Shopping malls
Berjaya Times Square
Its currently the 13th biggest shopping mall in the world boasting 12 levels of retail with a total of 320,000 mâ² 3,5 million ftâ². although initially aimed at the upper-echelon of society. it is currently positioned as a middle-class shopping mall offering youth fashion targeted at the younger crowds. for entertainment, it has the largest indoor theme park in malaysia located on the 7th floor of the building. it also offers an exciting cinematic experience with its 3d-imax theatre located on the top floor of the retail podium.
Starhill Gallery
Starhill gallery is probably the ritziest and luxurious mall in the whole of kuala lumpur alongside klcc. a louis vuitton flagship outlet flank the exterior facade of this grand structure. renowned fashion houses whether gucci, fendi, valentino you name it. it can all be found here. there is a food galore on the lower ground floor which renders an excellent culinary experience in a cosy setting that exudes grandeur.
Fahrenheit 88
Renamed and refurbished, now again open for business but as of october 2010 still many unopened stores, previously the deteriorating kl plaza. poised to be the new hub for the hip and trendy of kuala lumpur, consisting of 300,000 square feet of lettable space spread over 5 levels of zoned shopping space. there are designated zones for japanese and korean fashion consisting of an entire floor each. it is widely speculated that swedish-fashion chain h&m and japanese uniql and muji will make their malaysian open here late in 2011.
Bukit Bintang
Lot 10
When opened in 1991, it was considered the harrods-equivalent of malaysia housing designer outlets like aigner and versace. over the span of 2 decades, time has however taken a toll on this unique landmark mall which boasts a green facade. nowadays it is widely-reckoned as a middle-class retail destination as most outlets have shifted as a result of competition and degradation. in 2009, nicholai by nicky hilton and william rast by justin timberlake opened their flagship stores to cater to the malaysian market after widespread refurbishment to the mall at a cost of rm20 million. debenhams also made a comeback in bukit bintang by opening a 3 floor departmental store here for the people living here in early 2010. its roof boasts a garden in the city concept featuring concept restaurants and trendy bars, designer clubs and a spanking new california fitness gym designed none-other than yuhkichi kawai of super potatoes. if food is your thing, this is heaven. a cornucopia of malaysia's best food is on the lower-ground, its food court hutong is just awesome.
Shopping in Kuala Lumpur is one of travel's greatest pleasures! Kuala Lumpur alone has 66 shopping malls and it is the retail and fashion hub for Malaysia. Goods are available in every price bracket.
Suria KLCC is one of Malaysia's premier shopping destinations due to its location beneath the Petronas Twin Towers.Kuala Lumpur's premier shopping district, the Bukit Bintang area in the Golden Triangle, resembles Tokyo's Ginza, New York's Fifth Avenue and Singapore's Orchard Road and has the highest concentration of shopping outlets in Kuala Lumpur, which cater to varying budgets. Bukit Bintang, which is part of the Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle, spans over 3 roads, namely Jalan Bukit Bintang, Jalan Imbi and Jalan Sultan Ismail. It houses various cafes, alfresco open air dining outlets and shopping complexes such as Berjaya Plaza, Berjaya Times Square, Bukit Bintang Plaza, Imbi Plaza, Kuala Lumpur Plaza, Lot 10, Low Yat Plaza, Pavilion KL, Starhill Plaza and Sungei Wang Plaza. Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is a recent addition to the cluster of shopping malls in this area and houses a wide range of international retail brands in an ultra-modern complex. Fans of electronic gadgets would delight in the multitude of choices at Low Yat Plaza, whilst shoppers hunting for the latest in affordable Asian style should definitely check out Berjaya Times Square and Bukit Bintang / Sungei Wang Plaza. It is also the location of the largest single department store in Malaysia, SOGO Kuala Lumpur which is located at a landmark site on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, one of the best known shopping streets for locals in Kuala Lumpur.Several popular malls lie outside the Golden Triangle. The Bangsar and Midvalley areas are home to some of the best shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur, namely the MidValley Megamall and the adjacent upmarket The Gardens, the more cozy Bangsar Village and Bangsar Shopping Centre in Bangsar. The Damansara area north-west of Kuala Lumpur, though not in the city-proper, it is one of the high concentration of shopping outlets in Kuala Lumpur. It houses various shopping malls like The Curve, e@Curve, Ikano Power Centre, IKEA, Cathay Multi Screen Cinemas, Courts Megastore, NiuXehSui Ara Damansara and 1 Utama one of the top shopping centres in Malaysia.There are also many shopping malls in the neighbouring cities of Petaling Jaya and Subang Jaya. Malls such as Sunway Pyramid Megamall (http://sunwaypyramid.com/) in Petaling Jaya and Empire Subang in Subang Jaya are very nicely designed, and it is worth making the trip down to have a look even if you don't plan to buy anything.Despite the onslaught of malls, Kuala Lumpur still offers some Asian tradition with traditional shopping streets and markets. The best area for such shopping is Chinatown in the City Centre. This district is also the best place to hunt for souvenirs, especially in Central Market, a former produce market which has been converted into an art and craft market. It is also known as Pasar Seni in Malay.The Little India near Jalan Masjid India offers various fabric for use. Most of the fabrics are imported from countries like Indonesia, India and China while some are locally produced. Indonesian traditional batik and songket are traditional fabric commonly found in Central Market. For greater satisfaction choose the hand made ones. You may be interested to buy ready made baju kurung or baju kebaya the traditional Malay blouse. For peace of mind, buy from the bigger stores. Some Thai handicrafts are also sold here, alongside handmade Malaysian wooden souvenirs.Since 2000, the Ministry of Tourism of Malaysia has kick-started the mega sale event for all shopping in Malaysia. The mega sale event is held thrice in a yearâin March, May and Decemberâwhere all shopping malls are encouraged to participate to boost Kuala Lumpur as a leading shopping destination.