Ara Damansara

CountryMalaysiaStateSelangorEstablishment1999Government • Administered byMajlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya
(Petaling Jaya City Council)Time zoneUTC+8 (MST) • Summer (DST)Not observedWebsitewww.aradamansaranow.com

Ara Damansara^[1] is a residential township in Petaling Jaya, Petaling District, Selangor, Malaysia. It is located along Jalan Lapangan Terbang Sultan Abdul Aziz.^[2]

History

Ara Damansara was first developed in 1999 by Sime Pilmoor Development Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Sime Darby Berhad, and managed by Sime UEP Development Sdn Bhd.^[3] The development plan includes approximately 4,000 units of various property types.^[4]

Background, progress and accessibility

Ara Damansara spans 739 acres (2.99 km²) and is situated along the Subang Airport Highway (Federal Route 15) in Petaling Jaya. The township is located near several major highways, including the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), Subang Airport Highway, and Puncak Alam Highway. Surrounding areas include Kota Damansara to the north, Taman Tun Dr Ismail to the east, Subang Jaya to the south, and Kayangan Height to the west. Nearby golf clubs include the Saujana Golf and Country Club and the Tropicana Golf and Country Club.

Accessibility to Ara Damansara is facilitated by the Subang Airport Highway and the Subang Kelana-Link interchange. Additional access is provided through the New Klang Valley Expressway tunnel via Crimson Condominium to the Damansara–Puchong Expressway (LDP). The eastern portion of Ara Damansara connects to Persiaran Tropicana, offering access to commercial areas such as One Utama, Kota Damansara, and Mutiara Damansara.

Public transportation includes two Light Railway Transit (LRT) stations: Lembah Subang LRT station^[5] and Ara Damansara LRT station,^[6] part of the LRT Kelana Jaya line extension completed in June 2016. The upcoming Shah Alam Line will also pass through Ara Damansara, with a station at Damansara Idaman.

Latest and future development

• "Ara Hill" is a development by Sime Darby Property, consisting of gated and guarded high-rise condos and low-rise villas on a 6-acre (24,000 m²) plot of land.
• "Verde"^[7] is a recently completed residential development featuring four towers, each with 13 floors, within a gated and guarded community.
• "Ara Greens Residences"^[8] is located adjacent to Verde.
• "H2O Residency" occupies 6.05-acre (24,500 m²) of freehold land in the center of Ara Damansara township.
• "Oasis Corporate Park" spans 9.77-acre (39,500 m²) of freehold land in Ara Damansara, comprising corporate offices, serviced suites, retail outlets, a hotel, and a convention center.

Public transport

Ara Damansara is connected to the LRT Kelana Jaya Line with three stations nearby; Ara Damansara LRT Station, Glenmarie LRT Station and Lembah Subang LRT Station. Feeder bus services around these stations help connect the township and the surrounding areas; T773 connects Ara Damansara LRT station to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, while buses from Lembah Subang LRT station connect to Surian MRT station (T807) and circulate around Ara Damansara (T782).

Facilities

Ara Damansara offers a variety of amenities, businesses, and services, including:

• Ara Damansara Park: Located in the center of Ara Damansara, this park is designed for walks and outdoor activities.
• Citta Mall: An open-air mall featuring restaurants, a cinema, premium grocery stores, and hosting branded goods sales.
• Ara Damansara Medical Center: A private hospital with over 220 beds.
• Sime Darby Motor City: A large center offering vehicle sales and services for brands under Sime Darby, including Porsche, Range Rover, Hyundai, and more.

References

External links

• Sime UEP Properties
• Eyes on Malaysia
• Ara Damansara
• Ara Damansara Dentists
• Ara Damansara Medical Center
• Citta Mall

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