Ambassadori Island Batumi has launched the next strategic phase of its development with the introduction of a comprehensive Smart City framework designed to transform the landmark maritime project into one of the most advanced urban environments in the Black Sea region. Developed in cooperation with the global engineering and consulting leader Arup, the initiative establishes a clear technological and operational vision for the future of the island.

Planned as an 84-hectare artificial island development, Ambassadori Island Batumi has already completed more than 48 hectares of newly formed land, marking a significant engineering milestone and enabling the transition from large-scale marine infrastructure works to full urban development.

The island is already hosting over $600 million in development projects initiated by independent investors, reflecting strong market confidence in the long-term vision of the project and positioning Ambassadori Island as one of the most dynamic new urban development platforms in the wider Black Sea region.

The collaboration with ARUP focuses on creating a comprehensive Smart City framework that integrates advanced digital infrastructure, sustainable urban planning, and long-term operational intelligence. The framework is built around four strategic pillars:

• Enhanced Accessibility & Sustainability – aligning the island’s master planning with global environmental standards and climate-resilient infrastructure.

• Superior Quality of Life – designing urban environments where services and infrastructure adapt dynamically to the needs of residents and visitors.

• Lifecycle Technical Capabilities – providing advanced data-driven management tools to support the project from construction through long-term city operations.

• Global Competitive Experience – ensuring the island delivers a user experience comparable to leading smart urban districts worldwide.

At the core of the initiative is a holistic Smart Living Vision, designed to seamlessly integrate digital and physical infrastructure across multiple layers of the urban environment.

The framework operates across three interconnected scales:

Smart Buildings – intelligent asset-level systems including digital twins, environmental monitoring, and automated energy management.

Smart Plots – site-scale infrastructure integrating IoT networks, renewable energy optimization, and smart utilities.

Smart Areas & Public Spaces – district-scale platforms including urban digital twins and integrated command-and-control systems designed to manage the island’s environment in real time.

The strategic framework draws on global best practices from some of the world’s most advanced smart city ecosystems, including integrated sensor infrastructures pioneered in Singapore, climate-resilient urban systems developed in Amsterdam, and next-generation sustainable mobility solutions implemented in leading European cities.

“Ambassadori Island is not simply a real estate development — it represents a new model of urban living for the Black Sea region,” said Gocha Kamkia, CEO of Ambassadori Island Batumi. “Our ambition is to create a city where digital intelligence, sustainable infrastructure, and human-centered design work together to build a truly future-ready environment for residents, investors, and global partners.”

With large-scale land formation completed and the Smart City roadmap now underway, Ambassadori Island Batumi is entering a new stage of development — demonstrating how next-generation coastal cities can combine advanced technology, sustainable infrastructure, and long-term urban vision.

For your information, Arup currently operates in 37 countries with 95 offices and employs more than 19,000 people worldwide.

From March 9 to 13, at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, the “Ambassadori Island Batumi” team will showcase a development of historical significance at The Global Urban Festival, which envisions the creation of two artificial peninsulas and one artificial island within the Black Sea.

The development follows sustainable and smart city principles to establish new urban standards for the region. Currently, over 50% of the land reclamation work is complete, with 48 hectares of the total 84-hectare project area already successfully formed.

“The project is expected to play a major role in shaping the future of Batumi and increasing the region's international profile. Participating in this exhibition is part of an extensive information campaign to introduce global audiences to the unique investment opportunities within the project and Georgia as a whole,” said the CEO of “Ambassadori Island Batumi.”

Throughout the festival, company representatives will engage in various business programs. At a multifunctional stand, they will provide detailed information regarding investment opportunities on the island to interested parties.

The event will include a formal presentation of the island where partners, investors, and industry experts can receive direct answers regarding the potential of the development.

“Ambassadori Group” is executing the island project in partnership with leading international firms. These collaborators include the global engineering firm Arup, known for its global urban planning expertise, the architectural and engineering company Yüksel Proje, and the American architectural firm SHoP Architects.

Establishing a presence in the United Kingdom has emerged as a core strategic priority for “Ambassadori Island Batumi”. This move comes at a time of surging international interest, following the successful launch of the project's representative offices across the GCC countries and Eastern Europe, milestones that have significantly enhanced its global market standing.

Under the initiative of “Ambassadori Island”, Batumi recently hosted a British delegation. The visit, featuring representatives from UK real estate agencies, was designed to conduct an on-site evaluation of the construction dynamics and a deep-dive analysis of the investment potential of the Black Sea’s first artificial island. This engagement forms a critical component of the project's broader strategic roadmap to establish a presence within the British capital market.

The visit featured a multi-stakeholder forum, bringing together key representatives from the Adjara Department of Tourism and Resorts, “Bank of Georgia”, and “Galt & Taggart”.

During the event, the “Ambassadori Island Batumi” leadership presented a comprehensive project blueprint, detailing its future development strategy and comprehensive legal framework. The presentation emphasized the project’s exclusivity and innovative engineering standards, factors that grant it a decisive competitive edge in the premium real estate sector. By aligning with international transparency and legal benchmarks, the island is positioning itself as a high-priority destination for the UK’s most discerning investment circles.

The engineering design for the Ambassadori Island Batumi project, comprising two artificial peninsulas and one artificial island, is being spearheaded by the international firm Yüksel Proje. The company brings a distinguished track record of high-stakes global projects, including the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant and major commercial ports. Notably, Yüksel Proje has successfully designed and commissioned two international airports built on reclaimed land in the Black Sea: Ordu-Giresun and Trabzon.

According to Cemal Karaoğlu, Vice Chairperson of Yüksel Proje, Georgia serves as a prime example of how multinational collaboration can generate real, tangible positive impact.

"Our operations currently span 38 countries across three continents. Georgia stands out as an excellent example of how implementing efficient, innovative solutions creates a measurable positive influence, particularly in the sectors of transport, maritime and coastal engineering, infrastructure, and energy," stated the Vice Chairperson.

During the interview, Mustafa Esen, Deputy Manager of the Maritime and Coastal Structures Department, emphasized the strategic nature of this partnership:

"We believe that Yüksel Proje’s extensive experience, specifically along the Black Sea coast, was a decisive factor in Ambassadori Group’s choice of partner. We are proud to apply our specialized expertise to such a unique development”.

“The Ambassadori Island project has presented us with the opportunity to integrate diverse functional spaces including tourism, commercial, residential, and entertainment zones, into a single, cohesive territory. This project allows us to develop concepts that showcase our decades of engineering mastery, the power of digital technologies, and our commitment to sustainable development." - said, Manager of the Maritime and Coastal Structures Department, Hülya Karakuş Cihan

Ambassadori Island Batumi is significantly scaling its network of strategic partnerships within Europe, as announced by the company’s CEO, Gocha Kamkia.

According to Mr. Kamkia, the project is currently entering a phase of intensive collaboration with Germany, focusing on integrating German expertise into the large-scale development.

"Our planned cooperation with Germany centers on the adoption of high-tech benchmarks and sustainable development standards. Integrating German quality and operational efficiency into our project is a priority we are currently spearheading," stated Gocha Kamkia, CEO of Ambassadori Island Batumi.

In today’s globalized economy, the true value of large-scale infrastructure developments lies in the international alliances they foster across global markets. Ambassadori Island Batumi, the most ambitious investment project in the Black Sea region, has emerged as a new hub for this global network.

The project’s European expansion includes successful milestones in Central Europe, where strategic cooperation agreements have already been signed with partners in Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. These alliances underscore the multinational character of the development, encompassing investment, technological innovation, and cultural exchange.

The next vector of Ambassadori Island’s strategy is firmly pointed toward Germany, Europe’s largest economic powerhouse. This move further solidifies the project’s international standing as it transitions from the planning phase to active execution and realization as a "living organism".

Ambassadori Island Batumi, the most ambitious investment project in the region, entered a new phase of development in 2025. According to the project’s CEO, Gocha Kamkia, the past year marked a turning point, as the project transitioned from the planning stage to active implementation.

• 48.3 hectares of land have already been reclaimed at sea;

• 26 hectares have been officially commissioned;

• More than 52 units of specialized construction equipment are operating on-site daily;

• Ambassadori’s First Tower - construction of the first ultra-modern multifunctional complex has commenced. All 158 piles have been installed, and foundation works have been fully completed.
  
  

In 2025, Ambassadori Island significantly strengthened its international presence:

• The company opened an office in Dubai;

• The project was showcased at IPS Dubai 2025 at the World Trade Centre;

• Strategic cooperation was expanded with partners from Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, including four large-scale joint events held in Poland;

• The project hosted an official delegation from GCC countries in Georgia.
  
  

In 2025, the company also signed several landmark business agreements, including a contract with IG Development, which envisages the construction of an ultra-modern 120,000 sq.m shopping center on the island.

The Ambassadori Island Batumi project has attained substantial results regarding its developmental trajectory this year, marking a decisive transition from the strategic planning stage to the active implementation phase. By the conclusion of the current fiscal year, more than 50% of the project's land reclamation and foundational works have been realized. Specifically, 26 hectares of territory have been officially commissioned, while 48 hectares have been successfully formed within the maritime area. Within this project zone, construction has already commenced on the first ultra-modern, multifunctional complex.

Ambassadori Island Batumi has released a comprehensive 2025 retrospective video, which provides a detailed overview of the critical developmental milestones, the quantitative outcomes achieved, and the extensive scope of construction operations conducted throughout the year.

Upon its full operationalization, the Ambassadori Island Batumi project is projected to generate an annual fiscal contribution of $65 million in tax revenue to the country budget. According to verified public data, this economic performance aligns precisely with the fiscal accumulation metrics of the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan (BTC) global economic pipeline, positioning the island as a cornerstone of national economic stability.

The initiation of the Ambassadori Island Batumi project was conceived within the framework of a global economic initiative. It represents a paradigm shift in the Black Sea real estate sector, establishing a new benchmark for large-scale development and elevating regional infrastructure to unprecedented heights.

The Ambassadori Island project has officially moved from from the conceptual planning phase to the stage of active operational implementation, achieving major momentum this year. As 2025 comes to a close, more than 50% of the project has already been realized. The numbers speak for themselves: 26 hectares of land are already fully operational, while 48 hectares have been successfully reclaimed from the Black Sea.

“We are witnessing historic moments in the development of Ambassadori Island. We have officially commissioned 26 hectares of new territory, where work has already begun on our first multifunctional complex. This is designed to be a premier destination, featuring indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, boutique shopping, and even a helipad, bringing a new standard of modern living and leisure to the region,” says the CEO of Ambassadori Island Batumi. 

Currently, the company has shaped 48 hectares of land within the sea, all of which is expected to be fully operational by January. In addition, the construction of a new shopping mall on-site is scheduled to start next year. 

Beyond the architecture, the project is a major win for the national economy. Once complete, Ambassadori Island Batumi is projected to contribute $65 million annually in taxes to the country budget. According to public data, this puts the project’s economic impact on par with the global Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline, solidifying the island's role as a cornerstone of Georgia’s future growth.

The "Ambassadori Island Batumi" project will accumulate $65 million annually in the country's budget after its full implementation. This statement was made by the project’s CEO Gocha Kamkia. According to him, the economic scale and projected financial data of "Ambassadori Island Batumi" are comparable to those of the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline project.

The initiation of “Ambassadori Island Batumi”was undertaken within the framework of a global economic initiative in Georgia, and today we are witnessing remarkably transformative results in terms of the project’s development. Upon completion, the artificial island and peninsulas project will accumulate $65 million in annual tax revenue for the national budget. Drawing parallels based on public data, we can state that these economic figures precisely equate to those generated by the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan global economic project,” stated Gocha Kamkia, CEO of Ambassadori Island Batumi.

The project itself represents a new milestone in the Black Sea region in terms of real estate development and elevating industry standards to new heights., which includes hotels, apartments, villas, a yacht club, a heliport, educational and medical facilities, etc. The project is entirely focused on the welfare of the public, as 49% of the territory is dedicated to public, recreational spaces.

To date, since the inception of the project, the company has reclaimed 48 hectares of land in the Black Sea, signifying that over 50% of the project has already been realized. The commissioning of the aforementioned 48 hectares is scheduled for January; meanwhile, as of today, 26 hectares have already been put into operation. Where the construction of Ambassadori’s first ultra-modern, multifunctional complex has already commenced.