island concept, bringing Family Island and Luxury Island to life as a unified destination where contemporary design aligns with sea, sky and landscape.

Atlantis The Royal, Maldives will include 493 rooms, including 270 hotel rooms and 223 villas and mansions; more than 20 dining venues; a world-class wellness sanctuary; the Lost Chambers Aquarium; and Aquaventure Waterpark spanning 70,000 square metres with up to 15 iconic rides, bringing exceptional new levels of design, hospitality, and experiential luxury to the Indian Ocean.

With its bold design, groundbreaking experiences, and setting in an idyllic atoll, Atlantis The Royal, Maldives is poised to transform the region’s luxury landscape when it opens its doors in 2029—inviting guests to discover a new world of wonder in the heart of the Indian Ocean.