The artist’s impression of LIDO (Photo: Tropicana Corporation Berhad)
Since 2010, Tropicana Corporation Berhad has established a significant foothold in Johor through many townships such as the 37-acre Tropicana Danga Bay, 227-acre Tropicana Danga Cove and 244-acre Tropicana Uplands. In November 2024, Tropicana unveils its latest crown jewel in Johor — the billion-ringgit township, 163-acre Lido Waterfront Boulevard.
This freehold mixed development is poised to be the future of modern living, offering the best of both worlds – excellent connectivity and sustainable smart city living. Marking the start of this mega development, Tropicana recently hosted an official groundbreaking ceremony with its main contractor, China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), for its first phase branded residence with Banyan Group, the Skypark Kepler. CSCEC is a global leader in construction and development with operations in over 100 countries, bringing a wealth of experience in large-scale construction projects.
Strategically located on premium reclaimed land along the waterfront bordering Singapore, Lido is proud to announce its first residential partnership with Banyan Group to build the stylish Skypark Kepler, a visionary branded luxury residence that adds maximum convenience and style to smart city living set within a tropical environment.
Banyan Group is an independent global hospitality company with a purpose. Driven by a mission of stewardship and responsible tourism, the group brings its pioneering spirit and commitment to design-led experiences to 22 countries with its 12 global brands. In 2024, Banyan Tree, the group’s flagship brand, celebrates 30 years of providing sanctuary to global travellers in awe-inspiring destinations worldwide, from Phuket in Thailand and AlUla in Saudi Arabia to Mayakoba in Mexico and Lijiang in China.
Set to be the new pulse of Johor City Centre, Lido is home to 7 key components such as residential, commercial, wellness, education, hospitality, recreational and other lifestyle offerings. Of the many unique selling points of Lido are its freehold international zoning, close proximity to the RTS link less than 5km (about 7–10 min drive), fully furnished layouts with an unobstructed waterfront view, 2.5km waterfront boardwalk, Samsung smart home features, green-certified building, and multi-tiered security.
Aligned with Tropicana ESG commitment, this masterplan will offer recreational and lifestyle offerings. One of them is a 2.5km coastal boardwalk, a 32-acre green park that includes a cultural centre, green building features such as EV charging stations and solar panels, Samsung smart home features, a walkable community lowering carbon footprint, rainwater harvesting systems, 5G infrastructure and much more.
The Skypark Kepler is located on a 4-acre land, providing residents with 848 fully furnished designer units boasting seven layouts spanning from 684 sq ft to over 2,000 sq ft. Purchasers will enjoy incentives such as Tropicana T Privilege membership points, golfers’ perks, T360 app rewards and services at your fingertips. Another icing on the cake is purchasers will receive exclusive access to the Banyan Sanctuary Club & Banyan Living. Purchasers will experience more value and enjoy rental or revenue opportunities post-handover.
Lido is set to be the new pulse of Johor City Centre with its close proximity, less than 5km to the RTS link. (Photo: Tropicana Corporation Berhad)
The Sanctuary Club is a programme offered exclusively to Banyan Tree, Angsana, Cassia, and Laguna property owners. Club members will receive an extensive range of benefits, including discounts throughout Banyan Group worldwide. In addition, owners who have their properties managed under a hotel-branded rental scheme can exchange part of their annual entitlement for a complimentary stay at any destination within the network. Annual enrollment into the exchange programme is automatic and incurs no additional cost to owners.
In the coming months, Banyan Group will unveil their latest rental platform that enables anyone to book branded and unbranded residences like a hotel room. There are no membership requirements. The minimum length of stay depends on the regulations of the city or country of the residence’s location.
Banyan Living is designed to help facilitate rentals of its branded residences and those of other investors and developers under the Banyan Group. Banyan Living is another consideration for investors choosing Banyan-branded products, as the Group offers comprehensive rental and management services upon project completion.
The rental platform comes as the sector remains resilient. In Asia Pacific, the average pipeline growth is 72% from 2023 to 2030, according to Savills Research and Savills Global Residential Development and Consultancy. Supply increased 216% over the past decade. Associating properties with a well-known luxury brand can lead to higher rental returns than independent or new brands, enhancing the property’s investment appeal.
Banyan Living is a platform that will add value to property owners by offering wider distribution exposure and, thus, rental or revenue opportunities post-handover. Through the group’s strong background in residential sales, Banyan Group also has a valuable buyer pool, which may add more value to this platform.
Sign up now, enjoy an early bird package and be a part of this vibrant township. Discover the pinnacle of luxury at Lido, the coastal jewel of Johor!
For more information, contact +6016 727 0388 or +607 234 1585 or visit their website at https://lwb.com.my
Lido Waterfront Boulevard Property Gallery, Lot PTB 22902 Teluk Danga, Persiaran Abu Bakar Sultan, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Make a date on Saturday, Nov 16, for a special preview
Sign up for a private preview of Skypark Kepler and LIDO to gain valuable insider insights on the Malaysia property market outlook and how you can ride on the momentum and seize opportunities.
Early birds get to enjoy a specially curated package. Details are as follows:
Date: Saturday, 16 November 2024
Venue: Hilton Singapore Orchard
Time: First session 10am to 1.30pm (English), Second session 2.30pm to 5.30pm (Mandarin)
First session (English)
10am: Guest Arrival and Registration
11am: Introduction of Tropicana Corp Bhd
11.30am: Masterplan presentation of LIDO
12pm: Introduction of the first phase – Skypark Kepler
12.30pm: Malaysia Property Market Outlook: Opportunities Beyond 2025 by Siva Shankar
Second session (Mandarin)
2.30pm: Guest Arrival and Registration
3pm: Introduction of Tropicana Corp Bhd
3.30pm: Masterplan presentation of LIDO
4pm: Introduction of the first phase – Skypark Kepler
4.30pm: Retirement, RTS and Ringgit – 3 “Rs” Why Johor Bahru is a HOT Property Market Right Now by Ryan Khoo (English)