INVESTING IN BALI?

DON’T BE FOOLED BY THE BALI DREAM

Big promises. What’s the reality?

Every Bali property pitch seems to tell the same story: a beautiful villa, growing tourism, high occupancy and attractive returns.

But what happens after the deposit is paid—and the asset must actually be developed, marketed, maintained and operated?

Don’t Be Fooled by the Bali Dream is a candid investment discussion for prospective investors, developers and entrepreneurs who want to understand the commercial reality behind investing in Bali.

Property remains the main focus, with an additional comparison to yacht ownership and charter operations—another attractive lifestyle asset that may not always perform as the investment originally presented.

This is not a property sales presentation. It is an honest conversation designed to help attendees challenge projections, recognise warning signs and ask better questions before committing their capital.

What Will the Event Cover?

The discussion will explore the questions prospective investors genuinely want answered:
- Is Bali property still a good investment at today’s prices?
- What is a realistic net return after all operating expenses?
- Which locations and property concepts have genuine demand?
- How reliable are projected occupancy and rental rates?
- Which expenses are commonly missing from investment presentations?
- What should investors verify before purchasing an off-plan property?
- Is it better to build from scratch or buy an existing property?
- What makes a property attractive to guests but difficult to operate?
- Can a yacht genuinely generate investment returns, or is it primarily a lifestyle purchase?
- How can investors distinguish a genuine opportunity from a persuasive sales pitch?

Moderator

Christian Reinaldo

Investment Advisor

Christian advises clients evaluating Bali property opportunities and their investment potential. As moderator, he will represent the investor’s perspective, challenge unclear assumptions and push the conversation beyond safe or promotional answers.

Panelist

Adhiguna

Founder & CEO, ArkaCara

Adhiguna has nearly two decades of experience in Bali hospitality, luxury villa management and business transformation. He has contributed to the management and development of more than 80 luxury properties across the island.

Adhiguna brings the operational reality behind an investment projection—what happens after a property opens, which costs investors commonly underestimate and why some visually impressive villas struggle to produce sustainable returns.

Featured Guests

Shanny Poijes

Managing Director, Core Concept Living

Shanny brings more than 20 years of international experience in property development, investment and project delivery, as well as advising investors on opportunity assessment, risk and project feasibility.

Shanny brings both the developer’s and investor’s perspective—explaining what makes a project genuinely investment-ready, how to assess off-plan opportunities and which assumptions or warning signs investors should question.

Mystery Guest

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Our mystery guest brings the marine-tourism and yacht-charter perspective to the discussion. He will explore whether a yacht can genuinely operate as an income-producing asset once charter demand, utilization, crew, fuel, maintenance, insurance, downtime and resale are taken into account.

His perspective provides a valuable comparison between buying a lifestyle asset and investing in a commercially viable operating business.

Who Is This Event For?
- Anyone considering buying an investment property in Bali.
- First-time investors reviewing villas, land or off-plan developments.
- Entrepreneurs planning a villa, hospitality or property-related business.
- Aspiring property developers looking to build in Bali.
- Existing owners considering another investment.
- Investors exploring yacht charter or other lifestyle-led assets.
- Anyone who has received an attractive investment proposal but is unsure whether the numbers are realistic.



What Will You Leave With?

Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of:
- What makes a Bali investment commercially viable.
- How to evaluate projections and identify hidden costs.
- The difference between an income-producing asset and a lifestyle purchase.
- Which questions to ask before committing capital.
- What can turn the Bali dream into an expensive mistake.

Event Rundown :

6:10 PM–6:30 PM
Guest arrival and networking

6:30 PM–6:40 PM
Welcome and event introduction

6:40 PM–6:55 PM
Opening Question

6:55 PM–7:40 PM
Moderated investment discussion

7:40 PM–8:30 PM
Audience Q&A

8:30 PM–9:00 PM
Networking and closing

Event Details

📅 Wednesday, 23 September 2026
🕡 6:30 PM–9:00 PM
📍 MamaBali Rooftop & Restaurant, Sunny Aparts II
🎟️ Free entry—please order food or drinks to support the venue.