Things to Do in Johor Bahru

Malaysia’s first international theme park, the Legoland® Malaysia Resort was opened in the year 2012 and has since then attracted thousands of visitors. A fun filled family holiday destination, the theme park has more than 70 hands-on rides, slides, shows and attractions. Popular attractions within the park include:

• Miniland
• LEGO City
• LEGO Kingdoms
• Land of Adventure
• LEGOLAND Water Park
• Joker Soaker
• Build-a-raft
• LEGO Wave Pool and many more.

A must visit if you are in town with your kids or if you want to explore the child in you!

Overlooking the Straits of Johor and the neighbouring Singapore, the magnificent Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque is one of the most beautiful old mosques in Malaysia. Boasting of Victorian Architecture, the mosque was constructed between the years 1892 and 1900. Commissioned by the ‘Father of Modern Johor’, the late Sultan Abu Bakar, the mosque can accommodate 2,000 worshippers at any given time.   

Dataran Bandaraya Johor Bahru is the main city square of Johor Bahru.  The square was built in January 1994 following the declaration of Johor Bahru as a city. Surrounded by many boutiques, restaurants, food stalls, souvenir shops, shopping malls, hotels and accommodations and cafes, the main attraction at the square is the Tower Clock. Head over to Dataran Bandaraya for a shopping spree or to quench your hunger pangs.

Dataran Bandaraya Johor Bahru is the main city square of Johor Bahru. The square was built in January 1994 following the declaration of Johor Bahru as a city. Surrounded by many boutiques, restaurants, food stalls, souvenir shops, shopping malls, hotels and accommodations and cafes, the main attraction at the square is the Tower Clock. Head over to Dataran Bandaraya for a shopping spree or to quench your hunger pangs. If you really wish to enjoy the lovely vibe of this place, you should visit it during night when multiple vans set up their shop here, attracting locals and tourists to enjoy their steamboat dinner. Apart from the local restaurants here, you will also be able to locate international chain of eatouts such as Mc Donalds. During festivals, this square gets enlivened by crowds who come here to enjoy and have fun. A visit to this place is the perfect way to enjoy the spirit of Johor Bahru in every sense.

Danga Bay is considered to be the biggest recreational park in Johor Bahru. It offers a lot of activities with a touch of luxury and glamour! It houses high end retail outlets, designer boutiques and fine dines restaurants along with a beautiful Danga Bay Park.

Trivia: Danga Bay is Johor Bahru’s first and largest mixed residential-commercial development. Stretching across 25 kilometres along a scenic waterfront, the bay covers an area of approximately 450 acres. 

Sanrio Hello Kitty Town is a Hello Kitty style interactive theme park in Iskandar Puteri. Decorated in a prominent pink theme, the Sanrio Hello Kitty Town represents the home of Hello Kitty where you can be a part of her family, explore the house, and watch her perform live-on-stage. The activities in Sanrio Hello Kitty Town include Wishful Studio, Hello Kitty's house, Purrfect Stage, Tea Cup Rides, and Dream Photo Garden. Indulge in shopping at the Hello Kitty Official Merchandise Store, check out the uniquely prepped snacks in the Red Bow Cafe, and settle down for a Hello Kitty Meal at Cinnamaroll Cafe. 

KSL City & Hotel is an integrated development which comprises of 500 retail outlets, 868 hotel rooms, 602 condominiums and 2800 car parks. It houses popular brands such as:

• ST3P
• BODY GLOVE
• Guardian
• Giordano
• SUMMIT

Franco Hair Salon along with popular restaurants such as:

• The Chicken Rice Shop
• Wong Kok Char Chan Teng
• Seoul Garden
• Pizza Hut
• I LOVE YOO!
• Tea Garden and many more.

A popular tourist attraction of Johor Bahru, the Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple is a sight to behold! The oldest temple in Tebrau, the temple has been listed in the Malaysian Book of Records. A creation of Guru Sri Sinnathamby Sivasamy, this unique temple is embellished with 300,000 pieces of red, blue, yellow, green, purple and white glass, including its floors, pillars and walls. You will also find crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.

One of the busiest main streets in Johor Bahru, Jalan Wong Ah Fook is a must visit while in town. Lining this street are many shops, cafes, restaurants and food stalls. If you are a foodie, do stroll down to Hiap Joo Bakery and Biscuit factory situated on Jalan Tan Hiok Nee and snack on their banana cakes.

Trivia: The Street is named after Wong Ah Fook, one of the founders of the town of Johor Bahru.

Established in the year 1928 by the late Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Abu Bakar, Johor Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the country. Head over to the Johor zoo with your family and engage in activities like -

• catching a glimpse of lions
• play with the elephants
• observe the crocodiles
• admire the aquatic birds or stroll around the lake

Endangered species here include, gorillas, elephants, flamingos, horses, lions and much more. A visit to Johor zoo is a perfect way to unwind and make your children happy, entertained and educated about animals.

Located downtown, the Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple is a quaint place of worship. Although there are no records to confirm when exactly the temple was built, an old plaque on the temple wall states that the temple was functional even in the year 1870. There are 3 prayer halls in the temple, all beautifully designed. A major attraction within the temple is the huge bronze bell. You will also find a small museum in the temple premises. On display are idols of various gods, photos of the temple and many temple antiques.

A fun place to visit, the Angry Birds Activity Park has a lot of interesting games and zones designed around the popular game of Angry Birds. The state of the art activity park offers a wide variety of games and attractions suitable for toddlers, kids and parents alike. 

A fun place for kids, the Dinosaurs Alive Water Park is situated with the KSL Hotel and Resort premises. Having a quirky swimming pool, life size replicas of Dinosaurs can be found strategically places around the pool. These statues range in size from the 2-foot long Compsognathus to the 85-foot long Brachiosaurus!

To rejuvenate your senses, head over to the Walea Spa & Retreat. Trained professionals, lovely ambience, specialized spa treatments and a soothing experience awaits you.

The Chinese Heritage Museum tells the history of the Chinese community in Johor Bahru. Museum’s collection includes documents, photos, old coins, porcelain, musical instruments and other artefacts. Spread across 4 storeys, the ground floor houses historical documents while the second and third floors showcase artefacts used by Chinese immigrants in the 1800s and 1900s. The 4th floor is dedicated to temporary exhibitions. 

Discover an oasis of calm and serenity at Spa Manja. Treat your body, mind and soul with bliss and peace. Services include:

• Pampering foot spa
• Full body Javanese massage
• Body scrubs
• Facials
• Signature detox indulgences and many more.