Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ceased operations, according to a statement from owner and operator Minor Hotels.
The company said it acted in agreement with the property developer Seven Tides following a period of review.
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Minor Hotels cited “a combination of external factors” as influencing the decision to close the property, without identifying a singular cause.
The resort is positioned on the man-made World Islands archipelago in Dubai, Khaleej Times reported.
Minor Hotels said that although the closure was not the result it wanted, the primary focus is now on assisting its team members during this period of transition.
In a statement, the operator commented: “Minor Hotels remains committed to its portfolio in the UAE, including Dukes The Palm, NH Collection Dubai The Palm; Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort; and Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai, as well as the continued growth of its brands across the region.”
Anantara’s other holdings around the country include Qasr Al Sarab Resort, Al Sahel Villa Resort, Santorini Retreat, Al Yamm Resort, and Desert Islands Resort.
The closure joins a recent trend of hotel shutdowns in Dubai for different reasons, with Burj Al Arab announcing an 18-month closure for renovation, and Park Hyatt Dubai, set to close in May for refurbishment.
Earlier this month, Minor Hotels announced plans to launch a new global data and AI platform in collaboration with Deloitte, Google Cloud, OneTrust and Salesforce, aimed at unifying guest data.
Last month, the operator announced the global launch of The Wolseley Hotels, with the first property scheduled to open in New York City, US, in 2027.
The hotel was planned for a location near Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan, occupying the landmark building at 130 West 44th Street, which was originally built in 1905 as the Lambs Club clubhouse and designed by McKim, Mead & White.
