Damai Bay Bazaar

Approved by the Ministry of Tourism Malaysia with a grant of RM16 million whilst MECD contributed RM1 million.

The project provides affordable business premises for the Bumiputera community in retail and food trading. DBB is an  exciting mix of leisure, entertainment, shopping and recreational facilities.

The centre piece will be a cluster of shops around a public square landscaped with gardens, fountains and shaded structures.

The commercial units in the recreational park are only for rental. For details, contact Narawi Rashidi at 019-4692211 or Zaini Zainuddin (019-8897872).
 

1) Space for commercial purposes,

<10 food stalls,
<6 commercial shops,
<5 retail shops,
<2 restaurants,
<1 business centre,
<sea sports and bicycle kiosks,
 

2) Public Facilities

<multi-purpose hall,
<recreational centre,
<bus lay-by,
<parking bays,
<children playground,
<multi-purpose open lawn,
<arts and crafts gallery,
<exhibition area,
<audio visual room.
< A prayer room
< Public toilet.



The project will turn the existing not-easily accessible seafront into an oasis of leisure and recreation that visitors and locals can enjoy and be in touch with the beach and South China Sea.

It stretches along a 658 meter scenic bay facing the South China Sea. ' DAMAI BAY BAZAAR is one of the new Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC)  project to make Damai a vibrant tourism and recreational hub, complementing the existing tourism attractions and resorts in Damai area.

PROJECT PROFILE

Funded By:
Ministry of Tourism Malaysia/Ministry of Tourism and Heritage Sarawak

Locality:
Pantai Damai, Santubong, Kuching

Project Components:

* Medan Niaga Damai
* Arts and Craft Centre
* Recreational Club Centre
* F & B Outlet/Convenience Shops
* Staff Quarters
* Visitor’s Information Centre/Management Office
* Traditional Spa with Herbal Garden
* Floating Village Restaurant
* Multi-purpose Platform Pavement
* Car Parking

Commencement: 19 October 2009

Completion: 18 February 2011

It stretches along a natural scenic bay facing the South China Sea, right in the middle of Damai Beach Resort, Damai Puri Resort and Spa, and Sarawak Cultural Village which covers approximately eight acres.

Damai Bay Bazaar was conceptualized in 2000 to make Damai a more vibrant commercial hub to complement existing tourism attractions and hotel resorts in the area.

The success of the Damai Bay Bazaar project is not confined to its completion within time and budget but its impact on society.

The project is an important step to develop Damai and properties in the area as an integrated product as well as help earned tourism revenue, create employment and spillover economic activities to benefit local entrepreneurs.

DBB aims to create the hustle and bustle of commercial activities in the Damai area, provide more leisure-based activities to attract local and foreign visitors to Damai, enliven Damai in the evening, and promote more socio-economic growth in the area.

Other aspects such as its products and services, speedy delivery system and excellent customer service are important considerations.

This comprehensive approach is to enable the property to be successful in its operation and be self-sustaining in the long term.
DBB will provide benefits like activities and a centre of focus for day trips from Kuching city as well as surrounding hotel guests, commercial opportunities for small businesses such as food, drinks and craft stall operators as well as rental of equipment for sea activities and opportunities to showcase Sarawakian food and culture.