Desaru

Desaru (Jawi: ديسارو; Chinese: 迪沙鲁) is a beach resort in Kota Tinggi District, Johor, Malaysia. It is famous for its pristine beach beside the South China Sea, and recently became a popular camping spot.

Economy

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

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.

Shopping

SKS City Mall opened in 2017.

Hotels

Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast

The Westin Desaru Coast Resort

Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas

Lotus Desaru Coast

Amerald Resort Hotel

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 JB Taman Mount Austin area takes around 30-40 minutes.

As of June 2023, a new ferry terminal has been in operation at Desaru. Operating on five days of each week, it hosts ferry services from Tanah Merah, Singapore. Inclement weather may divert ferry services to Tanjung Pengelih instead.^[2]