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Dataran Bandaraya (City Square)

Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Ranked #5 of 16 attractions in Johor Bahru
3.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

I like this place very much, it's a must go place whenever I am in JB but too bad recently it started its upgrading works. The place is bit of messy now. Hope to see a better city square after there renovations:) More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

There are many food stall there. So much food selection. Really enjoy!! More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

A typical Asian Mall. Lots of little shops, but not much of interest. Some major construction going on. More

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Singapore
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

This nearest shopping mall outside of Singapore territory; I have enjoyed their Cathay cinema on weekend (11MYR), had Nandos for lunch and dinner at Seoul Garden dinner Buffet = 40MYR. The place is only 10-15 MYR Taxi fare to KLS mall, and around 25 MYR to Jusco Tebrau City mall. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2011
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The mall is huge,several floors of shops to cater to every needs.The shops has floor areas that would be the envy of Singaporean owners.Prices may be higher than other Malaysian cities but still cheaper than Singapore due to its favorable exchange rate. Mall is linked from the Johor immigration checkpoint complex and you never have to worry even if it... More

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Malaysia
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130 helpful votes 130 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2010
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For the person from Kuala Lumpur area, like me, might find the shopping mall is not attractive at all- both the prices offered and the size. The price for most of the items offered is higher, comparatively to other places in Malaysia, might due to the close distance to Singapore. Singaporeans like the place because of the forex. Size- consider... More

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267 helpful votes 267 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2005
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While the building is sleek and modern, at its feet are the older concrete buildings of old Johor Bahru and the noisy, busy smelly street thtat can be dangerous to cross. While it gets a lot of traffic from weekending Singaporeans looking for a deal with the favorable exchange rate, it is after all, just another mall. Its attraction for... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011
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