6 of the best · Sri Lanka
New Developments in Colombo
The projects reshaping Colombo’s skyline and the routes south, described by status.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Sri Lanka.
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A new district on reclaimed land
Port City Colombo
A new district of about 269 hectares built on land reclaimed from the sea beside Colombo Fort and Galle Face, planned as a Special Economic Zone for business, homes and leisure.
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South Asia’s tallest tower
Lotus Tower
The lotus-shaped telecommunications tower, about 350 m tall, with an observation deck over the city.
The full list: Developments, A–Z
Colombo 5
New districts, towers and malls.
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Mall, hotel and residences
Colombo City Centre
An Abans Group development in central Colombo with a large mall, a Courtyard by Marriott hotel and apartments.
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Apartments around seven acres of gardens
Havelock City
A large residential community on Havelock Road, with apartment towers, a mall and an office tower around seven acres of gardens.
324 Havelock Road, Colombo 5Explore View on map
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South Asia’s tallest tower
Lotus Tower
The lotus-shaped telecommunications tower, about 350 m tall, with an observation deck over the city.
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Residences, mall, hotel and offices
One Galle Face
A mixed-use development at the end of Galle Face Green: two residential towers, a mall, the Shangri-La hotel and an office tower.
1A Centre Road, Galle Face, Colombo 2Explore View on map
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A new district on reclaimed land
Port City Colombo
A new district of about 269 hectares built on land reclaimed from the sea beside Colombo Fort and Galle Face, planned as a Special Economic Zone for business, homes and leisure.
Across the island 1
Faster roads.
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Colombo to Galle in about 1.5 hours
Expressways
Toll expressways link the airport, Colombo, Galle and the south, and part of the way towards Kandy.
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