MANDARIN ORIENTAL TO OPEN LUXURY RESORT ON MEXICO’S RIVIERA
MAYA COASTLINE

Hong Kong, 24 September 2024 - Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has today announced that
it will manage a luxury beachfront resort with branded residences on Mexico’s Riviera Maya,on the Yucatan Peninsula. The resort is expected to open in 2028 and has been meticulously
designed to respect the diversity of the environment and reflect local culture, blending serenearchitecture and exceptional craftsmanship with Mandarin Oriental’s renowned legendary
service. Notably, acclaimed Mexican artist Bosco Sodi has been chosen as the art curator forthis project.
Located in the heart of the Riviera Maya with its year-round tropical climate, within a 30minute drive from Cancun Airport and 10 minutes from Playa del Carmen’s downtown, Kanai
is a 680-acre masterplan. The beach front resort is nestled within a secure, gated communityand surrounded by a pristine jungle and protected mangrove reserve. Only 9% of the land isdedicated to buildings and roads, ensuring the utmost care is taken in preserving the natural
habitat and its diverse wildlife.
1Mandarin Oriental Kanai, Riviera Maya will feature 120 elegantly refined guestrooms andsuites with private pools, offering views over the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Eachcarefully curated space will provide seamless indoor-outdoor living, enhanced by natural
materials including marble, wood, leather and locally woven fabrics. Fifty thoughtfully
appointed and spacious branded residences, with access to a private resident-only beach club,
will also form part of the overall offering.
Migdal Arquitectos, an acclaimed architectural practise based in Mexico City, demonstrate aprofound respect for the natural setting with designs that blend seamlessly with theenvironment, drawing poetic inspiration from Mayan architecture. Designed by the New Yorkbased William Gray, a new luxury offering by renowned studio Meyer Davis, the resort
interiors will beautifully blend a curated collection of art and design, resulting in a tranquil,luxurious ambiance, harmonising with the surrounding natural beauty, landscaped by Maat
Handasa. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental and Beach Club will encapsulate special design
elements by Esrawe Studio.
Adding to the resort's unique character, Bosco Sodi will serve as Art Curator and designconsultant. Known for his richly textured and elemental works, Sodi’s involvement brings adistinct artistic vision to the project. His approach, embracing the Japanese Wabi Sabi
philosophy which finds beauty in imperfections and the signs of age, merges with age-old
Mayan traditions and contemporary aesthetics. Bosco Sodi commented:” Our creative
approach will enhance the resort’s ambiance, creating spaces that inspire contemplation andconnection with the environment.”
Mandarin Oriental will bring its culinary expertise to a wide range of dining options, nestledin the natural surroundings of the resort, featuring distinctive international cuisines in specialty
restaurants in addition to locally inspired culinary delights with an emphasis on locally sourced
ingredients. A beach club, café and pool bar will also provide all day refreshments. Elegant
event spaces traverse the resort indoors and out, creating the perfect backdrop for weddings
and social occasions.

2The spacious resort will feature three outdoor pools that blend into the environment, providing
different experiences for families and adults. The beach club will offer opportunities for a
myriad of watersports while a fully comprehensive Kid’s Club will deliver a wide range ofexperiences for children of all ages.
For those seeking relaxation, an all-inclusive Spa at Mandarin Oriental will offer a serene
sanctuary and the most comprehensive range of wellness, beauty and massage treatments
available in the region. Spa goers will enjoy Mandarin Oriental’s signature programmes as well
as specifically developed treatments inspired by Mexican traditions and customs. The
dedicated wellness space includes an indoor lap pool and outdoor spa trail experiences.
Laurent Kleitman, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group commented:"Mandarin Oriental Kanai, Riviera Maya exemplifies our commitment to delighting our fansat every opportunity. Nestled in a breathtaking setting and embracing local culture through acurated range of exceptional experiences, art and design, this resort promises to bring the nextlevel of luxury hospitality to the region. As shapers of culture and masters of our craft, we havedesigned every aspect of this resort with our guests at its heart, reflecting our dedication tolegendary service and exceptional experiences. Extending our portfolio in the Americas, brings
the brand closer to our North American fans and will introduce Mandarin Oriental to many
new audiences. We are particularly excited to have partnered with the visionary developer GIM
Desarrollos and Abraham Metta Cohen on this ambitious project, and we are delighted they arefans of Mandarin Oriental."
Riviera Maya is a tropical paradise renowned for its inviting Caribbean Sea waters and lush
tropical forests. Rich in Mayan heritage, the region is home to significant archaeological sitessuch as Chichen Itza and Tulum with their iconic pyramids. Guests will be able to explore these
historical landmarks through curated Mandarin Oriental experiences and enjoy the region’s
refined culinary scene, which offers a fusion of traditional and contemporary flavours.
The resort is being developed by GIM Desarrollos, prominent real estate developers withoperations throughout the region. Abraham Metta Cohen, Partner stated: “We are thrilled to3

bring this exceptional luxury hospitality experience to Riviera Maya, offering guests anunparalleled connection to the rich cultural heritage of the region. Enhancing the guest
experience by integrating environmental awareness and cultural richness is extremely
important to us and to Mandarin Oriental and we are delighted to be partnering with them andto bringing the brand’s renowned levels of luxury hospitality to this unique resort.”
About GIM Desarrollos
GIM is a 50-year-old group of companies dedicated to the conception, design, planning,execution, marketing, ownership and operation of real estate developments throughout Mexico.
This includes: Residential, Social Housing, Industrial, Offices, Retail, Resorts, Hotels andMixed Use Developments, based on a coherent and innovative business philosophy of total
quality and performance for successful long term developments.
About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s mostluxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Recognised for creating exceptional properties, each
destination reflects the Group’s oriental heritage, local culture and unique design. The Group’s
mission is to completely delight and inspire guests through delivering passionate service.
Having grown from its Asian roots over 60 years ago into a global brand, the Group now
operates 41 hotels, 12 residences and 24 exclusive homes in 26 countries and territories withmany more projects under development. Mandarin Oriental continues to drive its reputation as
an innovative leader in luxury hospitality, delivering sustainable growth over the long term.
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