Aethera Residence

Aethera Residence UOA Johor Bahru — Freehold High-Rise in JB City Centre

Aethera Residence is a premium freehold high-rise residential development by UOA Group, one of Malaysia’s most respected property developers, situated in the heart of Johor Bahru City Centre. This striking 52-storey single tower houses 786 units on a 1.21-acre freehold land, offering an exclusive and iconic address in JB’s urban landscape. Aethera Residence is designed for discerning homebuyers and residents who seek the perfect blend of city-centre living, modern amenities, and the unparalleled connectivity that Johor Bahru offers — including the Singapore RTS Link corridor.

Quick answer: Aethera Residence is a freehold condominium by UOA Group in Johor Bahru, Johor. It offers 786 units with 1-3 bedrooms, from 650 – 2,358 sq ft, with completion targeted for June 2030.

Unit Types & Floor Plans

UOA Group’s Aethera Residence features quality finishes, efficient floorplans, and panoramic city views from the upper floors. The development’s 52-storey height and JB City Centre location ensure residents enjoy some of the most spectacular views of the Singapore Straits and the Johor Bahru skyline.

Location & Connectivity — Johor Bahru City Centre

Johor Bahru City Centre is changing fast, and continuing urban renewal and the Singapore-JB RTS Link are pushing it along. Sitting in the middle of it, Aethera Residence puts its residents right where that change is happening:

• Singapore RTS Link (Bukit Chagar) — proximity to the Singapore RTS rail link station
• CIQ Johor Bahru — Singapore causeway crossing within minutes
• Johor Bahru City Square — JB’s premier mall walking distance away
• JB Central MRT/BRT — excellent public transport connectivity
• North-South Expressway — highway access for travel up to KL and beyond

Surrounding Amenities

• Shopping: Johor Bahru City Square, AEON Tebrau City, Paradigm Mall JB
• Healthcare: KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital, Hospital Sultan Ismail
• Education: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Raffles American School
• F&B: Jalan Wong Ah Fook hawker row, JB City Centre restaurants, night markets
• Recreation: Danga Bay waterfront, Eco Botanic Park

Developer: UOA Group

Listed on the stock exchange, UOA Group, formally United Overseas Australia Ltd, develops property in both Malaysia and Australia. In KL it is best known for landmark commercial and mixed-use schemes such as KL Eco City and Bangsar South. Aethera Residence marks its move into Johor Bahru and is the group’s flagship residential tower, set in JB City Centre. Consistent quality, on-time completion and a good eye for well-located land have earned UOA a place among the most trusted property names in Malaysia.

Freehold on Scarce JB City-Centre Land

UOA Group is building Aethera Residence as one 52-storey tower of 786 units on a freehold plot of 1.21 acres in Johor Bahru City Centre. Freehold land is hard to come by in the JB city core, since most big projects nearer the Causeway are on leasehold or Commercial titles. If you are an owner-occupier who wants the land in your own name outright, that scarcity is a big part of this project’s appeal.

An Unusually Wide Layout Range

The spread from a 650 sq.ft two-bedroom up to a 2,358 sq.ft four-bedroom is one of the widest in a single JB tower. In practice it means the building houses very different households under one roof: the 650 and 693 sq.ft types suit young couples and professionals working in the city centre, the 904 and 1,033 sq.ft three-bedroom units fit growing families, and the 1,315 and 2,358 sq.ft layouts are aimed at buyers who want a full-size home in the sky rather than a compact city suite.

Living in Johor Bahru City Centre

Aethera sits inside the JB city core, within reach of the CIQ complex and the RTS Link to Woodlands, KSL City Mall, Johor Bahru Sentral and the waterfront redevelopment along the Straits. The Eastern Dispersal Link and Tebrau Highway connect to the wider city and the North-South Expressway, and Singapore is a short Causeway or RTS ride away. Completion is targeted for the fourth quarter of 2030.

The Corporate Tenant the JS-SEZ Is Creating

A freehold city-centre address is usually bought for one of two reasons: to live in, or to let to someone who wants a proper apartment rather than a compact crossing-adjacent unit. The second of those has a new source of demand that did not exist three years ago.

The Johor—Singapore Special Economic Zone was signed in January 2025. Johor now holds Malaysia’s largest data centre cluster at over 50 facilities and attracted RM91.1 billion of approved capital in the first nine months of 2025 — the highest of any state — with about RM68 billion of that within the zone. Microsoft has purchased land at Sedenak Tech Park West and Bridge Data Centres has contracted 400MW of power. Foreign companies qualifying under the zone are taxed at 5% corporate rate.

Companies that relocate or open a Johor arm under that tax position send people with them — project managers, engineering leads, finance and operations staff, often on two- or three-year postings with a housing allowance. That tenant does not want a studio near a checkpoint. They want a full apartment, in the city, with parking and facilities, close to international schools and hospitals. City-centre stock like this is the natural fit for that brief, and it is a segment that barely registered in Johor Bahru before the zone.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where is Aethera Residence located?
Aethera Residence is located in Johor Bahru City Centre, close to the RTS Link Bukit Chagar station and the JB-Singapore Causeway, making it ideal for cross-border residents.

Who is the developer of Aethera Residence?
Aethera Residence is developed by UOA Group (United Overseas Australia Ltd), the developer behind Bangsar South and KL Eco City in Kuala Lumpur.

What is the tenure of Aethera Residence?
Aethera Residence is a freehold development — a highly coveted tenure in Johor Bahru City Centre.

How many floors and units does Aethera Residence have?
Aethera Residence is a 52-storey single tower with 786 residential units on a 1.21-acre freehold site.

Is Aethera Residence suitable for Singapore commuters?
Yes. Aethera Residence is ideally positioned for Singapore-JB cross-border commuters, with proximity to the CIQ and the upcoming RTS Link connecting Johor Bahru to Singapore’s Woodlands.