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Côte d’Azur Nice Hotel
- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Why it’s notable: Côte d’Azur Nice Hotel will be one of four Mediterranean-inspired boutique hotels within the Côte d’Azur Resort, part of The Heart of Europe development on Dubai’s World Islands. The resort aims to recreate the French Riviera across properties themed after Nice, Cannes, Monaco, and St. Tropez, with suites offering panoramic views, direct access to an oversized beach-and-pool complex, and more than a dozen French and Mediterranean dining options arranged around a marina and cultural promenade.
- Type of traveler who will love this hotel: Anyone curious to see what the French Riviera might look like recreated on the Arabian Gulf.
- What’s nearby: The resort sits about three miles off Dubai’s coast and connects to other themed islands featuring floating villas, climate-controlled streets, and a range of water sports and entertainment options. Access to the Dubai mainland is via boat, water taxi, or organized tour.
- Opening: TBA 2026