Singaporeans love a good shopping spree, but high prices at home often push savvy shoppers across the causeway, for the ultimate shopping trip in Johor Bahru. The Malaysian city offers the same trendy brands, dining options, and entertainment at around 30 to 50% lower thanks to favourable exchange rates and lower taxes. From luxury bags to electronics, and fashion that stretches your dollar further…you won’t be disappointed. And with the RTS Link launching by late 2026, crossing over is about to be quicker than ever, making these new malls perfect for quick day trips. Here’s two top new Johor Bahru malls to visit in 2026.
Why are these new JB malls worth the drive across the causeway?
Escape to exciting new shopping destinations located within minutes from the checkpoint this year. Opening on May 1, SKS City Mall is a new 4.5 floor shopping centre located beneath the new Sheraton Johor Bahru Hotel. It blends retail with urban luxury to attract all kinds of shoppers. From children’s activities like indoor playgrounds to trendy F&Bs like Johor first All About Chew, Palates & Bagels, Tea Garden, alongside plenty of retail stores including Sketchers, New Era, Miniso, and more…this huge shopping centre just 4-minutes drive from the checkpoint is a wonderful lifestyle destination. Learn more about this mall.
Alternatively, a new nature haven named Horizon Mall in Horizon Hills is set to transform the shopping experience from May 2026. The massive open-air lifestyle destination offers biophilic designs, lush greenery natural light, and pedestrian walkways setting it apart from stuffy city malls. Visitors can expect to find popular tenants like Village Grocer, Starbucks, and Jungle Gym. Although, more tenants are soon to be announced. Learn more about this mall.
Additionally, Horizon Mall Horizon Hills is located in Iskandar Puteri which is close to LEGOLAND Malaysia, thrilling golf courses, and other iconic attractions. The mall is located around 20 to 30 minutes from the Singapore checkpoint. Definitely, you need to put these new Johor Bahru malls on your bucket list.
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