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City of Dreams Sri Lanka is the country’s largest private sector investment in luxury tourism, a $1.2 billion landmark collaboration between Melco Resorts & Entertainment and John Keells Holdings PLC. More than just a development, it introduces Colombo to a new era of international integrated resorts, bringing together ultra-luxury hospitality, world-class dining, state-of-the-art event facilities and an international-standard gaming experience.
As South Asia’s first large-scale integrated resort, City of Dreams Sri Lanka positions Colombo as a premier hub for upscale travel, lifestyle, entertainment, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) tourism. Managed and operated in partnership by Melco and John Keells, the resort sets new benchmarks for innovation, sophistication and hospitality excellence in the region.
With 800 rooms and suites, the property features the 687-room Cinnamon Life hotel and Melco’s flagship Nüwa hotel, offering 113 ultra-luxury rooms. Complementing these are a premium shopping mall, curated dining experiences with globally renowned chefs and a world-class casino and entertainment complex operated to international luxury gaming standards.
Lawrence Ho, chairman and CEO of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, added: “The project acts as a catalyst for economic growth in Sri Lanka. The country is perfectly positioned as a gateway to key feeder markets, including India, China, and Russia, with India in particular experiencing tremendous growth in its affluent middle and upper classes. By leveraging Melco’s global network of properties and expertise, we aim to attract high-value international travelers seeking world-class experiences in a destination as authentic and unique as Sri Lanka.”
“The opening of the casino and Nüwa hotel operated by Melco marks the realization of a key pillar of City of Dreams Sri Lanka, bringing to life the integrated development envisioned over a decade ago,” said Krishan Balendra, chairperson of John Keells Holdings. “This milestone sets a new benchmark in South Asia for world-class lifestyle, entertainment and retail offerings.”
Beyond luxury and entertainment, City of Dreams Sri Lanka is built with a strong commitment to sustainability. Environmentally friendly technologies, along with initiatives to support local arts, culture and communities, form a vital part of the resort’s vision.
As the newest addition to Melco’s iconic portfolio of integrated resorts in Macau, Manila and Cyprus, City of Dreams Sri Lanka reflects a strategic step in unlocking Sri Lanka’s immense tourism potential, blending the island’s unique cultural heritage with a new standard of global luxury.
