Causewayz Square is EXSIM’s freehold serviced-apartment development on Jalan Lumba Kuda in Johor Bahru City Centre, about 600 m from the JB CIQ and about 800 m from the RTS Link Bukit Chagar station. It has four towers with 4,525 units in total, layouts from studios to 850 sq ft 3-bedroom dual-key units, and a target completion of around 2030. The RTS Link to Woodlands North is targeted to start passenger service in February 2027.
If you have been searching for “Causewayz Square JB”, “Causeway Square JBCC” or simply “the Exsim CIQ project”, you are looking at the same development: Causewayz Square @ JBCC, one of the largest new launches in the Johor Bahru city centre and the closest EXSIM project to the Johor–Singapore Causeway. This guide pulls together the verified facts on Causewayz Square — who is building it, what you can buy, how close it really is to the CIQ and RTS Link, what nearby condos rent for, and how the buying process works — so you can decide whether it fits your own-stay, commuting or investment plans.
What is Causewayz Square JB?
Causewayz Square is a large mixed-use, freehold serviced-apartment project by EXSIM on roughly 7.7 acres of commercial land in Tanjung Puteri, Johor Bahru. It combines four residential towers, a car-park and lifestyle podium, and around 90,000 sq ft of retail space.
The official address is Jalan Lumba Kuda, Tanjung Puteri, 80300 Johor Bahru — the Bukit Chagar side of JB City Centre, a short walk from the CIQ complex (Bangunan Sultan Iskandar). The developing company named in Bursa filings is Exsim Lumba Kuda Sdn Bhd. Because the land is commercial, the homes are sold as serviced apartments under strata title, which is the norm for city-centre high-rises in JB.
The project is planned in phases. Brixton and Dover towers were launched in 2025, and the Axis brochure has been issued; the fourth tower, Coven, has not been released yet.
Who is the developer of Causewayz Square?
Causewayz Square is developed by EXSIM, a Malaysian developer founded in 2008 by the Lim brothers and best known for design-led high-rises in the Klang Valley and Penang.
EXSIM’s portfolio includes The Treez and Twin Arkz in Bukit Jalil, The Leafz, The Petalz, Millerz Square, Ceylonz Suites and 22 Macalisterz in Penang. The group has collected six FIABCI Malaysia awards and a FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence in 2023 for residential high-rise. Its hospitality arm, Exsim Hospitality Bhd, is listed on Bursa Malaysia. In Johor, EXSIM is also building The Asteriaz at Kebun Teh and its sister phase The Celestz. You can read more on the group’s JB pipeline in our EXSIM JB overview.
Tenure, title and construction progress
Causewayz Square is freehold, with strata title on commercial land, and construction is already under way.
- Tenure: freehold — no lease expiry to plan around, which matters for long-term holding and future resale.
- Title: commercial land, sold as serviced apartments (strata).
- Piling: started on 2 September 2025 under a contract of about RM132 million awarded to Binastra.
- Main building works: a RM1.2 billion contract was awarded to Binastra in January 2026, with a 34-month construction period delivered across five phases.
- Target completion: around 2030.
For buyers, the fact that piling has started and the main contract has been awarded is a useful progress marker for a large city-centre project. Your Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) will state the exact vacant-possession period for your tower.
Causewayz Square towers and unit counts
There are four residential towers rising up to 63 storeys, with 4,525 units in total.
| Tower | Units | Storeys | Layouts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis | 908 | Up to 63 | Type A studio, Type B dual-key | Brochure issued |
| Brixton | 1,257 | About 60 | Types C, D1/D2, E1/E2, F1/F2 | Launched 2025 |
| Dover | 1,527 | About 60 | Types C, D1/D2, E1/E2, F1/F2 | Launched 2025 |
| Coven | 833 | To be announced | To be announced | Not yet released |
Axis is the compact-unit tower, built around studios and dual-key layouts that suit short-stay and rental investors. Brixton and Dover carry the family-sized layouts, from 1-bedroom units up to 850 sq ft 3-bedroom homes. Each tower has its own sky deck on top of the shared Level 12 podium facilities.
Causewayz Square unit types at a glance
Causewayz Square offers six main layouts from a studio of roughly 340–370 sq ft up to 850 sq ft 3-bedroom units, including two dual-key options.
| Type | Size (sq ft) | Layout | Tower | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 336–366 (varies by source) | Studio, 1 bath | Axis | 1 bay |
| B | 592 | Dual-key, 2 rooms, 2 baths | Axis | 1 bay |
| C | 474 | 1 bed, 1 bath | Brixton / Dover | 1 bay |
| D1 / D2 | 667 | 2 bed, 2 bath | Brixton / Dover | 1 bay |
| E1 / E2 | 850 | 3 bed, 2 bath | Brixton / Dover | 2 bays |
| F1 / F2 | 850 | 3 bed, 2 bath, dual-key | Brixton / Dover | 2 bays |
The dual-key layouts (Type B in Axis and Types F1/F2 in Brixton and Dover) let one owner split the home into two lockable sections — useful if you want to live in one part and rent the other, or rent both to different tenants. For a detailed type-by-type breakdown, see our Causewayz Square project page, and WhatsApp us for the latest SPA price list and floor-plan brochure.
Causewayz Square facilities
Residents get 29 facilities on the Level 12 podium plus a private sky deck on each tower.
Level 12 podium
The podium is built around water and greenery, with five pools — the Infinity Seaside Pool, Horizon Pool, Tranquil Pool, Whispering Pool and Coral Shallow Pool — plus Spa in D’ Nature, a fitness studio, outdoor gym and cardio garden, a yoga deck, a hoops court and a multipurpose hall for pickleball and badminton. Families get a Trampoline Jump Oasis, The Ocean Playground and Wavy Laguna Play, while the gourmet kitchen, outdoor dining lounge, reading lounge, forest walks and reflexology garden cover the social and wellness side.
Sky decks
- Axis (Level 60): Wavescape Infinity Pool, Seascape Wading Pool, Jacuzzi Lounge, Sky BBQ Deck, Social Lounge, Entertainment Lounge and Power Studio.
- Brixton and Dover (Level 57): Sky Garden Node, Herbs Garden and Glowing Sky BBQ.
A high sky-level pool and lounge is a strong selling point for short-stay guests and tenants, and it is one of the reasons Axis is positioned for the investor segment.
Location: how far is Causewayz Square from the CIQ and RTS Link?
Causewayz Square is about 600 m from the JB CIQ and about 800 m from the RTS Link Bukit Chagar station, putting both within walking distance.
| Destination | Approx. distance |
|---|---|
| JB CIQ (Bangunan Sultan Iskandar) | ~600 m |
| RTS Link Bukit Chagar station | ~800 m |
| R&F Mall and Jaya Grocer | ~900 m |
| JB Sentral | ~1.3 km |
| KOMTAR JBCC / Johor Bahru City Square | ~1.5 km |
| Hospital Sultanah Aminah | ~3 km by car |
| Senai International Airport | ~30 km by car |
The developer has also proposed a pedestrian link bridge connecting Causewayz Square towards the CIQ and RTS Link area. This link is a proposal by the developer and has not been built or confirmed, so plan your commute on the walking distances above. Even without it, few new launches in JB sit this close to both border crossings. Compare the location with other options in our guide to JB condos near the RTS Link.
The RTS Link story and why it matters
The Johor Bahru–Singapore RTS Link is a cross-border rail line from Bukit Chagar to Woodlands North, and passenger service is targeted for February 2027, according to a joint release by Singapore’s LTA and Malaysia’s MOT in October 2026.
The line is about 5.3 km long, with a journey of around five minutes and capacity of up to 10,000 passengers per hour in each direction. Trains are planned to run about every 3.6 minutes at peak, with co-located customs and immigration at both ends so passengers clear both countries’ checks in one place. Bukit Chagar station connects to JB Sentral via an approximately 400 m walkway. Fares have not been announced yet.
For a home at Causewayz Square, this means:
- Faster commutes for Singapore workers: a walk to Bukit Chagar plus a five-minute ride replaces the most unpredictable part of the Causeway crossing.
- A wider tenant pool: Malaysians working in Singapore, Singaporeans who want a JB base, and business travellers all value proximity to the station.
- Long-term demand for the city centre: transit-linked areas in other cities have historically attracted steady interest from renters and owner-occupiers, though outcomes depend on supply and the wider market.
The RTS Link should be fully operating several years before Causewayz Square’s targeted completion, so owners will be moving into a neighbourhood where the rail line is already part of daily life.
Market context: subsale asking prices and neighbour rents
Causewayz Square subsale (assignment) listings were asking around RM1,230–1,470 psf in mid-2026, while completed condos near Bukit Chagar rent for roughly RM2,000–4,500 a month depending on size.
Causewayz Square subsale asking prices
PropertyGuru showed 81 Causewayz Square sale listings in June 2026, ranging from about RM518,000 to RM1.2 million. These are owners’ asking prices for assignment units, not developer SPA prices or transacted prices.
| Layout | Typical asking price | Asking psf |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | ~RM536,000 | ~RM1,465 |
| 1-bedroom | ~RM612,000 | ~RM1,355 |
| 2-bedroom | ~RM872,000 | ~RM1,393 |
| 3-bedroom | ~RM1.05 million | ~RM1,232 |
What completed neighbours rent for
Because Causewayz Square is still under construction, there are no rental listings yet. Completed freehold projects in the same Bukit Chagar–CIQ pocket give a useful benchmark:
- R&F Princess Cove (about 700 m from the RTS): studios around RM2,100–2,800; 2-bedroom units around RM2,700–3,000 a month.
- TriTower Residence (about 350 m from the RTS): studios around RM2,740; 2-bedroom around RM3,075; 3-bedroom around RM4,550 a month (October 2026 listings).
- Twin Tower Residence (about 700 m from the RTS): studios around RM2,600–3,000; 2-bedroom RM3,300–3,600; 3-bedroom RM3,500–3,700 a month.
- Suasana Iskandar: 1-bedroom around RM2,500–3,200; 3-bedroom around RM3,500–3,900 a month.
These are asking rents for completed, furnished units and are a guide only — new supply, furnishing quality and the RTS opening will all shape actual rents. See more figures in our JB condo price and rent tracker.
Who is Causewayz Square best for?
Causewayz Square suits three main buyer groups: own-stay residents who want city-centre convenience, cross-border commuters, and investors targeting the RTS rental market.
Own-stay residents and families
The 667 sq ft 2-bedroom and 850 sq ft 3-bedroom layouts in Brixton and Dover, with two parking bays for the 3-bedroom types, work well for couples and small families. You are within walking distance of malls, groceries, JB Sentral and the heritage quarter, with a full resort-style podium at home.
Cross-border commuters
If you work in Singapore, a home roughly 800 m from Bukit Chagar station is the main appeal. A studio or 1-bedroom gives a compact weekday base; a dual-key unit lets you live in one section and rent the other to offset holding costs.
Investors
Axis is designed for the investor segment, with studios and Type B dual-key units plus a Level 60 sky deck. Freehold tenure, walking distance to both border crossings and EXSIM’s design reputation are the main long-term value drivers. As with any off-plan purchase, think in terms of a holding period that runs past completion, and run your numbers on realistic rents rather than best-case figures. Not sure whether Causewayz Square or a Kebun Teh project fits you better? Our EXSIM JB project comparison sets them side by side.
How to buy a unit at Causewayz Square: next steps
Buying at Causewayz Square follows the standard Malaysian off-plan process: choose a unit, pay a booking fee, sign the SPA, then pay progressively as construction advances.
- Shortlist your layout and tower: decide between Axis (studio, dual-key) and Brixton/Dover (1- to 3-bedroom, dual-key 3-bedroom) based on your goal.
- Get the latest SPA price list and availability: pricing and remaining stock change by phase and floor. WhatsApp us for the current SPA price list.
- Check financing early: get a loan pre-assessment from your bank, especially if you earn in Singapore dollars or are a foreign buyer.
- Foreign buyers: check Johor’s current minimum purchase price and state-consent requirements for foreigners before booking, as the rules are set by the state and can change.
- Book and sign the SPA: read the vacant-possession period, the specifications and the maintenance terms carefully with your lawyer.
- Budget beyond the price: include legal fees, stamp duty, loan costs and furnishing — especially if you plan to rent out the unit.
For a guided viewing of the sales gallery and floor plans, WhatsApp us and we can walk you through the towers and layouts that match your budget. Start with our independent EXSIM JB guide for all related projects.
Sources
- LTA: RTS Link service targeted for February 2027 (Oct 2026)
- The Star: JB–Singapore RTS Link to commence operations in February 2027
- NST: Binastra lands RM1.2bil contract in Johor (Jan 2026)
- The Edge Malaysia: Binastra bags RM1.2 bil contract for Causewayz Square (Jan 2026)
- PropertyGuru: Causewayz Square @ JBCC listings
- Uchify: JB rental listings
This guide is general information, not financial advice.