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Anantara debuts in Malaysia with tropical garden resort and spa
by Megan Whitby | 21 Jan 2020
Anantara has debuted in Malaysia with a resort featuring traditional low-rise Malay-style buildings with ocean-views and a signature Anantara Spa. The 108-key Anantara Desaru Coast and Villas resort is located in Johor and surrounded by tropical gardens. Among the accommodation options are 13 stand-alone villas inspired by traditional kampong houses that are situated around a lagoon, five family residences with private infinity pools and 15 private beachfront residences – the
Jungle paradise: Datai Langkawi reveals new look
by Andrew Manns | 01 Jan 2019
Following a 12-month renovation, Malaysia's iconic Datai Langkawi resort has unveiled images of its refurbished interiors and exteriors. Designed by Didier Lefort Architectes Associés (DL2A), the newly finished, 46-acre getaway is situated in an equatorial forest alongside Langkawi Beach, a natural attraction which has been described by National Geographic as one of the top ten beaches in the world. Datai Langkawi's US$60m (€52m, £47m) renovations include guestrooms, suites, and villas;
One&Only’s first Malaysian resort to include ‘indulgent destination spa’
by Jane Kitchen | 28 Aug 2018
One&Only Resorts will open its first location in Malaysia, the One&Only Desaru Coast, in late 2018. Set on a 128-acre beachfront development, the resort will include 42 suites, two luxury suites and a four-bedroom villa, as well as 50 One&Only Private Homes available for purchase. Designed by Kerry Hill Architects, One&Only will place an emphasis on privacy through the design, which has been inspired by the ocean waters and lush
First look: The US$60m refurbishment of Malaysia's iconic Datai Langkawi jungle resort
by Kim Megson | 09 Mar 2018
Datai Hotels and Resorts has unveiled images of the refurbished interiors and exteriors of The Datai Langkawi resort, following a US$60m (€48.7m, £43.4m) overhaul. The images give a first look at how the independelty-owned property will look once it reopens in July 2018, following a substantial 10-month renovation, which has included a remodelling of the interiors of the guestrooms, suites, villas and public areas. The project, situated next to a
Ole Scheeren completes Singapore's sculptural DUO towers – 'a celebration of public access and activity'
by Kim Megson | 06 Mar 2018
DUO, a sculptural mixed-use complex integrating living, working and retail spaces with public gardens and cultural installations has been officially completed in Singapore. The project, designed by the practice of German architect Ole Scheeren, is significant from both an architectural and political perspective – as it represents a historic collaboration between the governments of Malaysia and Singapore through their respective state investment arms Khazanah and Temasek. Singapore was once a
Diébédo Francis Kéré’s Serpentine Pavilion finds new home in Malaysia
by Kim Megson | 18 Dec 2017
Diébédo Francis Kéré’s acclaimed 2017 Serpentine Pavilion – one of London’s architectural highlights this year – has found a new home in Malaysia. The ILHAM Gallery in Kuala Lumpur has announced it has been able to acquire the popular pavilion “due to the generous donations by our philanthropic friends and supporters”. The structure will be transported to Malaysia early next year, and ILHAM plans to eventually install it in a
Marriott to accelerate expansion of luxury portfolio across Asia
by Tom Walker | 11 Dec 2017
Hotel giant Marriott International has signed a deal with Malaysia-based YTL Hotels as continues its expansion into the Asian luxury market. The deal will see the pair develop new hotels across Asia – one of the fastest growing sectors in the global hospitality industry. During an official ceremony held at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, the two companies agreed to develop two luxury hotels in Malaysia under the JW Marriott and
Kedah state urges private sector support for 60,000 Malaysian Super League stadium
by Kim Megson | 14 Feb 2017
The growing popularity of football in the Malaysian state Kedah has prompted the local government to plan a new 60,000-capacity stadium. According to the Malaysian National News Agency, several design and construction proposals for the project have been received by the Kedah government, which will now choose a scheme to proceed with. The new stadium will be located outside the state’s main city, Alor Setar. It will replace the 30,000-seat
Didier Lefort to take on Datai Langkawi's 'most substantial enhancement' in 23 years
by Jane Kitchen | 25 Nov 2016
Iconic Malaysian luxury resort The Datai Langkawi will embark on an extensive renovation from 4 September 2017, its most substantial enhancement since it opened 23 years ago. To ensure it retains its ‘Datai-DNA,’ the management has appointed interior designer Didier Lefort of DL2A. Australian architect Kerry Hill was responsible for the original designs in 1993, and had a vision to create a luxurious hideaway set amidst a 10-million-year-old rainforest backed
Bill Bensley and Gensler partner to create St. Regis resort 'paradise' in Malaysia
by Kim Megson | 06 Apr 2016
Bangkok-based interior designer Bill Bensley, UK hospitality designers G.A. Design and international architects Gensler are among the creators of the latest property opened by hotel brand St Regis: a luxury resort in Malaysia’s UNESCO-protected archipelago Langkawi. The St. Regis Langkawi Resort, which opens today (6 April), is the first new high-end resort in the 99-island chain in a decade. It is owned by Indonesia’s Rajawali Property Group. The concept of
Design revealed for $US40bn Forest City on Malaysian islands
by Kim Megson | 03 Feb 2016
International architecture practice Sasaki Associates have unveiled an ambitious masterplan for the largest mixed-use development in Southeast Asia: an island-based metropolis in Malaysia called Forest City. The studio – whose previous work includes waterfront parks and river walkways in Chicago and Los Angeles – have envisioned “a compact and walkable metropolis with a variety of civic, cultural and recreational amenities set in a lush, tropical landscape with unparalleled ocean views.”
Hello Kitty Town opened at Malaysian resort
by Aoife Dowling | 23 Nov 2012
Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park has opened a Hello Kitty Town at its Malaysian resort. Located in Nusajaya Joho, the Hello Kitty Town is the first of its kind outside Japan and features walk-through experiences, interactive activities and Kitty-theme rides. The Town will house an interactive Black Wonder themed experience, a Hello Kitty House and the ‘Purfect' stage with live performances by Hello Kitty and friends My Melody and Little
Mega resort planned for Desaru Coast, Malaysia
by Aoife Dowling | 15 Nov 2012
A luxury integrated resort - Desaru Coast - is set to open on the eastern coast of Jahor, Malaysia in 2015. Destination Resorts and Hotels (DRH) - established by Khazanah Nasional Berhad, an investment-holding arm of the government of Malaysia - is developing the 3,900-acre resort. Desaru Coast will launch in phases and will feature an array of luxury hotels and golf residences as well as theme and water parks,
Malaysian consortium completes £400m Battersea Power Station deal
by Pete Hayman | 05 Jul 2012
Image: The consortium has completed the purchase A Malaysia-based consortium including SP Setia, Sime Darby Property and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), has closed a £400m deal for London's Battersea Power Station site. The joint venture was named as the preferred bidder for the iconic former industrial site last month after securing an exclusivity agreement with administrators from Ernst and Young. Battersea Project Holding Company has now been formed as
Seri Chenang spa resort to open on Langkawi, Malaysia
by Tom Walker | 19 Apr 2012
The Seri Chenang Resort and Spa will open on the Malaysian island of Langkawi on 30 June. The privately-owned, RM5m (US$1.6m, 1.2m euro, £1m) boutique resort will offer accommodation in six luxury villas and also features a large spa villa. Created by the resort's owner, entrepreneur Dato Zainal Abidin, the design of each villa has been influenced by the architecture of traditional homes from six separate Malaysian states. The individual
July launch for Malaysian wellness resort
by Pete Hayman | 16 May 2011
A new spa and organic wellness resort, which has been modelled on the 18th century Haut Koesnigburg castle in France, is due to open in Malaysia by the end of July. The 210-room Chateau Spa and Wellness Resort is sited in the Berjaya Hills amid a 150-million-year-old rainforest and will be the world's first organic destination spa resort. Facilities will include the La Santé spa, which will use Voya organic
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