Pearl Lumina is an architectural landmark rising on Riverside Gardens Road, just behind Riverside Square Mall — two elegant towers connected by a signature sky bridge, developed by Custom Homes Limited. With only 260 units spread across roughly ¾ of an acre, the project deliberately trades density for space: two 2-bedroom units were removed from the plans entirely to make room for a larger amenity floor, a decision that tells you what kind of buyer this development is built for.
Riverside has long been a favorite address for Nairobi’s expatriate and UN community, prized for its “work-play” balance — quiet, leafy streets minutes from the Westlands business district, with the kind of consistent tenant demand that keeps rental yields stable even when other Nairobi submarkets soften.
Location: Why Riverside Drive?
Riverside sits at the center of Nairobi’s luxury apartment corridor, with:
- Minutes to Westlands, now Nairobi’s fastest-growing commercial node
- Under 20 minutes to JKIA via the Nairobi Expressway
- Close proximity to the UN complex in Gigiri, international embassies, and top-tier international schools — the combination that drives Riverside’s diplomatic and expatriate rental demand
Available Units & Prices
| Unit Type |
Price From |
| Studio |
KES 8.3M |
| 1 Bedroom |
KES 8.3M+ |
| 2 Bedroom |
Price on request |
Project Timeline
- Status: Pre-launch — groundbreaking expected shortly
- Estimated Completion: 2029
Premium Amenities
Pearl Lumina’s centerpiece is an 18-metre heated swimming pool set inside a double-height, roughly 5-metre volume — a genuinely rare design choice in Nairobi, where most developments treat the pool as a rooftop afterthought. Beyond the pool:
- Baby pool & outdoor jacuzzi
- Fully equipped gym with separate fitness and yoga studio
- Full sports courts — basketball, padel, and pickleball, with open Riverside views
- Games room & co-working space
- Children’s play park
- BBQ area & cafeteria
- Separate saunas (men’s and women’s)
- Rooftop gardens with infinity pool views over Riverside Drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pearl Lumina located?
Pearl Lumina is on Riverside Gardens Road in Riverside, Nairobi, just behind Riverside Square Mall.
What unit types does Pearl Lumina offer?
Studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments, starting from KES 8.3M.
Who is developing Pearl Lumina?
Custom Homes Limited.
Is Pearl Lumina still in pre-launch?
Yes — as of the latest available information, groundbreaking was expected shortly, meaning early buyers can access pre-launch pricing before the official market release.
What amenities make Pearl Lumina different from other Riverside developments?
Its 18-metre double-height heated pool and full outdoor sports courts (basketball, padel, pickleball) are unusual for a Nairobi apartment development — most competitors offer a standard rooftop pool and gym only.
An Ideal Investment in Riverside
With pre-launch pricing starting from KES 8.3M, a rare amenity-first design, and one of Nairobi’s most consistently in-demand expatriate rental corridors, Pearl Lumina offers early buyers a chance at capital appreciation before the project’s official market release.
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