Mexico is to become home to Cirque du Soleil’s first resident show operating outside of the US, after the announcement that a new custom-designed theatre is under construction in Riviera Maya to house the entertainment spectacle.

The announcement comes as Cirque du Soleil teams up with Grupo Vidanta, a developer of resorts and tourism infrastructure in Mexico.

The attraction will offer guests access to an intimate dinner and show inside a 600-seat theatre designed by leading architect Arturo Hernandez, created to provide a feeling of close proximity between guests and performing artists.

During the show, guests will be treated to a dining and champagne service while they watch the performance unfold in front of them.

"We believe the entertainment offerings for our region's guests and visitors should rival any in the world," said Daniel Chavez Moran, founder of Grupo Vidanta.

"Through our partnership with Cirque du Soleil we will deliver an entertainment experience beyond what currently exists in Mexico or the world in the Vidanta Theatre in Riviera Maya.

“This entirely new category of entertainment will be an experience one must see, hear and taste. We are extremely proud to bring this dream to life."

The first performance is expected in November 2014.