Al Mara Resort, Zanzibar

Located directly on the azure blue shores of the Indian Ocean, Al Mara is designed as a world-class, one-stop leisure farm and wellness retreat hotel, built with architectural regionalism in mind. The luxury resort will feature 12 villas and 74 luxury rooms, many with their own rooftop spas. The hotel will be built according to stringent ecomimetic principles. Environmental impact will be minimised or mitigated by modifying domestic and indigenous materials to create a holistic wellness experience. The resort will feature a private beach club and an outdoor temperature-controlled spa.