Luxury resort communities elevating modern living in Asia
Luxury resort and spa-style communities cater to a discerning market who prefers exclusive, well-planned and professionally managed neighborhoods that come replete with sophisticated amenities. This type of township ensures your privacy, comfort, connectivity, and convenience.
Among the main draws of these residential villages are their resort-like amenities and wellness landscapes that offer the serenity, grandeur and opulence of famous resort destinations. Such features often help enhance the overall living experience of the residents.
Listed below are some of the existing and planned luxury-inspired residential townships all over Asia.
Philippines
Maple Grove Park Village in General Trias, Cavite is a luxury resort-inspired residential development by Megaworld Corp.
Designed by renowned global design firm Wimberly, Allison, Tong & Goo (WATG), this 22.2-hectare luxury village has been described as Cavite’s first modern central business district. Apart from horizontal lots, the township will have office towers, a lifestyle mall, and a transport hub.
Completing the resort-style residential setting are the village clubhouse with spa-like amenities, curated lush parks, and communal gardens inspired by spa and wellness landscapes and activities. Other outdoor amenities include an al-fresco lounge deck, floating garden, a wellness pool, cabanas, and jacuzzi.
Malaysia
Phases 1 and 2 of Resort Residence are residential townships in Bandar Sri Sendayan, developed by Matrix Concepts Holdings Berhad.
Both phases assure an upgraded lifestyle as the area offers retail conveniences, education hubs, outdoor recreation, and lifestyle parks.
Just like the previous phases of the Resort Homes, the Resort Residence emphasizes a resort-like living environment. This includes providing exclusive facilities and amenities such as lake park, jogging track, playground, multipurpose court, reflexology path, outdoor barbecue area, and gazebo.
For its house configuration, each unit comes with spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, offering the luxury of privacy and proximity.
The success of Bandar Sri Sendayan is largely attributed to its connectivity, as residents can easily access major highways, including the North-South Expressway and Seremban-Port Dickson Highway.
Malaysia and Singapore
Emerald Bay, located along the shores of the Johor Straits and only minutes away from Singapore by road, is a luxury waterfront project by BRDB Developments. It takes up 111 acres of land at Puteri Harbour, the west of Johor Bahru, a city of Malaysia. With its vast tracts of land and proximity to both Singapore and some parts of Indonesia, Johor is an attractive real estate proposition.
Emerald Bay offers luxury waterfront bungalows with designs that boast of the highest level of craftsmanship and architectural expertise, ensuring that only the best materials, fittings, and fixtures are used.
Residents can choose from a selection of stylish courtyard homes, semi and waterfront bungalows to picturesque high-rise homes, each featuring luxurious contemporary finishes and captivating views.
Spread throughout the estate are thoughtfully designed parks and public places that encourage outdoor recreation. There’s an exclusive clubhouse that serves as the centerpiece as well as a water play park, a cantilever deck providing waterfront view, and pocket parks.
Indonesia
Opus Bay is a 125-ha township, located in Batam in the Riau Islands.
Batam has been one of Indonesia’s most hyped investment hubs for years and the development of Opus Bay as an integrated township on the island will likely elevate it further.
Opus Bay is developed by Singapore-based conglomerate Tuan Sing Holdings and will feature luxurious properties, including resort-style villas and waterfront apartments, and a dedicated ferry terminal with a 40-minute direct connection to Singapore.
Opus Bay will be developed in phases. Phase one of Opus Bay comprises two residential developments: Cluny Villas, with 277 luxurious villas, and the high-rise Balmoral Tower, with 559 apartments.
Cluny Villas is a gated community consisting of villas modeled after luxury resorts. The villas are available in three-bedroom to six-bedroom options, with each having their own private pools.
The township will also have hotels and a shopping gallery.
Vietnam
Him Lam Palace, located in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, highlights neoclassical architecture that perfectly marries European classical and modern designs. It consists of 112 limited edition mansions, each crafted with meticulous attention to detail and ornate aesthetics. It was developed by Him Lam Land which boasts of 15 years of experience in the real estate sector.
But the essence of luxury at Him Lam Palace is highlighted by its grand view and tranquil setting. Each mansion is a private sanctuary and residents are assured of utmost privacy and discretion, which defines every aspect of this prestigious development. These mansions are equipped with panoramic views that extend beyond the lush greenery of the adjoining golf course.
United Arab Emirates
Gardenia Villas by Sobha Hartland is located in the vibrant community of MBR City in Dubai. The villas in this development are four-bedroom units that are crafted for those with a rich taste and preference. Each of the villas features floor-to-ceiling windows to enable the flow of natural light, separate quarters for maids, spacious living rooms, en-suite bathrooms, modern kitchens, and even private lifts. Amenities include private pools and private roof decks.
Hartland Gardenia Villas is part of an upscale community with more luxurious resort-style residential developments around it. These townships are surrounded by plenty of green and open space and their residences overlook the Dubai Water Canal.
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