Bali · Uluwatu Peninsula
Higher yields,
fully managed.
Own a villa in one of the world’s top-performing property markets — projected 12–18% net returns, run entirely for you.
12–18%
Projected net ROI / yr
6M+
Annual visitors to Bali
$160K
Entry point
Nº 1
In the world for yield
The Thesis
Diversification is a strategy, not a slogan.
Dubai has been one of the great wealth-building stories in modern real estate, and it still belongs in most portfolios. This isn’t about leaving one market for another. The best investors don’t think in either / or. They think in and.
A second market in a different region spreads you across different seasons, different guests, and a different currency. When one market cools, the other may be at its peak. The only real question is which second market gives you the right mix of yield, growth, and ease of ownership.
For a growing number of investors, the answer is the Uluwatu peninsula in Bali.
Why It Works
Three reasons Bali earns a place in a serious portfolio.
01
Yield most markets can't touch
Bali’s average real-estate profitability runs roughly 12–15% a year — versus ~6% in Dubai, 5.5% in Spain, and 2% in Singapore.
02
A supply gap to enter early
Demand for premium, long-lease villas has grown faster than quality supply — exactly what an investor wants to find before the crowd does.
03
Truly passive ownership
Turnkey, furnished and professionally run. You own the asset — not the day-to-day of running a hotel from another time zone.
The Numbers
Bali vs. the world, on yield.
Average annual real-estate profitability by market. Bali doesn’t win on prestige — it wins on the return the numbers actually produce.
Average real-estate profitability per annum
Indicative market averages used for comparison; individual project returns vary and are not guaranteed.
The Location
Why Uluwatu,
and why Bingin.
Bali welcomes more than 6 million international visitors a year — and the visitor has changed. Higher spend, longer stays, and a clear preference for private villas over hotels. The remote professional and the wellness traveller have turned a surfers’ island into a premium, year-round lifestyle market.
The Uluwatu area — and Bingin in particular — sits right at the centre of that shift: wellness studios, restaurants, padel clubs and co-working, all minutes from some of the best beaches in Southeast Asia. And it still lacks enough premium, long-lease product. That gap is the opportunity.
Bingin Beach 5 min
Dreamland Beach 5 min
Padang Padang Beach 10 min
Ngurah Rai Int’l Airport ~30 min
Wellness & surf
Villa-preferring travellers
Scarce premium supply
Income in $ / €
Why It Works
A clear path from interest to ownership.
Foreign buyers invest through a leasehold, not full ownership. Every step is one a good advisor welcomes — not avoids.
01
Express interest
Confirm the unit type and budget that fits your objectives.
02
Developer pack
Floor plans, payment schedule, management agreement and site photos.
03
Independent legal review
An Indonesian property lawyer reviews the lease contract on your behalf.
04
Site visit
In-person or virtual tour to verify construction, location and views.
05
Due diligence
Land certificate, real STR performance data, acquisition costs and tax advice.
06
Reservation & notary
Place your reservation, then proceed to notary signing and execution.
Featured Project
Whole Moon— Bingin
Instead of speaking in theory, here’s what “good” looks like on the ground. A project I’m personally involved in — a boutique collection of fully-managed wellness residences. Turnkey, furnished, and run under a professional short-stay programme, so your role is to own the asset, not run a hotel. A 31.5-year lease (against a Bali average nearer 25) means more income and stronger resale.
$160K
Studio · 60 m²
$300K
2-Bed Villa · 150 m²
12–18%
Projected net ROI
31.5 yr
Leasehold term
The Part Most Marketing Leaves Out
Strong numbers are a reason to look closer — not to send money.
Bali is an emerging market and should be treated with the same care you’d use anywhere. A lease is not full ownership. Projected returns depend on management, occupancy and season. Off-plan projects carry delivery risk. Currency, tax and reporting all need proper advice.
Any advisor worth working with will welcome these questions. I certainly do.
The non-negotiable checklist
- Review the land certificate before anything else.
- Have an independent Indonesian lawyer check the lease.
- Ask for real rental data from comparable nearby properties.
- Get tax advice specific to your home country.
- Treat every projection as an estimate — never guaranteed income.
Questions
What investors ask first.
Foreign buyers invest through a leasehold, not full ownership. Every step is one a good advisor welcomes — not avoids.
Can foreigners own property in Bali?
Foreign buyers invest through a leasehold (Hak Sewa) rather than full freehold. You hold the right to use and rent the property for the length of the lease, which directly affects both income and resale value — so a longer term is a genuine advantage.
Do I have to manage the rental myself?
No. The projects I work with are delivered fully furnished and turnkey, with a professional team handling guests, cleaning and the booking platforms. The model is designed to be passive — you own the asset without running it day to day.
Are the projected returns guaranteed?
No — and be cautious of anyone who says otherwise. Figures like 12–18% are developer projections based on managed short-stay performance, and depend on occupancy, management quality and season. We verify them against real rental data from comparable properties before you commit.
Is this instead of Dubai?
Not at all. Dubai remains a proven, liquid base that belongs in most portfolios. Bali is an addition — a higher-yield second position in a different region and currency. The strongest portfolios hold both, not one or the other.
Book Your Strategy Call
Let's see if Bali fits your portfolio.
A 1-on-1 session on your goals and the best opportunities in the Uluwatu market. No pressure, no hype — the same honesty I’d give a client across the table.
