About
Jesselton, the Colonial name for Kota Kinabalu, is derived from former British Resident Sir Charles Jessel from the British North Borneo Company.
The RM1.5 billion project called the Jesselton Waterfront will be spread over a period of 8-year and its immediate phase consisting of restaurants, retail kiosks and a futsal center had already been completed. The ambitious project combining social, economic and culture elements will be sprawled over 50.21 acres of the existing site of former Kota Kinabalu Port where its operations had been moved to the high-tech Sepangar Bay Container Port.
Jesselton Waterfront is made up of Phase One 23.25 acres and Phase Two 26.96 acres. Since the State Capital is the main entry point for regional and international visitors, Jesselton Waterfront is to play host to them by serving as the transit point.
Modeled after Victoria & Albert Waterfront, South Africa, Jesselton Waterfront is to become the city’s latest tourism frontier.
Some of the facilities included are five-star marina hotel, five star boutique hotel, office tower, commercial complex, international restaurants, maritime museum and international cruise ship terminal.
Conceptualised along a theme of affluent and elite waterfront community, the Jesselton Waterfront resident and workforce alike will enjoy benefits and services herein unseen and unheard of in Sabah – underlining its powerful appeal to both investor and visitors.
Jesselton Waterfront is conceived to create a modern and friendly atmosphere focal point for people to work, play, shop, dine and indulge in the awesome fun of Sun, Sea and Sand.