Sick of squeezing through the weekend crowds on Orchard Road or battling the infamous causeway traffic just to hit the exact same malls in Johor Bahru? why not seriously upgrade your weekend road trip game by visiting the largest malls near Singapore? Those eager to cruise only three to four hours drive up the North-South Expressway toward Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, will be treated to retail therapy at fraction of the price in Malaysian currency. These sprawling, multi-million square foot shopping playgrounds house actual rainforests, Olympic-sized ice rinks, and theme parks, alongside thousands of stores, and hundreds of eateries. In fact, these mind-blowing malls are named among the world’s largest malls. Read on to learn about three mega malls just four hours drive from Singapore.
Why are these massive malls worth the drive?
Singaporeans can go on a shopping spree at some of the largest shopping malls in the world. The first standout mall is IOI City Mall in Putrajaya which is officially the largest mall in Southeast Asia and Malaysia. Spanning an unbelievable 8 million square feet of gross floor area (with 2.5 million square feet of pure retail space), this iconic mall is nearly six times larger than VivoCity. Wonderfully, visitors can browse more than 700 stores, enjoy entertainment like an indoor action park and a huge ice skating rink, a kid-friendly indoor farm, and dine at one of 200 food spots. Get the full details.
Additionally, 1 Utama Shopping Centre in Petaling Jaya is regularly ranked as one of the largest malls in the world. This 5 million square foot giant takes the concept of experiential shopping to insane new levels. It features an actual multi-level indoor rainforest complete with a suspension bridge and massive koi ponds. Meanwhile, there are more than 700 retail outlets, as well as an indoor FlowRider surf pool, a scuba diving facility, and indoor skydiving, to name a few things. Definitely, the perfect mall near Singapore for adrenaline lovers to explore.
Rounding out the trinity of mega malls near Singapore is the iconic Sunway Pyramid in Bandar Sunway. As Southeast Asia’s only Egyptian-themed mall, it is guarded by a colossal Sphinx and features a sprawling 4.3 million square foot labyrinth with more than 1,000 stores to explore. Plus, there is an enormous ice rink and seamless integration with the legendary Sunway Lagoon theme park next door. From riding rollercoasters to plunging down water slides, hunting for bargains, and satisfying your cravings with delicious meals…it’s an iconic one-stop destination for families and shoppers alike. Learn more about this mall.
Wonderfully, every shopping mall mentioned above is reachable in just four hours from Singapore. Plus, the current exchange rate hovers around 1 SGD to 3.07 MYR meaning that your Singapore dollars stretch incredibly far at these gigantic malls. Whether you’re stocking up on international fashion brands, enjoying a premium Wagyu dinner, or taking on adventure activities at the thrilling indoor parks…you are effectively scoring a discount compared to these exact same experiences back home.