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Situated on the eastern coast of Lantau Island, Discovery Bay is a
purpose-built resort-style development. Often referred to as ¡°DB¡± or ¡°Disco
Bay¡±, the community is popular with both expatriates and local Chinese,
particularly those with young children, who enjoy the ¡°away from Hong Kong¡±
lifestyle, and the more reasonable rentals.
Accommodation
DB offers a range of options from high-rise apartments, to low-rise complexes
and houses with gardens. Many units have a balcony or terrace, whilst larger
properties may have a garden or roof terrace. The majority of properties have
sea views, whilst others enjoy open, green or mountain views. Rentals are
generally lower than on Hong Kong Island.
Transport
A 24-hour high-speed ferry service connects Discovery Bay with Hong Kong
Island, approximately a 25-minute journey. Buses and a taxi service link the
residential complexes with the ferry pier, and allow travel through the
Discovery Bay Tunnel to Tung Chung and the Airport. No private cars are allowed
within Discovery Bay but residents may rent or purchase a golf cart for travel
around the development, although most facilities are within walking distance.
Shopping
Discovery Bay Plaza has range of shops selling everything from wine to
furniture. For food shopping there is an ¡°expat-friendly¡± Park¡¯n¡¯Shop Super
Store, delicatessen, bakeries and cafes. There is also an HSBC bank and a
veterinary surgery. More shops are available at Tung Chung, a 20-minute bus
ride away.
Medical
Discovery Bay has two private medical practices and a pharmacy. Urgent medical
cases are transferred to Hong Kong Island.
Education
The Discovery Bay International School (DBIS) follows the UK curriculum and
provides education for children up to 11 years of age; older children travel to
Hong Kong Island or Kowloon to study. There are also independently-run English
and Chinese kindergartens, and a Chinese primary school. The ESF have plans to
open an independent school in 2007 but this has yet to be confirmed by the
Government.
Recreation
There are several clubs for the use of residents and guests. Discovery Bay
Residents Club offers two swimming pools, tennis and squash courts, a gym,
indoor and outdoor children¡¯s play-areas, a bar and restaurants, and many
activities. The main club house is located close to the ferry pier and a second
club house has recently opened within the Siena complex. There is also a Marina
Club and a Golf Club. Children¡¯s play-areas are located in each residential
complex as well as on the beach, which is wide and sandy and very popular with
children. Restaurants include Korean, Asian, Indian, Italian and seafood,
providing dine-in, take-away or delivery options.
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