Shopping malls in Malaysia might not be groundbreaking news as Malaysians, they sure love their malls. A shopping mall is versatile and can be a place for everything if you are creative. From a hangout all the way to a wedding, everything is possible as long as the malls are able to provide the necessities in doing so.
Choosing a shopping mall as a hangout spot might be the most mainstream thing that you have ever heard today, but you cannot deny that it is somewhat a good idea as most shopping malls have everything, literally. So, you and your companions will not run out of ideas regarding what to do.
How to choose the right mall to hangout
In choosing a location for a graduation photoshoot, or any photoshoot in that sense, the location must fulfil the criteria of convenience, distance, and aesthetic in order to have the best experience of hanging out with friends or family.
- Convenience
Expectedly, a shopping mall must have an abundant amount of restaurants, retail stores, and maybe even a whole built-in theme park. For convenience, it is advisable for you to choose a mall that provides all necessities that you plan for that day.
- Distance
If you are not picking up everyone and some of your friends live quite far from the mall, then it might not be the best thing to hangout at that particular location. Conveniently, choose a shopping mall that is relatively near, or covered by public transport.
- Aesthetic
If you or your friends are social butterflies, then uploading pictures is a must. The shopping mall that you are going to must have spots that are “instagrammable” in order to snap really good photos for memories, and the followers of course.
10 Best Shopping Malls for Hangouts in Klang Valley 2022
1. IOI City Mall
Being one of the largest shopping malls in Malaysia, second to 1 Utama, IOI Shopping Center has the most variety when it comes to indoor activities, restaurants and retail stores. The mall has indoor and outdoor areas for the visitors to enjoy.
Unique Quality: Has an indoor ice skating rink
Address: Management Office, Unit T2-3A-3 & Unit T2-3A-3A level 3A IOI City Tower Two Lebuh IRC, Ioi Resort, 62502 Putrajaya, Selangor
Hours: 10am-10pm
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2. Pavillion
Pavilion which is located in the heart of Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur has to be one of the most famous spots for casual and luxurious shopping experience. If you want a more exciting experience, do visit when there are festivals and holidays because the interior design will blow your mind.
Unique Quality: Strategic location with many designer brands
Address: 168, Bukit Bintang St, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 10am-10pm
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3. MyTOWN
Who does not love MyTOWN? Near the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, MyTOWN is famous for its joint building with IKEA Cheras, one of few IKEA outlets in Malaysia. MyTOWN also has many stores for you and your friends to visit. Or just have meatballs at IKEA.
Unique Quality: IKEA within the same building
Address: No.6, Jalan Cochrane, Seksyen 90, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 10am-10pm
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4. 1 Utama
Located in Bandar Utama, 1 Utama Shopping Centre will never run out of things for you to do. From cafe hunting, to playing laser tag, all are offered by this biggest mall in Malaysia. It is also advisable for you to go with someone who is familiar with the building as getting lost is common for this mall due to its gigantic size.
Unique Quality: Largest shopping complex in the country
Address: City Centre, 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Hours: 10am-10pm
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5. Sunway Pyramid
The iconic lion statue at the entrance of Sunway Pyramid is enough to summarise the glory of this shopping complex. Equipped with many facilities with an ice skating rink being one of them, this is surely an instant choice for you and your friends to hangout.
Unique Quality: Iconic lion statue as exterior
Address: 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Hours: 10am-10pm
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6. Central I-City
Being the second shopping mall built in Shah Alam after AEON, Central I-City is equipped with many stores, including a gym, an observatory, and a cinema. Here, you also have access to other I-City properties, such as I-Soho, I-Suite, gallery park and theme park.
Unique Quality: Connected to other I-City properties
Address: No. 1, Persiaran Multimedia, Seksyen 7, Jalan Plumbum 7/102, I-City, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor
Hours: 10am-10pm
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7. The Gardens
The Gardens Mall is a sophisticated retail centre with designer boutiques & diverse restaurants on eight levels. A “duplicate” of Pavilion KL, the mall offers many designer brands if that is what you are into.
Unique Quality: Sophisticated interior and exterior
Address: Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 10am-10pm
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8. Suria KLCC
Suria KLCC is well-known as it is located in front of the iconic KLCC skyscraper, and surrounded by thousands of pedestrians each day, offering a world-class shopping experience. There is also a famous water fountain in front of the mall to take pictures of.
Unique Quality: Attached with the KLCC tower
Address: 241, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 10am-10pm
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9. Mid Valley
Being one of the largest malls in the city of Kuala Lumpur, the Mid Valley Megamall is packed with visitors who want to visit its countless outlets. Ranging from restaurants all the way to pet shops, this giant mall surely has everything.
Unique Quality: Near to LRT and KTM
Address: Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 10am-10pm
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10. Tamarind Square
This outdoor-focused shopping mall/square is considered as the perfect casual hangout spot. Since the mall has an outdoor concept for most of the store, some stores are open as early as 9am and up to 11pm every day.
Unique Quality: Grey building with industrial design covered in nature
Address: Tamarind Bldg Rd, Cyberjaya, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor
Hours: 9am-11pm
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Disclosure: This list was compiled by the team at My Weekend Plan after extensive research and shared opinions to suggest helpful recommendations for the public. The sequence of brands is in no particular order so if you have any other great suggestions too, please email us [email protected]weekendplan.com.my. For more information, kindly refer to our copyright, privacy & disclosure policy.
