Yanuna Unveils Progress on More Than $1 Billion Luxury Coastal Destination Near Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic
Backed by Dominican capital, the new coastal community will bring together two Marriott International hotels, private
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Yanuna, a new luxury coastal destination 35 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), has presented progress on the first stage of its development, which represents an investment of more than $1 billion. 2.7 million square meters (about 667 acres) on the Dominican Republic’s eastern coast, Yanuna will bring together hotels, private residences, dining, wellness and experiences in a single integrated community.
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Yamil E. Isaías, chairman of the board of Yanuna
Dominican President Luis Abinader led the Oct. 30 presentation with Yanuna’s founders and investors, government officials and strategic partners. Guests toured the site and previewed some of the experiences the property will offer.
Yanuna is designed for travelers who value privacy, personalized service and an authentic connection with the places they visit, with nature, Dominican culture and hospitality at the center of the experience.
“Yanuna was born from a deep conviction in what the Dominican Republic can offer the world. We are more than sun and beach,” said Yamil E. Isaías, chairman of the board of Yanuna, who represents the investment of Pioneer Corporate Development Fund II, managed by Pioneer Investment Funds. “That is why we want to help our tourism evolve, with a community that brings together the richness of this land, international standards of excellence and our own way of welcoming and caring for our guests.”
Yanuna is financed entirely by Dominican capital. Total investment across all stages is estimated at about $2.4 billion. The project expects to create 2,500 jobs during construction and 1,600 once in operation, supported by ongoing training programs that prepare local talent for careers in luxury hospitality.
“With Yanuna, we are going beyond the conventional resort concept to create a new destination for hospitality and luxury, where architecture, nature, privacy and service come together in a carefully conceived, long-term vision,” said Javier Tejada, chairman of the board of The Ritz-Carlton Yanuna and Casa Mirayá, a Luxury Collection Hotel, adding that the project will help diversify the country’s tourism offering.
The first stage will be developed in two phases. The first includes two all-inclusive hotels from Marriott International’s portfolio, with 548 rooms in total: The Ritz-Carlton Yanuna, with 250 rooms centered on personalized service, privacy and wellness, expected to be the brand’s first hotel in the Dominican Republic; and Casa Mirayá, a Luxury Collection Hotel, with 298 rooms offering an experience rooted in the culture and landscape of the destination. Both are expected to open in 2029.
The second phase includes 25 Ritz-Carlton-branded residences in three collections: Caicú, on the beachfront; Bayacú, on higher ground with elevated views; and Jiva, surrounded by native vegetation for added privacy. Residence sales are expected to begin in mid-2027.
Yanuna’s master plan follows the character of the land, from its beachfront to its native vegetation and varied terrain. It makes use of existing infrastructure and previously developed areas to minimize new intervention and reduce earthmoving, with special attention to preserving coastal dunes, mangroves, wetlands and sea-turtle nesting areas. The goal is to balance luxury development with long-term conservation.
A second stage, now in design, would add a third hotel and a village center with dining, retail, wellness and experiences. With this plan, Yanuna aims to become a new benchmark for luxury tourism in the Caribbean.
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About Yanuna
Yanuna is a luxury coastal destination under development in Punta Macao, Dominican Republic, near Punta Cana. Financed entirely by Dominican capital, the 2.7 million-square-meter community will bring together hotels, private residences, dining, wellness and experiences rooted in Dominican hospitality. Its first stage includes two hotels from Marriott International’s portfolio, The Ritz-Carlton Yanuna and Casa Mirayá, a Luxury Collection Hotel. Investors include Pioneer Corporate Development Fund II, managed by Pioneer Investment Funds, which invests in companies and strategic business projects in the Dominican Republic. Learn more at www.Yanuna.com.
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