Australian Developers Launch $6 Billion Smart City in Lombok
Two visionary Australian developers, Jamie McIntyre, founder of Australian National Review and long-time
Lombok, June 23, 2025 -- Two visionary Australian developers, Jamie McIntyre, founder of Australian National Review and long-time advocate for independent media and international investment, and his business partner Adrian Campbell, have officially launched one of Southeast Asia's most ambitious development projects: a $6 billion smart city known as Marina Bay City, now under construction on the island of Lombok, Indonesia - Bali's lesser-known but fast-rising neighbor.
Dubbed the 'next Dubai meets Bali', Marina Bay City is a master-planned development spanning luxury villas, beach resorts, private hospitals, wellness centers, digital nomad hubs, education precincts, and a marina lifestyle precinct - all aimed at one rapidly growing market: Western expats looking to escape increasing restrictions, surveillance, and cost-of-living pressures back home.
From Vision to Billions
McIntyre and Campbell have taken the bold approach of creating billions in real estate value before even completing construction. Through strategic land banking, private equity fundraising, and the power of master-planned city design, the duo has successfully acquired and rezoned hundreds of hectares of prime oceanfront land, transforming raw beachfront and hillside terrain into a globally marketed smart city that's now gaining momentum among early investors.
According to early valuation reports and investor presentations, the project - once fully built - is expected to exceed $6 billion in total developed value, with projected revenues from villa sales, commercial leasing, tourism, and healthcare services. With land already appreciating sharply in Lombok due to the spillover from Bali's tourism saturation, McIntyre and Campbell's early-mover advantage is already paying off.
'We're creating wealth from raw dirt and big vision,' says McIntyre. 'It's what great developers do. We didn't wait for governments or corporations - we saw a global trend and built the solution: a safe, free, vibrant city for people seeking a better lifestyle and more freedom.'
Why Lombok, and Why Now?
As Bali reaches its limits in terms of land availability and congestion, Lombok - just a short 20-minute flight away - is emerging as Indonesia's next property boom hub. The Indonesian government has already designated it a national tourism development priority, pouring billions into international airport expansion, roads, and energy infrastructure. Add to that white-sand beaches, dramatic coastlines, and growing demand from Australians, Europeans, and Americans - and Lombok is becoming the new frontier.
Marina Bay City is strategically positioned on Lombok's picturesque southern coastline, minutes from the Mandalika MotoGP circuit and surrounded by untouched surf beaches and reef-lined bays.
A City for the Future - And the Freedom-Minded
Unlike traditional developments focused only on tourism, Marina Bay City has a deeper mission: to serve as a haven for freedom-seeking Westerners, particularly from Australia, where many feel increasingly disillusioned by the direction of political and economic policy post-pandemic.
'There's a silent exodus happening,' says Adrian Campbell. 'We're building not just real estate - we're building a new life for thousands of people who want safety, beauty, opportunity, and freedom. Marina Bay City is the first of its kind - a privately built, community-led smart city for expats and locals alike.'
The Billionaire BlueprintIn less than three years, McIntyre and Campbell have effectively created billions in paper wealth through savvy land deals, innovative financing, and early adoption of global digital marketing. They're following the proven model of Dubai's success - where private developers created entire cities from desert - but applying it to a tropical, freedom-oriented lifestyle.
Their company is also exploring tokenized real estate investments, sustainable infrastructure, and digital residency programs - making Marina Bay City a model of modern, decentralized, community-first development.
With construction already underway and hundreds of villas now in planning or early sales phases, the
duo's status as self-made billionaires is rapidly solidifying - not just on paper, but in bricks, mortar, and
visionary execution.
For more information or to explore investment or residency options in Marina Bay City, visit
www.MarinaBayCity.com
Marina Bay City: Where Vision Meets Paradise.
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