Building with purpose in Zanzibar

We’re here to build spaces that bring joy, connection, and long-term value, rooted in the natural rhythm of island life.

Modern beachfront villas surrounded by palm trees with calm sea and cloudy sky at sunset.

Rooted in Zanzibar, Guided by Purpose

What began as a vision to build better has evolved into a commitment to shaping spaces that matter. At AZURE, every project is an opportunity to build something lasting, both for our community and for the island we call home.

Modern living room with beige sectional sofa, wooden armchair, round coffee table, large windows, and dining area.
Modern villa with a triangular roof, floor-to-ceiling windows, a swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and a patio with a wooden pergola and seating area.
Milestones

Our Journey: Milestones That Define Us

From concept to construction, each milestone marks a step forward in our commitment to thoughtful design and meaningful development in Zanzibar.

2023

The Azure concept was born as an idea to build something breathtaking. Our development at Michamvi Beach presents 1 to 3-bedroom villas with private pools and stunning beach access, blending modern and local design.

Aerial view of the Michamvi Villa Complex

2024

Building permit secured for our exclusive beachfront villas marks a significant milestone for our Michamvi Beach project, allowing us to move forward with the construction of our exclusive development.

Modern villa with large glass windows, a wooden deck, swimming pool, and a pergola seating area surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees.

2025

We are thrilled to introduce Azure Michamvi—a landmark all-villa resort and residential community on the Michamvi Peninsula.

Modern living room with beige sectional sofa, patterned orange cushions, wooden coffee table, and large glass sliding doors opening to outdoor patio.

2025

We introduced Azure Paje, a modern apartment development just 100 meters from the beach. Designed with sustainability and flexibility in mind, this launch marked our commitment to creating accessible, design-forward living spaces for a new generation of investors and residents in Zanzibar.

Modern residence building surrounded by palm trees, plants, and a circular water fountain in front.

2026

Azure Zanzibar is on track to deliver all 93 ocean-view villas by Q4 2027. This exclusive collection includes 1 to 3-bedroom homes, each with private pools, generous outdoor living spaces, and direct beach access.

Luxury beachfront patio with pool, sun loungers, tropical plants, and thatched umbrellas by the ocean.
Progress

A Story of Vision and Progress

From the first foundation to our latest launch, our journey is built on intention and momentum. Discover the key moments that shaped who we are today.

Together

Our team

The people who design, build, sell and look after AZURE’s places.

Nikitas Adrian Simion

Executive Leadership

Nikitas Adrian Simion

Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Nikitas brings 25 years of entrepreneurial experience across real estate, hospitality, trading, technology and retail. Four years in Zanzibar and two in Dar es Salaam give him local insight alongside an international business view. He coordinates The Village Group’s activities across Zanzibar and leads AZURE United Properties’ vision, strategy, capital allocation and partnerships.

Erkens Gjini

Executive Leadership

Erkens Gjini

Chief Information Officer

Erkens leads AZURE’s digital infrastructure and systems architecture, spanning websites, CRM, APIs, integrations, automation, AI-enabled workflows, account environments and digital security. He translates commercial and operating priorities into connected technology systems that support lead management, reporting, customer communication and scalable execution.

Chris Badea

Executive Leadership

Chris Badea

Head of Sales

Chris leads AZURE’s sales function, shaping sales discipline, pipeline management, adviser performance and buyer engagement. His mandate is to build a consistent, high-trust process that converts qualified interest into well-informed purchasing decisions while protecting the credibility of the AZURE brand.

Fabian Weinberger

Sales & Marketing

Fabian Weinberger

Senior Sales Executive

Fabian manages high-value buyer relationships as a Senior Sales Executive, with particular relevance to international and German-speaking markets. He guides prospects through project positioning, ownership considerations and the decision process with a clear, consultative and relationship-led approach.

Javier Carmona

Sales & Marketing

Javier Carmona

Sales Executive & CRM Lead

Javier combines direct sales engagement with CRM ownership. He manages lead follow-up, pipeline discipline, conversation quality and the transition from enquiry to qualified opportunity, helping ensure that every prospect receives timely, contextual and consistent communication.

Andra Ioana Rotaru

Sales & Marketing

Andra Ioana Rotaru

Head of Email Marketing

Andra leads AZURE’s email marketing and lifecycle communication, developing campaigns that nurture interest, explain the projects and support the buyer journey over time. Her work connects brand voice, segmentation, automation and commercially relevant content.

Diogo Monteiro

Sales & Marketing

Diogo Monteiro

Performance Marketing Manager

Diogo manages AZURE’s paid media and performance marketing, focusing on audience strategy, campaign execution, testing, optimisation and lead quality. He connects acquisition data with the sales pipeline to improve efficiency, insight and measurable commercial outcomes.

Arnold Pouwels

Development & Project Delivery

Arnold Pouwels

Senior Development & Construction Advisor

Arnold advises AZURE’s leadership on development delivery, construction strategy, project controls, budgeting and technical decision-making. Working closely with the project-management team, he provides senior oversight on coordination, risk resolution and the practical systems required to move complex developments from plan to execution.

Juan Bernardo Tamayo

Development & Project Delivery

Juan Bernardo Tamayo

Lead Architect

Juan leads the architectural direction of AZURE’s developments, translating commercial, operational and lifestyle objectives into coherent, buildable environments. He coordinates design development, technical documentation and spatial quality, helping maintain consistency between the brand promise, guest experience and construction reality.

Marian Barbu

Development & Project Delivery

Marian Barbu

Client Representative & Project Manager

Marian represents the client’s interests across project planning and delivery. He coordinates consultants, contractors, programme priorities and technical decisions, helping keep design intent, budget awareness, reporting and site execution aligned with AZURE’s objectives.

Mkonzi Ngoma

Development & Project Delivery

Mkonzi Ngoma

Commercial Manager

Mkonzi oversees commercial coordination within the development delivery function, supporting procurement, cost awareness, contractual follow-through and communication across project stakeholders. His role connects on-site requirements with disciplined commercial decision-making and management visibility.

Ralph Futcher

Development & Project Delivery

Ralph Futcher

General Foreman

Ralph leads day-to-day site execution as General Foreman, coordinating trades, sequencing works and supporting quality and productivity on the ground. He provides practical site leadership and helps translate approved plans into controlled construction activity.

Kassim Musa

Finance & Corporate Administration

Kassim Musa

Senior Accountant

Kassim supports AZURE’s financial control through accounting records, reconciliations, payment tracking and management reporting. His work helps maintain reliable financial information across projects and provides the operational discipline required for informed decision-making.

Seif Shaaban Seif

Finance & Corporate Administration

Seif Shaaban Seif

Senior Accountant & Internal Auditor

Seif combines senior accounting responsibilities with internal audit oversight. He supports the integrity of financial records, control testing, reconciliations and compliance-oriented review, helping strengthen accuracy, accountability and confidence in the company’s reporting processes.

Shemsa Salum

Finance & Corporate Administration

Shemsa Salum

Executive Assistant to the CEO & Corporate Administration Manager

Shemsa supports the CEO while coordinating key corporate administration across AZURE. Her remit includes expatriate work and residence permits, banking and legal coordination, liaison with local authorities, records and executive follow-through, making her a central link between leadership and day-to-day administration.

Mark Mariampillai

Strategic Initiatives

Mark Mariampillai

Tokenisation Programme Manager

Mark coordinates AZURE’s tokenisation initiative, aligning workstreams, stakeholders, documentation and delivery milestones across the proposed structure. He supports the disciplined progression of the project from concept and diligence through implementation readiness.

Giuseppe Casciere

Strategic Initiatives

Giuseppe Casciere

Structuring, Legal & Regulatory, Tokenisation

Giuseppe leads the structuring, legal and regulatory workstream for AZURE’s tokenisation initiative. He coordinates product design, regulatory analysis, documentation requirements and transaction-readiness considerations, overseeing transactions from initial concept through to closing and execution.

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