Desaru Beach

Other place that attracts many tourist come to Johor is Desaru Beach. Desaru Beach is one of the beach and resort area that situated about 88 kilometers from east of Johor Bahru on the South China Sea. With a long 25 km stretch attractive beach, this beach is very popular especially for Singaporean who wants to relax after a tired working days. Other than that, there is also a golf course, Desaru Golf and Country Resort for the golf fans. Even though this beach is not a well-developed resort like Pulau Redang, but there are some activities that could be done here such as surfing, snorkeling and watching fireflies or mostly known in malay as api-api or kunang-kunang.

Surfing at Desaru Beach gives fun and joy for the surfer since the waves are not very huge and strong. Furthermore, the lack of sharks and jellyfish also are the main reason why surfer should be surf here. Instead of that, it is advisable to be aware in December, January and first half of February because it is monsoon season and the waves are constantly high for the surfer. For the surf beginner or people who want to learn to surf, there is a company that offers surf lesson for RM100 and rent surf board service for only RM20 an hour.

The 7th Monsoon Mayhem International Surf Challenge 2013 in Desaru Beach

One of the surfer in the competition

In order to watch fireflies in Desaru, people must sail in Firefly River Cruise Tour in the Lebam River. The best hour to sail is after rain on a new moon. This is because there is a lot of fireflies could be seen on that time.

People watching on the kunang-kunang

The main entrance of Firefly Rive Cruise Tour

Location of Desaru Beach could be seen from the map below

http://desaru.net/

DANGA BAY- EXCITING RECREATIONAL PARK

Danga Bay is one of the main attractions in Johor Bahru. This is because Danga Bay is  the largest recreational park that is situated near Istana Bukit Serene which is  the official residence for the Sultan Johor. Other than that, it is also not far from city center in Johor Bahru. In addition, Danga Bay provide many activities that usually considered to be glam and luxury. There are  lots of fine dines restaurants and retail outlets to be found. As for the children, there are also a lot of interesting activities exclusively for them such as riding bicycle and tricycle, tram ride, skateboarding, RC racing car circuit and playground. Instead of that, the uniqueness of Johor culture also showcases in Danga Bay. If tourists want to see one of the different cultures in Malysia, this is the place that should be go. As for the shoppers, there is a Danga City Mall that offers variety of retail outlets, entertainment and food from local and also international cuisines.

Bicycle and tricycle renting

Tram ride that usually attracts children

Skateboarding place

RC Racing car circuit

Playground

Danga Bay World Theme Park

Other main attraction in Danga Bay is Danga World Theme Park. This mini-theme park gives about 20 different rides that excite many people like roller coaster, musical carousels, Merry-Go-Round and other rides that gives best feeling ever.

Operation Hours

Daily: 3.00pm-12.00am

Public Holiday: 11.00am-12.00am

Entrance Fee

Adult: RM10 Per entry

Children: RM5 Per entry

Danga Bay 8

Other nice place to be visited in Danga Bay is Danga Bay 8. Danga Bay 8 is a fine dine restaurant in an exclusive cruiser that sails throughout the straits of Johor while customers are being prepared with wide range of cuisines. This cruise can accommodate up to 480 people for Chinese-style dinner and over 800 people for buffet setting. Other than that, this is the suitable venue to hold a parties, dinners and private functions.

Dining Fee

RM50 nett per pax

Operations Hours

Buffet Cruise Dinner: 8PM-late (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Advanced reservations are encouraged.

Maps to Danga Bay

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danga_Bay