GILI GEDE – A Joint Venture Business Opportunity Gili Gede is a small island in the South West of Lombok. People make their living from fishing. But in more recent times earning a living from tourism. As in the rest of Lombok, people speak mainly Sasak, as there are only a few tourists coming on the island. Gili Gede (translates to big Island), West Nusa Tenggara is located on the south western tip of Lombok in Sekotong, its southern most tip approximately 550 meters off the port of Tembowong at the Lombok coast. It is the largest of the Sekotong Islands. Gili Gede, the best known of the ‘secret Gili’s’ the cluster of small islands in this region, offers the broadest range of accommodation and tourist options. There are no cars onthe island and a few locals do have motor bikes. Most locals get around the island by walking or taking a local boat from North to South. With a length of 4km by 1.6km at its widest point the island is quite long and narrow. There is walking access around most of the island but some area are more easily reached by local small fishermen boats. It has a total area of 3.2km2 and three main villages with approximately 1000 inhabitants. Locals are friendly and welcoming of tourists and investment in to the island. There are 2 mosques on the island, but neither are loud or intrusive on the relaxing atmosphere of the island. Surfing
Desert Point more commonly known as Bangko Bangko is a world class surfing destination for many surfers from around the world. It is known to have a surf break which is world renowned as being one of the longest left-hand surf breaks in the world. In peak surfing season this area can have as many as 200 surfers all looking for the best waves. Diving
The area around Gili Gede has numerous dive sites ranging from sheer drop offs to under water caverns and ship wrecks. Deep water coral and rock formations are also an interesting aspect of the Scuba diving experience in the area. Current and future development on Gili Gede
Kokomo – This luxury resort only recently opened on Gili Gede and is seeing high occupancy rates as more tourists discover this peaceful island. This resort will expand further in the future with more villas and accommodation options. www.kokomogiligede.com Marina Del Ray
This development is on the southern side of the island and is currently under construction with the yacht berths completed along with the jetty. The marina is expected to have berths for 100 craft and supply fuel, supply and a small accommodation area. http://www.lombokmarinadelray.com/about Secret Garden Resort
This stunning resort features amazing views out over the bay and has 2 villas that are out over the water for amazing views of the local fish life. On the hill there are 4 hillside bungalows with panoramic views of the ocean. https://www.secretislandresort.com Getting to Gili Gede
The local harbor of Tembowong is currently the main pick up and drop off point for visitors to Gili Gede. The Southern end of Gili Gede is the closest point to this harbor and by local boat the trip takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes depending on if you’re going to the South or North of the island. A fast boat service now connects Bali, Gili Gede, Senggigi and Gili Trawangan. This service runs once a day and arrives and departs at the Kokomo resort. www.giligetaway.com/gili-gede/ The owner of this property is looking for a JV partner to provide capital for development of this property either as subdivision plots for villa and land plots or a 2.12hectare developemnt plot for a hotel and resort. The property is currently under a freehold certificate. Power and water are available on the island. The font of the property has a spectacular beach which can be accessed by local boats all year around. The owner is looking for a developer who will develop and manage as a branded hotel or privately managed villa estate. The owner of the property is open to negation on company ownership structure, capital investment and other aspects required for such a JV. The entire plot consisting of 7.3hectare is also available for the JV. The rear of the property which encompasses the 7.3hectare has stunning 360degree views of the sunset and sunrise. Please contact PT Lombok Property and Investment for more information. www.lombokpropertyinvestment.com info@lombokpropertyinvestment.com