About Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru is one of Malaysia's major cities, home to around 858,118 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Johor Bahru
1
JLand Tower
2
Johor Bahru City Square
3
Mahmoodiah Royal Mausoleum
4
Dinosaur Alive Water Theme Park
5
La Stella Water Theme Park
6
Tiram Indoor Water Park
Budget travel
Free things to do in Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru City Square
Dinosaur Alive Water Theme Park
La Stella Water Theme Park
Tiram Indoor Water Park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit JLand Tower
- Visit Johor Bahru City Square
- Visit Mahmoodiah Royal Mausoleum
- Eat at Food Generation JB (FGJB)
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Dinosaur Alive Water Theme Park
- Visit La Stella Water Theme Park
- Visit Tiram Indoor Water Park
- Eat at Cedar Point Food Centre
Where to eat
Local favourites
Food Generation JB (FGJB)
Modern food court adjacent to the Johor Bahru border checkpoint, with two separate covered areas (featuring the various food stalls) and a l
Cedar Point Food Centre
Open-air hawker centre with performance stage and stalls selling some goods.
大马花园小贩中心
Hawker centre with 118 fixed stalls.
Bulat Bulat Corner
Hawker centre serving Malay foods.
Selera Johor
22 fixed food-and-drink stalls food court serving, as the name suggests, mostly Johorian cuisine.
Restoran TKR
Malay and Indian food.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
CIQ Hotel
25-room, 4-storey budget hotel. Single/superior double/deluxe double or triple room RM68/88/108 net per room per night. Long-term rates per
Dragon Inn Hotel
All 37 rooms are air-conditioned, have satellite TV and attached bathrooms. Laundry service, free Wi-Fi Internet access throughout and 24-hr
EG Hotel
A budget hotel in Setia Tropika area.
Hotel 101
Budget hotel in Ulu Tiram area.
Newland Hotel
All rooms with attached bathrooms (hair dryers inside), air-con, minibar, electronic safe, writing table, complimentary coffee and tea makin
Shopping
- AEON Mall Bandar Dato' Onn
- AEON Tebrau City
- Angsana Johor Bahru Mall
- Beletime Danga Bay
- Galleria @ Kotaraya
- Holiday Plaza
Nightlife
- After 5 Bar and Lounge
- Bert's Keller
- Freedom Ultimate Club
- The Geoventure
- LED Modern Bar
- Midnight Austin
In pictures
Johor Bahru gallery
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