Danga Bay, Johor Bahru · Completed 2019 · Subsale
Bora Residences
Two freehold 42-storey towers with 396 residences in Tropicana Danga Bay, with sizes from 694 sq ft to a 3,443 sq ft penthouse.
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Bora Residences at a glance
Every figure here comes from the developer, the government housing register or the property records named at the foot of the page. Where sources disagree, the range is shown. Where nobody has published a number, it is not on this page.
Development
Bora Residences
Part of Tropicana Danga Bay; by Tropicana Corporation Berhad (PropertyGuru, StarProperty); EdgeProp names Tropicana Danga Bay Sdn Bhd
Address
Danga Bay, off Jalan Skudai
80200 Johor Bahru (PropertyGuru)
Tenure
Freehold
PropertyGuru and StarProperty
Completed
2019
PropertyGuru and StarProperty (estimate) say 2019; a Wikipedia building list gives 2017, so records differ
Towers
2 × 42 storeys
StarProperty and PropertyGuru
Units
396
StarProperty, PropertyGuru and EdgeProp agree
Layouts
694 to 3,443 sq ft
One-bedroom to penthouse; the sizes match Tropicana Corporation’s own range
Foreign buyers
Larger units only
Asking prices start near RM380,000; only the larger units and penthouses could reach RM1 million
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at Bora Residences
A newer freehold tower in the Danga Bay township. Here is the case, and the catch.
Danga Bay township setting
Tropicana Corporation describes more than 40 recreational features across the Danga Bay development, with waterfront views from the residences.
Freehold, from compact units to a penthouse
Layouts run from 694 sq ft up to a 3,443 sq ft penthouse.
Sky lounges and sports courts
StarProperty and PropertyGuru list tennis, squash and badminton courts, a gymnasium and sky lounges.
What to weigh: asking sits below the launch figure
StarProperty gives a launch price from RM700,000, while PropertyGuru asking starts near RM380,000 and EdgeProp’s median is RM494 psf. Compare unit type and size before you offer.
The development
Bora Residences, decoded
Two 42-storey freehold towers in Tropicana Danga Bay, Johor Bahru.
Facilities
As listed by StarProperty and PropertyGuru; floor levels are not published.
Water
Pools
- Swimming pool
- Wading pool
- Fun pool
- Spa pool
Active
Sports and fitness
- Gymnasium
- Tennis court
- Squash court
- Badminton hall
- Half-size basketball court
- Jogging track
- Putting green
Residents
Shared spaces
- Sky lounges
- Multi-purpose hall
- Landscaped garden
- Children’s playground
- Surau
- 24-hour security
- Covered parking
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 5 Bora Residences layouts
5 layout types, from 694 to 3,443 sq ft. Sizes as listed by PropertyGuru and StarProperty, checked October 2026. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.
Type E (penthouse) — 3,443 sq ft
Penthouse · 3,443 sq ft
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at Bora Residences
Asking prices and rents seen on iProperty in October 2026, matched to each layout by size. Asking prices are not sale prices; compare them with the recorded transactions above.
| Layout | Size | Asking price | Asking rent | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type A1-C / Type A2-C | 694 sq ft | – | RM1,800–1,900/mo | 2 |
| Type B2 | 1,029 sq ft | – | RM2,500/mo | 1 |
| Type B1 / Type B3 / Type B4 | 1,088 sq ft | – | RM2,200–2,800/mo | 14 |
| Type D1 | 1,550 sq ft | – | RM3,200/mo | 1 |
| – | about 800–900 sq ft | – | RM2,600/mo | 1 |
Free PDF: JB Condo Prices & Rents 2026
Recorded prices and rents for 122 JB condos, plus asking prices, rents and yields by area. Compare this project with its neighbours before you make an offer. What is inside
Gallery
Bora Residences in pictures
Images from the developer’s marketing material unless stated. Ask for the full set on WhatsApp.
Location & connectivity
Where Bora Residences sits
Danga Bay, off Jalan Skudai, Johor Bahru, Johor.
The recorded numbers
The price numbers
Recorded sales and asking prices are different things. Transacted figures come from deals recorded with the government valuation department; asking figures are what owners or the developer are listing at.
| Measure | Figure | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Transacted price median, last 48 months | RM494 psf · typical RM425–544 psf | EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 |
| Launch price at launch | From RM700,000 | StarProperty property review |
| Asking price for sale, all sizes | From about RM380,000 · RM380–716 psf | PropertyGuru building page, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent lowest listing seen | From about RM650 a month | PropertyGuru building page, Oct 2026 |
The transacted row is EdgeProp’s record of completed sales over 48 months; EdgeProp puts the implied gross yield at about 6.1%. Sale and rent rows are asking figures from PropertyGuru’s building page in October 2026, not transactions; the rent row is the lowest listing and may be a room.
Track record
About Tropicana Corporation Berhad
Bora Residences was developed by Tropicana Corporation Berhad (formerly Dijaya Corporation, per StarProperty) as part of Tropicana Danga Bay.
EdgeProp records the developer as Tropicana Danga Bay Sdn Bhd.
Around the building
What is near Bora Residences
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- Larkin Central~3.0 km
🛍️ Malls
- Beletime Danga Bay~2.1 km
- Angsana Johor Bahru Mall~2.3 km
- SKS City Mall Larkin (Larkin Junction)~3.5 km
🎓 Schools
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar Uda 2~1.4 km
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Kompleks Uda~1.5 km
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tasek Utara~1.8 km
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Baru Uda~1.8 km
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- Sekolah Menengah Teknik Johor Bahru~1.7 km
- Kolej Vokasional Perdagangan Johor Bahru~1.8 km
- Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Temenggong Ibrahim~2.2 km
🏥 Hospitals
- KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital~2.4 km
- KPJ Puteri Specialist Hospital~2.6 km
- Sultanah Aminah Hospital~3.7 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Names as recorded on the map; check opening and enrolment details yourself.
Is it for you?
Which kind of buyer are you?
The same building suits different people for different reasons. Pick the line that sounds like you.
🏠 Living here yourself
Layouts here run from about 694 to 3,443 sq ft. Ask me which stacks get the better view and the least afternoon sun; that changes the price more than the floor.
💰 Buying to rent out
Compare the recorded rents in "The price numbers" above with the instalment on your loan. Smaller layouts usually rent faster; larger ones hold tenants longer.
👨👩👧 Family with children
Check the school and clinic distances in the location section, the number of car parks per unit and how busy the lifts are at 7.30 am.
✈️ Buying from overseas
Foreigners can only buy above the state minimum price (RM1 million in Johor) and pay 8% stamp duty from 2026. Ask me which units here qualify before you shortlist.
Straight talk
What I will not hide from you
Every project has trade-offs. These are the ones I would want to know before paying a deposit.
- ⚠️ A newer project, so many owners are renting out at the same time. Expect competition for tenants for the first few years.
- ⚠️ Serviced apartments usually sit on commercial land. Utility tariffs and some loan terms can be less favourable than for a residential title.
- ⚠️ Most asking prices here are below RM1 million, so most units cannot be sold to foreigners in Johor. On resale, your buyers will mainly be locals.
- ⚠️ Asking prices are not sale prices. Compare any offer with the recorded transacted price per sq ft above before you commit.
The real cost
What buying here costs in 2026
Worked example for a unit at RM700,000, around the typical asking price here. Your figures will differ with the price and the bank.
| Malaysian buyer (90% loan) | Foreign buyer (70% loan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | RM700,000 | RM700,000 |
| Down payment | RM70,000 | RM210,000 |
| Loan amount | RM630,000 | RM490,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM15,000 | RM56,000 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM3,150 | RM2,450 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM8,910 | RM8,910 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM8,154 | RM6,615 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM105,214 | RM283,975 |
| State consent fee for foreigners | – | 3% of the price or RM30,000 (Johor) |
Estimates only. Stamp duty: 1–4% tiers for Malaysians and PRs, 8% flat for foreigners from 1 Jan 2026. Legal fees follow the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023. First-time Malaysian buyers of homes up to RM500,000 may get a stamp duty exemption until 2027. Valuation, disbursements and moving costs are not included.
Get these numbers for a real unitCalculate my exact costs →Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
How many units are there and what sizes?
There are 396 residences in two 42-storey towers. Layouts run from 694 sq ft one-bedroom units to a 3,443 sq ft penthouse, a range that matches Tropicana Corporation’s own figures.
Is Bora Residences freehold?
Yes. PropertyGuru and StarProperty both record freehold tenure.
Can a foreigner buy here?
In Johor a foreign buyer generally needs a purchase price of RM1 million or more (the state minimum can vary by area and property type), must obtain state consent from the Johor Land and Mines Office, and cannot buy Bumiputera lots, low-cost or affordable units, Malay Reserve land or single or one-and-a-half-storey terraces. Stamp duty on the transfer of a home is a flat 8% for foreign buyers from 1 January 2026. Johor also charges foreign buyers a consent levy of 3% of the price or RM30,000, whichever is higher (since 1 July 2025). PropertyGuru asking prices start near RM380,000, so only the larger units and penthouses priced at RM1 million or more could qualify, and only if the unit is not on a Bumiputera lot.
How much does a unit rent for?
PropertyGuru’s building page in October 2026 showed rents from about RM650 a month, which may be a room; whole units ask more, so check current listings for your size.
Berapa harga Bora Residences?
Harga transaksi median ialah RM494 sekaki persegi (EdgeProp, 48 bulan terakhir). Harga tawaran bermula sekitar RM380,000 bergantung pada saiz. Hartanah ini pegangan bebas dan siap pada 2019.
Bora Residences 价格多少？租金多少？
根据EdgeProp，过去48个月成交中位价约每平方尺RM494；挂牌价约RM38万起，月租约RM650起（可能为房间租金）。永久地契，2019年完工。
Which schools are near Bora Residences?
On map data, the nearest schools are Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar Uda 2 (~1.4 km), Sekolah Kebangsaan Kompleks Uda (~1.5 km), Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tasek Utara (~1.8 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near Bora Residences?
The nearest stations on map data are Larkin Central (~3.0 km).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to Bora Residences?
The nearest hospital on map data is KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital (~2.4 km), and the nearest mall is Beletime Danga Bay (~2.1 km).
How much cash do I need to buy at Bora Residences?
For a unit at RM700,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM6,615 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM105,214, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".
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Prices move and the better units go first. Tell me your budget and whether you are buying to live in or to rent out, and I will send back the units that fit, not a generic brochure.
Buying, selling or renting: one conversation, no obligation.
Jason Lim
10 years in Malaysian property · Johor Bahru & Kuala Lumpur · REN 84424 · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. E (1) 1584/6
I work with local families, investors and buyers from Singapore and overseas. If a project is not right for what you need, I will say so; that is usually worth more than the brochure.