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LAPITA HOTELS & RESORTS
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Client: Meraas Holding
Industry: Hospitality
Location: Dubai, UAE
work
Strategy, Narrative & Positioning
Visual Identity System
Brand Architecture & Sub-brand Ecosystems
Brand Guidelines & Applications
Stationery Package
Brochures & Collaterals
Digital & Communication Ecosystem & Kit
Lapita entered development as an ambitious concept for a family-focused resort brand facing the challenge of establishing identity, positioning, and global scalability without an existing property footprint. The goal was to build a distinct narrative, naming framework, and brand architecture capable of expanding across international markets while anchoring its premier destination.
The brand strategy discovered its foundation in ancient Polynesian navigation and craftsmanship, giving rise to the name Lapita and the positioning Bonded by Curiosity, centered on shared discovery and family connection. A custom stone-carved typographic logotype was crafted, paired with a scalable brand architecture encompassing resorts, suites, serviced residences, and curated collections to ensure every future location feels connected to one cohesive portfolio. This strategy established a clear narrative and identity system that transformed an initial concept into an internationally recognized hospitality brand.





