Just when you thought Uluwatu couldn’t get any more jaw-droppingly beautiful, along comes Umi, a five-star stunner that’s about to take Bali’s luxury game up several notches and then add a couple more for good measure.

Set to open in May 2026, Umi is perched just 200 metres from Uluwatu Beach, which means your morning swim could come with a side of sea breeze and surf envy.

Australian-owned and oozing understated glamour, Umi will feature seven private villas and 92 designer suites, each one showing off pool views and nestled among 1.5 kilometres of lush, garden-wrapped serenity. It’s probably like living inside a very tasteful jungle. With room types ranging from sleek Deluxe Suites to sprawling Family Suites, there’s plenty of space for everyone from solo sunset-seekers to barefoot little explorers.

And the design? Let’s just say if Mother Nature and a world-class architect had a love child, this would be it. Inspired by the sea caves of nearby Suluban Beach, Umi’s U-shaped layout opens dramatically to cascading infinity pools that ripple down the land’s natural contour. Think cliffside cool meets sculptural serenity, all wrapped in leafy planter boxes.

Dreamed up by co-founder Danil Flehan and the creative minds at Immersive Architecture and Vojtek Morsztyn Studio, Umi is all about luxury with a conscience. Expect barefoot elegance, eco-friendly flair, and a lot of guests “accidentally” extending their stay.