Sunrise Gili Air - Resort - Beach Club - Restaurant

Whilst travelling around the Indonesian archipelago in January 1992 a young Scottish lad set foot upon Gili Air. The islands magic was over-whelming and after two weeks of indulging in its raw and powerful nature, he knew he would return...3 months later, at the age of 22, previous local friendships helped kick start Sunrises creation. what followed was an eclectic development driven by the progressive acquisition of local licences. A small bungalow was handcrafted by a local builder. Staff quarters were added, with a more permanent restaurant to follow. A Pondok Licence for five bungalows was granted. Looking to Lombok for inspiration the Local Rice barn (Lumbung) tradition was converted and transformed into a tourist initiative. The first room was completed in 1995, and still stands today having been re-thatched and renovated when required. Over the next 4 years four more rooms, in the same relaxed Lumbung style were added. Along the way, the Scottish lad became a Dad with his Ger...