Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts has signed a long-term agreement with Eagle Hills for the development of a new resort and private mansions on a private island in Abu Dhabi, with completion set for 2030.
The Bvlgari Resort & Mansions Abu Dhabi will feature a 60-room hotel, 30 beachfront villas, and 90 bespoke private mansions, situated on a horseshoe-shaped island offering sea, city and sunset views. The project extends Abu Dhabi’s iconic corniche and will be accessible via a private bridge or by sea.
This will be Bvlgari’s first hospitality project in the UAE capital and will include an extensive selection of luxury facilities, including a 2,000 sqm Bvlgari Spa, a 1,000 sqm fitness centre, and a Yacht Club with a 40-berth marina. Other highlights include Il Ristorante – Niko Romito, Hōseki, La Spiaggia, a Turkish restaurant, Bvlgari Bar, and various retail outlets including La Galleria and Bvlgari Dolci.
The development will be designed by ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, and landscaped by Milanese firm LAND SRL. The design integrates Italian craftsmanship with Arabian heritage, featuring glass and gold forms that appear to emerge from the sand, and a landscape that transitions from sculptural to organic elements.
The residential component will include eight estates with private beaches, and selected mansions will feature private docks for vessels up to 25 metres. The mansions range from 1,650 to 2,500 sqm and are designed with a blend of contemporary international architecture and regional influences.
The project’s owner and development partner, Eagle Hills, is led by Mohamed Alabbar. The Abu Dhabi-based real estate company is known for major developments including Downtown Dubai and Maryam Island. Eagle Hills currently manages 33 hotels across 11 countries.
Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of Bvlgari, described the project as a milestone in luxury hospitality, while Mohamed Alabbar said the partnership reinforces Abu Dhabi’s role as a hub of exclusive living. Patricia Viel, CEO of ACPV ARCHITECTS, added that the project was designed to foster a strong sense of place through its unique integration of nature and design.
The Bvlgari Resort & Mansions Abu Dhabi adds to Bvlgari’s growing global portfolio, which includes existing properties in London, Paris and Tokyo, with new developments planned in Miami, Bodrum and the Maldives.
