Grand Damansara, Kampung Sungai Kayu Ara, Petaling Jaya

Grand DamansaraGrand Damansara is a leasehold mixed development in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. It comprises two towers located atop a retail podium, with Tower A being dedicated to SOHO lifestyle suites, while Tower B houses serviced residences. Buyers can choose from cosy studio units to 3-bedroom homes, with built-ups ranging from 273 sq ft – 936 sq ft.ConceptJust a stone’s throw away from 1 Utama, Grand Damansara is an innovative development that blends retail, residential, and commercial spaces within a vibrant urban environment. The compact SOHO Lifestyle Suites are designed with investors and individuals in mind, while the residential suites cater to couples or small families.Surrounded by shopping malls, golf courses, and thriving commercial centres – residents will also be able to enjoy a McDonald’s Drive Thru among other retail options right at their doorstep.Accessibility and Amenities Near Grand DamansaraThis development strategically fronts the SPRINT Expressway, offering excellent visibility and convenient access to and from Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya. It is also easily accessible via the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) and Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP).Residents of Grand Damansara will also be directly linked to the Kayu Aya LRT station via a 500 m pedestrian walkway. Located along the Shah Alam LRT3 Line, this station is currently under construction and is slated for completion in 2025.Facilities and Project DetailsSoaring 40-storeys tall next to the SPRINT Expressway, Grand Damansara comprises two distinct towers. Tower A houses 651 units of (Small Office Home Office) lifestyle suites ranging from 273 sq ft – 471 sq ft, while Tower B houses 330 units of serviced apartments from 471 sq ft – 936 sq ft.Tower A houses 21 units per floor served by 5 lifts. Meanwhile, Tower B features a lower-density layout with only 10 units per floor, served by 4 lifts.The retail podium houses 22 retail units from 850 sq ft – 4,037 sq ft. As for parking, each unit is allocated 1 – 2 parking bays each.Tower A: Studio suite: 273 sq ftDual-key suite: 469 sq ftExecutive suite: 471 sq ftTower B: Type A: 916 sq ft (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)Type A1: 936 sq ft (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)Type B: 686 sq ft (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)Type C: 471 sq ft (1+1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom)Both towers share a main facilities podium located on Level 7. These facilities are thoughtfully categorised into four distinct havens, each offering its own unique sanctuary. For social events and gatherings, there is a communal kitchen, meeting room, BBQ terrace, lounge terrace, and chillax deck.Meanwhile, fitness enthusiasts of all ages are treated to a jogging path, indoor gym, outdoor gym, taichi lawn, and half basketball court among others. Other facilities include a reading room, reflexology path, garden walk, edge pool, children’s pool, and more.Educational InstitutesSK Bandar Utama Damansara is only a 850 m walking distance away, while SMK Bandar Utama Damansara 2 and 3 are both 1.5 km away. Other nearby schools include SMK Damansara Utama, SK Taman Megah, SJK(C) Yuk Chai, and SJK(C) Damansara.There are also three prestigious international schools in the vicinity, namely The British International School Kuala Lumpur, Beaconhouse International School, and St Joseph’s Institution International School. All are within a 5 km drive from this property. Additionally, First City University College is only 1.2 km away.Medical CentresGrand Damansara is conveniently located in between three major private hospitals – KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital, Columbia Asia Hospital Petaling Jaya, and Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara. All are within an 8 km radius.Shopping Malls When it comes to shopping, residents are spoiled for choice with Petaling Jaya being a hotspot for shopping centres big and small alike. The ever-popular 1 Utama Shopping Centre is only 3 km away, while the Starling, Atria Shopping Gallery, GLO Damansara, 3 Damansara, Megah Rise Mall, The Curve, and IKEA Damansara are all within a 5 km distance.F&BApart from eateries aplenty in nearby shopping malls, the surrounding area has no shortage of trendy cafes, affordable local fare, and upscale dining establishments. These can be found in nearby foodie hubs such as Damansara Uptown and Taman Megah.Residents can also look forward to a proposed McDonald Drive Thru to be developed right below this project, as well as those in the retail podium.Recreation & Leisure OptionsGolf lovers are spoiled for choice with multiple golf courses situated within an 8 km radius – these include Bandar Utama Golf Course, Tropicana Golf & Country Resort, Saujana Golf & Country Club, Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia (KGPA), and Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC).Other recreational amenities in the surrounding area include Champion Badminton Court (1 km) and Bukit Kiara Federal Park (6 km).Job OpportunitiesGrand Damansara boasts a highly-valued address in the heart of prosperous Petaling Jaya, surrounded by matured suburbs such as Kota Damansara, TTDI, and Mont Kiara. Via the SPRINT Expressway, motorists enjoy direct access to Kuala Lumpur City Centre. This project also sits right next to 10 Boulevard, a popular commercial development housing office and retail blocks.Grand Damansara DeveloperEstablished in 1996, Grand Global Heights Development is a boutique developer with a proven track record of residential and commercial developments throughout Malaysia – all the way to Melbourne, Australia. On the hospitality front, the developer has also completed Laguna Redang Island Resort in Pulau Redang.Meanwhile, two similar upcoming projects are Grand Medini in Iskandar Malaysia, as well as Grand SOHO in Damansara.Grand Damansara Launch DetailsThis project was launched in January 2023 and is slated for completion in 2027. Keen buyers can request for a visit to the showflat at the Grand Damansara Property Showcase, C-G-43, Block Camilia, 10 Boulevard, Lebuhraya Sprint, PJU 6A, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.Site PlanGrand Damansara occupies a prime 2.76-acre tract of leasehold land fronting the SPRINT Expressway. The first tower has a Gross Development Value (GDV) of RM195 million, while the second tower has a GDV of over 200 million.Floor PlanIndividuals and investors can choose from three flexible SOHO layouts in Tower A. Among these, the largest is the Executive Suite, sized at 471 sq ft with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Those seeking a more spacious layout can opt for the serviced apartment units in Tower B. Here, larger units above 900 sq ft are configured with a yard for ease of laundry and additional ventilation.MaintenanceResidents can expect to pay maintenance fees of RM0.44 psf (inclusive of the sinking fund). This works out to between RM120.12 – RM411.84, depending on the unit size.Grand Damansara for SaleLaunch prices for the lifestyle suites start from RM240,000 and onwards, while the serviced residences are priced from RM435,800. Kindly contact your property agent for the most up-to-date pricing information.