Joanna James
Kuala Lumpur is the best place to unleash the shopaholic in you. Hosting over eight major shopping malls right in the heart of city you can find all sorts of brands in this fashion friendly city. Here are the best five shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur for you to go wild on your shopping spree.
Find everything you need in this enormous shopping centre spanning across 1.37 million square feet. Home to some of the high-end luxury fashion brands, this shopping mall is the dream destination of any fashionista. Big brands such as Prada, Dolce and Gabbana can be found in the high-end Couture pavilion. You can also find the more affordable international retail brands here such as Mango and Forever 21. If you don't have your shopping boots on, then you could simply enjoy the surrounding of this modern building which is usually beautifully decorated. There are also some great restaurants here and you indulge in some local delicacies.
Unleash the shopaholic in you at the world-famous Berjaya Times Square shopping mall. Located just adjacent to the famous Berjaya Times Square hotel, this shopping mall cannot be missed. Holding the title for the fifth largest building in the world, the gigantic complex has over 1000 retail stores for you to shop till you drop. Although a very modern building, the shopping centre hosts a number of retail fashion brands so you can find affordable items here if you are not looking for luxury brands. There is also a theme park that is perfect for kids if you are traveling with your family.
Easily apart from the modern shopping complexes, Sungei Wang Plaza is one of the oldest shopping centres in the city. This is one of the best places to shop if you are looking for a more affordable shopping experience. Even better you will be able to find unique styles here sourced from local designers in boutique shops. At the end of your shopping spree you can enjoy some great food at the Fiesta Street which connects the mall to the main boulevard. If you are accommodating in a Bukit Bintang hotel, you can easily get to this shopping complex without a hassle for a great shopping experience in Malaysia.
Starhill Gallery is the place for retail therapy, dimmed lighting and soft music creates an ambience that is therapeutic which quite is different to the busy shopping atmosphere at most malls. This mall hosts luxury brands and do not have retail brands in store. If you are not looking to shop for high end brands a visit here is still worth it to embrace the different ambience and take a tour around the mall. You could even visit for a spa treat in its third floor dedicated just for spa facilities with a 50,000 square feet area of pure bliss.
Located at the heart of Kuala Lumpur city centre Suria KLCC shopping mall is a six-storey building hosting a number of popular fashion brands. Weather you are looking for luxury brands or retails brands you can find them to your liking in each floor categorized accordingly. Apart from the shopping malls you can find a movie theatre and food court here try out some local food. One of the most attractive factors about this shopping mall is its convenient location making it a pit stop on your city exploring expedition.
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