The Maris Desaru Coast

The Maris is a collection of leasehold resort-style homes in Desaru Coast, a premium resort destination in Desaru, Johor. This project is a joint venture between UEM Sunrise Berhad and Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels Sdn Bhd (TARH), the tourism arm of Khazanah Nasional Bhd. The first phase comprises 66 units of double-storey cluster homes and semi-detached homes, with built-ups ranging from 2,059 sq ft – 2,666 sq ft.More than just residential homes, The Maris features resort-style homes in an idyllic vacation setting, within walking distance of the beach. The project is the first residential phase in Desaru Coast – the only Malaysian destination to be recognized as one of The World's 100 Greatest Places of 2021 by Time Magazine. Other components in Desaru Coast include luxury hotels, a water park, and a conference centre. The Maris in particular, is inspired by the name of a rare seashell found in Desaru Coast.This upcoming project will be conveniently accessible by air, land, and sea. The project is only an hour’s shuttle from Senai International Airport, and well-connected by major highways such as the North-South Highway, Senai-Desaru Expressway, East Coast Expressway, and the Second Link Expressway. The newly-completed Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal – which will serve as a new international entry point – is also a mere five-minute’s drive from the project.The Maris comprises 66 units of cluster homes and semi-detached homes in total, with built-ups ranging from 2,059 sq ft to 2,666 sq ft. There are four different built ups to choose from – Type A, A1, B, and C.:2,059 sq ft4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms30’ x 65’ – 70’ land size2,131 sq ft4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms44’ x 70’ land size2,305 sq ft4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms30’ x 65’ – 70’ land size2,666 sq ft4+1 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms34’ x 80’ land sizeThe majority of schools nearby this project can be found in the neighbouring town of Bandar Penawar. Here, residents can find local schools such as Sekolah Menengah Sains Kota Tinggi, Sekolah Sukan Tunku Mahkota Ismail, and Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar Penawar – all situated within a 5km radius. Colleges and universities nearby include the upcoming Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Desaru (7km), Institut Sains dan Teknologi Darul Takzim (5km), and Mara Professional College (5km).An array of clinics can be found within a 6km radius from The Maris. These include Poliklinik Penawar, Poliklinik Desaru Dr. Abdullah@Maliq, and Klinik APM Desaru. For more comprehensive medical care, Penawar Hospital is about a 50-minute drive away.As a beachside resort destination, residents at The Maris have to drive a little further out to visit big shopping malls such as Johor Premium Outlet, which is about an hour’s drive away. The nearest mall is SKS City Mall, a neighbourhood mall approximately 6km away. The anchor tenants here include KHJ Fresh Market where residents can get their grocery shopping done, while other tenants include Lite Superbowl, Watsons, and Mr DIY.An array of seafood restaurants can be found in the seafood-renowned town of Desaru. Within walking distance is Lotus Seafood Restaurant, Ombak Bistro, and Nelayan Seafood by The Coast. There are also more familiar fast food options such as Marrybrown (4km away), and more lavish establishments such as Turmeric and Sea.Fire.Salt – both approximately 5km away.As the first residential phase in the integrated resort destination of Desaru Coast, recreational opportunities abound nearby The Maris. The Desaru coastline is a pristine 17km-long beachfront where luxury hotels (The Westin Desaru Coast Resort and Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast), Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast, and Desaru Coast Convention Centre reside. For avid golfers, The Els Club Desaru Coast is a prestigious golf club overlooking the South China Sea, located approximately 7km from the project.This project is a mere 30-minute drive to the Pengerang Integrated Complex, or Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development (RAPID) – a major joint venture between Petronas and Saudi Aramco. Presently, the majority of units at The Maris have been taken up by RAPID employees.UEM Sunrise Berhad is the township and property development arm of UEM Group Berhad, the country's leading engineering-based infrastructure and services conglomerate. While UEM Sunrise Berhad’s presence extends globally, the developer is primarily renowned for their upmarket commercial and residential developments across the central and southern regions of Peninsular Malaysia, as well as the affluent townships of Iskandar Puteri and Mont’Kiara.This project was launched in November 2019 and is slated for completion in June 2022. Keen buyers can visit the showflat at The Maris Desaru Coast Show Village 82200 Bandar Penawar, Johor.This project is situated on a 228-acre lot in Bandar Penawar, with a Gross Development Value (GDV) of RM2.9 billion. Its main entrance is immediately accessible via Jalan Persiaran Bayu and is directly adjacent to Lotus Desaru Beach Resort & Spa towards its northeast end.All cluster homes in The Maris feature a side garden that’s at least 10ft or larger. Type A, A1, and B share a similar layout with one bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor, and on the first floor – a master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, and two bedrooms with a shared bathroom. As an intermediate lot, Type A is the only layout that does not feature a veranda.Prices for the cluster homes (Type A, A1, B) start from RM741,000, while the semi-detached homes (Type C) start from RM1.15 million.