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ONE°15 Marina inks agreement with Desaru Coast
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The Singapore-based marina owner and operator will manage ONE°15 Marina Desaru Coast Malaysia, based at the Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal in Johor.
Desaru Coast includes Anantara, The Westin, One & Only, and Hard Rock Hotel resorts
ONE°15 Marina has announced that it will operate a new marina at Desaru Coast in Johor, Malaysia, with the first berths potentially opening by the end of 2025 pending permit and building approvals. As well as operating wet and dry berths, ONE°15 Marina will also manage private yacht charters and organise sailing activities, available to Desaru Coast guests.
The Desaru Coast integrated development is billed as ‘the premier coastal destination in Johor’ and includes Anantara, The Westin, One & Only, and Hard Rock Hotel resorts, 45 holes of golf and an enormous waterpark.
ONE°15 Marina Desaru Coast Malaysia will be based at Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal
ONE°15 Marina Desaru Coast Malaysia will be based at the Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal, which is owned and operated by owned by Desaru Ferry, a subsidiary of DRH (Destination Resorts and Hotels). DRH owns Desaru Coast and Legoland Malaysia Resort in Johor, and Datai Bay in Langkawi.
ONE°15 Marina, a subsidiary of SUTL Enterprise, a leading developer, operator and consultant of integrated marinas, announced the new collaboration at the Desaru Coast booth during this year’s Singapore Yachting Festival at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove.
Arthur Tay (SUTL), Karina Ridzuan (DRH) and Izrin Hashim (Desaru Coast)
Arthur Tay, Executive Director and CEO of SUTL Enterprise, attended the public signing agreement with Karina Ridzuan, Director of Group Business Services at DRH, and Izrin Hashim, COO of Desaru Coast.
“I’m excited about our partnership with Desaru Coast as we welcome a new marina personality into the growing ONE°15 network of marinas across Asia,” said Tay, who won the Sustainability Leader & Organisation category at this year’s Yacht Style Awards, held at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove ahead of the Singapore Yachting Festival.
Desaru Coast includes 45 holes of golf at The Els Club
“My vision is to deliver unique experiences that enrich our community of members, boaters, and yachting enthusiasts across the region.”
Desaru Coast is located on the southeast coast of Johor, Peninsular Malaysia’s southernmost state, and is a 1½ hour drive from Singapore’s Woodlands Checkpoint. It’s also accessible from Singapore by a 1hr ferry ride from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, beside Changi Airport.
Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast is one of the world’s largest waterparks
Desaru Coast spans about 4,000 acres along a 17km east-facing beachfront. As well as the resorts, the development features golf at The Els Club Malaysia Desaru Coast, which includes the 27-hole Ocean Course designed by Ernie Els and the 18-hole Valley Course by Vijay Singh.
The destination also features Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast and the Desaru Coast Conference Centre, and hosts the annual Ombak Festival, which this year will be held from September 12-14.
The addition of ONE°15 Marina Desaru Coast Malaysia will further boost the site’s attractions and develop the potential of its international ferry terminal, so attracting both leisure travellers and the yachting community in the region, while enhancing connectivity between Singapore and Johor.
ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove in Singapore
Ridzuan said: “We are delighted to partner with the esteemed ONE°15 Marina to introduce premium marina facilities and curated sailing experiences at the Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal. This partnership is the manifestation of the strong bilateral cooperation between Singapore and Johor with the impending Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and demonstrates investor confidence in Desaru Coast.
“ONE°15 Marina Desaru Coast Malaysia catalyses the marine and leisure economy by placing our destination on the global yachting map, welcoming an international community of yacht owners, club members, and seasoned boaters in search of new and vibrant destinations.”
