DISCOVERY BAY – a Residential resort like no other

Fair to say Discovery Bay is like nowhere else in Lantau, or in Hong Kong for that matter. Conceived as a traffic-free, resort style development back in the 1970s, by clicking here, its continued appeal lies in its community feel, relaxed lifestyle and wide-open spaces.

Aka Dogs and Babies, DB is one of the places Hong Kongers of all nationalities, primarily expats, choose to live when they ‘settle down.’ The population isn’t made up entirely of families but it can feel that way if you head to one of the plazas after school or at the weekend. Needless to say, DB is awash with playgroups and kindergartens, and there are two international schools – Discovery College and Discovery Bay International School (both Year 1 to Year 13) – plus a Chinese-language, government aided primary school SKH Wei Lun (Year 1 to Year 6).

As behoves a tight-knit community, DB is divided into villages, with properties ranging from garden houses to low-, mid- and high-rise apartment blocks. It’s an upmarket residential development, though due to its relative inaccessibility, you pay a lot less than you would in other prime areas like Mid-Levels and Island South. DB homes, with bigger than-average interiors and outdoor areas, have been moving fast during the pandemic, by clicking here.

DB is owned and developed by HKR International (HKRI); Discovery Bay Services Management Ltd (DBSML), a subsidiary of HKRI, manages the resort. It continues to be developed in phases and HKRI’s current focus is on expanding DB Plaza’s offering, by clicking here. New developments include an international-standard ice rink, a shopping mall and an extended oceanfront dining area, plus a myriad trendy boutiques and supermarkets, notably European Touch and Market Place x IKEA.

One of DB’s real draws is, of course, the scope of its recreational facilities. In addition to the new ice rink, there’s EpicLand in DB North Plaza, Hong Kong’s tallest indoor entertainment centre. The development also boasts four private membership clubs – Discovery Bay Recreation Club and Club Siena, Discovery Bay Yacht Club and Discovery Bay Golf Club – plus numerous resident-run clubs and societies including Lantau Boat Club (sailing, paddling and rowing) and DB Pirates (rugby, hockey, netball and dragon boating).

With hiking trails, beaches, a public park, rockpools and a lookout point on their doorstep, DB residents tend to love the great outdoors, and strive to protect it. Thanks to HKRI and the tireless work of local eco groups like DB Green and Plastic Free Seas, DB is way ahead of the curve when it comes to the three R’s: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle!