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Emerald Collection opens first resort in the Maldives and reveals two more developments for Zanzibar
by Megan Whitby | 16 Sep 2019
The Emerald Collection is expanding its portfolio with the development of three new resorts – the newly-opened five-star Emerald Maldives Resort and Spa and two further properties in Zanzibar. The company, which is based in Italy and owned by the Scarapicchia Group, designs, develops and operates its own resorts. The 20-hectare, 120-villa Emerald Maldives Resort was designed by Edward David Poole, an American architect currently living in Singapore, using natural
New wellness-focused retreat launches in Tanzania
by Andrew Manns | 01 Nov 2018
A Tanzanian wellness-focused getaway has opened its doors on the isle of Kendwa in the Zanzibar archipelago. Developed by Czech financier and filmmaker Václav Dejmar and designed by Jestico + Whiles, Zuri Zanzibar occupies a 300-metre stretch of coastline and features 55 thatched roof villas, five restaurants, three bars, a 32m infinity pool, jacuzzi, spice garden, and watersports centre. The resort – which has been in the pipeline for ten
'Mega leisure': Zanzibar investment boom continues with US$1bn tropical community
by Kim Megson | 08 Aug 2017
Zanzibar’s accelerating development boom has taken yet another step forward, with the announcement of a new resort billed by its backers as “the largest premium hospitality investment and resort in East Africa” and featuring its own dedicated private airport. The Zanzibar Amber Resort has been conceived by real estate firm Pennyroyal Gibraltar Ltd. Development and South Africa’s Pam Golding Property group as a “luxury tropical community”, traversing 411 hectares developed
Eco-friendly hotel specialist agrees to develop 'East Africa's greenest hotel' in Zanzibar
by Kim Megson | 06 Jul 2016
South Africa’s Verde Hotels group has won a contract to develop the transformation of an old building in Zanzibar, Tanzania into the archipelago’s “greenest” hotel. Real estate firm Bakhresa Group is developing the property, formerly known as Mtoni Marine Hotel, and wants it to become pioneering as both a luxury five-star destination and a flagship for sustainable development. Verde Hotels is best known for opening an airport hotel in Cape
Jestico + Whiles reveal ultra-sustainable design for five-star Zanzibar resort
by Kim Megson | 12 Nov 2015
The architects behind a remote five-star hotel resort in Zanzibar have told CLAD how they are pushing sustainability to its limits on the project. Jestico + Whiles have been tasked by Czech developer RSJ Private Equity with creating Zuri Zanzibar; a hotel and wellness retreat on the African island which will stand out for its positive environmental, social and economic impact. “The whole concept behind the project reflects an ethos
HBA designs Zanzibar resort scheme
by Pete Hayman | 15 Aug 2011
International hospitality design group Hirsch Bednar Associates (HBA) has worked on the design of The Residence Zanzibar - an 80-acre (32 hectare) resort opened earlier this year. The 66-villa resort incorporates a colonial-themed design inspired by Swahili; Omani; UK; and Indian cultures present on the island, with each villa boasting a pool and private terrace. A wellness centre and spa amid 5 acres (2 hectares) of tropical gardens is among
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