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Junior Suite (DVNES Resort) - guaranteed income of 7% per annum for 10 years (700,000 USD) + redemption for 100% of the cost!
Zamani Islands Maldives: Income-guaranteed luxury real estate in the Maldives – invest in the future
Zamani Islands is the largest project under construction in the Maldives: 8 islands, 70 hectares, 3 resorts and the country's first marina superyacht. Forbes calls it the “new wave of luxury residences” in the archipelago.
The project offers investors several products: from hotel Junior Suite with a guaranteed yield of 7% per annum to private estates for $ 17.5 million. We analyze the figures, structure, track record developer and legal model.
About the project
Zamani Islands is a multi-island resort complex in South Malé Atoll, 21 nautical miles (about 40 minutes by boat) from Velana International Airport. The project covers 8 islands in a 5 km long natural lagoon and includes:
3 resorts with different positions: Uber Luxury, Vibrant, DVNES (Modern Lifestyle)
The first in the Maldives superacht marina with a yacht club
The first medical spa in the Maldives under the Swiss Medical Wellness brand
199 private residences and living villas in Vibrant Resort
15 mansion and private estates at Uber Luxury Resort
Junior Suite at DVNES Resort - investment product with guaranteed income
Launch of the first phase: 2026-2028. Complete completion: 2030.
Architect: Killa Design (Dubai Museum of the Future). The interiors are YoDezeen.
Product line and prices
Junior Suite (DVNES Resort)
Area: 45 m2
Price: from $999,000
Guaranteed income: 7% per annum (net), ~$70,000 per year
Term of guaranteed income: 10 years from the opening of the resort
Personal use: up to 30 days a year
Buyback option: after 7 years at $999,000
Ownership: Strata title
Deposit: from $125,000
Income is accrued in US dollars: over 10 years, the guaranteed flow will be $700,000 - excluding potential capital gains.
Villas Vibrant Resort - profitable rental
Beach Villa, 1 bedroom 93 m2 from $2,199,000, yield 10–12%*
Water Villa, 1 bedroom 93 m2 from $2,399,000, yield 10–12%*
Beach Villa, 2 bedrooms 198 m2 from $4,999,000, yield 10–12%*
Water Villa, 2 bedrooms 198 m2 from $5,299,000, yield 10–12%*
* Non-guaranteed, predictive assessment based on the resort's operating model.
Payment plan:
Vibrant: 10% booking
30% SPA signing
30% end-of-wash
30% key transfer.
Mansion and private estates (Uber Luxury Resort)
Mansion 4BR, area 1,731 m2, plot 3,200 m2 - $17,499,000
Private Estate 6BR, 2,775 m2, plot 4,200 m2 - $31,499,000
Private Estate Grande 8BR, area of 3,200 m2, plot, 8,870 m2 - upon request
The price of mansions and estates includes a lifetime berth for a yacht up to 50 meters and a lifetime membership in a yacht club.
Maldives Market: Why Now
2025 was a record year in the history of Maldivian tourism.
Tourist arrivals 2,246,516 +9.8%
Tourist income $5.4 billion +15.8%
Average occupancy rate 58.3% stable
Peak (February) 77.9%
ADR (average price per night) in the top resorts of the Maldives exceeds $ 1,000. Investments from the UAE in the Maldivian market exceeded $3 billion until 2030, and yields for the ultra-premium segment reach 20%.
Project infrastructure
Superyacht marina - the first in the Maldives, attracting the highest-spending visitors
Yacht club with full service: team, provisioning, maintenance
Medical Wellness Spa - the first brand in the Maldives, Swiss Medical Wellness
7 restaurants on the territory of the resorts
800 meters of beach with white sand
Entertainment: arcade, cinema, bowling, paddle tennis courts
Water sports, diving, snorkeling
Boutiques and shops
100% renewable energy is the first resort in the Maldives with full power from BIPV solar technology
Net Zero buildings, hydroponic vertical farms
Coral restoration program on ~70 hectares
Property rights and taxes
Strata Title – How it Works
Foreigners cannot own land in the Maldives on the right of freehold. The purchase is made through a strata title, a long-term sublease agreement (up to 99 years), registered with the Ministry of Tourism under Regulation 2023/R-154.
Form of ownership Strata lease (subtenance under the head lease of the resort)
Up to 99 years (depending on the project)
Ministry of Tourism, Strata Title Registry
Transfer can be sold, inherited, delivered
Stamp duty No (abolished)
Property tax No
Registration fee MVR 5,000 (~$325)
Ownership and lease taxes
TGST (Tourist VAT) 17% With rental income through the resort (from July 1, 2025)
Green Tax $12/person/night With guests included in bill
Personal income tax 0% No.
Capital gains tax 10% withholding C gross selling price for non-residents
Inheritance tax 0% No.
Important: with a guaranteed income of 7% (Junior Suite), taxes and fees are already taken into account in the calculation - income is indicated as net. With the Vibrant, TGST 17% and Green Tax reduce ownership.
Implant
Buying real estate in the Maldives does not give automatic residence permit. The government, in partnership with Henley & Partners, is developing a residency-by-investment program (launched for 2026), but it is not yet open.
Strategies of entry: who is suitable
Junior Suite for Passive Investor
An investor with a horizon of 7-10 years who seeks fixed cash flow in dollars without operating participation. Maths: $999,000 → $70,000/year → $700,000 over 10 years + buyback option
Vibrant villas – for a profitable investor
An investor who is willing to accept market risk for potentially higher returns (10–12%). Suitable for those who want to personally use the object and at the same time hand it over through the management company of the resort.
Mansion and private estates - for the ultra-premium segment
An investor with a budget of $25 million, interested in a status asset with a unique infrastructure (a jetty, a private spa, his own cinema). Capital growth in this segment is formed due to the lack of supply and brand value.
Zamani Islands is one of the few projects with guaranteed returns in dollars and a buyback option.
Want to get a full package of documents, planning or calculation of profitability for your budget? Write - we will send the current price, Junior Suite and Vibrant terms, and help you choose a product for your investment strategy.
