Features for expats in Mauritius
Looking for some excitement during this warm holiday season? Check out a variety of enjoyable events happening on our island this December.
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The Blue Penny Museum is currently hosting a free exhibition dedicated entirely to brèdes (leafy vegetables). The exhibition, running until January 13, 2024, results from a collaboration between artists Deepa Bauhadoor and Emmanuel Richon. Discover this star of local cuisine with Expat.com.
This weekend is your golden ticket to savings! The highly anticipated Black Friday has returned, and local businesses are going all out with exclusive offers throughout the entire weekend. From large shopping malls to quaint boutiques, now's the perfect time to indulge in the shopping frenzy and score fantastic discounts!
Every year around this time, a subtle enchantment unfolds beneath the waves of Blue Bay, Pointe d'Esny, and Mahébourg, the sea takes on a rosy hue.
Displayed at the Caudan Art Center from November 10 to 22, Elizabeth Leech's exhibit, "Shadows and Scale," takes viewers on a visual journey through the concealed pathways of Port Louis' meat market. This monochromatic exploration surpasses the confines of documentary photography, presenting a tribute to everyday life in Mauritius.
This week in Mauritius was marked by torrential rains causing flooding in several regions, the passing of a prominent figure in local politics, and the inauguration of a new Decathlon store.
Mauritius boasts around 750 species of vascular plants, with an impressive 43% being unique to the region, making it one of the most diverse places on Earth. However, this richness is facing a serious threat, as 22% of these species are critically endangered, and nearly 50 plant species are on the verge of extinction.
As is the tradition, Mauritians will come together to celebrate Diwali on November 12. To mark this festive occasion, Expat.com has curated a selection of exciting events for you to make the most of this joyful celebration.
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Concerts, festivals, workshops, etc. Summer is already here, and with it comes a host of activities. Not sure what to choose? We're here to help with our November events calendar.
Mauritian Creole, known as "Morisian Kreol," is a rich source of unique, poetic, vibrant, and often amusing expressions. To celebrate International Creole Language and Culture Day, Expat.com invites you to explore some of the gems of our local language.
In Mauritius, SIM card holders are required to re-register their SIM cards with their respective operators within a six-month period. Beginning on October 31, 2023, the Information and Communication Technologies (Registration of SIM) Regulations 2023 will be enforced. These regulations, initiated as a result of recommendations from the Commission of Enquiry on Drugs, aim to ensure that every SIM card is registered in the name of its user, safeguarding against fraud and identity theft.
Pets
Are you an animal lover who can't imagine their daily life without a furry friend by their side? Are you considering relocating to Mauritius and want to bring your pet along? Here's what you need to know if you're a pet enthusiast.
It's your first summer in Mauritius, and you want to make the most of it? Expat.com has put together a list of the must-see and must-do for this season.
With the recent persistent absence of rainfall, our reservoirs are now showing signs of declining water levels, raising concerns of an impending drought. In this article, we'll discuss how we can proactively address this situation and offer insights into preparations.
Halloween is just around the corner, and you're still unsure what to do? Look no further! We've got you covered with the latest events happening on the island in Expat.com's October diary.
Cost of living
Faced with inflation and soaring prices, it can be difficult to keep a firm grip on your budget, especially when you're an international student in Mauritius. However, you can still find your way through by adopting the right habits.
This Saturday, millions of people around the world will come together to clean up their environment as part of World Cleanup Day. Explore the cleaning initiatives happening near you.
The Intercontinental Slavery Museum, which had started displaying temporary exhibitions in 2020, finally welcomed the public on September 4, 2023. This significant achievement is the result of many years of renovation work on the former Labourdonnais military hospital, now transformed into a place of remembrance.
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Visas
Mauritius is taking its attractiveness strategy to the next level. Announced at the Cabinet Meeting on April 10, 2026, a Golden Visa Scheme is currently in the works, alongside a dedicated concierge service for ultra-high-net-worth investors. Behind the announcement lies a clear and deliberate ambition: to capture capital on the move, and fast.
Everyday life
At a time when the Middle East is going through one of its most serious geopolitical crises in decades, Mauritius finds itself on the front line of the economic repercussions of a conflict beyond its control. A recent UNDP report has quantified the extent of these risks with precision. Diesel prices have already increased. Rumors of rising petrol and bread prices continue to circulate, despite government efforts to deny them. Meanwhile, the first concrete responses are beginning to emerge within businesses. Here is a full breakdown of the measures shaping daily life in Mauritius.
Accommodation
For many expatriates, it is the signal they have been waiting for. According to the latest Property Cloud index, rents for properties accessible to foreign tenants have fallen for the first time in several years. While the local rental market continues to climb, this shift creates a window of opportunity for those planning a move to Mauritius. The real question is how long it will stay open.
Leisure
MAMA JAZ returns this April for its 11th edition. Staying true to its spirit of creation and improvisation, this year's festival highlights “Natural Intelligence,” celebrating human creative genius at a time when artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly prominent role in our societies. Concerts, performances and artistic encounters will take place throughout April in Port Louis, with the aim of bringing together a wide audience around a free and universal vision of music. Gavin Poonoosamy, the founder of this now-unmissable event on the local music scene, spoke to Expat.com.
Everyday life
Caity De Chasteigner Dumée-Duval's move from South Africa to Mauritius marked a turning point in both her personal and professional life. After years in the fast-paced world of corporate advertising, she chose to embrace a different rhythm, one that places family, creativity and balance at the centre. Now based in Tamarin and founder of Eighty Twenty, a creative agency, she reflects on the leap that brought her to the island, the challenges of starting a business as a newcomer, and the philosophy that now guides the way she works and lives.
Everyday life
Mauritian authorities have reported no shortages or supply disruptions, whether for fuel, food, or other essential goods. Yet the impact of the war that broke out on 28 February between the United States, Israel and Iran is already being felt, even 6,000 kilometres away. For expats living in Mauritius and those planning to move here, the coming weeks will require vigilance and forward planning in several areas of daily life.
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