Real Estate · Chukwani
Chukwani Shores
Chukwani, west coast near the airport · by PADDCO · Under construction, completion Q3 2027 (developer target)
Chukwani Shores is a beachfront residential development by PADDCO at Chukwani between Stone Town and the airport: 50 one-bed and 50 two-bed apartments, 10 three-bed penthouses, 8 Fahari villas and 2 Maji super villas, 120 units in all (paddco.com, 31 Oct 2026). The developer gives a construction start of Q1 2025 and a target finish of Q3 2027, and its progress page carries monthly site photos through October 2026. The REDA member listing says 115 units. No independent press coverage was found, and a 'villas sold out' claim circulating on social media does not appear on the developer's pages.
At a glance
- 120 units: 100 apartments, 10 penthouses, 10 villas; REDA listing says 115 (paddco.com, 31 Oct 2026; reda-zanzibar.com)
- Construction start Q1 2025, finish Q3 2027, about 30 months, developer targets; monthly progress photos to October 2026 (paddco.com)
- Prices from $132,900 (one-bed) to $643,000 (super villa) (paddco.com, 31 Oct 2026)
- Payment 10% down, 80% in eight quarterly instalments, 10% at handover; 99-year leasehold; ZIPA-registered per developer FAQ
- Developer says fewer than 40% of units remain; no sold count published
Buying as a foreigner
Per the developer's project page: 99-year leasehold (renewable in 33-year terms up to 99 years), ZIPA-registered project, residence permit for the owner, spouse and up to four children under 20, 50% stamp duty and capital gains exemptions, 100% foreign ownership. Service charge $1 to $2 per m² a year and a 20% management fee on letting income.
Updates
Sources
- paddco.com/developments-chukwani-shores/
- paddco.com/project/chukwani-shores-1-3-bedroom-apartments/
- paddco.com/chukwani-shores-construction-progress/
- reda-zanzibar.com/project/chukwani-shores/
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