Starting from $220,000 – Fully furnished with high-end appliances, VAT included
Maji Apartments – Luxury 2-Bedroom Zanzibar Apartments for Sale | Vela Blu Zanzibar
Maji, the Swahili word for water, captures the essence of these residences: fluid, expansive, and deeply connected to the ocean that defines life in Paje. Sitting exclusively on the fourth floor of Vela Blu, only eight Maji Apartments will ever be built. Each one pairs a generous two-bedroom layout with sweeping coastal views, wide timber-screened balconies, and the kind of quiet above the palm canopy that lower floors simply cannot offer. For residents and investors alike, Maji represents the point where space, elevation, and scarcity converge.
Apartment Layout & Dimensions
Spanning 83.46 to 164.58 m², the Maji Apartments are proportioned for the kind of unhurried living that a two-bedroom home on the fourth floor should deliver. Ceilings feel high, rooms breathe, and the balcony pulls the horizon into the daily routine. Below, the lagoon pool curves through its planted courtyard. Ahead, the Indian Ocean runs uninterrupted to the east while the green rooftops and palm groves of Paje spread to the west. Eight apartments, eight versions of this view, and no more after that.
Architecture & Interior Design
Elevated Island Architecture
From the fourth floor, the Maji Apartments sit above the tree line. The architecture takes advantage of that position: open floor plans push living spaces toward full-width glazing, while timber-screened balconies filter the light without obstructing the panorama. Below, the building’s white-washed facades and stone-clad base anchor the structure visually to the courtyard. Up here, the focus shifts entirely to sky, sea, and the feeling of being the last floor before the open air.
Constructed with Intention
Every material in a Maji Apartment is selected for its performance in a tropical maritime environment. Locally sourced stone and warm-toned timber age with character rather than deterioration. On the roof, solar arrays generate clean electricity. Inside, water-efficient fixtures reduce consumption across kitchens and bathrooms without any loss of pressure or convenience. The result is a home whose operating costs stay low and whose environmental footprint stays small.
Interior Character
The two-bedroom layout gives each room its own identity while maintaining a consistent design thread throughout.
- Master Bedroom: A generous room anchored by a quality bed, built-in storage, and blackout curtains. The en-suite bathroom pairs island stone finishes with modern hardware.
- Bedroom 2: Sized and furnished to work equally well as a guest room, a children’s room, or a quiet place to work from home.
- Living & Dining Area: The largest room in the apartment, where a comfortable sofa arrangement, dining table, and media setup share a single open-plan space flooded with natural light.
- Kitchen: Streamlined cabinetry, full-size appliances, and a countertop layout that keeps cooking and conversation in the same flow.
- Bathroom: Well-proportioned, with locally influenced tile work, a walk-in shower, and storage that keeps surfaces clear.
Cross-Ventilation & Natural Light
The fourth-floor position means uninterrupted exposure to Zanzibar’s prevailing trade winds. Operable windows on multiple aspects allow cross-ventilation to cool the apartment naturally, while the depth of the balcony provides shade during the hottest hours without darkening the interiors. The result is a home that stays bright and comfortable with minimal reliance on mechanical cooling.
The Maji Investment Case
Eight apartments on the top floor of a complex 480 meters from one of East Africa’s most visited beaches. That combination of scarcity and location is the foundation of the Maji investment case. Add professional resort-level management, strong nightly rates driven by Paje’s year-round tourist traffic, and a favourable tax structure, and the financial picture becomes difficult to ignore.
Starting Price
Starting from $220,000
– Fully furnished with high-end appliances, VAT included
Predicted ROI
12% – 21%
Breakeven Period
4.8 years*
Management Support
A professional hospitality operator handles listing promotion, booking coordination, guest care, and financial reporting
Scarcity, location, and professional management. The three ingredients that turn a Zanzibar apartment into a performing asset.
Key sustainable features include:
Designed for the Climate, Not Against It
The Maji Apartments sit inside a building engineered to work with Zanzibar’s natural conditions rather than override them. Orientation, shading, and cross-ventilation reduce the need for air conditioning. Renewable energy generation offsets grid reliance. And water-saving technology across every wet room keeps resource use well below typical benchmarks for a development of this scale.
For owners, the practical benefit is simple: lower service charges, lower utility bills, and a property whose green credentials strengthen its rental appeal in a market that increasingly values responsible tourism.
Solar Generation
A rooftop photovoltaic array feeds clean power into the complex, cutting electricity costs and carbon output at the same time.
Water Efficiency
Purpose-specified fixtures across showers, taps, and toilets deliver comfortable flow rates while using measurably less water per guest night.
Climate-Appropriate Construction
Stone, timber, and concrete specified for tropical maritime conditions. No exotic imports. No materials that fight the environment they are placed in.
Resort-Grade Facilities, Resident Access
Every Maji Apartment owner holds a standing invitation to the full Vela Blu amenity offering:
24/7 Security
A professional security team patrols the complex around the clock, backed by monitoring systems that cover shared and perimeter areas.
Restaurant & Pool Bar
An on-site kitchen and a thatched bar beside the lagoon pool serve breakfast, lunch, and evening drinks without ever requiring you to leave the courtyard.
Lagoon Pool & Landscaped Courtyard
A curved, multi-section pool with in-water planting and teak sun decks, ringed by a courtyard of flagstone walkways, tropical shrubs, and mature palms.
Gym & Fitness Center
Cardio machines, free weights, and functional training space in a naturally ventilated room that overlooks the gardens.
Sustainable Building Systems
Rooftop solar panels, rainwater-conscious landscaping, and a standby generator keep the complex self-sufficient and cost-efficient.
The Paje Address
Paje has evolved from a quiet fishing village into one of the Indian Ocean’s most talked-about coastal destinations. The Maji Apartments place you at the centre of that transformation.
Beach Access
Paje Beach, 480 meters from the complex, stretches wide and shallow with warm turquoise water and reliable wind conditions that have turned it into a global kitesurfing destination.
Dining, Culture, and Daily Life
Shanga Restaurant and Bento Food Court are both a short walk away. So is Maalum Cave, a striking natural pool just 350 meters from the entrance to Vela Blu, and a growing strip of cafés, co-working spaces, and boutique shops that give Paje its distinctive character.
Travel Links
The international airport is a 50 km drive, with direct routes serving East Africa, the Middle East, and connecting hubs beyond. Vela Breeze, the neighbouring Vela development, is 700 meters south along the coast road.
A village that combines beach culture, culinary ambition, and genuine community, with an airport connection that keeps the rest of the world close.
How Ownership Works
Acquiring a Maji Apartment follows a clear, milestone-based process:
Select Your Apartment
Review the eight available Maji units and reserve the one that matches your preferred orientation and layout.
Confirm with a Deposit
An initial payment of just $10,000 secures your chosen apartment and fixes the purchase price.
Stage Your Payments
A personalised schedule ties remaining payments to verified construction milestones, so you pay as the building progresses.
Receive Keys
On completion, either move in yourself or activate the professional rental management service and start generating income.
Eight apartments. Fourth floor. Once they are allocated, this opportunity closes permanently.
Reserve Your Maji Apartment Today
A two-bedroom apartment at the top of Vela Blu, overlooking Paje Beach and the Indian Ocean, with professional management ready to generate returns from the day the doors open. Only eight exist. If the combination of space, elevation, and scarcity appeals to you, now is the time to act.