City of Dreams Sri Lanka strengthens Colombo’s position

• Brings a distinct luxury and lifestyle proposition

Building on its landmark opening, City of Dreams Sri Lanka continues to reshape the country’s tourism and hospitality landscape as South Asia’s first fully integrated luxury resort, bringing together Nüwa, its luxury flagship hotel and Cinnamon Life, its vibrant lifestyle hotel, within a single world-class destination. 

Developed through the strategic partnership between Melco Resorts & Entertainment and John Keells Holdings PLC, the project introduces a new model for Colombo, one that combines luxury, lifestyle, entertainment, retail and business experiences at an unprecedented scale.

Spanning 4.5 million square feet and representing an investment of US $ 1.3 billion, the largest private investment in Sri Lanka, City of Dreams Sri Lanka reflects both long-term confidence in the country and a new level of ambition for Colombo as a regional destination. 

More than a hospitality development, it is a statement of intent about the kind of city Colombo is becoming, more connected, more competitive and more relevant to high-value global travel, business and leisure.

At the heart of the development is the integrated resort concept, a model that has helped redefine leading destination cities around the world by bringing together premium hospitality, entertainment, retail, wellness and large-scale events in one cohesive environment. 

In Colombo, that concept now takes shape through a destination designed not simply to accommodate visitors but to offer a complete and immersive experience.

Anchoring the resort is Nüwa, the luxury flagship hotel within the globally recognised City of Dreams portfolio. With 113 rooms and suites, Nüwa introduces an intimate and highly personalised expression of luxury to Colombo. 

Complementing this is Cinnamon Life, the lifestyle hotel within the integrated resort, bringing scale, energy and contemporary city appeal to the destination. With 687 rooms and suites overlooking the Indian Ocean and Colombo skyline, Cinnamon Life is designed for guests seeking a vibrant, connected and experience-led stay.