Dubai never really stops building. While the city already runs one of the most competitive hospitality markets on the planet, the pipeline of new luxury hotels coming to Dubai between 2026 and 2029 is genuinely stacked. Seven major properties are currently under construction, each bringing something distinct to the skyline. These are the hotels worth adding to your radar right now.
The World's First Floating Hotel Opens in Dubai in 2026
The Kempinski Floating Palace is expected to open in 2026, anchored off Jumeirah Beach Road. The five-star, 163-key hotel will feature restaurants, bars, a spa, pools, boutiques, and banquet areas. The project centres on a main floating hotel surrounded by 48 luxury mobile Neptune villas, with an estimated market value of AED 1.6 billion upon completion. Each villa can cruise at 6 to 8 knots per hour, powered by engines that operate on electric power while handling waste recycling and water desalination. A connected floating helipad sits next to a yacht parking deck for up to 16 vessels, allowing guests to arrive by speedboat, private yacht, or helicopter. The main structure sits under a glass pyramid roof, and nothing else like it currently exists anywhere in the world.
Kimpton Makes Its UAE Debut in Business Bay
IHG Hotels and Resorts has signed a management agreement with API Hotels and Resorts to bring the first Kimpton hotel to the UAE. Set to open in Q1 2026, Kimpton Dubai sits along the Business Bay Canal, minutes from Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. The hotel will feature 280 guest rooms, three unique dining concepts, and seven flexible meeting spaces including a ballroom. Guests can expect a rooftop swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, and curated retail. This marks Kimpton's debut in the UAE and only its second Middle East property after Riyadh.
Three New Hotels Are Coming to the World Islands
The Heart of Europe on The World Islands is getting three entirely different hotels — and they could not be more distinct from one another.
Marbella Resort Hotel, Vignette Collection is scheduled for a 2026 grand opening as a partnership between IHG Hotels and Resorts and Kleindienst Group. The 150-room, five-star property will be surrounded by over 500,000 square metres of introduced coral reefs, with a rooftop pool, private beach, and six European-themed dining options.
Hygge Hotel takes a completely different direction. Also from Kleindienst Group, it is built around the Danish concept of hygge — contentment, comfort, and simple everyday joy. The 96-room boutique property opens in H1 2027 with soft textures, natural materials, and warm lighting throughout.
InterContinental Dubai – The Heart of Europe is a 466-key resort targeting a winter 2027 opening. It will be the archipelago's first luxury family resort, featuring nine dining concepts celebrating Italian cuisine, a dedicated children's club called Kingdom of Portofino, an exclusive ladies' spa called La Donna, and a lobby housing 514 aquariums. The exterior, designed by New York-based HWKN Architecture, features a Teflon-coated fibreglass mesh curtain that moves with the breeze — described as a living facade. Three new hotels arriving on the World Islands alone says a great deal about how fast that destination is developing.
Janu Dubai Brings a Pritzker-Winning Design to DIFC
Janu Dubai will open in DIFC in 2027. The skyscraper will house 150 rooms, residences, and a private members' club, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning firm Herzog & de Meuron and developed by H&H Development. Extensive indoor and outdoor greenery, balconies with private pools, and terraces give guests views toward Burj Khalifa on one side and garden views on the other. Janu is a project from Aman Group — the same brand also bringing Aman Dubai to the Jumeirah 2 beachfront in 2027.
Jumeirah Asora Bay Arrives at La Mer South in 2029
The quietest entry on this list will make one of the strongest impressions. Jumeirah Asora Bay is coming to the La Mer South peninsula in 2029, with 103 rooms, 20 villas, and 29 residences ranging from four to six bedrooms. Developed by Meraas Holding, the property is designed as a boutique-style hotel with an emphasis on suite layouts and branded residences. Amenities include fitness studios, a padel court, a private cinema, and a podium pool terrace.
What These New Dubai Hotels Mean for Travellers
Seven new luxury hotels coming to Dubai — across four distinct neighbourhoods, with opening dates running from early 2026 to 2029. The properties cover every kind of traveller: families seeking an island resort, wellness seekers, city-break regulars, and those who simply want to sleep on the Arabian Gulf. Get your wishlist ready.
