The Trump Organization and Dar Global, a London-listed property developer, are working on a new resort project in the Maldives that uses digital tokens for investment.
In a joint announcement on November 17, both companies said their plan represents a new approach to property funding.
Instead of waiting for a development to be finished, investors can take part from the beginning through tokenization.
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Most real estate token projects give investors shares in completed properties. This partnership changes that model by allowing early involvement during the resort’s construction phase.
The planned property, called Trump International Hotel Maldives, is expected to open by the end of 2028. The site is around 25 minutes from Malé by speedboat.
It will include about 80 villas, both beachfront and overwater, designed to offer a quiet and private experience for guests.
Investors will be able to buy smaller portions of the development and trade them digitally. This approach also allows for round-the-clock transactions, something not possible with traditional property investment.
Eric Trump, executive vice president of The Trump Organization, said the project sets “a new benchmark for tokenized real estate investments”. He added that the development will reshape how luxury and innovation meet in the property market.
Dar Global’s CEO, Ziad El Chaar, described the initiative as a global first that combines real estate, digital technology, and hospitality investment.
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