Damansara Heights area guide

This dim, cosy bar feels private and affluent, like a member’s club. But there’s still a sense of mischief here: a wall decorated with copper skulls, and a toy...

Pusat Bandar Damansara’s new DC Mall is adding to their growing portfolio of eateries with Locker Room, a Japanese-inspired sports bar. Located on the rooftop,...

The past year has seen a flurry of cocktail bars opening around KL, each of them trying to outdo the last in terms of bar design uniqueness or their drinks...

You might notice the growing number of specialist bars around KL, from whiskey to wine. However, one that you won’t see many of is a rum bar. Recently opened...

With scores of sports bars dedicated to football, this new cricket-themed pub fills the vacancy for those looking to cheer on something different. Try the...

Sid’s pub is the brainchild of Geoffrey Siddle and has established itself as the cosy neighborhood drinking hole in a number of places. Besides being dog and...

If you’re all about reliving the '60s in an Allen Ginsberg, Joan Baez and Bob Dylan kind of way, then make Gaslight Café your new hangout spot. Owned by The...

This double-storey library nestled in Damansara Heights is surrounded by a quiet neighbourhood. There's a kids' section, work tables scattered around and an...

Housed in an architecturally stunning domed building, the National Science Centre (Pusat Sains Negara) aims to promote scientific and technological learning in...

Located in Damansara Heights, the Wanaka Bungalow is available for events ranging from small gatherings to wedding receptions. This venue gives out a vibe that...

The Labyrinth is housed in what used to be a living room; it's now private event space that can be booked out for gatherings of any sort. The open airy space...

Those wandering into Merchant & Sisters might find it a bit hard to define what the store is all about: aside from its selection of casual outfits, denim wear,...

Ben’s Independent Grocer (BIG) opens a second outlet at the newly-revived Jalan Batai. It may not be as spacious as Publika's, but BIG in Batai does feature...

This relatively new mall prides itself on being a culinary hub. DC Mall houses the popular Birch, as well as several other eateries like Thai restaurants...

We’re calling it: Previously a hidden gem in the crown of Damansara Heights, Plaza Batai is now a yuccie enclave. The two rows of two-storey shophouses built...

This premium salon is the perfect showcase of professionalism, creativity and adept skills. With an experienced team, customers can literally let their hair...

Blow dry bars, that’s where it’s at, ladies. Having said that, however, I rarely – if ever – go to blow dry bars; the entirety of my hair care routine is me...

Located above Sam's at Plaza Batai, The Stretch Clinic is Malaysia's first Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) centre which also provides massage and physical...

Ministry of Burn aims to level up the fitness scene (and you) with innovative workout routines. Dedicated instructors lead result-driven engaging programmes...

Started in Australia in 2012, F45 Training is now a global chain of gyms known for its wide variety of HIIT regimes developed from over 3,000 individual...

FIRE Station helps you get fit with the use of the FIRE Trainer, a patented piece of fitness equipment that helps you use your own body weight as a form of...

This fitness and dance studio offers classes for all ages, from ballet and tap classes for kids aged three years to belly dancing classes and yoga. They often...

I wasn’t in the best mood when I arrived at Be Urban Wellness; the very limited parking in the WORK@Clearwater building had me on the verge of arguing with the...

Bangsar has gone through many phases – unobtrusive residential area, clubbing haven, arts and culture quarter, and now, café district. From the...

Populated by expatriates and upper middle class families, Hartamas is fancy – even its name says so (‘harta’, treasure; ‘mas’,...

The wide land that is Damansara has the privilege of being both KL and Selangor. It can be confusing – Bukit Damansara for example, is not exactly near...

Your cheat sheet to all the best restaurants, shops and things to do in the main areas of the city centre including Bukit Bintang, Petaling Street and Pudu.

Damansara Utama is home to Damansara Uptown, the land of hard-to-find parking spots and more cafés than you can shake a stick at. We say park in the new...

Let’s not mask the fact that Sunway is an area dominated by students, which isn’t saying that it’s a bad thing. If you need help getting...

Sri Petaling is a mixed bag of old eating establishments, massage parlours and cafés. You can get around most of the Jalan Radins by foot, although...

To say that Petaling Jaya (aka PJ) is huge is an understatement. Divided into several areas and neighbourhoods (better known as 'seksyen'), there are your...

If you cringe at the thought of Subang and the number of students swarming the area (by area, we mean SS15), just know that the small town offers more than its...

Rediscover the birthplace of KL, a bustling community of shops, stalls and restaurants. KL was conceived here, the place that harbours the very essence of our...