Nusajaya was originally envisioned as the new administrative capital of Johor, and the name was used from 2007 to 2016. In 2016, the city was renamed Iskandar Puteri to honor the current Sultan of Johor. The name change sparked some arguments that the established brand of Nusajaya should have been retained, however, Iskandar Puteri became the official name since then. Despite the change, the vision of the city remains the same which is the development of Nusajaya for residential areas, commercial zones, and leisure attractions.

While Nusajaya is no longer the official name, the name is still a recognizable term by travelers and locale alike. Nowadays, Nusajaya is known for its ambitious development plans in many aspects including the modern attractions where the city especially boasts of family-friendly entertainment like Legoland Malaysia and Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park, Historical Significance such as the Sultan Abu Bakar Museum that showcases Johor’s rich heritage and the Natural Beauty where the city established a green spaces like Puteri Harbour Park and offers easy access to nearby hiking trails like Mount Santubong.

No, Nusajaya is not a fully-finished city. It is a city that is still under development, even though significant progress has been made from year to year. Nusajaya has always been envisioned as a futuristic metropolis, and the construction began in the late 2000s, however, because most of them are a massive project the progress takes a lot of time. But do not fret about visiting this exceptional city because certain areas within Nusajaya showcase impressive completed projects such as theme parks like Legoland Malaysia, stunning landmarks like the Sultan Ibrahim Mosque, and waterfront developments at Puteri Harbour.

There are so many iconic places that you could visit in Nusajaya including the Puteri Harbour which is one of the most popular tourist destinations features a waterfront that houses a variety of attractions including a marina, restaurants, shops, and a theme park, the Legoland Malaysia that features over 40 interactive rides, shows, and attractions all built in the iconic Lego brick and the Kukup National Park which offers opportunities for mangrove exploration, boat tours, birdwatching, and even fishing.

Not stopping there, there is also the Sultan Abu Bakar Museum where visitors can learn more about Johor’s rich history, the Sultan Ibrahim Mosque which offers stunning architectural scenes of the building and the Desaru Coast where visitors can enjoy various water activities and beachside activities with friends and family.

The best season to visit Nusajaya would depend on what you are looking for, what weather you wish to experience, how crowded the area is a the moment, and what kind of tourist destination you plan on visiting.

For visitors who are looking for Pleasant Weather and Fewer Crowds, then it is recommended to visit from February to April which is the shoulder season, offering comfortable weather with temperatures averaging around 27℃ with lower humidity compared to peak summer months. As for visitors who plan to do various Outdoor Activities and participate in various Events, then it is recommended to visit from June to August which is considered to be the peak season when the weather is quite hot averaging around 30℃ with a lesser probability of rain during your activity.