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Oasis Rio is a development which is situated within the comforts of the Oasis Damansara City, otherwise better known as Ara Damansara. Beautifully crafted and poised to be one of the jewels in this emerging area, Oasis Rio is a combined effort of the strategic partnership between two conglomerates, Sime Darby and Brunsfield International Group.
Dating back to the 1960s, Sime Darby is a conglomerate with its primary focus placed on plantation. In 2007, with the formation of its property wing, Sime Darby Property has been aggressively involved in property development in Klang Valley. Some of the established townships such as Subang Jaya, USJ, Putra Heights and Bukit Jelutong are all trademarks of Sime Darby Property. It is worthy to note that Ara Damansara which houses Oasis Rio is also developed by Sime Darby in 2000. Sime Darby Property also boasts global presence in countries such as Australia, Vietnam and Singapore.
Brunsfield International Group is another renowned property developer in Malaysia with history dating back to 1990s. Its primary focus lies in the areas of property development and investment, engineering, procurement, construction and real estate management. In 2001, it has successfully bagged the CIDB’s award of “Higher Medium Scale Project Award for Outstanding Achievement in Design & Build completion of Giant Hypermarket”. In 2008, MBPJ awarded Brunsfield with the “Outstanding Building Award For Commercial Buildings under 6 stories” for Oasis Gallery.
The Sime Darby Brunsfield venture is a strategic alliance that will consolidate the diverse strengths and resources of both parties, leveraging on each other’s unique capabilities and expertise, knowledge and experiences. Future projects of the joint venture include serviced apartments and a 250,000 sq.ft upmarket retail area in Subang Jaya.
Property Details
| Name | : Oasis Rio |
| Address | : Oasis Damansara, Selangor |
| Developer | : Sime Darby Brunsfield |
| Estimated Launching Date | : May 2016 |
| Expected Completion Date | : TBA after lauching |
| Type | : Serviced Apartment |
| Tenure | : Freehold |
| Maintenance Fee | : RM0.30 – RM0.35 psf (estimated) |
| Listing Price | : From RM900 – RM1000 psf (estimated) |
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sauna
- Pool Deck
- Wading Pool
- Gymnasium
- Reading room
- Multipurpose hall
- Games room
- Resident’s lounge
- Management office
- Children’s playground
- Jogging track
- Female / male prayers room
- Parking
- 24-hour guard patrolling
- CCTV monitoring
- 3-tier security access
Amenities Nearby
- Tropicana Golf & Country Resort
- Saujana Golf & Country Club
- Glenmarie Golf & Country Club
- Sime Darby Medical Centre
- Subang Airport Terminal
- Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur
- Asia Pacific Smart School
- CITTA Mall
- Oasis Village
- Tesco Extra
- Proposed Subang LRT
- 5min drive to RapidKL Kelana Jaya
- Kelana Jaya LRT Station
- Space U8 Mall
- The Empire Shopping Gallery
- Subang Parade
- Sunway Giza Mall
- Kelana Jaya Medical Centre
- Tropicana Medical Centre
Project Details
Oasis Rio is an upcoming prestigious project undertaken by the renowned developer Sime Darby Brunsfield. Situated along the busy route of Jalan Lapangan Terbang Subang, Oasis Rio is an integrated development which combines residential, commercial and leisure all in one place. The residential element of Oasis Rio is made up of a congregation of serviced apartments.
Perhaps Oasis Rio could be best described as an ideal dwelling for urbanites and young adults. This is evident through the introduction of bright, vibrant colours in its development such as orange, green, blue and white. As the developer beautifully puts is, “Life at Oasis Rio is filled with kaleidoscopic moments; every turn a delight, every viewpoint mesmerizing.” Spanning across 100 acres of prime freehold land, the vibrant and upbeat development is set to deliver homes of unrivaled quality to its future owners.
Dubbed as the largest integrated commercial and residential development, Oasis Rio is excellent in terms of connectivity. The fact that it is situated just right next to the newly completed LRT station makes it all more convenient for residents to commute from Ara Damansara to other towns such as Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur. Apart from public transports routes, Oasis Rio is also connected by many major highways in Klang Valley. The nearest and most convenient way to travel from Oasis Rio to Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur is through the North Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), which is only minutes away.
Visit the Oasis Gallery at Ara Damansara for more information and also future developments
The second nearest link will be the Federal Highway, which connects Oasis Rio down to Petaling Jaya and other parts of Greater Kuala Lumpur. Other roads that serve as connecting points to Oasis Rio are such as Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong (LDP), the Subang Airport Highway, Duta Ulu-Klang Expressway (DUKE) and New Pantai Expressway (NPE), although these routes are almost always on a crawl, especially during peak hours. Oasis Rio is also a 5 minutes drive from RapidKL Kelana Jaya.
Residents of Oasis Rio enjoy a vast choice of amenities at their fingertips. There are currently 2 shopping malls which are just a stone’s throw away from Oasis Rio. The nearest Citta Mall houses a variety of shops from eating places to grocery and salons. It serves a a wide choice of delicacies with brands such as McDonalds, Unique Seafood, Bubba Gump and Chilli’s Grill and Bar. Apart from that, the newly opened Evolve Mall also has a Jaya Grocer, H&M clothing and tons of restaurants. Other nearby amenities includes golf clubs such as Saujana Golf Club and Country Resort and famous educational institutions such as the Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur.
Being part of Oasis Damansara City, Oasis Rio is neighbour to Oasis Square. Oasis Square is an integrated development featuring serviced apartments, commercial restaurants and retail outlets combined all into one. Apart from that, the current on-going Oasis Corporate Park is another major development which consists of service suites, office suites, office towers and a lifestyle centre. Beautifully divided into sections titled Medalla, Centum, Meritus and Centro, Oasis Corporate Park is bound to attract countless investors and purchasers alike once it is completed at the end of 2016.
Another current on-going development which will boost Oasis Rio’s fame and property appreciation is the Oasis Auto City which is along the same stretch as Oasis Rio. Other future developments such as Oasis Place, Oasis Tower, Oasis Mall, Oasis Atelier, Oasis Ky’La, and Oasis Central all are potential triggers for Oasis Rio’s property appreciation as the whole piece of land will be transformed into a bustling area.
The upcoming Oasis Auto City located besides Oasis Square
A visit to the Oasis Gallery which is right beside the site of Oasis Rio reveals that the estimated launching date of Oasis Rio will be somewhere around May 2016. The average per sq. ft. price is currently estimated to be around RM900-RM1000. The maintenance fee per sq. ft. is estimated to be around RM0.30 – RM0.35 per sq. ft. A check with the sales person reveals that there are currently no show units available for viewing as the development is at its finalization stage prior to launching.
The serviced apartment will enjoy facilities such as swimming pool, gymnasium, children’s playground, jogging track, sauna, praying room and multi-purpose hall. Perhaps what’s most important is its 24 hours guard patrolling, CCTV monitoring and 3 tier security access system which is essential for homes today.
Location
The Location: Ara Damansara
Located along Jalan Lapangan Terbang Sultan Abdul Aziz and opposite side of Saujana Golf and Country Club, Ara Damansara is one of the affluent townships in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. The township was initially developed by Sime Pilmoor Development Sdn. Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sime Darby Berhad in 1999. It is managed by Sime UEP Development Sdn Bhd. The sweeping land area of 739-acre (2.99 km2) is massive, becoming one of the largest developing township in Petaling Jaya today.
Ara Damansara is connected by a number of major routes in Klang Valley. It is strategically located at the north and west of New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), east of Subang Airport Highway, south of Puncak Alam Highway. It is also served by Federal Highway and the Subang Jaya-Kelana Jaya Interchange. Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong (LDP) also provides entrance leading to Ara Damansara. The exact location of the township sits between the Saujana Golf and Country Club and the Tropicana Golf and Country Club.
Accessibility into the township is via the six-lane dual carriageway Subang Airport Highway and Subang Kelana-Link interchange. Second access is through NKVE tunnel via Crimson Condominium to Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP). The eastern portion of Ara Damansara is linked to Persiaran Tropicana by an access road that passes through Damansara Idaman.
Compared to other townships in Petaling Jaya, Ara Damansara is more serene in terms of crowd and traffic. One could say that it is a living sanctuary free from the hustle bustle of hectic city life, especially the traffic jams. After a busy day at work, driving out of Petaling Jaya into Ara Damansara is bliss.
One of the quiet roads in Ara Damansara on a Sunday morning.
Ara Damansara is linked to many other developed townships such as Kota Damansara to the north, Taman Tun Dr Ismail to the east, Subang Jaya to the south, and Kayangan Height to the west.
Due to its developing stature, Ara Damansara enjoys smaller shopping malls compared to its neighbouring townships such as Bandar Utama or Sunway. There are only two malls in Ara Damansara which are Citta Mall and the recently opened Evolve Concept Mall. Citta Mall consists of mostly eateries and cafes with a handful of convenience specialties such as Watson’s, The Ace Hardware Store, Harvey Norman and My News.
Balai Polis Ara Damansara
There are also other small shops such as kindergarten, gymnasium, furniture shops, hair studios, money changer, ATMs and some fashion outlets. The concentration of restaurants and eating outlets and the size of the mall are probably what limit the variety of other shops. However if you’re a food connoisseur, you will love it here as there are a variety of selections ranging from Chinese to Western, fast food, Italian, Korean, local and many other cafes. The former grocery store Presto has been closed down and Village Grocer is under construction and will open soon.
Evolve Concept Mall which was opened in 2015 is also situated in Ara Damansara. With tenant listings such as H&M and FOS, residents get to enjoy shopping without going out of the area. However, selections are still limited compared to neighbouring giants such as One Utama and Sunway Pyramid. The good thing about Evolve Mall is it houses Jaya Grocer, which provides an option for Ara Damansara residents apart from the conventional Tesco Extra.
Ara Damansara is home to a selection of top-notch education facilities in Klang Valley. The region presents names such as the famous Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur, IOP International PreSchool and Asia Pacific Smart School. One can be sure of their children’s education standards residing in Ara Damansara.
A good medical facility is important when considering the location of a residence. The Sime Darby Medical Centre is a state-of-the-art medical facility which houses 220 beds and 3 dedicated centres specializing in the treatment and diagnosis of heart, brain, spine and joint disease. Another medical centre which is slightly further is the Kelana Jaya Medical Centre, around 15 minutes away. With 2 of the best medical facilities in Klang Valley located within Ara Damansara, residents will feel at ease living in this township.
A Chinese restaurant is located in Dataran Ara Damansara.
One of the reasons many people are attracted to Ara Damansara is due to its greenery and serene environment. Just a stone’s throw away opposite Ara Damansara lies Saujana Golf & Country Resort. During the wee hours and when the sun sets, views of joggers trekking the sidewalk is a common sight. Cyclists alike and dog-lovers enjoy fresh air out in the vicinity. For those of you looking for a relaxing spa treatment, head over to The Club at Saujana. There is another golf club on the other side of Ara Damansara, which is the Tropicana Golf and Country Club.
The road leading to Evolve Mall in Ara Damansara.
Since its inception in 1999 till today, its landscape has been sculpted to incorporate a number of high-end properties such as the private residential bungalows of Damansara Lagenda, Idaman Villas and also Seri Pilmoor 2 and ½ storeys bungalows. Each of the developments caters to the higher-end society and costs over millions. Slightly lower price range condominiums are also on the rise such as the Maissson, H20, Cantara Residences, Potpourri and the recently completed Ara Green.
The esteemed Damansara Legenda residences in Ara Damansara.
Compared to established townships such as Damansara Perdana and TTDI, the price per sq. ft. in Ara Damansara is still relatively low. A RM700 per sq. ft in Ara Damansara is equivalent to around RM1000 per sq. ft. in Damansara Perdana due to its developing status. In terms of property appreciation, one can be sure this is a well-to-do area considering its society class. The current rental yield in Ara Damansara ranges from 4% to 5%.
Some analysts have likened the situation in Ara Damansara to that of Kota Damansara which was a slow-paced area 8 years ago. With the rapid developments that can be seen in recent years, Ara Damansara is poised to be the next prestige township with commercial-residential integration, bringing about unlimited potential in the near future.
NZX Square in Ara Damansara.
Analysis
Analysis
| Name | Tenure | Approximate Price (per Sq. Ft.) | Maintenance Fee(per Sq. Ft.) | Developer |
| Oasis Rio | Freehold | RM900 – RM1000 | RM0.30 – RM0.35 | Sime Darby Brunsfield |
| Ara Greens | Freehold | Starts from RM700-800 | RM0.30 | HSB Development |
| Potpourri | Leasehold | RM800 | RM0.33 | See Hoy Chan |
Summary
Potpourri and Ara Greens are another two major projects in Ara Damansara. For those of you who are familiar with See Hoy Chan, you will know that they are the pioneer of Damansara Uptown and many esteemed developments in Bandar Utama such as Bukit Utama 9 and Effingham. Ara Greens on the other hand is developed by a group of doctors turned developers, famous for its Souled Out restaurant and Somerset Ampang apartments. Oasis Rio carries a heftier price per sq. ft. compared to the other two developments. In terms of maintenance fees, all 3 seem to fare the same. If you are looking for a cheaper price per sq. ft. Potpourri might be the one to go for rather than Oasis Rio. However, some might prefer the unshakable reputation of a well-known developer such as Sime Darby Brunsfield and having the recognition of being part of the whole Oasis development in Ara Damansara. The choice is yours.
