May 2025: Kerten Hospitality and Azure United Properties have unveiled The House Residence Azure Zanzibar, a luxury resort and residential community on the pristine Michamvi
Peninsula.
The project is a real estate investment opportunity with 93 ocean-view villas available for sale, including 16
stunning over water villas.
The announcement highlights the government’s support for sustainable tourism and lifestyle developments in
Zanzibar. The House Residence Azure Zanzibar is poised to become a benchmark for contemporary living in East
Africa.
Zanzibar. The House Residence Azure Zanzibar is poised to become a benchmark for contemporary living in East
Africa.
“This is more than just a development—it’s a commitment to co-create a new era for Zanzibar and invest with
intention,” said Marloes Knippenberg, CEO of Kerten Hospitality. “With tourism arrivals jumping by 14.2%
year-on-year and crossing the one million mark in 2024, Zanzibar is gaining serious global momentum. For
forward-thinking investors, this project offers a rare chance to be part of a carefully curated lifestyle that
blends comfort and conscious living, rooted in community and culture.”
intention,” said Marloes Knippenberg, CEO of Kerten Hospitality. “With tourism arrivals jumping by 14.2%
year-on-year and crossing the one million mark in 2024, Zanzibar is gaining serious global momentum. For
forward-thinking investors, this project offers a rare chance to be part of a carefully curated lifestyle that
blends comfort and conscious living, rooted in community and culture.”
The resort, scheduled for handover by Q4 2026, spans 60.000 sqm of lush coastal terrain within a protected
mangrove reserve.
mangrove reserve.
Each villa is thoughtfully designed to blend modern architectural lines with Swahili design influences and
locally sourced materials, including traditional Makuti roofing.
locally sourced materials, including traditional Makuti roofing.
Villas feature panoramic sunset views over the Indian Ocean and are crafted with sustainability at their
core—powered by solar energy, equipped with biodigesters, and landscaped to support microclimate
development.
core—powered by solar energy, equipped with biodigesters, and landscaped to support microclimate
development.
Lifestyle Investment with a Local Soul
The House Residence not only offers strong Return on Investment through capital appreciation, rental income
potential and operational efficiency, but also through a clear ‘Return on Community’ by supporting local
artisans, suppliers and businesses, contributing to social impact programmes in education, sustainability and
heritage preservation, and operating with responsible, low-footprint practices.
potential and operational efficiency, but also through a clear ‘Return on Community’ by supporting local
artisans, suppliers and businesses, contributing to social impact programmes in education, sustainability and
heritage preservation, and operating with responsible, low-footprint practices.
Owners will benefit from hospitality driven real estate, where ownership comes with access to a managed
lifestyle with boutique -style services and tailored amenities focused on wellbeing, creativity and cultural
immersion.
lifestyle with boutique -style services and tailored amenities focused on wellbeing, creativity and cultural
immersion.
Exclusive amenties include:
- Two destination dining venues including a speciality over water restaurant
- A wellness center
- An outdoor cinema, adult and family pool, kids club, retail outlets, and event and co-working spaces
- A vegetable and spice garden for locally grown fresh produce
- Community-driven immersion events and experiences designed to create meaningful connections between
residents, guests, and locals
Key cultural programming includes:
- Brazaa Square – A modern interpretation of the Zanzibari baraza, where locals and guests
gather to play games, share tea, and connect in a vibrant, village-style square - Mama Moves – Dance classes led by local women, featuring traditional ceremonial dances
- Earth-to-Table Picnic – Guests handpick ingredients with local farmers and prepare fresh
meals in serene natural settings
“Zanzibar presents one of the most compelling investment opportunities in emerging markets today, with ROI
potential of 2 to 4 times higher than in more saturated destinations like Mauritius or the Seychelles. Backed by
the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA), it offers a secure and investor-friendly environment. As
global interest grows and the island evolves into a premier lifestyle and tourism destination, early investors
stand to benefit significantly from its rising international profile,” said Simion Nikitas – Chairman of Azure
United Properties.
potential of 2 to 4 times higher than in more saturated destinations like Mauritius or the Seychelles. Backed by
the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA), it offers a secure and investor-friendly environment. As
global interest grows and the island evolves into a premier lifestyle and tourism destination, early investors
stand to benefit significantly from its rising international profile,” said Simion Nikitas – Chairman of Azure
United Properties.
Zanzibar’s strategic development plans, improved infrastructure, and pro-investment policies continue to
attract international attention. As such, The House Residence Azure Zanzibar represents a powerful blend of
lifestyle, legacy, and long-term value for global investors.
attract international attention. As such, The House Residence Azure Zanzibar represents a powerful blend of
lifestyle, legacy, and long-term value for global investors.
This latest venture by Kerten Hospitality and Azure United Properties will provide lifestyle living with a
contempory aesthetic and local soul and contribute to the thriving community of Zanzibar. -TradeArabia
News Service
contempory aesthetic and local soul and contribute to the thriving community of Zanzibar. -TradeArabia
News Service
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