Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan is set to headline the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on August 2, 2025, marking a major milestone in South Asia’s luxury and entertainment landscape. Developed through a strategic partnership between John Keells Holdings and Melco Resorts & Entertainment, the resort is the region’s first luxury integrated destination.
Dubbed the most glamorous event of 2025, the by-invitation-only celebration will also unveil the resort’s signature campaign, “Let’s Go, Let Go,” ushering in a new era of indulgence in Sri Lanka. The 4.5-million-square-foot architectural marvel—designed by internationally acclaimed Cecil Balmond—boasts over 800 luxury rooms, world-class dining, wellness retreats, high-end retail, and the largest casino in the country, operated by Melco.
City of Dreams Sri Lanka is poised to elevate Colombo’s profile with state-of-the-art meeting and event spaces, including grand cantilevered ballrooms adorned with Sri Lankan art. The buzz has extended to Kolkata, where luxury travel firms and entertainment agencies report heightened interest in Colombo as a premium destination. Shah Rukh Khan’s involvement is expected to significantly boost regional footfall, including high-value Indian tourists.