Petaling Jaya Shopping

Petaling Jaya is home to some of the most popular shopping spots in the country. From sprawling shopping malls to the local-flavoured ‘Pasar Malam’ (night market), the city is a haven for those who just can’t seem to get enough of this activity.

Aside from featuring a host of local and international brands as well as a wide range of goods, most of these shopping malls also provide excellent dining and entertainment options.

One Utama Shopping Centre

Situated in the middle of Bandar Utama, One Utama is one of the most happening places in Petaling Jaya. It has been fitted with a new wing in recent years, making it one of the largest shopping malls in the country.

This sprawling mall has hundreds of shops ranging from specialty stores to dining and entertainment outlets, spread over 6 floors of retail space. There are nine themed zones aimed to make shopping easier: the Highstreet, the Oval, the Rainforest, the Promenade, the Promenade Lakeside, the Centre Court, the Courtyard, the Sports Zone and the Entertainment Zone. Events are often being held in the Centre Court and the Oval, and during festive seasons such as Chinese New Year and Christmas, the whole area comes alive with festive lighting and lavish decorations. It also has Malaysia’s largest indoor rock-climbing gymnasium in its new wing. Not only that, this mall is also adjacent to the world-class 5-star hotel One World.

Highlights: H2O, Blook, G2000, Zara, Topshop, MPH, Cinema, Jusco, Guest, GAP, Espirit.
Address: 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama City Centre, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Location: Located at LDP Highway, 5 minutes drive from SS2 Petaling Jaya.
Tel: (603) 7710 8118
Opening Hours: Daily, 10:00 – 22:00

The Curve/Cineleisure Damansara/Ikano Power Centre

Located within the vicinity of Mutiara Damansara, The Curve, Cineleisure Damansara and Ikano Power Centre are located side-by-side, offering convenience and variety to patrons. The Curve is lauded to be the latest hip-and-happening place in town, with a unique lifestyle concept and a few choice entertainment and F & B outlets such as The Laundry, The Apartment, The Red Box and Marche Movenpick. Split into two areas called The Street (outlets which open up to the outdoors) and The Walk (outlets contained indoors), The Curve also has a bustling and exciting weekend flea market which is open all day selling all sorts of knick-knacks and novelties.

Cineleisure Damansara is a huge new shopping mall which centres around a huge cineplex. Aside from a selection of mainstream and specialty outlets, it also has a bowling alley on the top floor. Ikano Power Centre is situated right next to the renowned Swedish household-goods hypermart, Ikea. Located amongst these cluster of malls is a dedicated Tesco hypermarket.

Highlights: The Body Shop, Cam World, Sony Style, Giordano, Mango, G2000, The Nail Shop.
Address: Jalan PJU 7/3, Mutiara Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Location: Across the street from IKEA, located beside the LRP Highway.
Tel: (603) 7710 6868
Opening Hours:
Fashion Mall: 10am-10pm Daily
Street Mall: 10am-12am (Monday-Thursday), 10am to 1am (Friday-Sunday, Eve of Public Holidays)

Sunway Pyramid

With a striking façade of a Sphinx that gives out an ethereal glow at night, Sunway Pyramid is of Malaysia’s best thematic malls. Featuring a 12-screen Cineplex, a 48-lane bowling alley, and an open indoor ice-skating rink, the huge mall is divided into 6 parts: Asian Avenue (for eclectic, Asian-themed fashion and goods), Oasis Boulevard (alfresco precinct divided into OB East, OB West, OB South & OB North), Fashion Central (the best from the world’s fashion capitals featuring couture, young designers and high-street brands), Marrakesh (inspired by the bazaars and souks of Marrakesh), Kidz Zone (children-centric area) and Digital Centre (a one-stop centre for IT products and the latest electronic gadgets).

Highlights: Cinema, Jusco, Oasis, 100 Vision, Comic Paradise.
Address: No 3 Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Location: Beside the Sunway Lagoon Resort.
Tel: (603) 7492 9998
Opening Hours: Daily, 10:00 – 22:00

Amcorp Mall

Located near an A & W fast-food outlet on Persiaran Barat, just off Jalan Timur, is the Amcorp Mall. Although not as fancy as its more contemporary counterparts, this mall has its legions of regular and loyal patrons who love to come here for its sizeable offerings of quirky and specialty shops.

During the weekends, the whole of its ground floor comes alive with its flea market, arguably one of the most talked-about in the country. Said to be the very first flea market in Malaysia, it showcases a wide range of items from old LP records to antique collectables.

Highlights: Ultimate Toys, Ka Fei Dian, Creative Cottage, Antiques and Collectibles.
Address: 18, Pesiaran Barat, Off Jalan Timur, 46200 Petaling Jaya
Location: Take the Putra LRT to the Taman Jaya station. Amcorp Mall is just within few minutes walk from the station
Tel: (603) 7958 5319
Opening Hours: Daily, 10:00 – 22:00

Subang Parade

One of the longest shopping malls in the country, Subang Parade is the pride of the Subang Jaya and USJ districts. With more than 160 retail shops offering all sorts of goods and services from apparel to high-end restaurants, Subang Parade is not just popular among the locals, but also among tourists and visitors from other states.

Various exciting events are also held here all year long, especially during school holidays and festive seasons. Among those regularly held here are competitions and roadshows.

Highlights: Parkson Grand, Blook, Sinma, Voir, MasterMan Shop, F.O.S., Nike, Royal Selangor, Samsonite.
Address: No 5 Jalan SS16/1, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Location: Beside the Federal Highway, 5 minutes drive from Sunway Pyramid.
Tel: (603) 5032 9778
Opening Hours: Daily, 10:00 – 22:00

Petaling Jaya’s Pasar Malam (Night Markets)

Open from late afternoon to late at night, Petaling Jaya’s night markets are always abuzz with activity. The best way to experience the local culture, the night markets are a delight to the visual and olfactory senses! A huge selection of goods can be found here, from food and groceries to clothing and gadgets – and best of all, you can even haggle on the already rock-bottom prices!

Among the more popular ones are as listed below:

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