Adil Raza Khan | September 3, 2025
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A refined mix of amenities and activities for full entertainment and total relaxation attracts people to resorts. According to IBISWorld, we have over 800,000 hotels and resorts across the world.
Resorts with elaborate hospitality coverages and extravagant arrangements come with a heavy price. The mentions of the most expensive luxury resorts in the world make one let their imagination have wings.
In this blog here, we will help their imagination know where and to what extent it can fly to with our discussion on the same—the most expensive resorts in the world!
PS. Unlike other blogs, we will keep our count limited to the three most expensive resorts in the world but with more information that the readers would find helpful.
No, but the Resort and Hotel concept used by maximum high-end hospitality establishments positively combines the hallmarks of both.
Initially, hotels used to signify hospitality units that specifically cater to the accommodation, dining, and other basic necessities for the guests. Resorts are designed for a more holistic hospitality service and immersive experiences.
As the brands and establishments expand their hospitality offerings with on-site entertainment, leisure, and dining extras for an impactful experiential staycation, the difference between hotels and resorts is blurring. So, one establishment nowadays can be both a hotel and a resort if its range of services and facilities is pleasantly broad, besides a set of different accommodations.
For example— The Atlantis Hotel and Resort in Dubai and The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort in the Maldives are hybrids of both luxury hotels and resorts. Both find prestigious mentions among the most beautiful resorts in the world.
Banwa private island resort offers villa-only accommodations for a limited number of guests at a time. Designed for guaranteeing ultimate intimacy with the vast blue ocean and the sky, neighbors are distantly located to not be bothered about on this paradise. Banwa Private Island is recognized as the most expensive resort in the world in 2025.
Location: Banwa Private Island resort is spread across the entire islet that is part of the greater Northeastern Palawan archipelago in the Sulu sea. There are 20+ islands nearby, accessible via luxury speedboats. It is inside a UNESCO marine-protected area. Reach Manila/Clark Airport and take a private jet, seaplane, or helicopter service to reach the island.
Anything Unique about the luxury resort?
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Expect to pay: Staying in this most expensive luxury resort in the world will cost $100,000 per night with a 3-night minimum stay.
The 12,000 sq ft Duplex-Penthouse called the Royal Mansion at Atlantic The Royal resort is the pinnacle of luxury living. It is a resort in itself! The private foyer that the duplex features double-height ceilings, and century-old original Olive Trees are planted to beautify the foyer. The unobstructed aerial view of the Palm Jumeirah, the Arabian Gulf (the sea), and the Dubai Skyline is inexplicable.
Maximum guests welcomed inside the Royal Mansion is 9 adults plus 1 child.
Location: Atlantis the Royal is both a luxury hotel and resort standing on the crescent of the Palm Jumeirah (besides Atlantis the Palm) in Dubai, UAE. The Royal Mansion (a resort in itself) occupies the entire 18th and 19th floors within the skybridge of the resort. The old and original Atlantis The Palm stands next to it.
Anything unique about the luxury resort?
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The Royal Mansion Exclusives
The Common Availabilities in the Atlantis The Royal
Expect to pay: The guests need to pay $100,000 per night. There is no restriction on the number of nights to be spent here mandatorily.
How about the feeling of being inside a villa-sized luxury aquarium while the exotic sea creatures swim around freely? This is exactly what you get when you book your stay at The Muraka in the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort.
The island resort is spread across two private islands in the exotic Maldives with unbelievable oceanic adventures and activities, including the world’s first all-glass underwater dining venues. One of the world’s most expensive resorts, the destination is popular for its immersive tropical island charms. The resort offers several beachfront villas with private pools and direct beach access, plus the sensational underwater Muraka accommodations.
The Muraka is the world’s first luxury residence (almost a villa) 16 feet below sea level with an incredible view of the marine creatures flowing freely and a private aquarium.
Location: Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort stands across two private islands in the South Ari Atoll in the Maldives, accessible either by a seaplane or a speedboat from the Male International Airport.
Anything unique about the luxury resort?
Amenities & Facilities
Muraka Underwater Villa Exclusives
The Common Availabilities in the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort
Expect to Pay: Guests need to pay $50,000 per night for booking a stay at Muraka with a minimum 4-night stay, including all the facilities at peak seasons. Some websites claim the tariff rate is within $10,000 per night, but they are not always right! Though in off-seasons it can be less than $50,000/night.
We are Wrapping up
All good things should come to a pause at least before they start losing their essence and charm. There is no end to the list of the most expensive luxury resorts in the world, as new expensive resorts somewhere on this planet Earth are planning a record-breaking and jaw-dropping debut every single day.
The 3 mentions here caught our attention. The discussion itself can stimulate your imagination of what a lavish yet highly relaxing time by the blue water would feel like.
We are the desert people, and any lavish resort by the sea feels like an oasis. Hopefully, the details will help you should you ever plan a visit to any of our 3 best picks!
Happy Journey and Stay Safe!
WRITTEN BY
Adil Khan is a Dubai luxury real estate expert with over 13 years of experience in the UAE property market. He is the Chairman of APIL Properties.
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A refined mix of amenities and activities for full entertainment and total relaxation attracts people to resorts. According to IBISWorld, we have over 800,000 hotels and resorts across the world.
Resorts with elaborate hospitality coverages and extravagant arrangements come with a heavy price. The mentions of the most expensive luxury resorts in the world make one let their imagination have wings.
In this blog here, we will help their imagination know where and to what extent it can fly to with our discussion on the same—the most expensive resorts in the world!
PS. Unlike other blogs, we will keep our count limited to the three most expensive resorts in the world but with more information that the readers would find helpful.
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