Context and harmony
Our projects fit organically into Bali’s cultural and natural context. We account for the landscape, the climate, and the local mindset — modern architecture in genuine dialogue with the island.
Who we are
Embrace Development is a Bali real estate developer creating residential ecosystems where investment logic and quality of life coexist naturally. We build across the island’s most considered locations, Uluwatu, Melasti Beach, and Ubud. Designing environments where it is safe to invest, comfortable to live, and natural to grow.
We don’t scale identical buildings. Every Embrace project is shaped around real life, the way people actually live, work, raise families, and rest. Architecture sets the character, infrastructure sets the rhythm, and the space becomes a natural extension of daily life. Not just villas, but an environment. Not just yield, but long-term value.
Our philosophy
Bali’s market is saturated with promises of 15%, 20%, “guaranteed income.” Serious investors have grown tired of it. They are no longer moved by attractive numbers; they are looking for reliability, transparency in the deal structure, and a partner they can trust. Embrace was built for exactly that investor.
At the core of the company is personal responsibility. We invest our own capital into the projects we create, sharing with our partners not only the opportunities but also the obligations. That single decision changes everything: it creates a high level of developer accountability, resilience through construction and delivery, and genuine alignment between developer, investor, and resident.
Founder’s message
“Embrace Development was born from personal experience — investing in, living with, and working in real estate. Over more than twenty years in investment and consulting, I watched projects measured only in square metres and yields. But behind every property there is always something more: the environment, the feeling, the rhythm, the human experience.
Bali became an extension of my own investment and personal story. This is where the idea took shape to build a company that develops projects with a different focus: on quality of life, long-term resilience, and the developer’s responsibility to both investor and resident. I am developing this project in part through my own resources — from the original idea through the investment of personal capital. That is my way of showing trust in what we are creating.”
What makes us different
Our projects fit organically into Bali’s cultural and natural context. We account for the landscape, the climate, and the local mindset — modern architecture in genuine dialogue with the island.
We do not sell aggressive investment expectations. The focus is transparency, resilience, and the real capitalisation of a project — not slogans.
Internal infrastructure is treated as a driver of liquidity, steady demand, and residents’ quality of life. The environment is what strengthens the investment.
The founder’s personal capital forms a solid foundation for delivering and completing every project.
Strong partners, professional teams, and international-level expertise sit at the core of everything we build.
For investors
Investing with Embrace Development means participating in projects where the architectural concept, infrastructure model, and financial structure form a single, balanced investment product. The internal ecosystem strengthens market appeal, supports steady demand, and builds lasting liquidity — with a thinking horizon of ten years and beyond.
Our model is backed by the founder’s personal capital, which underpins developer accountability, delivery discipline, and strategic stability. Embrace speaks to investors who value measured decisions, product quality, and the fundamental reliability of an asset — people building a wider strategy, not chasing a single number.
Our flagship project
Design-led living above Melasti Beach, Uluwatu
ZEN Residence is Embrace Development’s flagship — a boutique branded development on the Bukit Peninsula in Ungasan, five minutes from Melasti Beach. Across 25,000 sq m, the masterplan brings together 167 residences and roughly 5,000 sq m of five-star-calibre shared infrastructure: a self-sufficient ecosystem where everything residents and guests need is integrated into one walkable environment.
Conceived as a contemporary interpretation of Japanese design — a restrained palette, natural materials, high ceilings, and thoughtful zoning — ZEN is built to feel timeless rather than trend-driven, and to hold its value over the long term. Shared spaces include the first traditional Japanese onsen mineral hot spring in Bali, four dining formats, a yoga and functional-training studio, a kids camp, co-working space, a retail gallery, and a central Japanese garden and pool.
ZEN is operated by OXO Group Indonesia, a boutique developer and property-management company focused on neo-luxury lifestyle products — bringing full-service operations, concierge, and data-driven marketing so owners earn without day-to-day involvement. It is offered in partnership with 8 Degree Real Estate, guiding international buyers through every stage from selection and due diligence to purchase and handover.
167
Residences
5 min
From Melasti Beach
Q2 2026
Completion

Beyond ZEN
ZEN is the first expression of the Embrace approach, not the last. Our pipeline extends across the island’s most sought-after settings — including Beverly Hills Villas and a dedicated wellness development — each conceived as its own environment, designed around specific life scenarios rather than repeated to a template. Different locations, one consistent philosophy: architecture, infrastructure, and management that create lasting value for residents and investors alike.
What we stand for
Every project is built around the real needs of people and their lives.
Balance between nature, architecture, privacy, and connection.
Natural points of interaction and an atmosphere of belonging.
Infrastructure, architecture, and management that deliver stable value for living and investment.
Considered forms, details, and premium solutions in every environment.
About us
At the heart of Embrace Development is a tight-knit team committed to inspiring new standards of Balinese living. Our expertise spans development, construction, design, project management, and client care — working in harmony to create enduring value for every client and community.

Co-Founder & Investor
21 years across commercial and residential real estate.

Co-Founder & CEO
23 years of experience in construction and development. Holds a degree in construction. 60,000+ sq m of completed projects.

Director
UK business operator with 17 years across Southeast Asia and APAC. Former President Director of a leading Bali developer, overseeing large-scale residential, hospitality, and mixed-use projects.
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