An ever-evolving and expanding cityscape, Phoenix is looking to welcome several impressive attractions in the coming year. Whether you’re seeking adventure at a fun park, outdoor inspiration, or relaxation at a desert oasis, locals and out-of-towners alike will be adding these destinations to the top of their list.

VAI Resort - Glendale

Set to phase open in 2025, VAI Resort promises to redefine the concept of a luxury hotel resort. 

With an impressive 1,100 rooms, suites, and villas, 12 signature restaurants, a premium spa, a nightclub, theater, and curated retail, VAI Resort will be the biggest and boldest of its kind. Visitors will also be able to toast at the 130-foot-high Konos Sky Bar, find thrills at Mattel Adventure Park, and catch show-stopping entertainment at the 11,000-seater VAI Amphitheater.

 

The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley, The Palmeraie - Paradise Valley

Nestled amid lush, oasis-like gardens overlooking Camelback Mountain, The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley, The Palmeraie is the definition of a modern luxury resort. The property features garden-to-table restaurants, a stunning 400-foot pool, 60 high-end retailers, unparalleled accommodations ranging from cozy casitas to opulent estate homes, plus 20,000 square feet of event space perfect for weddings and work gatherings.

 

Cannon Beach - Mesa

The jewel of Mesa’s soon-to-be-open Cannon Beach is Revel Surf, the world’s first surf park with both a large traveling wave and stationary rapid wave that offers a peak surfing experience for beginners and pros alike. Alongside the surf park, the development will include a four-story hotel, co-working spaces, a beachside gym and rock climbing wall, waterfront dining, and family-friendly gathering areas, like fire pits and a splash pad.

 

Pure Pickleball - Scottsdale

Pickleball has been heating up the past few years, nowhere more than in Scottsdale. Pure Pickleball — set to open in late 2024 or early 2025 — will be one of the most extensive pickleball facilities in the world and home to the national governing body, USA Pickleball. The facility will host 28 oversized indoor courts and a first-of-its-kind Championship Court with a 500-seat stadium. Other developments to come include rooftop play spaces, on-site dining, childcare, a gym, and a pro shop.

 

Cactus Surf Park - Gilbert

Set to open in 2025, Cactus Surf Park is designed with water conservation and efficiency top of mind. The state-of-the-art recreational water park will offer a surf lagoon, sand beach, kayak, canoe, and paddle board rentals, yoga classes, a standalone flow surf pool, cabanas, and family play areas. Plus, the park will sponsor water safety and conservation education as part of its commitment to sustainability.

 

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International Dark Sky Discovery Center - Fountain Hills

Development is underway at the International Dark Sky Discovery Center, a 22,000-square-foot science facility that will invite visitors to find inspiration in the night sky. The center will provide a variety of educational activities and interactive experiences. The center will be home to the largest telescope in the Greater Phoenix area and will feature a Hyperspace Planetarium and Night Sky Experience Exhibit Hall.

 

Desert Diamond Casino White Tanks at San Lucy - Waddell

Set to open in late 2024, the newest Desert Diamond Casino promises to bring a whole new level of entertainment to the West Valley. Visitors will be able to enjoy 900 slot machines, 36 table games, a 12-table poker room, and a sportsbook — plus restaurants ranging from fine dining to a food court and a VIP lounge.

 

Mattel Adventure Park - Glendale

Arizona’s first themed indoor/outdoor amusement park, Mattel Adventure Park, is slated to open in late 2024. The entertainment destination will welcome guests 365 days a year and bring to life iconic Mattel toy franchises, immersing guests in both childhood nostalgia and epic thrills. Two fully themed Hot Wheels roller coasters and a life-sized Barbie Beach House are among the highlights coming to the park.