A developer, Akida Hills, has unveiled a 3.36-hectare site in the Jabi Lake Waterfront housing development site for the construction of mixed-use real estate to transform into a Landmark Leisure and Tourism Destination in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.

Anchored by a first-of-its-kind dancing musical fountain in West Africa and a range of immersive attractions, the housing project is expected to redefine how residents and visitors experience one of Abuja’s most iconic locations when it launches in December 2026.

Speaking on the agreement in Abuja, its Founder, Akida Hills, Kayode Bamisile, said the housing project represents one of the most significant opportunities to create a world-class waterfront destination in Africa, adding, “We aim to deliver experiences that, through this, we add to the development stride.”

‘We will divide Jabi Lake Waterfront into the first phase to feature a first-of-its-kind dancing musical fountain in West Africa alongside a range of waterfront leisure and entertainment. Abuja is set for new waterfront homes as we embark on the development of a major leisure and tourism hub at Jabi Lake.”

According to the Founder, the
development forms part of the ongoing transformation of the area into a premier tourism and lifestyle. Within the approximately 14-hectare waterfront district to attract residents and tourists year-round while contributing to economic growth.

“Construction and implementation activities will progress in phases, with additional announcements on attractions, programming, and commercial partnerships expected ahead of the December 2026 launch.

Our vision is to establish Jabi as a defining waterfront destination for the continent – one that demonstrates the transformative power of destination-led development and reimagines how people experience a city”.

The developer hinted that phase 1 of the development, scheduled for completion in December 2026, will introduce the destination’s first operational attractions, including leisure experiences, water-based activities, structured weekly programming, a seasonal lights festival, and the dancing musical fountain as its signature attraction.