Developer’s Dream of Luxe Condo Nears Reality
Developer Sunny Bathija’s dream of owning a luxe condo overlooking Galveston Bay is edging toward reality as his Tiara on the Beach, located on Galveston’s West End, begins construction. That’s in the process following the recent groundbreaking. Joining the CEO of Satya Inc. with shovels and hard hats for the ceremonial dig was indefatigable realtor Nancy Almodovar, whose developer services branch of Nan & Company Properties, helped achieve the pivotal $36 million in pre-construction sales.
The 10-Story, $100 Million Project
The 10-story, $100 million project, touted as the first new condo venture in Galveston in 15 years, is expected to surpass any other on the island and perhaps the Texas Gulf Coast. It will be “a transcendent living experience and amenity-rich lifestyle” according to Bathija, whose privately held commercial real estate consulting firm is developing the project.
Luxury Amenities
“Tiara on the Beach stands out in bringing Miami-style living to Galveston,” Almodovar says, hardly taking a breath. “On top of panoramic ocean views and expansive terraces, Tiara will offer luxury amenities unlike any seen on the island, including a state of the art fitness center with yoga studio and running trail; a beachfront infinity pool; private wine storage with tasting room; a deluxe game room featuring foosball, pool and card tables and a golf simulator along with outdoor pickleball and basketball courts; golf-cart storage; and private walkways to the beach with a dedicated bathing area for dogs.”
Amenities at the five-star Tiara on the Beach in Galveston’s West End include a luxe infinity pool.
Inspiration from Miami and Houston
When Bathija couldn’t find such a topnotch condo in Galveston some years ago, he bought one in Miami instead. The upscale condos in that city served as inspiration for Tiara on the Beach as well as for his St. Regis Residences in his home base of Houston.
Design and Residences
A bonus for all 63 residences at the Tiara on the Beach is the contemporary curvilinear design of the glass-clad building which allows unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico. All residences are South facing with floor-to-ceiling glass windows providing views east to sunrise and west to sunset. Expansive private balconies enrich the beachfront experience.
The site is a 2.9-acre parcel at the end of Seawall Boulevard and boasts private residential access through controlled walkways to 300 linear feet of beachfront.
Steven Biegel, Marie Robb, Sunny Bathija, Jeff Samles, Tim Tietjens dig in for the Tiara on the Beach groundbreaking (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson)
The Iconic Crown
Of note in the design will be the iconic crown atop the condominium, thus the Tiara on the Beach name. “It also symbolizes the crowning achievement we are hopeful to deliver to a marketplace ready for a five-star luxury waterfront development,” says Steven Biegel, AIA, director of architecture for Place Designers Inc., which is designing the project.
Residences and Prices
One, two, and three bedroom residences have flexible floor plans that range from 1,661 square feet to 4,306 square feet. In addition, there are seven penthouses and two “penterras” (penthouse level homes on the first floor of dwellings). Prices begin at $1.2 million. It is expected to be complete in the summer of 2027.
FAQs
Q: What is the tiara on the Beach?
A: The Tiara on the Beach is a 10-story, $100 million luxury condominium project located on Galveston’s West End.
Q: What are some of the amenities?
A: The project offers a range of luxury amenities, including a state of the art fitness center with yoga studio and running trail; a beachfront infinity pool; private wine storage with tasting room; a deluxe game room featuring foosball, pool and card tables and a golf simulator along with outdoor pickleball and basketball courts; golf-cart storage; and private walkways to the beach with a dedicated bathing area for dogs.
Q: What are the prices for the residences?
A: Prices for the residences start at $1.2 million and range from 1,661 square feet to 4,306 square feet.
