City of Dreams Sri Lanka casino and Nuwa hotel open from August 02
- CNL Reporter
- June 27, 2025
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Melco Resorts and Entertainment will being operations of its City of Dreams casino and Nuwa branded hotel in Colombo on August 02, the group said in a joint statement with Sri Lanka’s John Keells Hotels.
“We believe Sri Lanka has immense potential, and this opportunity complements our existing portfolio of properties,” Lawrence Ho, Chairman and CEO of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, said in the statement.
“City of Dreams Sri Lanka is expected to serve as a catalyst for stimulating tourism demand and promoting economic growth in Sri Lanka, drawing inspiration from the successful examples set by similar integrated resorts in other jurisdictions.”
The 1.2 billion US dollar integrated resort already has a 687 room ‘Cinnamon Life’ hotel in operation. The Nuwa hotel will add another 113 rooms.
“The opening of the casino and Nuwa hotel operated by Melco marks the realisation of a key pillar of City of Dreams Sri Lanka, bringing to fruition the integrated development that was envisioned over a decade ago,” JKH Chairman Krishan Balendra said.
