December 2025-

When people think of investing in Bali, they usually rattle off the same four names: Ubud, Seminyak, Canggu, and maybe Uluwatu.

And you know what? Investing in Canggu and Uluwatu is definitely not a bad idea. Those markets are still growing, the occupancy is high, and the demand is real. But if you want to find the “alpha”—the kind of returns you get from buying before the masses arrive—you need to look where the smart money is moving right now.

We are seeing a shift. The developers and investors who built Canggu five years ago are now looking at new postcodes. Here is where they are going.

1. Seseh

Think of Seseh as the bougie cousin of Canggu. It sits right on the edge of the action, just north of Pererenan.

In fact, it feels precisely like Pererenan did three years ago. It is quickly becoming the “quiet rich” neighbourhood for digital nomads and expats who want the quality of life without the chaos. You won’t find the late-night clubs or the traffic jams here—leave that to Berawa.

Instead, you find a peaceful, green belt of rice paddies meeting the ocean. But don’t let the quiet fool you; the money is already here. Amazing boutique hotels are breaking ground, and beautiful private villas and high-end restaurants are already open.

The Investment Play: For the investor who wants premium daily rates. Seseh is attracting the crowd that has “graduated” from Canggu—people who have money and want luxury, but value their sleep and privacy.

2. Bukit (Ungasan & Melasti)

When people say “The Bukit,” they often mean the expensive cliffs of Uluwatu or Bingin. But if you look slightly West of Uluwatu—towards Ungasan and the Melasti coastline—you find a massive opportunity.

This area is strategic gold. You are closer to the airport than Uluwatu, minutes from Savaya (the biggest club in Bali), and near the pristine beaches of Nusa Dua and Melasti.

I went there recently to scout the area and was genuinely surprised. I even found the best esports cafe in all of Bali tucked away there. In The Bukit! That tells you exactly who is moving in.

The land here is still significantly cheaper than Bingin, yet the infrastructure is developing rapidly. You are seeing massive developments breaking ground because developers know the overflow from Uluwatu has to go somewhere.

The Investment Play: Capital appreciation. You are buying land or villas here at a discount compared to the cliff-fronts, but you are capturing the spillover demand from the Savaya/Beach Club crowd.

3. Kedungu 

If you keep driving north past Seseh, you hit Kedungu. And the first thing you notice? The roads.

Kedungu already boasts wider, nicer roads than Pererenan or Canggu, a rare luxury in Bali. It has great surf, quiet streets, and a very distinct “up-and-coming” energy.

But the most significant catalyst here is Nuanu City. This massive “social experiment” and creative city is being built right next door. It’s bringing world-class events, art installations, and a new wave of visitors to the area.

Kedungu is shaping up to be a high-net-worth area. It feels spacious and premium. It’s not just “another surf village”; it’s being master-planned for a higher tier of living.

The Investment Play: Long-term hold. Kedungu is currently where Canggu was 7 years ago. If you are looking for that 2x or 3x land value growth over the next cycle, this is the one to watch.

Ready to make a move?

The window to get into these areas at “early bird” prices is narrowing.

If you are interested in these neighbourhoods and are ready to start investing, we are here to help. We have boots on the ground in Seseh, The Bukit, and Kedungu, scouting the best plots and villas before they hit the open market.

Don’t guess with your capital. Talk to us.