“Not just a resort, but a monument”

CEO EXPLAINS WHY THE 2030 BVLGARI RESORT & MANSIONS ABU DHABI IS SECLUDED LUXURY ON A GRAND SCALE

- BY MANJUSHA RADHAKRISHNAN

Priyanka Chopra wearing Bvlgari’s iconic Serpenti necklace is a modern emblem of the brand’s bold, luxurious identity. Now, Bvlgari is taking that same spirit and applying it to hospitality — with a new ultra-luxury resort and private mansions project in Abu Dhabi.

Set to open in 2030 on a secluded, horseshoe-shaped island just off the Corniche, the Bvlgari Resort & Mansions Abu Dhabi is designed for those who crave exclusivity, elegance, and seclusion.

“This won’t just be a resort - it’ll be a monument,” Bvlgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin tells Gulf News. “And if I were a celebrity, this is where I’d go.”

In this exclusive interview, Babin walks us through the scale of the project - 90 private mansions, 30 villas, 60 suites, and a vision that blends Italian grandeur with Emirati heritage.

You've just unveiled the Bvlgari Resort & Mansions project in Abu Dhabi — tell us more about this big reveal and what makes it so special.

It’s what I would call the pinnacle of ultra-hospitality. Together with Eagle Hills, we’re developing the Bvlgari Resort & Mansions on a natural, horseshoe-shaped private island just a few hundred metres from the Presidential Palace and the Corniche. It’s an incredibly pristine setting — but what makes it unique is its proximity to the city. You’ll be immersed in nature, surrounded by the sea, yet just minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi.

It’s set to open in 2030 — that’s quite ambitious.