From Left to Right: Isabela Tsepisi, Senior Development & Feasibility Analyst, Minor Hotels MEA, Camil El Chantiry, Senior Development Manager, Minor Hotels MEA, Lema Yazigi, Senior Development Director, Minor Hotels MEA, Yulia Askhadulina, Group Director, Legal and Data Protection, Minor Hotels AMEA, Nubar Manukyan, Founder, NOUMA Projects, William E. Heinecke, Founder & Chairman, Minor International, Anton Fedun, Owner & Chairman, Colibri Investments LLC, Amir Golbarg, Chief Operating Officer, Minor Hotels MEA, Zahy Khoury, Development Director, Minor Hotels MEA, Mohammed Kamal Al Shurafa, Managing Director of MIMAR, Omar Romero, Global Chief Development & Luxury Officer, Minor Hotels and Ngan Tran, Development & Feasibility Manager, Minor Hotels MEA
Minor Hotels has announced the signing of Ampersand Beach House as part of Colbert Collection, an 111-key boutique lifestyle hotel that will mark the first purpose-built Colbert Collection property and the brand’s debut on Dubai Islands.
Scheduled to open in late 2029, the beachfront development brings Ampersand from London to Dubai. The Ampersand Hotel has been operational in London for over ten years, demonstrating excellence and earning the affection of its guests, and now brings that success to Dubai with the refined edge of coastal, barefoot luxury at Ampersand Beach House. The signing represents another milestone in Minor Hotels’ strategic growth in the UAE and reinforces the group’s commitment to expanding its portfolio of distinctive luxury and lifestyle brands across high-potential destinations.
Located on Dubai Islands, one of the United Arab Emirates’ most significant waterfront master developments, Ampersand Beach House will introduce an intimate, design-forward hospitality concept centred on personalised service, contemporary architecture and curated lifestyle experiences. The 111-key hotel will feature a collection of guestrooms and suites, including signature pool terrace suites, alongside destination dining venues, rooftop leisure experiences, wellness facilities and thoughtfully designed social spaces that appeal to both international travellers and Dubai residents.
The project team was handpicked to achieve the design ambitions of Ampersand Beach House and to ensure attention to every detail. NOUMA leads the project management, MIMAR is Lead Design Consultant for the architecture and engineering, and the interiors are by Sundukovy Sisters Design Studio, renowned across hospitality and F&B.
The signing reflects the continued evolution of Dubai’s luxury hospitality landscape, where demand for highly personalised, experience-led boutique hotels continues to grow alongside the city’s expanding portfolio of world-class leisure destinations.
The UAE continues to present outstanding opportunities for thoughtful, design-led hospitality, and Dubai Islands is set to become one of the city’s defining leisure destinations. Ampersand Beach House perfectly captures the vision of Colbert Collection by delivering an intimate luxury experience centred on exceptional design, personalised service and a strong sense of character. We are delighted to welcome the Ampersand team as a valued partner and to continue expanding our luxury portfolio with projects that bring something truly distinctive to the market.
Amir Golbarg, Chief Operating Officer, Minor Hotels Middle East & Africa
Exceptional hotels begin with a clear vision and the right operating partner. Minor Hotels’ experience in luxury hospitality, combined with the positioning of Colbert Collection, made them the natural choice for Ampersand Beach House. We wanted to deliver something that is not yet present in Dubai’s hotel scene: a hotel that lets guests step away from the typical bold luxury and into a refined world of barefoot luxury, with a feeling of peace, harmony and island holiday. Every decision on this project has been made with the guest experience in mind, and our focus now is on delivering a hotel that will become a landmark for visitors and residents alike.
Anton Fedun, Financial & Strategic Advisor, Ampersand Beach House
The signing marks another important step in the rollout of Colbert Collection in the UAE. Later this year, Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel will join the collection following an extensive renovation and repositioning programme, creating the brand’s inaugural presence in Dubai ahead of the opening of Ampersand Beach House in 2029.
As Dubai Islands continues to develop into one of the city’s premier waterfront destinations through significant investment in hospitality, residential and leisure infrastructure, Ampersand Beach House is ideally positioned to meet the growing demand for luxury lifestyle experiences while further strengthening Minor Hotels’ long-term growth strategy across the Middle East.
