Why GCC Investors Are Betting Big on Zanzibar Real Estate
Release Date: 04/16/2025
Zanzibar Blueprint Podcast
In this episode of The Zanzibar Blueprint by Paddco, Sales Manager Nurdin Mohamed is joined by Abui Mrusi, co-founder of ExploZanzi and Director at Paddco, to explore how Zanzibar’s booming tourism industry is transforming its real estate market. From his roots in Stone Town to leading both Paddco’s property management and tourism divisions, Abui shares a deep, on-the-ground perspective on why Zanzibar is entering a golden era of investment. Topics covered: The rise of ethical and digital tourism in Zanzibar Why tourism is fueling massive real estate demand Why Zanzibar has no more...
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In this episode of The Zanzibar Blueprint by Paddco, Sales Manager Nurdin Mohamed sits down with Mr. Saeed Alnofeli, an Emirati investor and innovation consultant from Dubai, to discuss why Zanzibar real estate is turning heads across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Mr. Saeed shares his personal journey — from a vacationer to a returning investor — and explains how Zanzibar’s high returns, cultural familiarity, and untapped beachfront property are making it one of Africa’s most compelling real estate markets. Topics Covered: Why Zanzibar appeals to GCC and Emirati...
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In this first episode of The Zanzibar Blueprint by Paddco, CEO Max Maxwell and Sales Manager Nurdin Mohammed sit down to discuss why Zanzibar is becoming one of the most promising real estate destinations in the world. They unpack the vision behind Paddco’s newest luxury development—Chukwani Shores—and reveal how the location, lifestyle, and investment potential make it a strategic opportunity for early buyers and international investors. Learn how beachfront land scarcity, local tourism growth, and global demand are creating year-on-year appreciation, and why off-plan projects in...
info_outlineIn this episode of The Zanzibar Blueprint by Paddco, Sales Manager Nurdin Mohamed sits down with Mr. Saeed Alnofeli, an Emirati investor and innovation consultant from Dubai, to discuss why Zanzibar real estate is turning heads across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
Mr. Saeed shares his personal journey — from a vacationer to a returning investor — and explains how Zanzibar’s high returns, cultural familiarity, and untapped beachfront property are making it one of Africa’s most compelling real estate markets.
Topics Covered:
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Why Zanzibar appeals to GCC and Emirati investors
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Dubai vs. Zanzibar real estate returns
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The culture, climate, and community of Zanzibar
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How Saeed’s first property led to multiple referrals
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Comparing Zanzibar to destinations like Bali, Mauritius, and Seychelles
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20%+ ROI? Yes — it’s happening
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What the next 5 years look like for Zanzibar
Whether you're an investor from Dubai, Oman, Qatar — or anywhere else in the world — this episode unpacks the reality of owning property in Zanzibar and why this moment is unique.