AMAN TO OPEN LUXURY ISLAND RETREAT IN THE BAHAMAS
Ultra-luxury brand Aman has announced Amancaya, a new resort and residences set across two private islands in the Exumas.
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Renowned luxury hospitality group Aman is bringing its signature brand of serenity and sophistication to The Bahamas with the announcement of Amancaya, an ultra-exclusive resort and residences development set across two private islands in the Exumas.
The project marks Aman’s first foray into The Bahamas and its third destination in the Caribbean, following the success of Amanera in the Dominican Republic and Amanyara in Turks and Caicos.
Meaning “peaceful island” in the Indigenous Taíno language, Amancaya will deliver a low-density, ultra-luxury retreat anchored in Aman’s hallmark pillars: privacy, transformative experiences, and exceptional service.
Set in one of the most pristine and secluded parts of the Caribbean, the new property will feature a 36-pavilion Aman hotel and a limited collection of fully serviced Aman Residences. Guests and residents will have exclusive access to a private marina, Beach Club, Aman Spa, and a suite of refined dining venues spanning the two cays.
The design and experience will be tailored to emphasise barefoot luxury and deep immersion in nature, with panoramic ocean views, white-sand beaches, and world-class diving at their doorstep.
“This is a significant milestone for Aman,” said Vlad Doronin, Chairman and CEO of Aman Group. “We’ve seen incredible success in the Caribbean, and our guests have long asked for a Bahamian retreat.
“In Dona Bertarelli, we’ve found a visionary partner who shares our values, and in Exuma, we’ve found a setting that perfectly embodies our brand — untouched beauty, cultural richness and unparalleled tranquillity.”
Bertarelli, a Swiss investor, philanthropist and champion sailor, said Amancaya will reflect her own deep connection to the Exumas. “Guests will experience the same wonder, peace and connection to local culture that I’ve been fortunate to feel here,” she said.
“Aman is globally renowned for its elegance and bespoke experiences, and I’m delighted to help bring that vision to life in this extraordinary part of the world.”
Amancaya is currently under construction, with development supported by Squircle Capital. Sustainability is a key pillar of the project, with the resort aiming to achieve LEED certification and align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS).
From responsible design and building practices to a commitment to local engagement, the project is being positioned as a model for thoughtful, sustainable development in the Caribbean.
With a global portfolio spanning 35 locations across 20 countries — including 15 sites near UNESCO World Heritage landmarks — Aman continues to set the benchmark for high-end travel. Amancaya promises to extend that legacy with a destination that blends natural beauty, cultural authenticity, and understated luxury.
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The global architecture studio behind some of Sydney’s most recognisable towers unveils Civic Vision, its first Australian exhibition, celebrating more than five decades of design shaping cities worldwide.
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Foster + Partners has opened its first comprehensive exhibition in Australia, Civic Vision, showcasing more than five decades of the practice’s global architectural work.
Staged inside Parkline Place, the studio’s latest Sydney project developed by Investa on behalf of Oxford Properties Group and Mitsubishi Estate Asia, the exhibition highlights the firm’s contribution to civic architecture, urban environments and infrastructure.
Gerard Evenden, Head of Studio at Foster + Partners, said: “We are delighted to be putting on this first-of-its-kind exhibition in Sydney – a city we have been working in for more than 25 years. This is a fantastic opportunity to reflect on our holistic approach to civic architecture, which has underpinned our work since the 1960s, and continues to evolve to meet the challenges of today.”
Partner Muir Livingstone added: “It is a great privilege to showcase the practice’s work in Parkline Place – a project that we have been working on for the past six years – and the new home for our Sydney studio.
“Our projects in the city exemplify the civic and sustainable approach that the exhibition centres on. From our first Sydney project, Deutsche Bank Place, which features a four-storey public plaza at its base, to our work for Sydney Metro, which is transforming the way thousands of people travel across the city.”
The exhibition is organised around three themes – Community + Culture, Living + Working, and Planning + Mobility – and features Australian projects including Deutsche Bank Place, Salesforce Tower and Parkline Place, alongside international works such as the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Headquarters, the Reichstag German Parliament, and the soon-to-open Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi.
Since the 1960s, Foster + Partners has expanded its approach beyond technological innovation to encompass social and environmental design, producing masterplans for carbon-neutral cities and civic infrastructure that prioritise light, clarity and connection.
Civic Vision runs until 21 December on Level 2 of Parkline Place, 252 Pitt Street, Sydney. Entry is free and forms part of the Sydney Open festival program.
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