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Rare Pearls Unveiled In Karen

Ostrea Karen Villas Official Launch

Nairobi, Kenya, June 12 2025

The pearl has long been known to be a valuable gem, used to make the finest jewellery. However, what many may not know is that not every pearl is formed the same way or commands the same price-tag. Over the years, artificially created pearls have become more common. 

Natural pearls, however, take the most time to develop and are very rare because their creation is spontaneous and rooted in nature. This rarity is what makes them more valuable and fascinating and what Ostrea Karen Villas is all about. 

As the latest addition to VAAL Real Estate’s incomparable portfolio of developments, the project is an invitation to exclusive community living in Nairobi’s most prestigious suburb, Karen. It is also a bold and refreshing step away from the usual apartment-style developments that VAAL Real Estate is renowned for in the city. 

Speaking during the project’s exclusive unveiling in Nairobi, VAAL Group President Majeed Saad, stated that it represents not only the developer’s evolution but also the future of luxury living in Kenya. 

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“At VAAL Real Estate, we have always believed that real estate is more than just buildings. It is about designing lifestyles, curating experiences, and creating legacies. With Ostrea Karen Villas, we have pushed the boundaries of design and technology to deliver something truly extraordinary: homes that are as intelligent as they are elegant,” he said. 

The development consists of 20 ultra-modern five-bedroom villas nestled in a lush and serene cul-de-sac away from the traffic and bustle yet still within perfect reach of Karen’s most exquisite social facilities. Derived from the Latin word for “oyster”, Ostrea sparks feelings of not only rarity and gradual formation but also beauty found beneath the surface. Each villa is like a pearl: unique, protected, and valuable symbolizing the deliberate, exclusive and unique approach to the project’s community-centric design. 

Amongst the developments by VAAL Real Estate include Wilma Towers in Kilimani, Elite Residences in Westlands, Divine Residences in Riverside Drive and its flagship project, MoonValley Apartments in Kileleshwa.