Saudi Partnership and Location Details
Donald Trump’s hospitality brand plans to open Trump International Hotel Maldives in partnership with Saudi-based Dar Global. The resort will sit about 25 minutes by speedboat from Malé, the capital of the Maldives. Developers plan around 80 beach and overwater villas, described as “ultra luxurious” and “designed for discerning global travelers.” The only public rendering shows a curved-roof overwater villa in front of a large tear-shaped pool. This project adds to several Trump–Dar Global developments planned in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. If completed on schedule, the resort aims to open by the end of 2028, expanding The Trump Organization’s hotel portfolio from 11 to 12 properties worldwide.
Tokenization: New Investment Model for a Luxury Resort
The Maldives hotel will use tokenization as part of its financial structure, which the partners present as a “global first” for luxury hospitality. Tokenization converts a real estate project into digital units that investors can buy and trade. Most past real estate tokenization focused on finished buildings, but this development plans to tokenize the development phase itself. Dar Global says this gives investors a chance to participate from inception in a high-growth luxury project. Supporters argue tokenization can increase access, liquidity, and transparency for real estate investors.
However, critics note regulatory uncertainty and construction risk mean buyers must carefully review rights, governance, and legal protections. How this project performs may influence future tokenized hotel and resort investments.
Maldives Tourism, Luxury Demand, and Local Impact
For The Trump Organization, the Maldives resort strengthens a strategy based on partnerships and brand licensing rather than solely owned assets. For Dar Global, it showcases a blend of luxury, technology, and financial innovation through tokenization.
If the investment structure works, it could encourage more tokenized developments in hospitality and real estate. If problems emerge, it may fuel skepticism about tokenized property deals. The project also tests whether strongly political brands can succeed in destinations that typically favor neutral, lifestyle-focused marketing. Travelers and investors watching this resort can gain insight into how politics, finance, and tourism intersect in today’s global economy. Understanding these dynamics helps people protect their wealth, manage risk, and choose where to spend and invest with greater intention.
