Desaru

Currently, the Johor state government is developing an integrated tourism area which spreads over an area of 1,578 hectares. ==Education==

The area has various Malaysian boarding schools including Sekolah Menengah Sains Kota Tinggi, Sekolah Sukan Bandar Penawar and Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Bandar Penawar. == Theme Park ==

• Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast ==Shopping==

• Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast • The Westin Desaru Coast Resort • Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas • Four Points by Sheraton • Lotus Desaru Beach Resort & Spa • Amerald Resort Hotel • One&Only Desaru Coast - closed. To be reopened as Mandarin Oriental Desaru Coast in early 2026. • Mandarin Oriental Desaru Coast (opening in 2026) ==Food==

• Desaru Coast Seafood Corner ==Transportation==

Car and motorcycle is the fastest way to go to Desaru. The Senai–Desaru Expressway connects Desaru to Senai within 45 minutes. From Kluang to Desaru about 2-3 hours drive. From Johor Bahru area, it takes around 30-40 minutes. As of July 2022, a new ferry terminal has been in operation at Desaru. Operating on five days of each week, it hosts ferry services from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal near Tanah Merah, Singapore. Inclement weather may divert ferry services to Tanjung Pengelih instead. ==Resident areas==

• Bandar Penawar • Taman Sri Penawar • Taman Desaru Utama • Taman Mutiara Desaru • Escadia • Harmonia 1 • Harmonia 2 ==References==