Previously overlooked by the nation’s glitterati, in just three short years the Desaru Coast has become the go-to destination for those seeking a luxurious getaway without having to travel outside of the country. The resort is stretched along a 17 km pristine beachfront near the southern tip of Johor overlooking the South China Sea. With its white sands, lush rainforests and world-class resorts and golf course, the Desaru Coast promises the ultimate tropical escape and adventure. Impressively, it has even found its way to Time magazine’s list of 100 World’s Greatest Places in 2021.
Aerial view of One&Only Desaru Coast.
THE FIRST IN ASIA
Though it opened in 2020 when a greater part of the country was still under quarantine, the new One&Only Desaru Coast has quickly become a hotspot on the Desaru Coast. Since inter-state travel was permitted back in October 2021, the resort has gained enormous visibility on the social media circuit. Moreover, the resort has welcomed high-profile guests the likes of fashion designers Dato’ Sri Bernard Chandran and Dato’ Jovian Mandagie, power couple Scha Alyahya and Awal Ashaari, as well as members of the royal family, through its doors.
Idyllic and contemporary, One&Only Desaru Coast is the very first One&Only Resort to open in all of Asia. Sprawled across 128 acres of unspoilt wild flora, One&Only Desaru Coast is as much an ultra-luxury retreat as it is an architectural gem. (As designed by award-winning Kerry Hill Architects). A true paradise on earth, the resort makes for a great escape from the city. Now, it has also carved a reputation as one of the country’s most prestigious wedding destinations.
And why wouldn’t it be? With its azure waters and white sands, majestic tropical forests, impeccable selections of cuisine, myriad of top-class services and luxurious amenities … Every corner of One&Only Desaru Coast is designed to cater to your every wedding needs. From bridal shower to family dinner, right down to the actual wedding reception and even honeymoon.
