Scheduled to open in 2030, the development will comprise 125 hotel keys and 125 branded residences within the wider Sobha Siniya Island masterplan.
The signing pairs Minor Hotels with Sobha Al Siniya FZC, a joint venture between Sobha Realty and Umm Al Quwain Properties. Groundbreaking was attended by His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain.
An Island Within Reach
Umm Al Quwain neighbours Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, placing the project along the UAE’s northern coastline, approximately 50 minutes from Dubai.
A 1.7-kilometre bridge connects Siniya Island to the mainland, giving the destination a practical advantage for visitors seeking an island stay within driving distance of the city.
Anantara Siniya Island Resort will be the anchor hospitality offering within Sobha Siniya Island, a luxury waterfront masterplan combining the hotel with a residential component.
The Partners Behind the Project
The owner, Sobha Al Siniya FZC, brings together Sobha Realty and Umm Al Quwain Properties, the real estate investment arm of the emirate’s government.
The partnership combines Sobha’s experience in master-planned developments with the government’s ambitions for tourism, residential development and economic growth.
William E. Heinecke, Chairman & Founder of Minor International, parent company of Minor Hotels, said: “The UAE has been an important part of our journey for many years, and we continue to see exciting opportunities to grow. Sobha Siniya Island is a compelling new destination, and Anantara will play an integral role in its hospitality offering.”
Looking Towards 2030
For Sobha, the partnership connects the island’s wider development plans with Anantara’s approach to hospitality.
Francis Alfred, Managing Director, Sobha Siniya Island, stated: “Sobha Siniya Island was envisioned to celebrate its natural landscape, and Anantara’s approach to hospitality complements the island’s character. Our partnership with Minor Hotels brings together a shared commitment to thoughtful design, distinctive experiences and enduring quality.”
With opening planned for 2030, the resort and residences mark a further step in Umm Al Quwain’s development as a coastal tourism destination.
