About Straits Quay
Straits Quay is a retail marina and waterfront lifestyle complex in Seri Tanjung Pinang, Tanjung Tokong, within Timur Laut District, Penang, Malaysia. Developed by Eastern & Oriental Berhad and opened in 2010, it is Penang's first retail marina. The complex combines a private marina with two-storey retail lots, waterfront dining, and a convention centre, facing the Strait of Malacca and offering views of the Andaman Sea and nearby islands.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a two-storey open-air waterfront complex built around a private marina with berthed yachts and boats. The setting includes a seafront promenade, retail shops, cafes and restaurants with outdoor seating, and the Straits Quay Convention Centre. The environment is modern and leisure-oriented with sea views, landscaped walkways, and sheltered arcades. Visitors can stroll the marina, dine by the water, shop, and view the coastline and sunset over the Strait of Malacca.
Key highlights
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Penang's first retail marina with private yacht berths
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Waterfront promenade with views of the Strait of Malacca
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Two-storey retail and dining lots with al fresco restaurants
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Straits Quay Convention Centre (SQCC) within the complex
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Sunset views and photography opportunities over the marina
History of Straits Quay
Developed by Eastern & Oriental Berhad (E&O) as part of the Seri Tanjung Pinang master-planned seafront reclamation project. Opened in 2010 as Penang's first retail marina, it was designed to create a waterfront retail and marina destination on reclaimed land at Tanjung Tokong.
Culture & Context
Functions as a contemporary waterfront lifestyle and community hub for Tanjung Tokong and Seri Tanjung Pinang, hosting retail, dining, marina activities, conventions and seasonal events, reflecting modern Penang coastal leisure culture.
Route
| By air | Approximately 20 km from Penang International Airport via road and bridge |
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