The Lux Collective has officially opened new property Lux* Marijani on the island of Zanzibar.

Located on the Pwani Mchangani beach on the north-east coast of Zanzibar, Lux* Marijani is positioned on a private beach overlooking the Indian Ocean.

The resort has unveiled a design inspired by the Spice Island’s storied past, combining Arabian architecture and a coastal Swahili feel, taking cues from the resort surroundings. Lux* Marijani design highlights include Omani-style architecture, white-washed walls, locally crafted terrazzo tiles and hand-carved doors reminiscent of the century-old doors found in Stone Town.

The new hotel offers a variety of creative dining outlets, including Café Lux* and The Beach, with new alfresco restaurant Samāan opening its doors at a later date. Guests are also invited to discover the ‘Keen on Green’ concept, a selection of plant-based and locally-sourced dishes found on every menu.

“We are privileged and excited to partner with the ZK Venture Company in Zanzibar to operate this five-star boutique beach resort, raising its luxury quotient and service to yet another level,” says Paul Jones, Chief Executive Officer of The Lux Collective. “This marks the start of our meaningful partnership in the region of East Africa where the tourism potential is limitless. We are confident that the partnership will elevate our flagship luxury brand Lux* as we continue to expand our footprint globally.”