Coral-toned balconies of The Reef residences facing the Indian Ocean

Your home has everything.
Even the ocean.

A full life. A place of your own.

A home on the sunset side of Zanzibar, made for focused workdays, long lunches, movement and recovery. Turnkey, furnished, and two hundred metres from the water.

Club residences
207
Storeys
10
To the ocean
200m
Planned opening
2029
Aerial concept of the Essence of Africa masterplan on the Michamvi peninsula

Take a look around.

Fly over the peninsula in 3D, from the residences and pools to the shore and the sunset side.

Explore in 3D

Find your rhythm.

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Ocean life

Out on the water.

Movement

Move together.

Recovery

Time to restore.

Community

Good company.

Paddleboarding on a calm turquoise lagoon
A group training with kettlebells on the beach
Resting by a shaded plunge pool
Friends sharing dinner at a long table on the beach at dusk

Paddle at sunrise, kite at Paje, swim before work.

Morning classes, HYROX, yoga and Pilates by the sea.

Sauna, hammam, plunge pools and massage.

Long tables, shared sunsets and neighbours who become friends.

Lifestyle imagery is AI-generated concept imagery.

Arrive. Make yourself
at home.

Every residence comes turnkey, with finishes, kitchen, furniture and appliances included. Live here for weeks at a time. When you are away, rental management takes care of it.

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  • A lounge chair by a tall window looking out to the sea

    Studio

    Your island base. Made for working weeks and short escapes.

  • A bright bedroom with a sofa and a balcony over the ocean

    1 Bedroom

    Room to settle in, with a balcony for long evenings.

  • A light living room opening onto a tropical garden

    2 Bedroom

    Space for a partner, a guest, or a proper home office.

  • A large living room with a timber ceiling and garden views

    3 Bedroom

    For families and longer seasons by the ocean.

Floor plans, pricing and availability are available from our sales team. Room photos are stock imagery used for mood only; they do not show The Reef.

Sunset over the infinity pool at Pulse Bay beach club

Your days, by the water.

Beach club
1.5 ha
Frontage
Oceanfront
Opening
From 2027

Room for your whole life.

  • A laptop on a desk among plants in a warm coworking space

    Work & connect

    Coworking, sound-insulated executive suites, library and meeting rooms.

  • Two women training with a medicine ball under a thatched beach shelter

    Move & play

    Gym, HYROX, CrossFit, yoga, Pilates and water sports.

  • A minimal pale-timber sauna

    Restore

    Sauna, hammam, plunge pools and massage.

  • Two glasses of wine on a terrace table at sunset

    Rooftop

    Sunset Point, vinyl sessions and stargazing.

  • A carved-timber reception desk

    Everyday ease

    Life Office for concierge, reception and property management.

Access and service charges vary. Owner card offers preferred rates, not free services. Photos are stock imagery used for mood only.

The sunset side of Zanzibar.

Michamvi is the peninsula where the sun sets over the water. Paje's kite beaches are close by, and two wind seasons keep the sea alive all year.

Map of the Michamvi peninsula showing Essence of Africa, nearby hotels, restaurants and Paje
  • 20min to Paje
  • 75min to Zanzibar airport
  • 2wind seasons, Kaskazi & Kusi

Travel times are approximate.

From groundbreaking to welcome home.

  1. 2026

    The beginning

    Pulse Bay construction starts.

  2. 2027

    Life on the waterfront

    Phased opening of the beach club, sport and wellness.

  3. 2029

    Welcome home

    Planned opening of The Reef residences.

Dates per the October 2026 presentation, subject to progress and contracts.

The details of ownership.

What comes with the residence?

Turnkey finishes, a fitted kitchen, furniture and appliances.

Can I rent it out when I'm away?

Yes. The concept combines personal use with professional rental management.

Is everything included?

No. Access and service charges vary. The planned owner card offers preferred rates, not free services.

How far is it from the ocean?

The first building is about 200 m from the shore. Views depend on position and floor.

How do I choose a residence?

Our sales team will share plans, pricing and current availability.

Find your place by the ocean.

Tell us a little about what you're looking for. We'll send plans, pricing and availability.

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