Hilton’s swiftly expanding LXR Hotels & Resorts is set to manage a spectacular all-villa private island resort off the coast of Abu Dhabi, complete with private marina and golf course. Al Nawras Island, LXR hotels & Resorts will be home to 80 spacious beach and water villas, as a well as a 450-square-metre Royal Villa when complete in 2023.
Surrounded by the warm waters of the Arabian Gulf and perfectly positioned to enjoy year-round sunshine, the resort will place an emphasis on outdoor activities and wellbeing, with two outdoor swimming pools (and an indoor pool), an exclusive beach club, tennis and paddle courts and a private marina, as well as an upscale, gym, fitness studio and spa.
Two signature restaurants with open-air dining areas, two bars and a wellness-inspired café will mean guests don’t have to leave the island’s sandy shores unless they want to; while a dedicated kids’ club, swimming pool, splash pad and playground will keep junior jetsetters occupied throughout their stay.
The announcement follows recent news about another new-build property in Saudi Arabia: Wadi Hanifah, LXR Hotels & Resorts at Diriyah Gate will open by 2026.