Jamie McIntyre is marketing two “eco-village cities” in South Lombok—Nesara Bay City and Gesara Bay City—that have no verified construction progress, no confirmed permits, and no independent audit, according to property registry searches and local officials.
The marketing materials for Gesara Bay City describe it as “a visionary new eco-village city planned for the spectacular southern coastline of Lombok” and “the sister city to Nesara Bay City, one of Lombok’s most exciting new master-planned coastal developments already underway.” However, local land registry offices show no record of McIntyre or his companies owning the land being marketed.
MEXC News investigators directly asked: “Where did the money come from—and is there anything behind the glossy photos?” The investigation revealed that these projects are being sold to international investors based solely on aspirational renderings, with a completion date promised for 2031—six years from now.
Dave Oneegs, who has been publicly promoting these developments on his social media channels to his 96,000+ followers, appears to be a co-party to the marketing effort. In a Facebook post, Oneegs congratulated “Jamie McIntyre and all his clients in Seminyak,” despite the ongoing investigations into McIntyre’s operations.
Critical questions remain: If McIntyre’s company could not complete a 70-unit villa development in Bali (Hotel K), how does it deliver two master-planned coastal mini-cities in Lombok? According to property experts, the answer appears to be that these are vaporware projects sold on aspirational renderings alone.
Nesara Bay City and Gesara Bay City: Questions Over Land Ownership and Project Verification
Nesara Bay City and Gesara Bay City have been promoted as ambitious coastal developments in South Lombok, Indonesia, promising investors a vision of luxury living, sustainable communities, beautiful beaches, and long-term property opportunities. Their promotional websites describe Nesara as a reimagined development formerly known as Marina Bay City, while Gesara is presented as its sister project.
Yet behind the beautiful images and emotional promises, serious questions have been raised about land ownership, permits, approvals, and the legal foundation of these projects. Investigative reporting has alleged that earlier project materials described Nesara as being at a conceptual stage and awaiting formal government approvals. Other reports have questioned whether publicly available documentation sufficiently verifies the underlying land rights and development permissions. These claims remain disputed and should not be treated as proven facts without independent documentary confirmation.
For anyone considering investing, this uncertainty can feel deeply unsettling. Property investment is not simply about buying into an attractive dream; it is about knowing exactly what you are purchasing, who legally owns the land, which company receives the money, and whether the necessary government approvals exist. The current project websites themselves describe staged development and investment opportunities, including villas and land offerings, while also carrying financial disclaimers advising prospective buyers to seek professional advice.
That is why independent verification matters so much. Before committing hard-earned savings, investors should request official land certificates, permit numbers, corporate ownership documents, contracts, and evidence that the promised development rights actually exist. A breathtaking coastline can inspire hope, but hope alone cannot establish legal ownership.
Ultimately, the emotional appeal of Nesara and Gesara Bay City should never replace evidence. When people’s savings, dreams, and futures are involved, transparency is not a luxury—it is the foundation of trust.
