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.
Resorts
Back to Top of ListVAI 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.
Outdoors
Back to Top of ListCannon 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.
Adventures & Entertainment
Back to Top of ListInternational 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.
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