Quick answer: Lucentia Residences or Times Square 2?
Choose Lucentia Residences if you want a building that is already completed (2021), a car park with the unit and the lower monthly fee (RM 0.60 psf). Choose Times Square 2 if you want the lower price per square foot (from about RM 1,410), a three-bedroom of 1,038 or 1,356 sq ft and link bridges to Berjaya Times Square, LaLaport BBCC and Imbi monorail station, and you can do without your own car park bay and wait for completion, expected in October 2027.
Side by side (checked, updated October 2026)
| Item | Lucentia Residences | Times Square 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | BBCC Development Sdn Bhd (UDA Holdings Berhad, EcoWorld and the Employees Provident Fund) | Berjaya Times Square Sdn Bhd |
| Location | No. 2, Jalan Hang Tuah, inside Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC) | Jalan Imbi, next to Berjaya Times Square |
| Status / completion | Completed 2021 | Expected October 2027 (launched May 2024) |
| Units and storeys | 668 serviced suites; two conjoined towers of 47 and 35 storeys | 629 serviced residences plus 17 commercial units; one tower, homes on Levels 8 to 39 |
| Unit sizes | 454 to 882 sq ft | 488 to 1,356 sq ft |
| Layouts | Six types, studio to 2 bedrooms, including two dual-key 2-bedroom types | Six types, 1 to 3 bedrooms, including a dual-key unit |
| Starting price | From RM 782,000 (developer price list) | From RM 688,000 |
| Price per sq ft | About RM 1,800 (recorded sales about RM 1,600 to 1,790) | From about RM 1,410 |
| Maintenance fee | RM 0.60 psf | RM 0.66 psf plus 10% sinking fund |
| Nearest train station | Hang Tuah monorail station, about 210 m | Imbi monorail station, about 100 m (via link bridge) |
| Handover / furnishing | Air-conditioning, wardrobe, kitchen cabinet, hob and hood, refrigerator, washer-dryer | Partly furnished: kitchen cabinet, hood and hob, oven, fridge, washer-dryer, air-conditioners, water heater, digital lock, vanity cabinet |
| Tenure | Leasehold; commercial title under the Housing Development Act | Freehold; commercial title under the Housing Development Act |
| Standout feature | 50 m lap pool on the podium and an infinity pool on Level 35 | Link bridges to Berjaya Times Square, LaLaport BBCC and Imbi monorail station; 40 m infinity pool on Level 41 |
Location: how they differ
The two are neighbours, about 0.1 km apart in a straight line, on either side of LaLaport. Lucentia is inside Bukit Bintang City Centre: LaLaport is about 110 m away through the podium park and link bridges, and the Hang Tuah monorail and LRT stations are about 210 to 250 m. Times Square 2 is on Jalan Imbi beside Berjaya Times Square: Level 1 has link bridges to that mall, to LaLaport BBCC and to Imbi monorail station, each about 100 m, and the Hang Tuah LRT and monorail station is about 350 m.
| Nearby | Lucentia Residences | Times Square 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest station | Hang Tuah monorail station, about 210 m | Imbi monorail station, about 100 m |
| Second station | Imbi monorail station, about 220 m; Hang Tuah LRT, about 250 m | Hang Tuah LRT and monorail station, about 350 m |
| Shopping | LaLaport, about 110 m; Berjaya Times Square, about 300 m | Berjaya Times Square and LaLaport BBCC, about 100 m each (link bridges) |
| Groceries | Jaya Grocer, about 140 m | NSK Grocer, about 170 m; Jaya Grocer, about 230 m |
| Schools | SJK (C) Jalan Davidson, about 510 m | SMK (P) Bandaraya, about 570 m |
| Parks | Central Rooftop Garden, about 150 m | Central Rooftop Garden, about 240 m |
Layouts compared size for size
Neither review gives a price for each layout; ask for the current price lists. Sizes are paired below.
| Size band | Lucentia Residences | Times Square 2 |
|---|---|---|
| About 454 sq ft | A, 454 sq ft, studio, 1 bathroom | No equivalent (smallest is 488 sq ft) |
| About 490 to 554 sq ft | B, 554 sq ft, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | A, 488 sq ft, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom (316 units) |
| About 654 to 678 sq ft | C, 654 sq ft, 1 + 1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom | B, 678 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (180 units) |
| About 859 to 888 sq ft | D, 859 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; Dd, 859 sq ft, and E, 882 sq ft, dual key | C, 888 sq ft, dual key, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a powder room, with a balcony |
| About 976 to 1,038 sq ft | No equivalent (largest is 882 sq ft) | E, 976 sq ft, 2 bedrooms (one unit only); D, 1,038 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, with a balcony |
| About 1,356 sq ft | No equivalent | F, 1,356 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a study (6 units, Levels 38 and 39) |
Prices: Lucentia's developer price list runs from RM 782,000 to RM 2,178,000; Times Square 2 is RM 688,000 to RM 2,565,000. At Lucentia, four recorded sales of the 657 sq ft 1 + 1 size were RM 1.05 to 1.10 million.
Price per square foot and monthly cost
Times Square 2's price list starts at about RM 1,410 per square foot, below Lucentia's developer figure of about RM 1,800 and below Lucentia's own recorded sales of about RM 1,600 to 1,790. One is a launch price for a building expected in October 2027; the other is a finished building. Lucentia's fee is RM 0.60 psf (ask whether the sinking fund is included); Times Square 2's is RM 0.66 psf plus a 10% sinking fund. Monthly fee, with the sinking fund shown for Times Square 2:
| Comparable unit | Lucentia Residences | Times Square 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | B, 554 sq ft: about RM 332 a month | A, 488 sq ft: about RM 354 a month |
| About 650 to 680 sq ft | C, 654 sq ft: about RM 392 a month | B, 678 sq ft: about RM 492 a month |
| Dual key | E, 882 sq ft: about RM 529 a month | C, 888 sq ft: about RM 645 a month |
Car parks: Lucentia gives one per unit, one to two for Type D and two for the dual-key units. At Times Square 2 no car park bay is sold with the units; parking is rented, and the rental comes on top.
What nearby homes sell and rent for
Lucentia is the closest reference for both. From 2024 to 2026, six recorded sales at Lucentia of 560 to 872 sq ft were RM 1.00 to 1.45 million, about RM 1,600 to 1,790 psf. Six sales is a thin record. Dorsett Residences Bukit Bintang recorded RM 1.16 to 1.39 million for 657 to 829 sq ft, about RM 1,630 to 1,830 psf, and RM 1.46 to 1.82 million for 893 to 1,098 sq ft, about RM 1,560 to 1,680 psf. Tribeca recorded RM 850,000 to 1.35 million for 510 to 657 sq ft, about RM 1,520 to 2,050 psf. There is no like-for-like for Lucentia's 454 sq ft studio, or for Times Square 2's 488 sq ft Type A and 1,356 sq ft Type F.
| Asking rents | Unit | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Lucentia Residences | 445 to 454 sq ft | RM 3,299 to 3,400 |
| Lucentia Residences | 654 to 664 sq ft | RM 3,900 to 4,500 |
| Lucentia Residences | 859 to 882 sq ft | RM 5,300 to 7,550 |
| Dorsett Residences Bukit Bintang | 652 sq ft | RM 4,000 to 5,000 |
| Dorsett Residences Bukit Bintang | 1,013 to 1,099 sq ft | RM 5,800 to 7,200 |
| Tribeca | 657 to 660 sq ft | RM 3,500 to 4,800 (mostly RM 4,000) |
Asking rents are what owners are listing for, not signed leases, so treat them as a ceiling.
My view: who should pick which
These two are a short walk apart and share the same malls and stations, so I would not choose between them on location. Lucentia is the safer read: finished since 2021, a car park with every unit, the lower monthly fee, and a resale and rental record in the building itself, even if six sales is thin. Its limit is size, because nothing is larger than a two-bedroom. Times Square 2 is the lower launch price and the wider range, up to a three-bedroom with a study, with link bridges from Level 1. I would weigh three things there: no car park bay comes with the unit, half the tower is the 488 sq ft one-bedroom, and 20 units share most floors with 5 residential lifts.
Pick Lucentia Residences if…
- you want to inspect a finished building before buying;
- you need a car park with the unit;
- you want the lower monthly fee, RM 0.60 psf;
- a studio to two-bedroom, or a dual key of 859 to 882 sq ft, is enough.
Pick Times Square 2 if…
- you want the lower price per square foot, from about RM 1,410;
- you need three bedrooms in Bukit Bintang;
- you want link bridges to Berjaya Times Square, LaLaport BBCC and Imbi monorail station, and do not need a car;
- you can wait for completion, expected in October 2027.
Read the full reviews
- Lucentia Residences review
- Times Square 2 review
- Project pages: Lucentia Residences and Times Square 2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper per square foot, Lucentia Residences or Times Square 2?
Times Square 2, from about RM 1,410 per square foot. Lucentia's developer price list is about RM 1,800 per square foot, and its own recorded sales from 2024 to 2026 were about RM 1,600 to 1,790. Times Square 2 also starts lower in ringgit, from RM 688,000 against RM 782,000. RM 1,410 is the lowest figure on its price list, so compare the exact unit.
Which is closer to a train station?
Times Square 2. Imbi monorail station is about 100 m away by link bridge. Lucentia is about 210 m from the Hang Tuah monorail station, about 220 m from Imbi monorail station and about 250 m from Hang Tuah LRT.
Which has bigger units?
Times Square 2. It runs from a 488 sq ft one-bedroom to a 1,356 sq ft three-bedroom with a study, and has a 1,038 sq ft three-bedroom. Lucentia runs from a 454 sq ft studio to an 882 sq ft dual-key two-bedroom, with no three-bedroom.
Which completes first?
Lucentia Residences is already completed (2021), so you can view the finished building. Times Square 2 is expected in October 2027.
Is Lucentia Residences or Times Square 2 better for renting out?
Lucentia is completed and has asking rents of its own. Units of 445 to 454 sq ft are listed at RM 3,299 to 3,400 a month, 654 to 664 sq ft at RM 3,900 to 4,500 and 859 to 882 sq ft at RM 5,300 to 7,550. Times Square 2 has none until it completes, expected in October 2027; Lucentia's figures are its closest reference. Asking rents are a ceiling, not signed leases.
How far apart are Lucentia Residences and Times Square 2?
About 0.1 km apart in a straight line. Lucentia is inside Bukit Bintang City Centre on Jalan Hang Tuah; Times Square 2 is on Jalan Imbi next to Berjaya Times Square, with a link bridge to LaLaport BBCC.
Which has the lower monthly maintenance fee?
Lucentia Residences, at RM 0.60 per square foot, about RM 600 a month on 1,000 sq ft; ask whether the sinking fund is included. Times Square 2 is RM 0.66 per square foot plus a 10% sinking fund, about RM 726 on 1,000 sq ft, and parking rental comes on top.
Should I pick Lucentia Residences or Times Square 2?
Pick Lucentia Residences if you want a completed building you can inspect, a car park with the unit, the lower monthly fee and its own recorded sales to price against. Pick Times Square 2 if you want the lower price per square foot, a three-bedroom, link bridges to Berjaya Times Square, LaLaport BBCC and Imbi monorail station, do not need your own car park bay, and can wait until October 2027.
Written by
REN 46305 · IQI Realty Sdn Bhd · Kuala Lumpur
Licensed real estate negotiator focused on new launches in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Johor Bahru. Articles draw on developer material and site visits; prices and rules change, so confirm the latest before you buy.
Projects in this article
- Lucentia Residences @ Bukit Bintang City Centre — Bukit Bintang, Leasehold, from RM 782,000
- Times Square 2 — Bukit Bintang / KL City Centre, Freehold, from RM 688,000
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