Airport Authority Takes Soundings on Global Interest in Yacht Bay Plan
Hong Kong’s Airport Authority (AAHK) has opened international consultations for its marina development project next to the city's airport. Potential investors and industry partners from around the world are invited to submit expressions of interest (EOI) in what will be the territory’s largest marina.
The plan envisages a roughly 200‑hectare waterfront and marine recreation zone centred on the Airport Bay Marina, a core element of the HK$100 billion SKYTOPIA infrastructure project at Chek Lap Kok. The development is expected to provide 500 berths for superyachts and megayachts ranging from 30 to 120 metres in length, with half reserved for yachts visiting from outside the SAR.
"We provide a platform for the potential developers, investors and operators in the yachting, hotel and water-recreation industries to work together and provide their inputs," AAHK commercial executive director Cissy Chan Ching‑sze told the media.
In addition to the Yacht Bay, a Marine Resort is set to include a 300-room hotel with direct access to the marina, along with a promenade lined with dining and leisure options, and a water creation zone that, with over 100 hectares of active water space, will be the largest of its kind in Hong Kong.
Vivian Cheung, chief executive officer of AAHK, said: “SKYTOPIA offers an exceptional scale and prime location for water-themed projects rarely found in established international markets… These developments underscore our commitment to realising SKYTOPIA as a world-class destination that integrates air travel with entertainment and waterfront leisure.”
AAHK is seeking proposals from international investors with experience in marina development and operations, yacht services, hospitality, water-based leisure and large-scale mixed-use projects. The process is open for submissions until 2 November 2026, although early engagement by June 2026 is recommended.
Details of the EOI process can be found on the official SKYTOPIA webpage.