You can’t go to KL (Kuala Lumpur) without adding in a little retail therapy to your itinerary! Residents of KL consider shopping one of their favourite things to do, in part to escape the steamy weather outside. So, do as the locals do and head to one of the many malls KL has to offer. There are so many to choose from - from the traditional that sell fake designer gear and handicrafts imported from all over South East Asia, to the glitzy high-end malls that sell the real thing, albeit at a cheaper price than their Western outlets. I’ve decided to concentrate on the Suria KLCC, which I think has the best of both worlds.
The Suria KLCC is one the most luxurious and accessible malls KL has to offer. It is situated at the base of the Petronas Towers and is opulent in design and selection. Designed over six floors, it houses hundreds of stores, restaurants, food courts, a cinema and and even has it's own art gallery. A central atrium anchors the building, and floods the mall with natural light. Luxury brands like Tiffany, Louis Vuitton and Prada dominate one level, while another show cases Malay handicrafts and arts. Western shops such as GAP, Marks and Spencer and M.A.C. are spread out across all levels.
Here are my top picks:
