Friday, 28 November 2025

Upcoming Additions in Middle East and Africa to the World of Minor Hotels in 2026

Dubai Downtown Hotel
Dubai Downtown Hotel – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Anticipated Relaunch: Q1 2026
Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel unveils a new era of urban sophistication following a complete renovation of its 252 guest rooms and suites. The hotel’s luxurious accommodation range from an expansive 52 sqm rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and contemporary décor, to 235 sqm suites with private balconies, and pools. The new signature restaurant, Ziya, introduces stylish brunches, a contemporary international menu, and a welcoming courtyard for intimate evenings. Ideally located just 10 minutes from Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa, World Trade Centre, and Dubai International Financial Centre, the hotel is ideal for business travellers, MICE guests, and city explorers seeking a dynamic base in the heart of downtown Dubai.

Anantara Kafue River Zambia Tented Camp – Kafue National Park, Zambia

Anantara Kafue River Zambia Tented Camp
Anticipated Opening: Q2 2026
Anantara’s first tented camp will immerse guests deep in the heart of Kafue National Park, Zambia’s largest and oldest reserve, home to over 500 bird species. This unique camp, situated between two islands and elevated 3.5 metres on timber platforms, is carefully designed to promote the park’s heritage while preserving natural water flow and allowing wildlife to roam freely beneath. Designed by South Africa’s MRS studio, interiors blend contemporary elegance with local authenticity, using organic textures and mid-century accents. The camp features ten villas, including a 400-square-metre Presidential Villa, and three Horizon Terrace Suites, each elevated 14 metres. Days will unfold with curated game drives, river safaris, and wellness rituals inspired by local traditions, all set amid untouched wilderness. Read more here.

Tivoli La Vie Muscat Hotel – Muscat, Oman

Tivoli La Vie Muscat Hotel
Anticipated Opening: Q2 2026
Tivoli La Vie Muscat Hotel, the debut of the Tivoli Hotels & Resorts brand in Oman, will provide a refined urban retreat with 79 elegant hotel rooms and 100 fully serviced branded residences designed to reflect Oman’s rich cultural heritage and contemporary elegance. Guests will enjoy elevated dining across three distinctive venues, including a SEEN Rooftop restaurant and bar where the sunset sets the scene for sensory gastronomy, mixology and mingling. The hotel will also feature an Anantara Spa, a rooftop pool, and versatile event spaces for business and social gatherings.

Tivoli and Avani Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resorts – Bilaj Al Jazayer, Bahrain

Avani Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort
Anticipated Opening: Q4 2026
Tivoli and Avani Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resorts will introduce two resorts on the Kingdom of Bahrain’s newest waterfront playground in 2026. The luxury Tivoli resort will offer 100 guest rooms and suites, blending Arabian heritage with timeless elegance, while the premium Avani property will feature 110 rooms and suites designed for comfort, style, and connectivity. Guests will enjoy direct beach access, vibrant dining concepts, wellness facilities, and family-friendly amenities across both properties. The openings mark a strategic milestone for Minor Hotels as the group’s debut in the Kingdom and for the group’s Middle East expansion.

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