Cyprus: Melco's City of Dreams Mediterranean opening delayed until Q2 2023

Melco's City of Dreams Mediterranean, Cyprus’ first integrated resort (IR) and expected to host the biggest casino in Europe, is scheduled to open in Q2 2023 in Limassol. The development, which broke ground in 2019, was initially set to open its doors last year, but the plans were delayed amid Covid-19. It was later pushed back to Summer 2022, a target date it is missing as well.

Described as a "one-of-a-kind development", the IR will incorporate a 7,500 square-meter casino featuring table games, a designated Poker area, state-of-the-art slot machines, private salons, and live entertainment. In addition to the open gaming floor, the VIP member’s only Platinum Club will offer guests "another level of sophisticated luxury and distinctive service."

The development of the project is now available for viewing through aerial drone footage produced by City of Dreams Mediterranean. The video offers an overview of the IR’s exterior and surroundings, reflecting the advancement of the main construction, along with renderings of the project upon completion.

The facility will feature a sixteen-story, five-star hotel with more than 500 luxury guest rooms and suites, including the largest Presidential Suite on the island. Furnished with a soft, welcoming palette of colors, all rooms feature private balconies with unparalleled views overlooking the Akrotiri Salt Lake, the Troodos Mountains range, and the famed Lady’s Mile Beach – regularly considered the finest beach in Cyprus. 

The facility will also offer Cyprus’ largest resort pool complex, featuring an array of lagoon-style pools and water slides; the Adventure Park, complete with zip line, extreme ropes, and trampoline zone; and the Waverider. Guests will also be able to relax at The Renü Spa, offering a program of treatments, a luxurious indoor pool, and a fully-equipped fitness center. The Renü Spa has been influenced by The Morpheus Spa in City of Dreams Macau, awarded 'Spa of the Year' by the Forbes Travel Guide 2020.

Construction of the resort moves forward

Furthermore, the resort will offer approximately 10,000 square meters of MICE space, an outdoor amphitheater, a family adventure park, and a variety of fine-dining outlets and luxury retail. Its interior design will be based on Melco’s "international luxury standards," specifically customized for the Cyprus IR, while the exterior design will feature distinct Mediterranean influences.

A member of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, City of Dreams Mediterranean is described as "one of the largest development projects undertaken in Cyprus" and is set to be a game-changer in the island’s tourism and hospitality sectors. Melco Resorts & Entertainment also operates City of Dreams Macau, Studio City Macau, and City of Dreams Manila, amongst other integrated resort projects in Asia.