Can Ahn Luh Dong’ao Island redefine island luxury in the Greater Bay Area?
Ahn Luh Dong’ao Island Zhuhai has officially opened, offering a rare blend of Eastern traditions of seclusion and modern luxury. Developed by Huafa Group in collaboration with the Ahn Luh Lifestyle Academy, the resort marks Ahn Luh’s first property in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area and its debut island resort.
Perched above the cliffs of Paijiao Bay, the 42,000-square-meter property features 153 guestrooms and 34 private villas, along with comprehensive dining, wellness, and event facilities. Guests can choose between Ahn Luh Brasserie for all-day dining or Luh Chinese Restaurant, while leisure and wellness offerings range from indoor and outdoor pools and a Tai Chi studio to the award-winning Ahn Luh Spa. For business and events, a multifunctional ballroom complements the resort’s leisure positioning.
Design plays a central role in defining the resort’s identity. Led by Guangde Zhang, interiors integrate local materials and traditional motifs such as Lingnan weaving and wave patterns, creating a seamless connection between culture and landscape. This design philosophy has already garnered the resort international accolades, including the LIV Hospitality Design Award, the French Novum Design Award for Innovation, and the MUSE Design Awards Gold.
Beyond facilities, the resort emphasizes experiential luxury. The Xiaoyao Wellness Program offers morning Tai Chi, Himalayan salt baths, and signature spa treatments. Culinary menus follow the rhythm of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms, while curated cultural programming includes sunrise water rituals, tea ceremonies inspired by the “Twelve Hours,” artisanal workshops, and live performances at the Luh Stage.
By combining cultural immersion, wellness, and contemporary hospitality, Ahn Luh Dong’ao Island Zhuhai positions itself as both a new benchmark for island retreats and a showcase of Chinese cultural confidence in the global luxury market.
At a glance:
- Developer/Operator: Huafa Group in collaboration with Ahn Luh Lifestyle Academy
- Location: Paijiao Bay, Dong’ao Island, Zhuhai
- Scale: 42,000 sqm; 153 guestrooms; 34 villas
- Dining: Ahn Luh Brasserie, Luh Chinese Restaurant
- Wellness & Culture: Ahn Luh Spa, Tai Chi studio, Xiaoyao Wellness Program, tea rituals, workshops, stage performances
- Facilities: Indoor/outdoor pools, fitness center, multifunctional ballroom
- Design: By Guangde Zhang; internationally awarded for cultural integration and sustainability
- Significance: First Ahn Luh property in the Greater Bay Area; brand’s inaugural island resort
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