City of Dreams Mediterranean hotel sparks espionage fears near RAF Akrotiri

City of Dreams Mediterranean RAF Akrotiri espionage concerns Melco Resorts Cyprus

British intelligence and military officials have expressed concerns that the City of Dreams Mediterranean, a luxury resort in Cyprus, could serve as an observation post for foreign espionage.

The 16-story, Chinese-owned complex, operated by Melco Resorts & Entertainment, is located adjacent to the RAF Akrotiri military base. Due to its height and proximity to British sovereign territory, security officials fear that observers could use binoculars from high floors to monitor sensitive activities, including aircraft take-offs and landings.

RAF Akrotiri is a critical strategic hub for British operations in the Middle East and hosts advanced military assets, such as F-35 fighter jets and American U-2 Dragon Lady reconnaissance aircraft. The hotel operator has strictly denied all allegations of espionage, maintaining that the resort operates exclusively as a tourism and business destination.

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China · City of Dreams Mediterranean · Cyprus · Lawrence Ho · Melco Resorts & Entertainment · RAF Akrotiri · Royal Air Force Akrotiri · United Kingdom

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[● 4 SOURCES] The hotel is located adjacent to the British Royal Air Force (RAF) Akrotiri base. www.fehmarn24.de · www.hna.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.op-online.de
[● 5 SOURCES] The City of Dreams Mediterranean hotel is Chinese-run. www.fehmarn24.de · www.hna.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.op-online.de · www.sigmalive.com
[● 6 SOURCES] The hotel's height allows for a bird's-eye view of the British military complex. www.fehmarn24.de · www.hna.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.op-online.de · www.sigmalive.com · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] British intelligence and military sources fear the City of Dreams Mediterranean hotel could be used as a spying post. www.fehmarn24.de · www.hna.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.op-online.de · www.sigmalive.com · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The City of Dreams Mediterranean resort was opened in 2023. www.fehmarn24.de · www.hna.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.op-online.de
[● 5 SOURCES] The hotel operator strictly denies the allegations of espionage. www.fehmarn24.de · www.hna.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.op-online.de · typos.com.cy
[● 2 SOURCES] RAF Akrotiri base hosts F-35 fighter jets and American U-2 Dragon Lady reconnaissance aircraft. www.sigmalive.com · typos.com.cy
[● 2 SOURCES] Observers from the hotel's high floors could potentially monitor aircraft take-offs, landings, and personnel movements at the base. www.sigmalive.com · typos.com.cy
[● 2 SOURCES] The 16-story City of Dreams Mediterranean hotel complex borders British territory at two points. www.sigmalive.com · typos.com.cy