The John Keells Group is set to open doors to Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, tomorrow (15).

With the John Keells Group investing over $ 1.2 billion, this is the largest and most ambitious private investment in the country which will redefine the country’s tourism landscape, catering to a diverse clientele creating South Asia’s most dynamic destination for business, leisure, and entertainment.

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka will encompass 687 luxurious rooms, and offers multiple entertainment venues, including ballrooms, high-tech event, and conference facilities, with the capacity to host over 5,000 guests in multiple locations across its various unique spaces.

This makes it the largest event venue in Colombo, setting a new standard for gatherings, hosting international conferences and large-scale events, positioning Colombo as a premier destination for global MICE travel.

With a dedicated team of over 1,500 professionals, including 250 chefs, Cinnamon Life promises an extraordinary culinary journey.

While Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka opens tomorrow, the shopping mall and entertainment areas, including the gaming facility, and the 113-key ultra-luxury ‘Nuwa’ hotel are scheduled to open in mid-2025, marking the final phase of this landmark project.

John Keells Group Chairperson Krishan Balendra said: “City of Dreams Sri Lanka is an iconic project that was conceived over a decade ago; a one-of-a-kind venture that will undoubtedly convert Colombo into a preferred destination for leisure and entertainment in the region, offering best in-class lifestyle, shopping and entertainment spaces. The Group is confident that the convergence of all elements in the launch of City of Dreams Sri Lanka will unlock its full potential as a transformative development in South Asia and be a catalyst in creating tourism demand, foreign exchange earnings for Sri Lanka and generating employment.”

The ‘City of Dreams Sri Lanka’ project, once all components are in full operation, is expected to generate over 20,000 direct and indirect employment and community engagement opportunities.

This development is part of the Group’s broader strategy to position Sri Lanka as a leader in the regional and global marketplace.