Shopping in JB

Johor Bahru is a shopping haven, especially to Singaporeans and foreign tourists due to the favourable exchange rate. Other than modern shopping malls, there are also many handicraft centres and stalls selling locally made products. The various handicraft centres provide an interesting and tempting variety of items to choose from as souvenirs or gifts. Some of the major modern shopping complexes in Johor Bahru are:

Plaza Kotaraya

Approximately 1km north of Johor Bahru Immigration and Customs Complex, it is located along the busy Jalan Trus. It is linked to The Puteri Pacific Hotel and has the Bukit Timbalan government administrative building behind it. Centrally located in town, its anchor tenant, UOSuperstore offers a wide range ofsupermarket items,household appliances and value for money multiple branding apparels at competitive prices.Its food court on the top floor offers delicious Malay cuisine. Upon coming out of the Immigration and Customs complex, look out for the central police station and walk towards it. Plaza Kotaraya is just behind the only Hindu temple in town. Ask the warm and friendly Malaysians for direction if you are lost. They will be glad to show you the way.

City Square

Approximately 1km from the Johor Bahru Immigration and Customs complex, City Square is located along Jalan Wong Ah Fook in the heart of the city. Offering just about anything and everything for everyone! Stores offer a wide range of designer apparel, jewellery, electrical goods, cosmetics, handbags, shoes, household goods and toys. Its many wedding studios too offer great packages for couples. On the top floor, you can find the biggest food court downtown. After a great meal of local favourites or international cuisine, pop over to the Mega Pavillion cinema which boasts of 5 state-of-the-art cineplexes, offering over 1400 seats in luxurious seating with the best sound system available in the market. Upon coming out of the Johor Bahru Immigration and Customs complex, look out for the railway station and walk towards it. City Square is just opposite the railway station. It’s a mere five-minute walk and literally adjacent to The Puteri Pacific Hotel!

Plaza Pelangi

Approximately 3km north of Johor Bahru, it is located along the busy Jalan Tebrau. One of Johor Bahru's most exciting shopping mall, it has a multitude of stores that offer a wide array of value-for-money quality merchandise from handicraft items and souvenirs to large selections of fashion apparel, accessories, and trendy footwear. If hunger gnaws, head for the local eateries, patisserie or coffee outlets. The shopping mall is a mere 10-minute's drive away from the Causeway and is well served by taxis and regular bus services. Public transport is readily available. Town taxis can be boarded from downtown, near the Causeway. Public bus service is available at the bus stop behind Komtar, Jalan Tun Razak.

Holiday Plaza

One of the oldest and longest shopping complexes in Johor Bahru, it is situated along busy Jalan Dato' Sulaiman, Century Garden. The complex also includes a cinema, medical clinics, night clubs, banks, travel agencies, goldsmith shops, hawker's centre and a number of fast food outlets catering to shoppers. Approximately 5km north of Johor Bahru, it lies next to the Mutiara Hotel. It houses over 400 shop units, offering just about everything. Besides its anchor tenant, Parkson Grand, other stores offer a wide range of apparel, jewellery, electrical goods, cosmetics, handbags, shoes, household goods and toys. Public transport are readily available. Town taxis can be boarded from downtown, near the Causeway. Public bus service is available at the bus stop behind Komtar, Jalan Tun Razak.

Johor Bahru Duty Free Complex

The Johor Bahru Duty Free Complex (ZON), is one of the largest duty free complexes in the country. Just 2km away from the Singapore Causeway, ZON is easily accessible via daily international ferry services from Batam and Bintan in Indonesia. A five-minute taxi ride from downtown will get you there.