What's Included When You Buy a Da1 Penthouse, Apartment, or Glamping Tent?

The best-kept secret in the Indian Ocean is getting out. Here is what your money actually buys before everyone else finds out too.

The Clock Is Already Ticking on Zanzibar

Picture this. A stretch of Indian Ocean coastline nobody outside the travel industry was talking about five years ago just pulled in 736,755 visitors in a single year. Tourism now drives 27% of the local economy. Visitor numbers are projected to grow up to 300%, with the island on a path toward one million annual arrivals. And foreign property purchases in Zanzibar are climbing by roughly 30% year on year.

You have seen this pattern before. Bali in the early 2000s. Tulum a decade ago. Dubai's Palm before the skyline existed. In every one of those stories, the people who made the real money were not the ones who bought after the destination became famous. They were the ones who bought while it was still being discovered, while prices were still low and inventory was still open.

Zanzibar is at that exact stage right now, and Da1 Hotels & Resorts sits right in the middle of it. A five-star, eco-conscious beachfront development nestled between tropical forest and the Indian Ocean, Da1 offers three very different ways to own a piece of it: Premium Glamps, Luxury Apartments, and Signature Penthouses. Prices start from just $200,000, booking opens with a 10% deposit, and the entire project is protected under the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA).

The real question is not whether Zanzibar is worth watching. It is whether you want to buy in while it is still affordable, or whether you would rather read about it later. Here is exactly what you get with each ownership option, so you can decide before the next pricing phase closes.

Limited early-phase pricing is still open. Request Private Access now to see current availability before inventory moves to the next tier.

Premium Glamps: Your Entry Ticket, Starting From $200,000

If you have ever wanted to own something that actually feels like Zanzibar rather than a copy-paste hotel room, the glamps are built for exactly that. These geodesic domes are positioned along the resort's signature pool network, sea-facing, private, and unlike anything else on the market at this price point. And because they sit at the lowest entry price in the entire Da1 portfolio, they tend to move first when a new phase opens.

Here is what comes with every Premium Glamp:

• A private en-suite bathroom and a full working kitchen, not a mini-bar and a kettle
• Star-gazing ceilings that turn the night sky into part of the room
• A sea-facing position within the resort, with direct access to the winding pool that runs past every dome
• A dedicated private outdoor platform
• Fully furnished, designer interiors with marble kitchen islands and premium fittings
• Full access to the wider Da1 resort: pools, dining, spa, fitness centre, and water activities

Booking starts at 10% down, followed by a 1% monthly payment plan through construction, with handover projected within two years and 51% due at completion. It is a low, staggered commitment for a hospitality asset that stands apart from anything else currently being built on the island.

Starting price for Premium Glamps: $200,000. Booking deposit: 10%. Monthly payment plan through construction: 1%.

Glamp inventory is the most limited category in the resort by design. If you want first pick of sea-facing domes, now is the moment to ask, not after the next price increase.

Luxury Apartments: Space, Comfort, and a Resort Address

Not everyone wants a dome, and that is exactly why Da1 built a second tier. The apartments give you the room to breathe, starting from 1,054 sq. ft., while keeping every bit of the resort lifestyle that makes Da1 different from a standalone residential block.

Every Luxury Apartment includes:

• A full master bedroom, family sitting area, and dedicated dining and pantry space
• Two full bathrooms, including a walk-in style layout
• An open-air Jacuzzi terrace with sea-facing views
• A fully equipped kitchen with premium cabinetry and finishes
• Fully furnished interiors, ready to use from day one
• Full resort access, including pools, wellness and spa, global dining, fitness centre, and boutique retail

Pricing starts from $270,000, with the same 10% booking deposit and 1% monthly instalment structure as the glamps. What makes this tier so appealing is the balance it strikes. You are not buying an isolated flat and hoping a management company shows up eventually. You are buying into a resort that is already designed, staffed, and positioned around hospitality from day one, which matters enormously if rental income is part of your plan.

Starting price for Luxury Apartments: $270,000. Minimum apartment size: 1,054 sq. ft. Expected rental yield across Da1 properties: 15 to 20%.

Apartments in a hospitality-managed resort rarely sit unsold once handover approaches. Get current floor plans and remaining availability before the next release.

Signature Penthouses: The Collection That Will Not Last Long

Every resort has a top tier, and at Da1 it is the Signature Penthouses. This is deliberately the smallest, most selective category in the entire development, which is exactly why pricing is not published openly. Buyers who want this tier are usually the ones who move fastest and ask the fewest questions, because they already know what they are looking for.

Every Signature Penthouse includes:

• A grand master suite with a private, sea-facing Jacuzzi
• Spacious private balconies and terraces overlooking the ocean
• Unique, individually themed interiors; no two penthouses share the same design story
• A dedicated family sitting area, full dining and pantry space, and a walk-in kitchen
• Fully furnished, move-in ready condition with premium fixtures throughout
• Priority access to the resort's amenities and hospitality services

Because inventory here is intentionally limited, pricing and floor plans are shared privately on request rather than listed publicly. If you are the type of buyer who wants the flagship unit in a development rather than a mid-tier option, this is the tier where that conversation needs to start early, not after the collection is gone.

Signature Penthouses are released in small batches. Request private pricing today before this collection is fully allocated.

What Every Da1 Hotels & Resorts Property Owner Gets, No Matter Which Tier

Whether you choose a glamp, an apartment, or a penthouse, you are not just buying four walls. You are buying into one integrated resort ecosystem with the same standard of excellence across every category. That includes:

• Resort-style swimming pools set across landscaped tropical grounds
• A modern fitness centre and a dedicated wellness and spa facility
• Global dining experiences with curated restaurants inspired by cuisines from around the world
• Conference and meeting facilities for business travellers and corporate retreats
• Water sports and beach activities, from jet skiing to parasailing
• Boutique retail within the resort grounds
• Development oversight under the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA)
• A 33-year renewable leasehold ownership structure
• Residency eligibility for qualifying investments starting from USD 100,000

On the numbers side, Da1 properties carry an expected rental yield of 15 to 20%, projected annual appreciation of 20 to 25%, and pricing positioned up to 40% lower than comparable beachfront assets in Mauritius. That combination — low entry cost, strong yield potential, and a destination still in its early growth phase — is precisely why interest in Zanzibar real estate keeps climbing.

The Window Will Not Stay Open Forever

Every emerging destination eventually stops being emerging. Prices catch up, inventory tightens, and the early advantage disappears. Zanzibar is still writing that first chapter, and Da1 Hotels & Resorts is one of the few developments offering ground-floor access to it, with three ownership formats built for very different kinds of buyers and budgets.

The question is simple. Do you want to be one of the people who bought in while the world's best-kept secret was still a secret, or one of the people who wishes they had?

Request Private Access today to receive current pricing, payment plan details, available inventory, and property-specific investment information before the next phase opens.