Trump’s Maldives Masterpiece: Where Luxury Villas Go Digital with Blockchain

The real estate market just got a high-tech upgrade. On November 17, 2025, The Trump Organization and Dar Global opened the Trump International Hotel Maldives. This beautiful resort isn’t just about sun-soaked beaches; it’s also a leader in investment technology. This project is the first time a hotel development has been tokenized from the start, which means that people can buy digital pieces of the property before it is even built.

Think about this: There are 80 ultra-luxury villas in the Maldives, some on the beach and some floating over clear waters. This place is only a quick 25-minute speedboat ride from Malé, the capital, and it promises complete privacy and high-end luxury for travelers who want the best. It’s made for people who want to escape in style, and every detail screams elegance. By the end of 2028, the doors will be open, making dreams of island happiness come true.

What makes this different? Tokenization. Investors can buy digital shares in the hotel’s development phase using blockchain. This is a first for a hospitality project. This lets you get in early, unlike traditional real estate where you have to wait for it to be finished.

It’s part of the growing trend of Real World Assets (RWA), which connect real-world assets to digital tokens to make trading and owning them easier.

Experts say that the tokenized real estate market could reach $4 trillion by 2035. But there are problems, like different rules in different countries, possible liquidity problems, or cyber risks. This could still change the way we put money into fancy places like this.

Behind the Partnership

Dar Global, a company based in Saudi Arabia but listed on the London Stock Exchange, brings its experience in high-end developments. They’ve called this a “global first” because it combines high-end style with cutting-edge technology. Eric Trump, the Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization, said, “This development will not only change what luxury means in the area, but it will also set a new standard for real estate investment through tokenization.”

“Tokenizing the development… marks a global first that blends luxury, innovation, and technology in a way that will change how the world invests in hospitality,” said Ziad El Chaar, CEO of Dar Global. It’s a risky move, especially since recent talks have hinted at connections to crypto platforms like World Liberty Financial.