Aethera Residences is a 52-storey freehold serviced apartment by UOA Group in the Ibrahim International Business District. The 786-unit tower offers two- and three-bedroom, dual-key and duplex homes from 650 to 2,547 sq ft, with a reported 400-metre covered pedestrian connection towards Bukit Chagar RTS.
RTS commuter · premium city own stay · dual-key study · executive household
This is a comparison guide, not a return guarantee. Match the project to a defined own-stay or tenant profile and verify current documents before committing.
Quick facts for informed buyers
Project information
Project name
Aethera Residences
Developer
UOA Group
Property type
Freehold serviced apartment
Location
Jalan Tun Abdul Razak 1/1, Ibrahim International Business District
Building
52-storey tower
Total units
786 units
Reported RTS access
Approximately 400m via a covered pedestrian connection; verify approval and completion
Built-up range
650–2,547 sq ft
Layouts
2–3 bedrooms, dual-key and duplex penthouses
Selected floor plans
650, 693, 904, 1,033 dual-key, 1,315, 2,358 and 2,547 sq ft
Facilities
Sky infinity pool, gymnasium, co-working and elevated lifestyle spaces
Project visual
Aethera Residences
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Project overview
Building, connectivity and location
Review the project in context, then confirm all routes, specifications and master-plan components against current approved documents.
Aethera tower within IIBDReported covered connection towards RTS Bukit ChagarIIBD location map
Why compare Aethera Residences?
Points to investigate.
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IIBD business-district position near the Bukit Chagar RTS corridor
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Freehold ownership within Johor Bahru City Centre
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Seven representative layouts from a compact two-bedroom to a grand duplex
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1,033 sq ft dual-key arrangement for buyers comparing flexible-use strategies
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Sky infinity pool, gymnasium, co-working and lounge facilities
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Wider 2,358 and 2,547 sq ft duplex choices for premium households
Floor-plan guide
Available layout families
Review the space, access arrangement and intended use—not only the total square footage.
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Type A
650 sq ft
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
A compact two-bedroom city home for a couple, small household or commuter profile.
02
Type B
693 sq ft
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
A two-bedroom alternative with two bathrooms for greater household or sharing flexibility.
03
Type C
904 sq ft
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
A practical three-bedroom configuration for families or buyers needing a dedicated work room.
04
Type D
1,033 sq ft
Bedrooms
Dual-key
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
A flexible dual-key plan; confirm the access, utilities and management rules before deciding how to operate it.
05
Type E
1,315 sq ft
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
A larger family-sized residence with more generous shared and private spaces.
06
Type F
2,358 sq ft
Bedrooms
Duplex
Bathrooms
4 bathrooms
A premium duplex for larger households seeking separated living and sleeping levels.
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Type G
2,547 sq ft
Bedrooms
Grand duplex
Bathrooms
4 bathrooms
The largest listed duplex, suited to buyers prioritising space, privacy and an elevated city-home format.
Floor-plan dimensions, internal configuration and dual-key operation must be confirmed against the latest approved plans and sale documents.
Facilities & lifestyle
Sky lifestyle. Work and wellness.
Aethera’s elevated lifestyle offering brings together an infinity pool, fitness, co-working, social and landscaped spaces for city-centre residents.
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Facility deck
Sky Lifestyle Deck
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Sky infinity pool
Gymnasium
Co-working space
Sky lounge
Landscaped deck
Family recreation
Viewing areas
Location map
CIQ, JB Sentral and the RTS corridor
Review how Aethera Residences sits within the Johor Bahru city-centre gateway and its cross-border transport connections.
Location illustration for orientation. Buyers should verify exact entrances, driving routes and travel distances on site.
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Jalan Tun Abdul Razak 1/1 address within the Ibrahim International Business District
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Published project material reports approximately 400m towards Bukit Chagar RTS via a covered pedestrian connection
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Positioned near the CIQ, JB Sentral and city-centre commercial corridor
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Buyers should verify the full route, approval, completion and access hours personally
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Compare daily access from the selected tower entrance rather than relying only on map distance
Interactive location
Google Map
Use the map for orientation, then verify the exact sales-gallery and residential entrance before travelling.
Before booking
What should a buyer verify?
01Confirm the approval, construction status, sheltered sections and opening timeline of the reported 400m RTS connection
02Walk the complete route from the selected lobby to the intended RTS entrance
03Verify the SPA completion date, 52-storey tower details, lift ratio, parking and release inventory
04Compare entry price with completed and future supply around IIBD and Bukit Chagar
05Review dual-key access, utility metering, management rules and tenant practicality
06Calculate maintenance, sinking fund, financing, furnishing and vacancy before estimating returns
Aethera Residences FAQ
Questions buyers often ask
Is Aethera Residences freehold?+
Yes. Aethera Residences is presented as a freehold serviced-apartment development within the Ibrahim International Business District.
How far is Aethera from Bukit Chagar RTS?+
Published project information reports approximately 400 metres via a covered pedestrian connection. Buyers should verify the approved alignment, construction status, sheltered sections and final entrance-to-entrance route.
How many units and floors are planned?+
The project information lists 786 residences in a 52-storey tower.
What unit sizes are available?+
Representative layouts range from 650 to 2,547 sq ft, covering two- and three-bedroom homes, a dual-key plan and two duplex choices.
What is the Aethera dual-key layout?+
Type D is listed at 1,033 sq ft with two bathrooms. A dual-key arrangement offers physical flexibility, but buyers must verify access, utility metering, management rules and tenant practicality.
What facilities are planned?+
Published information highlights a sky infinity pool, gymnasium, co-working and other elevated lifestyle spaces. Confirm final specifications in the approved project documents.
Can Singaporeans and other foreigners buy Aethera?+
Foreign purchases remain subject to Johor’s prevailing minimum price, state consent, unit release and financing requirements. Request a personalised eligibility and acquisition-cost assessment before booking.
Does proximity to RTS guarantee investment returns?+
No. Connectivity can support convenience and tenant appeal, but performance still depends on entry price, unit choice, route delivery, future supply, rent, vacancy and recurring costs.
Estimate affordability, financing, legal charges, transfer costs and the Johor foreign-purchaser levy. Select the buyer type first because several calculations differ.
(Existing commitments + new instalment) ÷ recognised income. For reference only; final approval is subject to each bank's credit review, income recognition, documents and policies.
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Mortgage Loan
Estimate a standard reducing-balance housing instalment.
Estimated financingRM 0
Estimated monthly instalmentRM 0
Excludes mortgage insurance, progressive interest and bank-specific fees.
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Legal Fees
Indicative SPA and loan-document legal fees under the SRO 2023 scale.
SPA legal feeRM 0
Loan legal feeRM 0
Estimated SSTRM 0
Estimated legal-fee subtotalRM 0
Excludes disbursements. HDA percentage depends on the prescribed schedule and transaction.
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MOT Legal Fee & Stamp Duty
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MOT legal feeRM 0
Estimated SSTRM 0
Malaysian tiered transfer dutyRM 0
Loan stamp duty (0.5%)RM 0
Estimated MOT-related subtotalRM 0
MOT work may overlap with earlier conveyancing scope. Ask the appointed lawyer for an itemised quotation.
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Johor State Levy
This levy is intended for foreign purchasers; Malaysian buyers normally do not use this calculation.
Planning formulaNot applicable
Estimated Johor levyRM 0
Separate from federal stamp duty, legal fees and consent-processing disbursements. Confirm the current circular and property eligibility.
Planning estimates only, reviewed August 2026. Banks use different income-recognition, DSR, margin and age/tenure policies. Legal fees follow the general SRO 2023 scale before permitted discounts and transaction-specific HDA treatment. The 8% foreign residential transfer duty and Johor 3% levy/minimum RM30,000 require confirmation for the actual instrument, purchaser status and property. Exemptions, SST, disbursements and state-consent conditions may change.
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