For years, Westlands, Nairobi,
has offered a
diverse range of real estate options, including apartments, townhouses and detached houses, with a focus on high-end and luxury
developments.
The
area is known for its high-rise apartment complexes, modern amenitiesand
proximity to the city center, even as it remains a
stand-alone business hub.
CityBlue, a borderless, branded group of business and leisure hotels
is the latest to tap into the Nairobi’s real estate space with the development
of the
second tallest building in Westlands
after JW
Marriott.
The Le Mirage Residences by CityBlue
along Parklands Road has 35
floors and 315 rooms that was opened to the public in March last year.
According to CityBlue
Hotel’s chief executive Jameel Verjee, the development is in partnership with SMB Properties which
will develope
the hotel with other
partners.
“The
project is going to be the tallest branded residence in
Kenya.What we
will be doing is working alongside the developer to ensure sanctity of
construction, hospitality management, branded residence management and ensuring
that the units are upto
international standards,” Verjee said.
“The real estate sector in Kenya at the moment is going through an interesting door, whereby a lot of developments are happening all over the city. And we believe that Westlands is now becoming the epicentre of Nairobi's commercial and residential hub.”
CityBlue Hotels will be
the operating and brand partner and will be working alongside the developer,
with Verjee expressing optimism on the growth of Westlands as a key real estate
investment area.
“More
and more people from within the city, within the country and even outside of
the country want to reside in Westlands. So, the fact that we are opening our
second branded residence, this being the tallest branded residence in Kenya, in
Westland, indicates our positivity,” he affirmed.
The residence will
feature a luxurious 256 units of one to three-bedroom apartments and
construction is expected to be complete by the last quarter of 2027.
The 256 units will also
be complemented by over 22 amenities, including over 52,000 square feet of
space for wellness, lifestyle and recreational amenities that redefine urban
luxury.
Verjee said the property is already 50 per
cent sold, and the hotel chain will operate on behalf of purchasing clients.
SMB Properties Chairman Quresh Zakir said
Kenya’s real estate has attracted the confidence of many investors both locally and international.
Kenya’s luxury hospitality sector is experiencing
significant growth, spurred by an increasing arrival of international visitors,
a stable economy, and a rising middle class.
Industry experts attribute this surge to the country’s unique blend of natural beauty, strategic location, and supportive government policies — all of which are attracting substantial investment in high-end tourism and hospitality.
