The Empire Hotel was built His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah. He is the brother of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. The Empire Hotel hopes to become the Bahamas of the Far East, providing all the luxury and comforts of a 6 star hotel complete with a golf course, spa, beach, diving and water sports activities.