Sunway South Quay is a 178-acre lakeside development of vast beauty and luxury, situated within the award-winning Sunway Integrated Resort City (SIRC). The property offers a soothing oasis in the middle of the urban jungle, complete with a breathtaking view of the metropolitan skyline. Sunway South Quay is also home to a 77-foot luxury yacht aptly named the South Quay Princess, which can accommodate up to 30 people and can be rented by residents to host parties or business events. Sunway South Quay offers a tranquil setting while remaining close to amenities such as schools, colleges, universities, a world-class hospital and even a theme park. Bayrocks Garden Waterfront Bungalows and Lacosta Lakefront Condominium are two of the properties available.

ACCESSIBILITY AND CONNECTIVITY

Sunway South Quay is extremely accessible as there are 6 major highways that connect to it and it is also in close proximity to the city centre as well as the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. There is a proposed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) connecting Sunway South Quay to future LRT stations at Summit USJ, as well as the KTM Commuter Station at Setia Jaya. The newly opened Canopy Walk that connects the Sunway University and Sunway Pyramid is also an added benefit. The 360-meter-long pedestrian walkway provides a short cut to the mall and is also convenient for those studying at Sunway College. Enjoy the scenic view while crossing over in six minutes, starting at Sunway University College East Building ending near the entrance of Sunway Pyramid Mall near Sunway Lagoon. A new elevated highway linking Sunway South Quay to KESAS is currently under construction and is scheduled for completion by December 2012.

EDUCATION

The Sunway International School, which is located nearby, is a private co-educational school offering a Canadian-based high-school curriculum and the globally-recognised Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Monash University Sunway Campus offers internationally recognized pre-university, graduate and post-graduate courses and boasts a state-of-the-art Medical Faculty. Sunway University College is affiliated with Lancaster University and the Manchester Business School Worldwide.

SHOPPING

The Egyptian-themed Sunway Pyramid shopping mall can be found close to South Quay contains a whopping 1.7 million square feet of retail space and more than 1,000 retail outlets. The mall is worth a visit just to admire its stunning architecture of the trademark Sphinx and Egyptian hieroglyphics. Sunway Pyramid is home to Malaysia’s largest and only indoor ice skating rink, a 48-lane bowling alley, a 12-screen cinema and is adjoined to the Sunway Lagoon Theme Park and the famous safari-inspired Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa.

HEALTHCARE

Residents of Sunway South Quay are able to rest assured that if a medical emergency arises, they will be able to get the medical attention and care that they need nearby. The internationally recognized Sunway Medical Centre’s offers a comprehensive range of facilities and services and exclusive health and medical packages. The Medical Centre boasts over 100 specialist consultants and 45 specialist clinic suites, as well as having earned a reputation as one of Malaysia’s best specialist tertiary healthcare centers. Amongst the hospital’s key areas of expertise are neurosciences, ENT surgery, speech and hearing, orthopaedics and cardiology.

HOSPITALITY

Sunway is also home to a multi-award winning 5-star themed hotel, the Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, with 1,234 rooms and a full range of facilities. This includes the highly-acclaimed Mandara Spa, The Villas, Pyramid Tower Hotel, Resort Suites and The Duplex. The Mandara Spa, which is accessible through the Sunway Resort, offers aromatherapy massages, wraps, facials, scrubs and baths delivered by an experienced team of Balinese and Malaysian therapists.

LEISURE

Another attraction that is close to Sunway South Quay is Sunway Lagoon, winner of Asia’s Best Attraction Award (2007–10) that has a huge water park as well as thrilling rides in the amusement park. Sunway Lagoon has more than 80 rides and attractions which include the Wild Wild West, World of Adventures and Waters of Africa. Sunway Lagoon is also home to Sandy Beach, the longest man-made surf beach in Asia with a surf pool that churns out 8-foot waves.

Luxuriously landscaped, skillfully developed, and conveniently located Sunway South Quay is an ideal residential location.

To learn more about Sunway South Quay, visit www.sunwaycity.com or call Liew 019.223 7188 or Roland 012.209.6966 for a personal tour.

Source: The Expat August 2011 
This article has been edited for ExpatGomalaysia.com
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