Built in 1942, the massive Sultan Ibrahim Building is Johor’s State Secretariat building, and was once used as a fortress and command center by the Japanese during WWII. This landmark building combines colonial and Malay architecture with Saracenic character and fine mosaic detail.
The grand building is an architectural wonder and was completed in 1866. It was commissioned by His Royal Highness Sultan Abu Bakar and is also known as the Grand Palace (Istana Besar Johor).
Built in the Renaissance style, built by local artisans under the supervision of a European architect. The original furniture of the palace was made in England and ordered by Sultan Abu Bakar in 1866.
The palace became the Royal Abu Bakar Museum in 1982, but today, it is still used for state ceremonies and official functions.
Catch the many silverware, ornaments as well as souvenirs by dignitaries at the museum. There are also pictures of the royal family from the reign of Sultan Abu Bakar.
Admire a 34-metre cascading waterfall amidst a beautiful forest at Kota Tinggi. The area has also been transformed into a mini lagoon, complete with water slides, tubes for rent and food stalls. Visitors can hike, swim, or have a picnic.
If you need transportation from our hotel, ask our concierge or reception to arrange a tour or ride!
The first Glass Temple in the world is found in Johor Bahru. From a distance, it glitters under the sunlight and you feel compelled to explore it. Also known as Arulmigu Sri Raja Kaliamman Temple, it is made of 300,000 pieces of colored glasses. The temple is 88 years old and was just renovated last year at a cost of RM2 million.
Inspired by a Buddhist temple that had a piece of glasswork at its entrance in Bangkok, temple president S. Sinathambhy expanded on the idea to build a temple with colored glass.
The glass temple is open from 6pm daily, and all day during public holidays.
This public park provides the perfect setting at which to escape the urban jungle with recreational activity opportunities for all the family. Kids will enjoy the well-equipped playground as well as the open-air swimming pool. There are also plenty of open spaces where a picnic, a game of football or a spot of kite flying can be enjoyed.
Maintained by the municipality and lying within city limits, this gem of a public recreation park covers 32 hectares. It presents an ideal venue for jogging or soaking in the tranquility of the seven lakes and arboreal splendor of the tropical flora, which have been painstakingly identified and tagged.
There’s an Orchid Park there, which houses more than 200 species from Taiwan, Indonesia, South Africa, and rare hybrids
Danga Bay is set to be a premier waterfront development and one of the highlights of the Iskandar Malaysia, offering amongst others, upscale properties, top-notch retail outlets, thrills and spills of leisure activities, an oasis for local and international food and beverage and top-draw events and activities. The site is accessible via a comprehensive network of main roads, international Airports, cargo hubs and seaports.
Various mega projects have been earmarked for this area, including a new financial and commercial hub, hotels, exhibition and convention center, marina and up market residential properties. Nestled in the south-central part of Iskandar Malaysia,, Danga Bay is Johor Bahru’s first and largest mixed residential-commercial development. It stretches along a 25km scenic waterfront facing the Straits of Johor and covers and area of approximately 450-acres.
The largest duty-free complex in Malaysia. It has a hotel and convention center, a floating restaurant with a popular nightclub and a five-level shopping podium
Johor Bahru Duty Free Zone is the largest duty-free complex in Malaysia. This hopping paradise is strategically sited on 17 acres of prime land at the end of Jalan Ibrahim Sultan in Stulang, Johor Bahru.
The zone comprises of four level shopping podiums, with 350,000 square feet of shopping area and a 503 room of International class hotel above the shopping complex. Houses a convention center, a floating restaurant and a popular nightclub. Ferry links to Singapore and Indonesia are available through the nearby Johor Bahru International Ferry Terminal. The zone is open from 10am though 10pm.
The JB Bazaar, which began its operation on January 2010, was opened by Johor Bahru City Council to enliven the city, which is located at Legaran Segget and along Jalan Tan Hiok Nee. It is the venue for various business activities like a night market, pasar karat, bazaar lambak and Luton van.
Deep down at the JB city center where pre-war shop lots erected, a group of youngsters are keen to showcase their fabulous collections and cutting edge fashion sense every month in the bazaar.
Except to buy something different from the market, it is variety of clothes, specs, pants, and dresses, hats sold by the young fashionist.
About more than 370 traders operates their business at the bazaar, which open daily from 6pm to 2am.
The Kluang Station coffee is the canteen of the railway station. This station is actually a major stop, meaning all trains, including express trains, stop at this station. It now goes by the name of "Kluang Station RailCoffee".
According to the Kluang Station franchise website, it started operating in 1938. It is now operated by the 3rd generation of the Lim family.
They are known for its toast, where they grill in on charcoal. It doesn't taste the same as those oven-toasted toast. They used real butter and the kaya is made with the finest ingredients.
Operating Hours: Fridays-Wednesdays 7.00am-12.00pm, 2.30pm – 6.00pm. Closed on Thursdays.
Desaru is a scenic beach and resort area located southeast of Johor, lined with palm trees and casuarinas swaying in the wind. Aside from lazy days spent beachcombing, engage in water sports such as swimming, boating, canoeing, fishing and snorkeling.
The southern most tip of Malaysia, Tanjung Piai consists of a diverse species of coastal mangroves and is populated by a large variety of birds and wildlife, making its nature park an ideal place for hiking. There are also seafood restaurants on wooden jetties.
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