{"id":35502,"date":"2025-06-13T13:57:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T13:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=35502"},"modified":"2025-06-13T13:57:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T13:57:40","slug":"from-ibiza-to-uae-the-unexpected-hotels-residences-to-open-on-al-marjan-island-by-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/from-ibiza-to-uae-the-unexpected-hotels-residences-to-open-on-al-marjan-island-by-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"From Ibiza to UAE: The Unexpected Hotels &#038; Residences to Open on Al Marjan Island by 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Unexpected Hotels &amp; Residences \u2014 a bold lifestyle hospitality brand that made waves in Ibiza \u2014 is officially heading to the UAE. The new property, <strong>The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotels and Residences, is set to open in Ras Al Khaimah by 2027<\/strong>, marking the brand\u2019s regional debut.<\/p>\n<p>After the successful launch of The Unexpected Ibiza Hotel, known for its immersive mix of luxury, music, and entertainment, the UAE edition looks set to bring the same vibrant atmosphere to the shores of the Arabian Gulf.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-35505\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/the-unexpected-al-marjan-hotel-habitacion_02-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/the-unexpected-al-marjan-hotel-habitacion_02-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/the-unexpected-al-marjan-hotel-habitacion_02-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/the-unexpected-al-marjan-hotel-habitacion_02-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/the-unexpected-al-marjan-hotel-habitacion_02-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/the-unexpected-al-marjan-hotel-habitacion_02-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/the-unexpected-al-marjan-hotel-habitacion_02.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Ras Al Khaimah property will feature <strong>422 guestrooms and suites<\/strong>, all with uninterrupted sea views. The design is led by the Design and Architecture Bureau and draws inspiration from ocean and sound waves, using LED lighting elements, illuminated fabrics, and curved forms that integrate with the island\u2019s natural surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>Expect <strong>bold interiors, rooftop pools, and dramatic architectural features<\/strong> that reflect the brand\u2019s commitment to high-impact design \u2014 qualities already seen in Ibiza\u2019s playful room categories like &#8220;Fashion Victim&#8221; and &#8220;Anything Can Happen Suite.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-35503\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/the-unexpected-al-marjan-hotel-pool-night-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/the-unexpected-al-marjan-hotel-pool-night-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/the-unexpected-al-marjan-hotel-pool-night-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/the-unexpected-al-marjan-hotel-pool-night-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/the-unexpected-al-marjan-hotel-pool-night-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/the-unexpected-al-marjan-hotel-pool-night-1-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/the-unexpected-al-marjan-hotel-pool-night-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The resort will be packed with amenities, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A health club and spa<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Multiple swimming pools<\/strong> \u2013 rooftop, plunge, and beyond<\/li>\n<li>Oyster Terrace \u2013 an <strong>elevated deck with coastal views<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Unexpected Pool Area<\/strong> \u2013 a key lifestyle feature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dining will be a central part of the experience, with <strong>all-day dining with outdoor terrace, beach club, rooftop restaurant and bar, lobby bar, and two-level outdoor bar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-35506\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/the-unexpected-al-marjan-hotel-habitacion_03-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/the-unexpected-al-marjan-hotel-habitacion_03-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/the-unexpected-al-marjan-hotel-habitacion_03-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/the-unexpected-al-marjan-hotel-habitacion_03-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/the-unexpected-al-marjan-hotel-habitacion_03-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/the-unexpected-al-marjan-hotel-habitacion_03-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/the-unexpected-al-marjan-hotel-habitacion_03.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While the final line-up of restaurants hasn\u2019t been revealed yet, it\u2019s expected to echo Ibiza\u2019s varied culinary offerings \u2014 like teppanyaki counters, seafood buffets, and creative poolside ceviche bars.<\/p>\n<p>The Ibiza location has already set the tone with its open-air performances, live cooking stations, and energetic dining environments, drawing global acts like Calvin Harris and Armin van Buuren. If the Ras Al Khaimah outpost follows suit, <strong>visitors can expect a resort where music and lifestyle converge<\/strong>, offering something far beyond a standard beach hotel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Unexpected Hotels &amp; Residences \u2014 a bold lifestyle hospitality brand that made waves in Ibiza \u2014 is officially heading to the UAE. The new property, The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotels and Residences, is set to open in Ras Al Khaimah by 2027, marking the brand\u2019s regional debut. 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