In this episode of The Zanzibar Blueprint by Paddco, Sales Manager Nurdin Mohamed sits down with Mr. Saeed Alnofeli, an Emirati investor and innovation consultant from Dubai, to discuss why Zanzibar real estate is turning heads across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

Mr. Saeed shares his personal journey — from a vacationer to a returning investor — and explains how Zanzibar's high returns, cultural familiarity, and untapped beachfront property are making it one of Africa's most compelling real estate markets.

Topics Covered:

• Why Zanzibar appeals to GCC and Emirati investors

• Dubai vs. Zanzibar real estate returns

• The culture, climate, and community of Zanzibar

• How Saeed's first property led to multiple referrals

• Comparing Zanzibar to destinations like Bali, Mauritius, and Seychelles

• 20%+ ROI? Yes — it's happening

• What the next 5 years look like for Zanzibar

Whether you're an investor from Dubai, Oman, Qatar — or anywhere else in the world — this episode unpacks the reality of owning property in Zanzibar and why this moment is unique.