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🌊⚓ From Films to Fortunes: Why Goa, Why Now — And Why Mariners Are Flocking Toward Yugen Golf City


A Conversation That Sparked Reflection

Recently, I watched a powerful and thought-provoking video by Sonu Sharma.

He began with a striking statement:

“Bollywood stars are no longer becoming wealthy from films alone. The real wealth is being built quietly — through land and real estate.”

That line stayed with me.


Because beneath the motivational tone was something deeper — a structural wealth insight.

And as DMETians, we are trained to think structurally.


🎬 What We See vs. What Is Actually Happening

Sonu Sharma highlighted several examples to illustrate how public perception differs from financial reality:

  • Rimi Sen stepping away from glamour and selling luxury villas in Dubai.

  • Vivek Oberoi, who built a real estate company in Dubai and reportedly amassed significant wealth.

  • Jeetendra, along with Ekta Kapoor and Tusshar Kapoor — outwardly a film family, but deeply invested in real estate for years.


His message was simple:

Camera lights may fade. Land value rarely does.

Celebrities are not investing emotionally.They are investing mathematically.



🌮 Why Is Goa the Preferred Investment Destination?

Sonu Sharma asked a compelling question:

Where are these celebrities putting their money?

The answer: Goa.

He mentioned that actors and sports legends alike have invested in Goa:

  • Sea-facing villas

  • North Goa luxury homes

  • Private, low-profile residences

  • Income-generating properties

The list included film icons, sports stars, and brand personalities.

This is not coincidence.

It is capital flow.


Goa: Peace + Profit

Sonu Sharma simplified Goa’s appeal into two pillars:


1ïžâƒŁ Peace

  • Clean air

  • Privacy

  • Lower density

  • Less pollution compared to metros

  • Lifestyle recovery from high-pressure urban life


2ïžâƒŁ Profit

  • Strong rental income

  • 12-month tourism cycle

  • Luxury villa rentals commanding premium nightly rates


He gave specific examples:

  • Villas rented between â‚č75,000 to â‚č1.5 lakh per night.

  • 20 days of occupancy generating substantial income.

  • Properties professionally managed by hospitality brands.

  • Hybrid model: use when desired, rent when not in use.

The Goa model is powerful because it merges lifestyle and income.


Infrastructure: The Real Wealth Engine

This is where the conversation becomes deeply relevant to engineers.

Sonu Sharma emphasized that infrastructure drives wealth creation.


He highlighted:

  • Mopa International Airport (~â‚č2,870 crore investment, operational)

  • Zuari Bridge (~â‚č400 crore project completed)

  • NH66 expansion

  • Porvorim elevated corridor under construction

  • Aerocity development near Mopa

  • Hospitality giants like Taj and Radisson entering the corridor


Infrastructure improves accessibility.Accessibility increases demand.Demand drives property appreciation.


This is not speculation.This is economic sequencing.

As marine engineers, we understand systems.We understand cause and effect.


The Investor’s Lesson: Aim Where the Growth Is Going

One of the strongest metaphors Sonu Sharma used was:

“Successful investors don’t aim where the bird is sitting.They aim where the bird is about to sit.”

Smart investors buy in emerging corridors, not fully matured zones.

Goa, according to this logic, is transitioning from “holiday destination” to “structured lifestyle-investment corridor.”

Those who recognise the financial value early may benefit disproportionately.

Yugen Golf City: A Structured Ecosystem Vision

In his personal experience, Sonu Sharma mentioned discovering an advertisement of Yugen Infra’s Golf City project and subsequently visiting the site.

He described:

  • 250-acre township (with proposed expansion to 500 acres)

  • 30–35 acre 9-hole executive golf course

  • Villas, plots, farmhouses

  • Retirement homes for senior citizens

  • Artificial lake

  • Lazy river

  • Horse riding tracks

  • Cycling tracks

  • RERA approval

  • 15 km (~20 minutes) from Mopa Airport

From a planning standpoint, what stands out is ecosystem thinking — not isolated development.

And ecosystem planning is something engineers instinctively appreciate.

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Goa: Dream and Discipline

Importantly, Sonu Sharma did not romanticize blindly.

He cautioned investors about:

  • CRZ (Coastal Regulation Zone) restrictions

  • Monsoon off-season zero bookings

  • Paperwork irregularities

  • Heavy maintenance costs

  • Fixed staffing expenses

  • Seasonal rental income fluctuations

He stated clearly:

“In Goa, wealth is built through knowledge, sustained by calculation, and destroyed by emotion.”

That sentence alone is worth reflecting on.

He even gave a practical tip:

Even if you can afford full payment — take a small bank loan.Why? Because bank legal teams will verify documentation thoroughly.

That is risk management thinking — something mariners deeply understand.

Goa’s Emotional & Cultural Magnetism

Sonu Sharma also referenced Goa’s cultural magnetism:

  • Numerous Bollywood films centered around Goa

  • Its cinematic appeal

  • Its emotional resonance

  • Its ability to draw people back repeatedly


He also mentioned Basilica of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Old Goa housing the preserved body of St. Francis Xavier — a site visited by millions and adding spiritual and heritage depth to Goa’s identity.


Goa is not just beaches. It is heritage, culture, nightlife, tourism, and international appeal — all compactly located.

🚱 Why Mariners Are Flocking Toward Yugen Golf City

Now let me address this from the DMET perspective.

Why are mariners increasingly exploring projects like Yugen Golf City?

1ïžâƒŁ Logistics Compatibility

Mariners travel frequently.Being 20 minutes from Mopa Airport is operationally efficient.

2ïžâƒŁ Hybrid Use Model

Sailors are away for months.A property that can generate rental income while they are sailing fits their lifestyle perfectly.


3ïžâƒŁ Clean-Air Recovery

After months at sea, recovery matters.Goa’s low-density, clean-air environment offers that reset.


4ïžâƒŁ Infrastructure-Based Confidence

Mariners trust infrastructure more than hype.Airports, bridges, highways — these signal structural growth.

5ïžâƒŁ Township Structure Reduces Risk

Standalone properties can create management challenges.A planned township with amenities, approvals, and ecosystem reduces complexity — especially for someone who cannot manage day-to-day ground issues.


6ïžâƒŁ Long-Term Asset Mindset

Marine careers are finite.Retirement planning becomes crucial.A second home + appreciating asset + rental potential aligns with generational planning.

7ïžâƒŁ Community Influence

When members of a disciplined fraternity explore a corridor early, others naturally study it seriously.

Not because of emotion — but because of pattern recognition.

A Final Reflection for DMETians

This is not about hype.This is about mindset.

Land is finite.Infrastructure drives value.Early insight creates advantage.Due diligence protects capital.

There are two types of people in the world:Those who read history,And those who create it.


Investing in an emerging corridor is not just about property —It is about positioning.

Whether one chooses Goa or any other region is a personal decision.


But the shift from income earner to asset creator —That is essential.

And as DMETians, we have always understood systems better than most.


With pride in our fraternity and belief in disciplined wealth creation,

Prateek Khanna


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