Arena Residence, Bayan Baru, Penang (21 November 2015)
The Arena Residence (GPS: 5.32586, 100.28064) is a 19-storey condominium in Bayan Baru, Penang. It is part of The Arena, which comprises The Arena Residence and Arena Curve, the retail podium. Developed on freehold land by Golden Virtue Capital Sdn Bhd, it has a total of 114 condominium units on freehold land. Standard units have 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and a built-up area from 1,250 sqft to 1,450 sqft. The project was completed at the 2nd quarter of 2015.
Facilities at The Arena
Facilities at Arena Residence include a 24-hour security, multi-level parking, swimming pool, gymnasium and barbecue area, among others.
Market: Bayan Baru Market (GPS: 5.32483, 100.28637; 1.7 km)
Hypermarket: Giant Hypermarket Bayan Baru (GPS: 5.32111, 100.28386; 2.5 km)
Petrol station: Shell Bayan Baru (GPS: 5.32781, 100.28803; 1.4 km)
Chinese primary school: SJKC Kwang Hwa (GPS: 5.33589, 100.29658; 3.0 km)
International School: Fairview International School (GPS: 5.34592, 100.27482; 4.6 km)
Hospital: Pantai Hospital (GPS: 5.32078, 100.28232; 2.3 km)
Traffic situation at The Arena
Traffic along Jalan Mahsuri fluctuates from moderate low to very heavy depending on time of day. The stretch of Jalan Mahsuri heading towards Relau tends to get heavily jammed during the evening rush hour.