ACCRA STAY BY PLAN! (WE PRESENT TO YOU THE 5 PLUSH AREAS IN ACCRA)

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“Cantonments, Airport residential area, Osu Ringway Estates, North & West Ridge and Roman Ridge are 5 plush areas in the city of Accra. These areas have recorded high demands due to public investments in infrastructure, provision of public services and private investments, making them the plush areas in Accra.”

If you have ever stayed in the city of Accra, you might have heard this popular slang: “Accra Stay By Plan”.

I know some 90s kids can definitely relate! Accra Stay By Plan!

The slang, “Accra Stay By Plan” is used to express the notion that things move faster in Accra, making it important to be quick-witted to survive in Accra.

Let’s take a walk through some interesting areas in Accra, the capital city of Ghana.

This is where every detergent is called Omo and every diaper, pampers. Welcome to Accra: A very beautiful city with wonderful people. Indeed, Accra Stay by Plan. Similarly, it is important to have an idea of how the residential areas in Accra are priced.

If you have ever spoken to any Real Estate professional about staying in the city of Accra, you would hardly leave that conversation without having an idea of some plush areas in the city of Accra. Here are 5 highly-patronized plush areas in the city of Accra:

1. Cantonments

A plush area with buildings in modern architecture. Cantonments provides a warm welcome to first time visitors in Ghana. Here, you would find some embassies and government departments. The area is designed to provide the best of experiences to people who travel to Ghana with a good number of restaurants and lots of lodging options and hotels for travelers. Its proximity to most government departments, ministries and first-class social amenities makes it easier for residents to commute to workplaces without having to experience long hours of traffic. In addition to these, living in the area comes with an added prestige. Most diplomats, heads of government departments and top government officials live here. It is therefore not surprising that the office of the President is close to the area.

2. Airport Residential Area

The airport residential area provides a welcoming international environment to residents. The area is the closest residential area to Ghana’s first international airport; the Kotoka International airport. It is the first area of contact for travelers entering Ghana. The area has a good layout of residences, good infrastructure and leisure facilities. Some of the best luxury apartments and condominiums with wiFi, gyms, pools and good security are in this area.

It is home to some interesting places such as the Koala Shopping Centre, Marina mall, Accra Polo grounds, Italian, French and Japanese restaurants  and L’Alliance Francaise d’Accra which hosts a number of cultural events.

3. Osu Ringway Estate

The Osu Ringway estates is another prime residential area in the city of Accra. It offers a serene environment with lots of restaurants offering a blend of local and continental dishes. Its proximity to the Oxford street offers residents the pleasure of experiencing some traditional Ghanaian activities. The area has access to good neighbourhood amenities. Some of the best apartments are located in this area. You would find apartments with great finishes in this area. Some places of interest here include the Osu Sun Deck & Swimming pool and wonderful sea views.

4. Ridge (North & West)

North Ridge was originally planned for civil servants and business men during the colonial era. Although, you would not find only civil servants and businessmen living in the area today, the area is one of the prime residential areas in the city of Accra and is close to the popular (highly-rated) Alisa hotel. North Ridge is separated from West Ridge by the castle road. Both areas offer similar neighbourhood conditions. Places of interest at West Ridge include the German embassy, Bureau of National Investigations and the Movenpick Ambassador hotel.

5. Roman Ridge

This is another prime residential area with lots of apartment blocks and townhouses. These include residences such as the Okumani apartments, Meadow View Townhouses and Cassa Bella Residency. A popular landmark in this area is the Roman Ridge school which offers the best of British education. The Indian and Nigerian High Commissions are located here.

Generally speaking, all of these areas have recorded high demands due to public investments in infrastructure, provision of public services and private investments, making them the plush areas in Accra.