KEK Mandalika investment reached Rp6.14 trillion realised this year, with another Rp3.7 trillion in commitments still being processed, according to ITDC (IDN Times, 28 Oct). This is the Lombok Market Pulse for Friday 30 October 2026: what moved this week, what is still pending, and what buyers and owners should check before they commit.
KEK Mandalika investment: the headline numbers
ITDC operations director Troy Warokka gave the update at a briefing on 27–28 October (IDN Times, 28 Oct):
- Rp6.14 trillion of investment realised in the zone.
- Rp3.7 trillion of further commitments still in process.
- 1.21 million visitors from January to September 2026, up 26% on the same period of 2025.
The villa pipeline inside the zone
Three managed villa projects are already under construction (IDN Times, 28 Oct):
- Satori Villa (PT SAPO Development): 50 units on 1.1 ha, about 70% built.
- Bukit Niti Villa (PT Nusa Indo Tenggara): about 75% built, with a 16-car luxury garage.
- Sidharta Villa (PT SAPO): 30 units on 0.5 ha, about 55% built.
ITDC is also planning its own 18-unit Circuit Villa next to the track, aimed at car and bike enthusiasts, with vehicle storage (kicknews.today, 28 Oct). ITDC markets it on “high rental yield” but gave no figure.
What else is coming
- Wake park in front of the Pullman, due to start in March 2027 (kicknews.today, 28 Oct).
- Sade Social Sport Club: 3 padel courts, a basketball court and 38 rooms, physically ready and targeting opening at the end of November (kicknews.today).
- Tanjung Aan: a Japanese investor has submitted the design for a luxury hotel; the operator must be five-star or above, and that selection is still running (kicknews.today; IDN Times).
- Some investors have committed to start building in December, but want water and power support first (Lombok Post, 29 Oct).
Investors’ top worry: water
ITDC itself says water supply is the main concern investors raise, with security second (kicknews.today, 28 Oct). For private villa owners around Kuta, the new managed units mean more rental competition. A villa with reliable water is now a real selling point. See our South Lombok investment guide for the area context.
Australian buyers: one agency’s view
A realestate.com.au story (28 Oct) quotes Reef Property Lombok saying Australians are now about 50% of its buyers, up from about 15% two years ago, with a Kuta 2-bed villa at about AUD 350k and 5-bed ocean-view villas up to AUD 1.2m. This is one agency’s view of its own clients, not market-wide data.
Water and El Niño
- Stasiun Klimatologi NTB says a very strong El Niño (+3.07 °C) is expected to last into early 2027 (ANTARA).
- PDAM Central Lombok’s raw water is down about 70%, and about 60% of customers in Pujut, Praya Barat and Praya Barat Daya are on rotating supply (Koranlombok, 21 Oct).
Before you buy, check whether the plot has PDAM or bore-well water, and whether the bore well is licensed.
Policy and permits
- Central Lombok investment-incentive Perda: still in the DPRD special committee. The October target (Koranlombok, 6 Oct) looks likely to slip into November; no plenary vote has been reported.
- Gili Trawangan beach setback: enforcement letters (SP1–SP3) are planned from November for 160+ buildings; DPRD KLU has asked for a “humane” approach (Grafikanews). No SP1 has been issued yet.
- Ekas and Sekaroh (East Lombok): operators are building lodging, but some plots sit in protected farmland zones (LSD/LP2B), which can block a building permit (NTBSatu, 27 Oct). Check the zoning before paying a deposit. Our building permit guide (KKPR, PBG and SLF) explains the checks.
Still pending
- MotoGP 2027 contract: no decision yet. ITDC says it is waiting for the President’s direction (Kabar Berita, 28 Oct).
- Pertamina circuit takeover (unconfirmed): RMOL reported that Pertamina may take over circuit management from ITDC (RMOL, 15 Oct). An NTB senator says there is no official information (Warta Lombok). Treat it as unconfirmed.
- Eco Mandala: an NGO has reported the developer to the Central Lombok prosecutor’s office (NTB Update, 21 Oct). The company denies the claims, and the public works office confirms a building permit was issued in 2025 (Suara Nusa). These are allegations only; the prosecutor is still studying the report.
- Kiantar airport (West Sumbawa): 20 November is still the first-operation target, but no airline has been named (Kanal Sumbawa).
FAQ
How much has been invested in KEK Mandalika?
ITDC reports Rp6.14 trillion realised and Rp3.7 trillion more in commitments in process (IDN Times, 28 Oct).
Are new villas being built in Mandalika?
Yes. Satori (50 units, ~70%), Bukit Niti (~75%) and Sidharta (30 units, ~55%) are under construction, and ITDC plans an 18-unit Circuit Villa.
Is water a problem for Lombok property?
It is the top concern investors raise with ITDC. PDAM Central Lombok is rotating supply in Pujut and Praya Barat, so check the water source of any plot.
Is MotoGP confirmed for Mandalika after 2026?
The 2027 race is on the calendar, but the 2027–31 contract still awaits a presidential decision.
Can I build on any land at Ekas or Sekaroh?
No. Some plots are in LSD/LP2B farmland zones, which can block a building permit. Check zoning first.
Figures are as reported by the linked sources on the dates shown. This is not financial or legal advice.
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