Bored of all the Christmas events in Singapore? Just one hour away by flight, Kuala Lumpur has unveiled its first-ever outdoor skating rink right under the Petronas Twin Towers for Christmas 2025. Located at the Esplanade @ Suria KLCC, the new winter playground allows visitors to glide around an 80-foot Christmas tree as the towers light up the skyline from now until December 25—creating a bucket-list worthy activity to do in the region before 2026. Here’s what we know.
What makes the festive rink in KL a must-visit?
The open-air festive rink is part of the Christmas With Suria KLCC campaign. Dubbed as Malaysia’s first outdoor festive skating rink, visitors can enjoy ice-like skating sessions beneath the Petronas Twin Towers, rather than in a traditional indoor arena. Social media clips show skaters circling the towering tree with city views all around—so it doubles as an instagrammable photo spot for holiday content. In fact, the Christmas tree is the tallest in Malaysia.
The skating rink is tied into the Christmas shopper experience at KLCC. Shoppers must spend a minimum of RM500 in a single receipt to unlock the exclusive Festive Skating Experience for two at the Esplanade KLCC. Additionally, on-site promotions and partner activities highlighted by local outlets suggest there will be regular skating slots open to the general public during mall operating hours this season.
Travellers from Singapore looking for a quick Christmas escape have a rare opportunity to feel as if they are ice skating on an outdoor rink—framed by one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic skylines. Plus, Suria KLCC offers a wider Christmas experience with workshops, performances, light-ups, and more that feel different from the likes of Singapore’s Christmas Wonderland. Certainly, an affordable festive trip this holiday season.
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