Europe’s first integrated resort, City of Dreams Mediterranean, officially opened its doors in Limassol. With a total investment exceeding €600 million, the City of Dreams Mediterranean is one of the largest development projects of its kind ever undertaken in Cyprus.

City of Dreams Mediterranean aims to establish the island as a year-round destination for premium tourism, world-class entertainment, as well as a hub for international business and conference tourism.

On Tuesday, 11 July, members of the media were hosted at a dedicated opening event for City of Dreams Mediterranean by Lawrence Ho, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Melco.

Lawrence Ho, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Melco Resorts & Entertainment said that “today marks the start of the most exciting chapter. City of Dreams Mediterranean gives Cyprus a new story to tell by blending local culture, hospitality and beauty with a new form of entertainment and experience. City of Dreams Mediterranean provides premium luxury, inspired and infused with local flavour. It allows Cyprus to unlock new markets in the region and beyond."

Menelaos Shiacolas, Managing Director of CNS Group commented that “marking the official opening of City of Dreams Mediterranean, 10 July 2023 is a truly momentous day for everyone at CNS Group. It is a project that is completely unique in Cyprus, and which significantly elevates the status of the country as a destination. We are extremely proud of our excellent partnership with Melco, a company whose experience, industry know-how and absolute commitment has made this amazing integrated resort possible.”

In his address, Grant Johnson, Property Manager of City of Dreams Mediterranean, thanked the people of Cyprus for embracing the project and making it possible, and paid special tribute to his colleagues for the tireless hours spent over the last years. “

τThis tremendous achievement is testament to the incredible cooperation and support we have received here in Cyprus.  This resort, the largest of its kind in Europe, is, like everything we do, the product of partnership. The combination of our brand, our expertise in entertainment, the thrill of our gaming, the quality of our guest experience, hand in hand with Cyprus culture and hospitality, is an extremely powerful mix. Cyprus is now ready to compete across Europe and the Middle East in luxury tourism and large-scale conferences,” he noted.

According to a press release, city of Dreams Mediterranean, Europe’s first integrated resort, is the largest premier integrated destination resort in the region. It features a fourteen-storey luxury hotel with 500 guest rooms and suites, over 8,000 square meters of MICE space, an outdoor amphitheatre, a family adventure park, and a variety of premium dining outlets and luxury retail.