Nusa Dua: Luxury Beaches, Culture & Resort Paradise in Bali
Nestled along the southern coastline of Bali, Nusa Dua is one of the island’s most prestigious resort areas. Located in the Badung Regency, it was master-planned in the 1970s to offer a high-end, tranquil retreat, combining luxury resorts, immaculate beaches, cultural experiences, and top-class facilities. If you want to learn more about the Badung province — its landscape, culture and neighbouring destinations — click here to visit our Badung page.
History & Development
The transformation of Nusa Dua began in the early 1970s when the Indonesian government commissioned consultants (such as SCETO and PCI) to design a purpose-built resort enclave. The aim was to take an area which was largely under-utilised, land that had low rainfall and few surface water sources, and to develop it into a showcase for sustainable luxury tourism.
With land acquisition, infrastructure building, roads, utilities and hotel construction, Nusa Dua grew into a zone of international resorts, spa sanctuaries, golf courses, shopping centres, and convention facilities.
The Bali International Convention Center (BICC) is one of the major landmarks, hosting global conferences and events.
Attractions & Environment
Nusa Dua is famed for its white sand beaches, crystal clear shallow water, manicured gardens, and wide array of five-star resorts.
Guests can enjoy water-blow shows (natural wave-spray features), calm swimming bays, cultural performances, and museums such as Museum Pasifika that showcase arts from across the Asia-Pacific region.
Another highlight is the Pura Nusa Dharma temple, built in 1948, situated on one of the small islands (“Two Islands” = Nusa Dua) just off the coast of the peninsula.
Accessibility is good: Nusa Dua is about 20 km south of Denpasar, and relatively close by road to areas like Jimbaran.
Luxury, Culture & Leisure
Resorts here are designed not only for comfort, but also for offering cultural immersion: nightly traditional dances, art museums, curated dining, well-kept gardens, and high-quality service. Relaxation, family-friendly amenities, golf courses, spa treatments, and tranquil seaside walks are among the top draws.
If you’re looking for a villa in or near Nusa Dua — with ocean views, elegant design, and upscale amenities — you can find exclusive real estate offerings in our Bukit section. Click the button below to browse our available villas and properties in this stunning area.
