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Best shopping malls in KL

Your ultimate guide to the best shops, restaurants and things to do in KL's top shopping malls. Illustrations by Liang Feng

Written by
Time Out KL editors
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Online shopping may seem like the way forward, but nothing can outdo the mall as a social gathering point or replace its brick-and-mortar store experience. Here are the top things to eat and do at some of the best malls in the city to help you shop hard, and also shop smart. Click on a mall below to see what's in store.

Avenue K

Avenue K

The opening of H&M may have been a major draw in the early days of its refurbishment, but since then, Avenue K has stepped up its mall game for also being...

Pavilion KL

Pavilion KL

Pavilion KL rises above its Bukit Bintang neighbours for its good mix of luxe and high street shops, and mid-range and expensive restaurants on top of...

Mid Valley Megamall and The Gardens Mall

Mid Valley Megamall and The Gardens Mall

Fashion, food, entertainment and even an art gallery. There's a reason the crowds come pouring in every weekend (and just about every day of the week) at Mid...

1 Utama Shopping Centre

1 Utama Shopping Centre

The country's largest shopping mall (also the fifth largest in the world), 1 Utama is a sprawling hub of shops, restaurants and entertainment and...

Sungei Wang

Sungei Wang

It's not shiny and new like KL's other malls, but Sungei Wang is a haven for bargain hunters. Here are some of its best shops – and one particularly good...

Publika

Publika

Publika’s strength lies in its creative, artsy vibe. Independent boutiques, galleries and cafés vie for your attention, which may be focused on...

Jaya One

Jaya One

Section 13's best concept retail, dining and entertainment centre has an impressive collection of outlets not just limited to food and drink. Here you'll find...