Tired of paying Singapore prices for shopping, dining, and staycations? Did you know you can get Kuala Lumpur-scale mall vibes under a vibrant new hotel, at a fraction of the prices here, just a few minutes across the causeway? Mid Valley Southkey in Johor Bahru is levelling up again with the construction of a new 25-storey hotel tower that started on March 1 above the 2.5 million sq ft existing mall. And wonderfully, the venue is only 14 minutes drive from Singapore via Woodlands Checkpoint. Here’s what we know about the expansion.
Why is JB’s mega mall makeover worth the trip across the causeway?
The upcoming Tower 6 will add 375 hotel rooms and full facilities on top of the already massive retail playground that many Singaporeans know as a cheap version of Kuala Lumpur’s Mid Valley mega mall. Plus, guests will get direct access to the shopping mall below. Although, no specific hotel has been announced yet.
This Phase 3 expansion, developed under IGB, turns the 22-acre site into a true ”city within a city” by mid 2028 – blending retail giants like SOGO and Village Grocer with Grade A offices, more parking, and seamless guest access to cinemas, eateries, and thousands of shops.
JB’s Mid Valley Southkey expansion resembles a KL-style mega mall experience with an obvious win for Singaporeans of Malaysian prices on everything. From groceries to cinema, dining, hairdressing, pet stores, and more…prices are often up to 30% cheaper than home.
Certainly, the perfect place to explore over a weekend in Johor Bahru. Especially when the RTS link fully opens at a later date.