Opening of Trump International Hotel Maldives in 2028

The Trump Organization, in partnership with Saudi Arabia's Dar Global, has unveiled plans for the Trump International Hotel Maldives—a luxury resort slated to open in late 2028. The project, with an estimated value of $300 million, will feature around 80 beachfront and overwater villas. Located approximately 25 minutes by speedboat from Malé, the resort is expected to rise on one of the new artificial island complexes in the South Malé Atoll.

A key innovation of this development is its "tokenised" investment model. Rather than traditional funding, the project will be divided into digital tokens on a blockchain, allowing investors to own fractional shares of the resort. These tokens represent pure financial stakes and do not grant ownership of villas or resort benefits. According to Eric Trump of The Trump Organization, this approach aims to "redefine luxury" and "set a new benchmark for innovation in real estate investment."

This venture marks the latest collaboration between Dar Global and the Trump Organization, following joint projects in Oman, Dubai, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. The resort's futuristic design, as seen in early architectural visuals, emphasizes spacious volumes and a modern aesthetic. While the exact island location remains undisclosed, the developers highlight the resort’s exclusivity and proximity to Malé.

The tokenised structure introduces a novel financial dimension to Maldivian hospitality, blending luxury real estate with blockchain technology. As Ziad El Chaar, CEO of Dar Global, noted, this model "marks a global first" in transforming how hospitality projects are funded and invested in worldwide.

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