The 503-key Lapita Hotel, which is a Polynesian-themed family property, will become part of the Autograph Collection, marking the Middle East debut for the independent luxury hotels collection.

It is a key component of Dubai Parks and Resorts in the Jebel Ali area of Dubai and opened in December 2016 as part of the first phase of the project, which also features Legoland Dubai, Motiongate Dubai and Bollywood Parks Dubai. Dubai Parks and Resorts LLC, a Meraas Holding company, developed the project.