by Ian Fan 
Tropics @ Tropicana City is a service residence located in SS2, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. It is also nearby to Damansara Jaya, Bandar Utama, Damansara Utama, Damansara Uptown, Damansara Kim, Section 17, and Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) in Kuala Lumpur.
It is an integrated development with now 3 Damansara Mall (formerly Tropicana City Mall), a 450,000sf retail mall and an 18-storey office tower. 3 Damansara Mall is strategically placed at the intersection of LDP and SPRINT Highway with NKVE Expressway (Bandar Utama exit) just 3 km away, placing it as one of the most strategic location in Petaling Jaya.
Tropics is a freehold service residence in a V-shaped block that is 29-storeys high. The developer was Dijaya Land Sdn. Bhd. (subsidiary of Dijaya Corporation Berhad). The V-shaped block overlooks the busy intersection of the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP) and the Sprint Highway. The V-shaped block is separated into 2 blocks or sections: Block A and Block B.
There are 601 units in Tropics. Of the total units, 531 units are two-bedroom apartments and 70 units are 2+1 bedroom lofts. There are 28 units per floor and each floor is serviced by 7 lifts.
Tropics has private access lifts and a separate entrance that leads to a grand drop-off porch at a posh lobby area. Another private driveway ramp leads directly to basement 3 where an entire floor with 839 car park bays are for residents only.
Floor Plans
Facilities
Residence and guests are welcome by a hotel-style entrance with a grand concierge area. You can wait at the double-volume aircon lobby for your transportation or your guests within secured area, while pampered yourself with soft pipe-in music.
Each unit is Astro-and Broadband-ready, and the Level 3A Recreation Floor offers wireless connectivity across the facilities floor, which boost a 40-meter swimming pool (near Olympic size), beach pool, wading pool and a Jacuzzi for your early morning swim. Sauna and steam rooms are located at both male & female changing room. You can also stay motivated and keep fit with our other outdoor facilities includes 2 Tennis Courts, Children Playground, Foot Reflexology Path, Garden Terrace and a BBQ area. Indoor facilities includes well-equipped Gym with advanced range of workout equipment, a Squash Court, Badminton Court, Games Room with Table Tennis and Snooker facilities for a quick match.
For functions, residents can make use of the 800sf aircon function room, laundry services, beauty treatment services & nursery facilities.
- Grand Hotel-Style Lobby with Concierge services
- Multi-tiered, 24-hour security and privacy system
- Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the Recreation Floor on Level 3A
- 4-in-1 combo pool (40-metre lap pool, beach pool, wading pool & Jacuzzi)
- 2 tennis courts
- Squash court
- Badminton court
- Gymnasium
- Sauna and steam rooms
- Par course
- Children Playground
- Foot Reflexology Park
- Garden Terrance
- Reading room (with internet facilities)
- Function Hall
- Laundry Services
- Nursery facilities
Accessibility and Amenities
Tropics was developed strategically keeping in mind the importance of accessibility of the location. The development is easily accessible via Sprint Highway, LDP and NKVE. Public transportation is also available in the area and the residents can use the LRT3 in Damansara Utama and MRT at TTDI or Phileo Damansara.
In addition to it’s strategic accessibility, Tropics is surrounded with plenty of amenities. Educational institutions such as UOW Malaysia KDU University College and SMK Damansara Utama are just a short distance away from Tropics. There are many shopping spots as well nearby, such as Starling Mall, One Utama, Atria Shopping Gallery, and Glo Damansara.
