Cover Located within Puteri Harbour in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Emerald Bay is a 111-acre luxury waterfront enclave organised around navigable waterways and private pontoons
Located within Puteri Harbour in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Emerald Bay is a 111-acre luxury waterfront enclave organised around navigable waterways and private pontoons
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Set within Puteri Harbour in Iskandar Puteri, Emerald Bay–a joint venture between BRDB Developments and UEM Sunrise Berhad–introduces a rare luxury waterfront enclave that shapes a new expression of marina living in Johor
For decades, Johor has occupied a unique position within Malaysia’s residential landscape. Bordering Singapore, the southern state has benefited from a steady influx of investment, and has long appealed to those seeking greater space and comparatively lower living costs.
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With the impending completion of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link and the momentum generated by the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), journeys across the Straits may soon become more akin to metropolitan commutes than cross-border undertakings.
Furthermore, in the broader economic context, the initiative is expected to catalyse investment across sectors such as advanced manufacturing, digital infrastructure, logistics and green technologies.
Above A joint venture between BRDB Developments and UEM Sunrise Berhad, Emerald Bay is envisioned as a low-density sanctuary where architecture, landscape and water coexist within one of the most exclusive gated-and-guarded communities in the community
A joint venture between BRDB Developments and UEM Sunrise Berhad, Emerald Bay is envisioned as a low-density sanctuary where architecture, landscape and water coexist within one of the most exclusive gated-and-guarded communities in the community
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Amidst these developments, Iskandar Puteri continues to mature into a self-contained urban centre, attracting a growing population of international professionals. Alongside its emergence as a regional growth corridor, demand is rising for residences that offer not merely convenience, but a heightened quality of life–particularly at the upper end of the housing market.
As Singapore-based professionals, expatriates and families begin to view Johor as a viable long-term residential destination rather than solely a weekend retreat, Emerald Bay presents a proposition centred on privacy, permanence and experiential living, qualities poised to occupy an increasingly coveted niche.
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Above Emerald Bay encompasses courtyard homes, semi-detached residences, bungalows and waterfront villas, unfolding through a network of meandering canals and tree-lined boulevards
Emerald Bay encompasses courtyard homes, semi-detached residences, bungalows and waterfront villas, unfolding through a network of meandering canals and tree-lined boulevards
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A joint venture between BRDB Developments and UEM Sunrise Berhad–two of Malaysia’s most respected names in property development–the luxury waterfront residential project brings BRDB’s design ethos, cultivated over more than six decades, to one of Johor’s most distinctive waterfront settings.
A name synonymous with prestige and enduring value, BRDB’s portfolio includes The Troika, One Menerung and Bangsar Shopping Centre, as well as the upcoming Eden Taman Duta, a 12.25-acre freehold enclave in Taman Duta, Kuala Lumpur.
Together, these developments reflect a portfolio defined by considered design, meticulous craftsmanship and a strong sense of place—qualities that extend to Emerald Bay and its setting along the waterfront.
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Where land meets water
Emerald Bay evokes the internationally recognised marine communities, where luxury waterfront residences are organised around navigable waterways and private pontoons
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Marina communities around the world often share a common characteristic: a seamless relationship between architecture and water.
Whether along the canals of Sanctuary Cove on Gold Coast, Australia, within the yacht-lined quarters of Port Grimaud on the French Riviera, or among the private coastal enclaves of Palm Jumeirah in Dubai fronting the Arabian Gulf–the wide blue yonder is not merely a backdrop but an integral part of everyday living.
Likewise, Emerald Bay evokes these internationally recognised communities, where luxury waterfront residences are organised around navigable waterways and private pontoons.
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Above Selected residences feature private swimming pools and lifts, while waterfront villas enjoy private berthing facilities
Selected residences feature private swimming pools and lifts, while waterfront villas enjoy private berthing facilities
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Located within Puteri Harbour–among the most prestigious addresses in Iskandar Puteri—the luxury waterfront enclave spans 111 acres, and is poised to become one of Southeast Asia’s finest waterfront living in Johor, where architecture, landscape and water coexist within one of the most exclusive gated-and-guarded communities in the city.
Encompassing courtyard homes, semi-detached residences, bungalows and waterfront villas, Emerald Bay unfolds through a network of meandering canals and tree-lined boulevards, introducing a softer, more leisurely rhythm alongside curated waterways and landscaped surroundings.
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Above Emerald Bay introduces a softer, more leisurely rhythm alongside curated waterways and landscaped surroundings
Emerald Bay introduces a softer, more leisurely rhythm alongside curated waterways and landscaped surroundings
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Selected residences feature private swimming pools and lifts, while waterfront villas enjoy private berthing facilities–a privilege reserved for Johor’s only luxury landed marina community.
Still a rarity within Malaysia’s residential landscape–particularly among landed developments–the marina-inspired lifestyle offered here remains seldom encountered elsewhere in the country.
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With private berthing facilities located within immediate proximity to their residences, homeowners may set out at sunrise, entertain guests aboard a vessel at dusk, or simply observe the changing reflections of water from a terrace or courtyard–weaving an occasional pastime into the cadence of daily life.
Beyond the marina
Above Waterfront villas at Emerald Bay enjoy private berthing facilities–a privilege reserved for Johor’s only luxury landed marina community
Waterfront villas at Emerald Bay enjoy private berthing facilities–a privilege reserved for Johor’s only luxury landed marina community
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Over the years, Puteri Harbour has grown into one of Johor’s most established lifestyle destinations. Situated within a flagship zone of Iskandar Malaysia that has steadily evolved into a cosmopolitan environment, the precinct combines marina-front living with a rich ecosystem of education, healthcare, hospitality and retail, catering to an increasingly international demographic.
From Marina Walk, residents enjoy immediate access to lifestyle destinations including Eco Galleria, Sunway Big Box, X-Park and the Mall of Medini, alongside healthcare institutions such as Gleneagles Hospital Medini Johor and Columbia Asia Iskandar Puteri.
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Above With private berthing facilities located within immediate proximity to their residences, homeowners may weave an occasional pastime into the cadence of daily life
With private berthing facilities located within immediate proximity to their residences, homeowners may weave an occasional pastime into the cadence of daily life
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The township is equally well served by educational institutions, surrounded by campuses including Marlborough College Malaysia, Raffles American School, Sunway International School and Stellar International School.
Additionally, major leisure destinations–including Legoland Malaysia Resort and Puteri Harbour Marina–are also located within minutes of Emerald Bay, enriching the lifestyle proposition beyond the confines of the waterfront enclave itself.
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Waterways aside, Emerald Bay occupies one of the nearest premium landed addresses to the Second Link crossing, while direct access to the Coastal Highway and Second Link Expressway enables residents to reach Singapore via Tuas within approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
Above For affluent households, proposes a more measured expression of luxury–one defined by privacy, exclusivity and an enduring dialogue between land and water
For affluent households, proposes a more measured expression of luxury–one defined by privacy, exclusivity and an enduring dialogue between land and water
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Moreover, as the RTS Link and JS-SEZ continue to reinforce southern Johor’s role within a larger cross-border ecosystem, Emerald Bay offers a rare confluence of marina culture, curated landscapes and contemporary conveniences.
For affluent households seeking opportunities on both sides of the Straits, it proposes a more measured expression of luxury–one defined by privacy, exclusivity and an enduring dialogue between land and water.
For more information, call +6 016 770 8788, or log on to www.brdbemeraldbay.com.my
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As senior writer at Tatler Homes, Celeste Goh covers architecture, interior design, luxury homes and emerging design trends. She also serves as digital content manager for Tatler Malaysia, overseeing the brand’s digital editorial strategy and social media presence across its platforms.
