You know it’s going to happen when Alex Rodriguez sets his eyes on something. Be it a fastball over the plate or a new business opportunity. And this time his eyes are locked straight at the beautiful beaches of the Dominican Republic. Not a usual celebrity gateway, but a billion-dollar move. A strategic move in the world of high-end development, all set against the backdrop of beaches with golden sand and turquoise oceans.
It’s everything but not anything near to ordinary. Playa Grande is a hidden gem on the beautiful northern coast of the Dominican Republic. It features golden sands, thick vegetation, and the soothing sound of the Atlantic Ocean. This lovely place, which was once only known to a select few travelers, is now about to become a world-famous symbol of wealth and exclusivity. Yes, Alex Rodriguez has set his eye on this, and the Dominican Republic government is quite happy with it.
An MLB insider, Hector Gomez, posted on his X handle and broke the news to the world. It said, “Alex Rodriguez and Dominican Republic Tourism Minister David Collado announce a US$1 billion investment in a tourism project in Playa Grande, DR., that will allow for the construction of 577 rooms, including villas and apartments.” Sounds amazing, right? Well, it’s A-Rod and his astonishing investments.
The Playa Grande resort, which is currently home to the famous Amanera Hotel, is about to get a big upgrade. This project will include new hotels and houses, which is the first step in an ultra-luxury project that intends to change what luxury means in the Caribbean. The project shows that more and more people believe that the Dominican Republic can attract high-end tourists and investors.
In the press release, both Tourism Minister David Collado and Alex Rodriguez expressed how happy they are to have this new partnership. The minister said, “This investment is an unprecedented initiative for our country that will bring extraordinary growth to luxury tourism in our country and for the northern region and the communities of Río San Juan and Cabrera.”
A-Rod was equally happy with the deal. He said, “I love the Dominican Republic. It’s my country. And being able to participate in such an iconic project will attract the world’s most influential people to come to the Dominican Republic and enjoy the exclusivity of Playa Grande and the warmth and good vibes of the Dominican people.”
Rodriguez not only partnered in a good initiative, but he also selected a beautiful place. Amanera is the most luxurious resort in Playa Grande. It is the epitome of elegance and peace. Amanera is on top of cliffs that look out over the Atlantic. It has the best views and access to one of the Caribbean’s best golf courses. Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed the Playa Grande Golf Course, and his son Rees Jones remodeled it. The course has 18 holes, 10 of which are right on the beach, making it the most oceanfront course in the Western Hemisphere.
He knows when and where to invest. Truth to be told, he is not only an ace player but a great businessman too. I mean, look at all his investments.
Glimpse of Alex Rodriguez’s business empire
Alex Rodriguez is known for his great baseball career, but he has also become a powerful business leader. A-Rod Corp is his business, and it has helped him diversify his investments by including real estate, health, technology, and entertainment. His businesses have had a big effect on the Dominican Republic, which shows how deeply connected he is to his roots.
Rodriguez has put a lot of money into the Dominican beer company, Presidente. He bought a small share in Presidente USA in 2020 and became chairman. The goal of this agreement is to make the brand more well-known in the US, especially among Latinx people. Rodriguez is doing this not just for commercial reasons, but also to commemorate and share his cultural heritage.
Rodriguez has made a lot of progress in real estate, in addition to drinks. He has bought more than 15,000 apartments under Monument Capital Management, a company owned by A-Rod Corp. And did we forget about his latest acquisition?
In April 2025, Alex Rodriguez and entrepreneur Marc Lore bought the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx for $1.5 billion. The acquisition, which started in 2021, was set up as a phased purchase. Rodriguez and Lore first bought a 20% stake, and then they bought more until they owned the whole thing. This isn’t it; he has many more investments.
All these decisions show how he thinks strategically about investments, focusing on areas that can expand and fit with his goal of creating value that lasts.
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