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Emerald Bay
Emerald Bay is a freehold gated waterfront enclave at Puteri Harbour, Iskandar Puteri, by BRDB — built through Haute Property, a joint venture between Ardent Heights (a wholly owned BRDB subsidiary) and UEM Land. It is completed: Phase 1A holds its CCC and the remaining units are sold as built.
The masterplan runs to 111 acres and 1,649 units in total, of which 250 are landed homes — bungalows, semi-detached houses and courtyard homes. The masterplan and architecture are by WATG of the United States.
Layouts run from 3,301 sq ft courtyard homes to bungalows of 5,896 sq ft, and on Phase 1B — The Island — twelve villas of 6,728 to 8,870 sq ft on their own island. The bungalow and four-storey courtyard layouts come with a private berth; the bungalows add a private pool. Every layout has a private lift.
The development is gated and guarded with 24-hour perimeter patrols, and carries a marina clubhouse, man-made beaches and pocket parks. Maintenance runs RM396 to RM974 a month without a berth, and RM2,003 to RM2,799 with one — the berth is the difference.
Quick answer: Emerald Bay is a freehold landed property development by BRDB in Johor Bahru, Johor. It offers 250 landed homes within a 1,649-unit masterplan units, with 3 / 4 / 5 bedroom layouts, from 3,301 to 6,728 sq ft, already completed. Prices start from around RM3,390,000 gross.
Development at a Glance
Everything below comes from the developer’s own material. These are the figures that are fixed at construction — renovation changes none of them, so they are worth checking before anything else.
- Developer — BRDB
- Property type — Landed Property
- Tenure — Freehold
- Land title — Residential
- Land area — 111 acres
- Total units — 250 landed homes within a 1,649-unit masterplan
- Security — Gated and guarded with 24-hour perimeter patrols and multiple levels of access control
- Architect — Masterplan and architecture by WATG of the United States
- Completion — Completed
What the numbers actually say
250 homes on 111 acres works out to roughly 2 lots per acre. On landed schemes that ratio is the single best proxy for how much land sits between you and your neighbour, and unlike a finish or a fitting it is settled the day the layout is approved.
There are 6 layouts here, spanning 3,301 to 6,728 sq ft. A spread that wide means the building will hold very different households side by side — worth asking which stack your floor sits in before you choose.
The development is finished and the certificate of completion has been issued, so what you view is what you get — no construction risk and no waiting period, but also no scope to vary the layout.
Unit Types
| Type | Size | Bedrooms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Homes 1B | 4,321 sq ft | 4 | Four storeys with a private berth. Lot 24 ft by 80 ft. Private lift on every floor |
| Courtyard Homes | 3,301 sq ft | 3 | Three storeys. Lot 24 ft by 90 ft. The entry point into the development |
| Semi-D Type 2A | 4,285 sq ft | 4 | Three storeys, semi-detached. Lot from 4,047 sq ft. Private lift |
| Bungalow 1 | 5,896 sq ft | 5 | Three storeys, detached, with a private berth and private pool. Lot from 8,331 sq ft. Private lift |
| Bungalow 2 | 5,387 sq ft | 4 | Three storeys, detached, with a private berth and private pool. Private lift |
| The Island Villa | 6,728–8,870 sq ft | Phase 1B. Twelve villas on their own island, in four layouts — V0, V1, V1A and V2. Lot 7,471 to 10,356 sq ft, each with a private berth and private pool |
Bathroom counts are not tabulated per type in the developer’s own material, so they are left off this table rather than inferred from the drawings.
Six layouts, and the built-up figures above are the ones printed on the developer’s own floor plan sheets, which are reproduced on this page. Bathroom counts are deliberately left blank: every layout carries a master bath, a guest bath, further bathrooms, a powder room and a separate maid’s bathroom, and the totals differ between units — read them off the plans rather than trusting a single number. Bedroom counts are taken from the room legends on those same plans and include the guest suite. Every layout has a private lift. Phase 1A holds 82 units across the five layouts; Phase 1B, called The Island, holds twelve bungalows on a separate island reached by its own bridge.
Layout & Floor Plan
All 6 plans below are the developer’s own drawings.
- Type Courtyard Homes 1B is 4,321 sq ft, 4 bedrooms — Four storeys with a private berth. Lot 24 ft by 80 ft. Private lift on every floor.
- Type Courtyard Homes is 3,301 sq ft, 3 bedrooms — Three storeys. Lot 24 ft by 90 ft. The entry point into the development.
- Type Semi-D Type 2A is 4,285 sq ft, 4 bedrooms — Three storeys, semi-detached. Lot from 4,047 sq ft. Private lift.
- Type Bungalow 1 is 5,896 sq ft, 5 bedrooms — Three storeys, detached, with a private berth and private pool. Lot from 8,331 sq ft. Private lift.
- Type Bungalow 2 is 5,387 sq ft, 4 bedrooms — Three storeys, detached, with a private berth and private pool. Private lift.
- Type The Island Villa is 6,728–8,870 sq ft — Phase 1B. Twelve villas on their own island, in four layouts — V0, V1, V1A and V2. Lot 7,471 to 10,356 sq ft, each with a private berth and private pool.
What separates the types here is the lot, not the house — the built-up moves with the land. Walk the actual plot before you choose: an end or corner lot buys you side land that no floor plan shows.
Facilities
Marina
- Private berths attached to the bungalow and 4-storey courtyard layouts
- Marina clubhouse
- A network of private waterways through the development
Waterfront
- Man-made beaches
- Pocket parks
- Extensive landscaped streetscapes
Security
- Gated and guarded
- 24-hour perimeter patrols
- Multiple levels of sophisticated access control
In the home
- Private lift in every layout
- Private pool on the bungalow layouts
- Maid’s room with separate bathroom
- Dry and wet kitchens
Security runs to Gated and guarded with 24-hour perimeter patrols and multiple levels of access control.
Location & Connectivity
Emerald Bay sits inside Puteri Harbour, the southernmost marina and waterfront development on mainland Asia, in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. The address is a marina one in the literal sense — a network of private waterways runs through the development and a large share of the homes have a berth at the back of the house.
Puteri Harbour is minutes from Singapore by road through the Second Link, which is the whole point of the location for a great many buyers here. Around it sit Medini’s commercial district, the Puteri Harbour theme parks, and the international schools that have clustered in Iskandar Puteri over the past decade.
- Puteri Harbour marina — the development sits on it
- Singapore — minutes away by road via the Second Link
- Iskandar Puteri town centre — the administrative core of the region
- Medini — the commercial and entertainment district next door
- Legoland Malaysia and the Puteri Harbour theme parks — on the same waterfront
- International schools in Iskandar Puteri — several within the vicinity
- Senai International Airport — north of the city
- Johor Bahru city centre and CIQ — east along the coastal road
Developer Background
Emerald Bay is developed by BRDB.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Emerald Bay?
Emerald Bay starts from around RM3,390,000 gross. The price of a given unit depends on its house type and lot. PM us for the current price list.
What unit types are available at Emerald Bay?
6. Type Courtyard Homes 1B is 4,321 sq ft with 4 bedrooms; Type Courtyard Homes is 3,301 sq ft with 3 bedrooms; Type Semi-D Type 2A is 4,285 sq ft with 4 bedrooms; Type Bungalow 1 is 5,896 sq ft with 5 bedrooms; Type Bungalow 2 is 5,387 sq ft with 4 bedrooms; Type The Island Villa is 6,728–8,870 sq ft with bedrooms.
How many units does Emerald Bay have?
250 landed homes within a 1,649-unit masterplan on 111 acres.
Where is Emerald Bay?
In Puteri Harbour, 79000 Iskandar Puteri, Johor — on the marina itself, with private waterways running through the development. Puteri Harbour is minutes from Singapore via the Second Link.
Is Emerald Bay freehold?
Yes, freehold, on a residential title with strata. That is unusual for landed waterfront property in this part of Johor.
Can foreigners buy at Emerald Bay?
The developer states no restriction on foreign ownership. Note that from 1 January 2026 non-citizens who are not permanent residents pay a flat 8% stamp duty on residential transfers, and state consent is required on every foreign purchase.
Is Emerald Bay completed?
Yes. Phase 1A has its Certificate of Completion and Compliance and Phase 1B, The Island, followed. Remaining units are sold as built — you view the actual house rather than a plan.
Do all the houses have a boat berth?
No. The bungalows and the four-storey courtyard homes come with a private berth; the three-storey courtyard homes and the semi-detached houses do not. The maintenance charge reflects it — RM396 to RM974 a month without a berth against RM2,003 to RM2,799 with one.
What sizes are available?
Built-up runs from 3,301 sq ft on the three-storey courtyard homes to 5,896 sq ft on Bungalow 1, and 6,728 to 8,870 sq ft for the twelve villas on The Island. Lot sizes run from 24 ft by 80 ft up to 10,356 sq ft.
How many homes are there?
250 landed homes within a 111-acre masterplan that also carries low-rise and mid-rise apartments, 1,649 units in total. Phase 1A is 82 landed units and Phase 1B is twelve island villas.
Unit Sizes
| Type | Size | Bedroom | Bathroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type Courtyard Homes 1B | 4,321 sqft | 4 Bedroom | Bathroom |
| Type Courtyard Homes | 3,301 sqft | 3 Bedroom | Bathroom |
| Type Semi-D Type 2A | 4,285 sqft | 4 Bedroom | Bathroom |
| Type Bungalow 1 | 5,896 sqft | 5 Bedroom | Bathroom |
| Type Bungalow 2 | 5,387 sqft | 4 Bedroom | Bathroom |
| Type The Island Villa | 6,728 - 8,870 sqft | Studio | Bathroom |
Is Emerald Bay Right For You?
Why Buy at Emerald Bay
A berth at the back of the house. Not a marina you drive to — a private mooring on your own lot, on a network of waterways that runs through the development. There is very little else in Malaysia that does this, and none of it is freehold landed.
Freehold landed on the water. Waterfront landed property in Iskandar Puteri is mostly leasehold. Freehold, with strata title and a gated perimeter, is the rare part of this proposition.
It is finished. Phase 1A holds its CCC. You walk the actual house, look at the actual water, and check the actual finishes before deciding — no construction risk, no delivery date to chase.
A private lift in every layout. Including the three-storey courtyard homes. On a multi-storey house this is the difference between a home you can age in and one you cannot.
Minutes to Singapore. Through the Second Link rather than the Causeway, which is the crossing that matters for anyone working across the border.
Why Emerald Bay May Not Suit You
The berth is expensive to keep. Maintenance goes from RM396 to RM974 a month without one to RM2,003 to RM2,799 with one. That is a permanent cost of roughly RM24,000 to RM33,000 a year, before you have paid for a boat. If you will not use the water, buy a layout without a berth.
This is a completed development sold as-is. The units are sold on an as-is-where-is basis. On a house that has stood since around 2017, you inspect thoroughly and you price the condition — there is no developer defect period to fall back on.
Puteri Harbour is quiet, and that is the point — but check it suits you. This is a low-density enclave, not a township. Everyday shops, schools and clinics mean a drive to Medini or Iskandar Puteri proper.
Foreign buyers pay 8% stamp duty from 2026. The no-restriction point is about eligibility, not cost. On a purchase at this level the duty is a very large number, and state consent still adds months.
Resale here is a thin market. Large freehold waterfront villas have a narrow buyer pool by definition. That protects the address from oversupply, but it means selling takes time and price discovery is slow.
Our Take
Which home should you choose at Emerald Bay?
Emerald Bay in Puteri Harbour, Iskandar Puteri suits most buyers best as a Semi-D Type 2A: four bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, in 4,285 sq ft over three storeys, only 36 sq ft less than the four-storey Courtyard Homes 1B. Go to a bungalow only if you will use a private berth and pool.
- Why Semi-D Type 2A
- The guest room and master share the first floor; two bedrooms and a family area take the second, with the lift stopping at every level. Living, dining, both kitchens and the maid's room stay on the ground floor.
- Pick differently if
- Bungalow 2 (5,387 sq ft) for a bedroom with its own bathroom on the entrance floor, plus berth and pool. Courtyard Homes (3,301 sq ft) for the smallest built-up here, without a berth.
- Check before you book
- Remaining units are sold as built, on an as-is-where-is basis. Have the exact Semi-D Type 2A house you are offered inspected, roof and lift included, before you book.
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By the MyDreamProp team · Updated · Our view, based on the developer's floor plan sheets and project summary.
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Area Deep Dive: Iskandar Puteri, Johor
Schools and campuses5
- Marlborough College Malaysia
- Raffles American School
- University of Reading Malaysia
- University of Southampton Malaysia
- Multimedia University Johor
Healthcare2
- Gleneagles Hospital Medini Johor
- Columbia Asia Hospital Iskandar Puteri
Daily essentials5
- Mall of Medini
- AEON Mall Bukit Indah
- Puteri Harbour waterfront
- LEGOLAND Malaysia
- Horizon Hills golf club
Transit and highways4
- Second Link Expressway to Tuas, Singapore
- Iskandar Coastal Highway to Johor Bahru city
- Senai International Airport
- Puteri Harbour ferry terminal
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