Reinforcing the Flagship “Aquatique” Destination as a World-Class Family Entertainment and Tourism Destination

• A First for Thailand: The DreamWorks Animation-Themed Hotel will bring DreamWorks’ beloved stories and characters to life alongside a 16,000-square-meter indoor-outdoor themed water park, expanding Aquatique’s hospitality and entertainment ecosystem and reinforcing Pattaya as a world-class beachfront destination for families and global travelers.
• Landmark Beachfront Water Leisure: Plans include a new immersive indoor-outdoor themed water park featuring beloved DreamWorks Animation stories and characters at Pattaya’s vibrant beachfront that will be a major entertainment anchor within AWC’s flagship Aquatique destination.
• Creating Destination Impact: AWC and Universal Destinations & Experiences are exploring opportunities to create new family entertainment and hospitality experiences at Aquatique, strengthening Thailand’s position as a leading global lifestyle, tourism and family entertainment destination.

4 September 2026, Bangkok, Thailand – Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), Thailand's leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, is pleased to announce Thailand’s first DreamWorks Animation-themed hotel at Aquatique Pattaya in partnership with Universal Destinations & Experiences, marking the latest collaboration in the companies’ strategic partnership. This planned development would enrich the hospitality offerings within AWC’s flagship Aquatique destination, bringing beloved DreamWorks Animation stories and characters with world-class hospitality to further position Pattaya as a leading family entertainment and tourism destination.

Thailand’s First DreamWorks Animation-Themed Hotel

Scheduled to open in Q1/2033, plans for the new luxury hotel include approximately 300 keys and an immersive concept that extends storytelling throughout the guest experience, creating a distinctive family entertainment and lifestyle experience in Thailand.

Complementing the hotel, plans also include an indoor-outdoor themed water park to bring landmark beachfront water leisure to Pattaya’s vibrant coastline, serving as a major entertainment anchor within the flagship Aquatique destination.

Strengthening the Aquatique Hospitality Cluster with Pioneering Entertainment Hospitality

Developed under AWC’s integrated destination model, the new hotel enriches Aquatique’s diverse hospitality offerings, seamlessly connecting premium accommodation with entertainment, dynamic retail, beachfront dining, leisure, and holistic wellness experiences.

Mrs. Wallapa Traisorat, Chief Executive Officer and President of Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), stated:

“From Jurassic World at Asiatique The Riverfront Destination to the gates of Aquatique, our journey with Universal Destinations & Experiences has been about bringing the world’s most beloved stories home to Thailand. With Thailand’s first DreamWorks Animation-themed hotel, Aquatique moves beyond a collection of world-class components to become a complete story – where families can flow from an immersive water park to beachfront dining, wellness, and a hotel where the storytelling continues around the clock. Together with Universal Destinations & Experiences, we are building a 360-degree destination that creates enduring value for Pattaya’s communities and positions Thailand at the forefront of global family tourism.”

Mr. Gerald Raines, Senior Vice President, Global Location Based Entertainment at Universal Destinations & Experiences, said:

“DreamWorks Animation stories and characters are beloved by families around the world. Through our ongoing collaboration with AWC, we’re exploring new ways to bring them to life, from the energy and adventure of a themed water park to a hotel where the storytelling extends throughout the stay. We’re excited to create more opportunities for fans to experience the worlds they love.”

The Aquatique Vision

Aquatique Pattaya is envisioned under AWC’s destination-led development philosophy, combining globally recognized creative and hospitality expertise from Universal Destinations & Experiences with AWC’s lifestyle destination expertise to create a distinctive 360-degree ecosystem spanning lifestyle, world-class IP-themed family entertainment, and beachfront ultra-luxury hospitality.

Located in Central Pattaya within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), Aquatique is strategically positioned to benefit from major national infrastructure in investments, including high-speed rail connectivity and U-Tapao International Airport. Aquatique is set to create a new benchmark for Pattaya, delivering meaningful experiences for local and international guests while driving sustainable tourism, stimulating local economic growth, and creating long-term value for communities and the destination.