Sobha breaks ground on two Anantara projects on Sobha Siniya Island
Sobha Realty has broken ground on Anantara Siniya Island Resort and Anantara Residences Sobha Siniya Island on Sobha Siniya Island. The ceremony took place in the presence of Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain.
The groundbreaking followed the announcement of a strategic partnership between Sobha Siniya Island and Minor Hotels to introduce the Anantara Hotels & Resorts brand to Umm Al Quwain for the first time through Sobha Al Siniya FZC, the joint venture between Sobha Realty and Umm Al Quwain Properties that is bringing Sobha Siniya Island to life.
The project marks a significant milestone in the development of Sobha Siniya Island, bringing together the island's integrated masterplan vision and Minor Hotels' global hospitality expertise. It is in line with Umm Al Quwain's direction to support growth across the tourism, residential and economic sectors, and to develop high-quality, sustainable destinations.
Francis Alfred, Managing Director of Sobha Siniya Island, said the island was designed to celebrate its natural beauty. He noted that Anantara's approach to hospitality complements the island's natural character, and that the partnership with Minor Hotels brings together a commitment to thoughtful design, distinctive experiences and the highest quality standards.
Anantara Siniya Island Resort and Anantara Residences Sobha Siniya Island are scheduled to open in 2030 and will comprise 125 hotel keys and 125 Anantara-branded residences, forming one of the leading hospitality destinations within the island's masterplan.
The resort will bring Anantara's distinctive approach to experiential luxury hospitality, with a design inspired by the island's unique natural features, from its mangroves and beaches to its diverse wildlife and marine life.
William Heinecke, Founder and Chairman of Minor International, said the UAE is an important part of the group's growth journey. He noted that Siniya Island's distinctive location and unique natural assets make it a valuable addition to the destinations where the group operates.
Located off the coast of Umm Al Quwain, Siniya Island is one of the UAE's largest natural islands and is notable for its environmental and historical diversity. It is home to mangroves, beaches and a variety of wildlife and marine life, as well as significant archaeological sites, including a sixth-century monastery and stone circles that reflect the island's historic role in trade across the Arabian Gulf.
Sobha Siniya Island spans approximately 23 million square feet and is being developed as a low-density waterfront community comprising apartments, villas, resorts, leisure facilities and open green spaces, with more than 60 percent of the masterplan dedicated to water features, open spaces and greenery.
The destination is approximately 50 minutes from Dubai and is connected to the mainland by a bridge approximately 1.7 kilometres long.
The partnership with Anantara Hotels & Resorts forms part of the vision to develop Sobha Siniya Island as an integrated coastal destination that brings together living, hospitality, leisure and nature to the highest quality standards. The agreement also expands Anantara's presence in the UAE to Umm Al Quwain, alongside its properties in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah and its planned opening in Sharjah.
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