Looking to stretch your SGD on a shopping spree? We’ve found a quick day trip that seamlessly blends retail therapy with fresh ocean breezes just a 12-minute drive from the Singapore Woodlands checkpoint. The hidden gem in Johor Bahru known as Beletime Danga Bay is a unique marine art-themed coastal mall offering a refreshing break from Singapore’s usual malls. Wonderfully, the shopping centre boasts trendy stores, a premium supermarket, waterfront dining, kid-friendly activities, and more at incredible Malaysian prices—and right next to a stunning 400-metre, man-made white sand beach. Here’s what to expect at the waterfront mall in JB.
Why is JB’s seaside mall worth the drive?
The vibrant waterfront lifestyle hub is easily accessible from Singapore and offers a spacious air-conditioned complex. Visitors are treated to over 50 stylish fashion brands and lifestyle boutiques, a high-end supermarket, and a modern cinema for movie buffs.
Shoppers can hunt for excellent discounts at popular sports and lifestyle outlets, such as PUMA and Miniso, before taking a well-deserved break when the hunger strikes.
Excitingly, the mall’s seaside dining scene truly stands out for foodies. It offers a mix of international cuisine, fast food favourites for families like Jeonju Bibimbap and Marrybrown, and local Malaysian delicacies such as fresh seafood and nasi lemak. Certainly, you can enjoy a fantastic meal while taking in the uninterrupted views of the Strait of Johor.
Meanwhile, the real magic is located directly across from the shopping centre: a breathtaking 400-metre man-made white sand beach. Lined with swaying palm trees, the tranquil beach is perfectly designed for leisurely afternoon strolls or sandy seafront picnics within JB’s largest recreational city park.
Plus, the shoreline becomes the ultimate chill zone once sunset approaches. For instance, restaurants like the nearby Marine Beach Bar offers rustic wooden swings facing the water to relax with a refreshing tropical cocktail and watch the sky transform into vibrant shades of pink and purple.
The excitement extends well beyond this shopping destination because the surrounding Danga Bay area is packed with entertainment for all ages. From renting bicycles to explore the scenic coastal paths to a thrilling theme park with old-school carnival rides, grand palaces nearby, and recreational parks that feature dazzling fountain night light shows…you’ll be spoilt for choice at Beletime Danga Bay just 12 minutes from the border.
