Serene Bay @ Forest City

Serene Bay is a freehold apartment residence situated within the ambitious Forest City, a landmark mega-development in Gelang Patah, Johor. As part of a futuristic smart eco-city built across four man-made islands, this property offers a unique living experience just a short distance from Singapore. The broader Forest City project is a joint venture between the developer Country Garden and the Johor State government, establishing a new global destination for living, work, and leisure. Forest City is master-planned as a car-free "garden city," distinguished by its extensive vertical greenery, sky gardens, and a focus on sustainability. It incorporates a multi-tiered transportation system, keeping the surface level lush and pedestrian-friendly. Serene Bay is one of the inaugural residential phases in this development, consisting of 27 apartment blocks. The entire township has been designated a Special Financial Zone (SFZ) and a duty-free island, enhancing its economic appeal. Serene Bay offers a range of apartment layouts with select units providing breathtaking sea views. While specific completion dates are not published, the residence is part of the foundational fabric of Forest City. Serviced Apartment Freehold Listings indicate various configurations are available, including 2-bedroom units with built-up areas of approximately 635 sq ft and 904 sq ft. Residents of Serene Bay have access to the comprehensive, world-class facilities integrated throughout the Forest City township. Multiple swimming pools, a children's pool, a fully-equipped gymnasium, sauna, private beach, marina, and a 36-hole golf course. Clubhouse, sky gardens, jogging and cycling tracks, playground, and on-site hotel facilities at the Forest City Marina Hotel and Golf Hotel. 24/7 security, concierge services, and a business centre. A key attraction is the duty-free zone on Pulau Satu, featuring outlets like Star Glory Duty Free which offer a selection of liquors, wines, and chocolates. A short drive provides access to major retail hubs including Sunway Big Box Retail Park, Mall of Medini, and AEON Mall Bukit Indah. Located within the development, this American-style K-12 boarding school offers a curriculum based on Common Core State Standards and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Nearby medical facilities include and . Forest City is strategically located adjacent to the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link (Tuas Checkpoint), with an estimated travel time of 13-15 minutes by car. The Causeway Link bus service (Route FC1) provides direct connectivity from the Forest City transportation hub to the CIQ 2nd Link, with onward transit to Jurong East in Singapore. Forest City is developed by Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd (CGPV), a joint venture between Country Garden Holdings Co Ltd, a global top-300 company, and Esplanade Danga 88 Sdn Bhd (EDSB), an associate of the Johor government.