UBN Apartment is a condominium project by Shangri-La Hotels a subsidiary of Shangri-la Asia Limited. It is situated at the heart of the Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur, right alongside Jalan Sultan Ismail.

It is composed of 1 tower with 24 storeys. It has a total unit count of 126 apartments. The building’s interior is tastefully designed, with just the right mix of contemporary and Asian inspired style.

UBN Apartment offers the usual facilities. It has a gym for exercise buffs to workout in. The gym itself fitted with the latest exercise machines. There are also a lot of friendly and qualified instructors around to help you achieve your fitness goals. These instructors are well trained and they can provide you with whatever assistance you need with regard to health and fitness. In order to maximize your workouts, you must follow the correct workout plan and these guys can create that plan for you. After working out you can finish it off at the sauna. This is a great way to relieve stress and get your circulation going. Plus, it gets rid of harmful toxins in your body leaving you feeling refreshed.

A wading pool is on hand for those who want to enjoy a game of water volleyball. It is shallow enough to stand in so even if you don’t know how to swim, you can still join in. There is also a tennis court and 24 hour security to ensure the safety of all residents.

Since it is located in the city centre, the development is near a lot of amenities. Some of these are KLCC Park and Suria KLCC. KLCC Park is a great place for you to spend Sunday afternoons in with your family. Here, you can enjoy the lush greenery and the facilities that it has for free.

It has a lake symphony, jogging track and foot path, ornamental water features, mosque and a children playground. For avid shoppers, you can walk to Suria KLCC, 6 storey shopping mall near the Petronas Towers. Further along is the Bukit Bintang shopping enclave which houses Berjaya Times Square, Sungei Wang Plaza and Pavilion.

Young professionals can also enjoy a night out at the Jalan P Ramlee – a strip known for its night clubs. If you want to mingle with the younger crowd, this is definitely the place to be. It houses Hard Rock Café, Espanda Club, The Beach Club and Thai Club.

UBN Apartment is also ideal for families because it is very near to SMK Convent, Bukit Nanas, SJK Lai Ming, SJI KL, SJK St John and SJK Nan Kai. Commuting around is also relatively easy because the development is near Bukit Bintang Monorail station and Bukit Nanas.

Summary

Pros:

·         It situated in a good location making a lot of amenities within easy reach. This makes it easy for residents to go shopping or indulge in any recreational activities.

·         Units provide utmost privacy.

·         Fully furnished units with covered car park.

Cons

·         Because of its strategic location, traffic jams can be a common occurrence. But then again, that’s the price for living in the city.

·         Noise pollution

·         Rental rates have fallen a bit in the recent year.