By Layla Al-Rashidi · UAE & Gulf Property Editor
Mon Choisy is a 3-km crescent of north coast beach that local Mauritians regard as the island's most accessible and beloved public beach. The Mon Choisy Le Parc development — a 211-hectare Smart City project bordering this beach — is one of the most comprehensively planned residential communities in the Indian Ocean, with its own school (Island Academy International), a commercial precinct, a marina access, and a hospital partnership. The Smart City designation adds a residency and work permit stream unavailable in standard IRS projects.
Developer: Mon Choisy Golf Residential Resort Ltd
Mon Choisy Le Parc is developed by a consortium including IBL Property (part of the IBL Group, one of Mauritius's largest conglomerates with operations in logistics, finance, and healthcare) and ENL Property, another major Mauritian land company. The joint-venture structure combines the financial depth of two established Mauritian institutions — significantly reducing the development risk profile relative to single-developer IRS projects. Smart City certification was granted by the Economic Development Board of Mauritius in 2019.
Unit Types, IRS/Smart City Status, and Pricing
- Parkland Apartments (1–2 bed, 80–140 sq m) — From $375,000 (IRS-eligible), overlooking the golf course and landscape park.
- Garden Villas (2–3 bed, 200–300 sq m) — $650,000–$1.1 million, in the park precinct with communal pool access.
- Seafront Villas (3–4 bed, 350–500 sq m) — $1.8–$3.5 million, adjacent to Mon Choisy Beach with a dedicated residents' beach club.
Smart City work permits: Mon Choisy Le Parc's Smart City designation means buyers receive not just residency permits but work permits, allowing them to legally conduct business and work remotely from Mauritius for the duration of their residency. This is a significant upgrade on standard IRS residency, which does not allow permit holders to work without additional authorisation. For digital nomads, remote workers, and entrepreneurs, the Smart City framework creates a substantially better value proposition than IRS alone.
Amenities and Destination Appeal
Mon Choisy Le Parc's master plan includes the Island Academy International school (IB curriculum, already operational), a health centre, a beach club on Mon Choisy Beach with dedicated resident access, a gym and wellness centre, cycling trails through the park, and a golf course under development. The north coast's position between Port Louis (35 minutes) and Grand Baie (10 minutes) — Mauritius's primary leisure and dining hub — provides the best access to the island's commercial and social infrastructure.
SSR International Airport is 45 minutes south. Grand Baie's restaurants, boutiques, and water sports operators are within a 10-minute drive. Mon Choisy Beach's public beach access also means that unlike IRS developments on private estates, the local Mauritian community moves through the area — creating a more integrated and authentic daily life experience than gated estate alternatives.
Verdict: The Smart City work permit eligibility makes Mon Choisy Le Parc the strongest choice in Mauritius for buyers who plan extended stays (3+ months annually) and want to maintain business or professional activity from Mauritius. IBL and ENL's combined institutional backing provides development confidence well above the Mauritius IRS average.