Oyster Bay, Tanzania

Oyster Bay (also spelled Oysterbay), also known as Cocoa Beach and Coco Beach, is an affluent neighbourhood in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It is popularly known for its attractive beach. Oyster Bay is located north west of Dar es Salaam's central business district along the Indian Ocean. Europeans have resided here since colonial times. Since independence, Europeans working for development aid organizations, and senior government officials, including ministers, permanent secretaries, directors and commissioners, reside here.
The area is bounded by the Indian Ocean on the east, Mawenzi Road on the North, Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road to the south, and Ali bin Said Road to the West. Some local institutions are named Oysterbay, including a police station, a hospital and a school.
Food.
Oyster Bay is popular for the food sold there, such as Muhogo (cassava) and Mishkaki (Grilled meat skewers) sold by traders. However because of the expansion plans, they have been given a few weeks time to vacate the area.
Expansion.
In 2015, it was reported that there are plans of developing the cocoa beach, which will continue to remain a free open space for public. The main reasons for this plan is to keep it clean, to boost tourism and employment, and to further improve security in the area. Cocoa Beach is being renovated at the cost of 11.6 billion Tanzanian shillings. As of September 2019, the beach has been closed for 6 months for expansion. After the completion of the renovation, entrance will not be free.
Economics.
Retail.
Oysterbay Shopping Centre is located in the centre of the neighbourhood, along with several other businesses.
Art galleries.
The founder of the popular Tingatinga painting style, Edward Tingatinga, began his artistic career while in Oyster Bay. The Tanzanian Tingatinga Art Gallery is located here.
Embassies hosted in Oyster Bay.
The following 11 embassies are hosted in and near the Oyster Bay area;