In the luxury hotel and resort sector, Wynn Al Marjan Island offers something unique. Standing 305 metres above sea level, the 70-storey hotel tower was designed by the “the award-winning team of Wynn Design and Development architects, designers, and creatives”. Located on the upper floors of the main tower of this resort complex, Enclave will be “the ultimate destination within a destination”. With its own rules, its own rhythm and extreme attention to detail, Enclave presents privacy as a kind of intimacy within the public sphere, in an environment that is already luxurious in itself.
The Enclave concept is not new to the hospitality industry, but its execution at Wynn Al Marjan Island is unique. With only 313 rooms—in six different categories, ranging from 75 m² suites to two 1,500 m² “King Suites”—the guest density per floor will be minimal. Each level houses a maximum of 15 suites, which are accessed via private lifts. This design is no accident: it responds to a growing demand from travellers seeking tailor-made experiences without sacrificing the services of a large resort.
These royal apartments, designed by Anouska Hempel Design (London, United Kingdom) and Pinto Design (Paris, France), in collaboration with Wynn Design & Development, represent the highlight of the proposal. More than just accommodation, they are temporary residences with an aesthetic that evokes coastal mansions, far from the stereotype of overloaded interiors. The focus is on textiles, neutral tones and views that frame the Persian Gulf like a changing picture.
But what is truly distinctive about Enclave is how it approaches service. The suites include two private pantries—one for the day, one for the night—with products selected according to the type of accommodation. This is not an expanded minibar, but a system that anticipates needs without requiring constant interaction with the resort hotel staff. Even the common areas, such as the Lobby Lounge or the Lebanese cuisine restaurant, are designed to avoid crowds, with exclusive reservations and staggered schedules.
The outdoor space follows the same philosophy. The private pool and reserved beach dispense with the grandiloquence typical of other resorts in the region for Enclave guests. Instead, they opt for an open but intimate layout, with cabanas scattered among gardens and discreet “beach butlers” service.
Wynn Al Marjan Island is presented as a project that transcends scale. Enclave, in particular, seems to be designed for travellers who are not satisfied with visible luxury, but who prioritise control over their environment, privacy or even anonymity. This commitment to restraint will probably be what sets Enclave apart in the regional accommodation market. The opening in 2027 will test whether the concept works, but the details suggest that, at least, there will be those willing to pay to disappear, even if only for a few days. Can you imagine what kind of guest will be tempted by Enclave? So can we.
Sources: Wynn Al Marjan Island, Hospitality Net, Hotel News, Infotur Latam.
Images: Wynn Al Marjan Island.
