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Ayre Group
Developer, Ayre Group
Specialties: Luxury Hospitality Developments, Branded Residences, Destination Communities
Based in: Antigua & Barbuda
Behind the transformation of Antigua’s luxury hospitality landscape is Ayre Group, the international investment and development firm leading the creation of the highly anticipated Nikki Beach Residences Antigua
Meet the Visionary Behind Nikki Beach Residences Antigua: Ayre Group
Known for its long-term vision, large-scale investments, and commitment to redefining lifestyle-driven destinations, Ayre Group is positioning the development as far more than a traditional resort project. Set along the white sands of Jolly Beach in Antigua, the $400+ million development brings together branded residences, a luxury resort, wellness experiences, private beach living, and citizenship-by-investment opportunities into one globally positioned destination.
At the center of the project is entrepreneur and investor Calvin Ayre, whose vision for Antigua extends beyond hospitality. Over the years, he has become one of the island’s largest foreign investors, helping shape Antigua’s growth through infrastructure, tourism, business development, and international investment initiatives.
What makes Ayre Group’s approach stand out is its focus on experiential luxury. Rather than developing standalone real estate projects, the company creates destinations designed around lifestyle, emotion, and global connectivity. That philosophy aligns naturally with the internationally recognized Nikki Beach Hospitality Group brand, known for blending hospitality, entertainment, wellness, music, dining, and beachfront luxury into immersive experiences.
The Antigua development will feature luxury branded residences, beachfront villas, wellness amenities, private owner experiences, multiple dining concepts, and a signature Nikki Beach club experience designed to attract a new generation of global luxury buyers seeking both investment value and lifestyle alignment.
Designed by internationally recognized firms HKS Architects and ROAM Interior Design, the project reflects a modern Caribbean aesthetic infused with contemporary resort living. The development is expected to become one of the most significant luxury hospitality and residential projects in the region over the coming years.
As Antigua continues to emerge as a destination for high-net-worth global investors, Ayre Group is helping shape a new era of luxury real estate in the Caribbean — one centered around wellness, design, citizenship access, experiential travel, and elevated beachfront living.


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Developer
Ayre Group
Headquarters
Antigua & Barbuda · International Luxury Development Firm
Specialties
Luxury Hospitality Developments · Branded Residences · Resort Communities · Citizenship-by-Investment Real Estate · Experiential Lifestyle Destinations
Focus
Beachfront Developments · Luxury Tourism Infrastructure · Wellness & Hospitality Experiences · Global Investment Opportunities
Partnerships
Nikki Beach Hospitality Group · International Architects & Design Firms · Luxury Hospitality Operators
Signature Projects
Nikki Beach Residences Antigua · Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Antigua · Luxury Caribbean Hospitality & Residential Developments
Vision
A lifestyle-driven approach to luxury development centered around hospitality, wellness, design, global connectivity, and destination creation
Global Reach
Caribbean · International Luxury Travel & Investment Markets


