Joanna James
The vast array of shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur are proof, the city takes retail therapy very seriously! In the heart of the city are eight major malls while 20 minutes in Klang Valley are many more.
Suria KLCC is located at the Petronas Twin Towers. The place is much more than a fine shopping and dining treat; opened in 1999 the mall is favoured as an upscale shopping mall. The centre, in design, resembles a classic European mall incorporating loads of natural light. Indulge the shopaholic in you at department stores such as Marks & Spencer, Parkson Grand and Isetan. There is also a 12 screen cinema for catching the latest flick, once done with the shopping, while a cold storage supermarket means you get to pick up a few titbits on your way back. Easy to reach from any well-located 5 star hotel in KL, this mall deserves your attention.
Located just 11 minutes from Berjaya Times Square Hotel, this fabulous mall is situated in the plush and trendy Bukit Bintang district. Offering one of KL's most chic shopping experiences, this mall is home to both local and international big brand names, as well as, a bevy of boutique stores to explore. The lifestyle store is set up with six shopping zones within a beautiful precinct; here you will also find Malaysia's tallest Liuli Crystal fountain, located at the entrance.
This mall located within the Klang Valley, is one of the largest in South-east Asia; hence, it is also one of the most popular in the valley. The place consists of many facets, such as, the interconnected Garden Mall, home to chic high end international designer brands together with popular local labels as well. The place is high on entertainment too, boasting an 18 screen cinema, new age bowling alley, MPH Bookstore outlet, as well as, the One Stop IT Centre for the techy to indulge.
This iconic shopping precinct comprises of 700 retail stores, spread across 10 floors. Home to a fabulous five star hotel that shares the same name, this is an iconic leisure destination in Kuala Lumpur. Apart for shopping splendours the place offers an extensive food court, an IMAX theatre cum indoor theme park, a karaoke lounge, games arcade and spa. That's not all folks, Berjaya Times Square offers facilities of a supermarket and post office. So, if you are on the scout for anything, ranging from food to fashion, do make your way to the square, or better yet plan a stay at the hotel.
This is a fabulous Egyptian themed mall that is a staggering 1.7 million square feet! It is located next to Sunway Lagoon Theme Park and is marked as one of the nation's largest shopping malls. Shopping treats aside, the place is home to a huge indoor ice skating rink, sitting pretty amidst the high end brand stores such as Mango and Timberland.
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