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Dataran Bandaraya (City Square)

Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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Ranked #6 of 21 attractions in Johor Bahru
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I used to come here almost every month, mall's good to catch blockbuster movies at less than half of price of Singapore's on weekends! Despite reviews on city sq having thieves and so on, this seasoned traveller would say I've never heard of or encountered such incidents, but of course be careful of your belongings don't do careless things and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Not disimilar to other Malaysian shopping malls but just as good. It offers everything from handbags to hairpins with all the favourites. It's excellently located and is very close to the JC Bazaar (night market) so the two come together quite well.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Had a day trip across from Singapore (bus - very efficient and cheap). Despite what you read on the web about this place being overurn by criminals and thieves, I have to say I enjoyed it and saw absolutely no sign of anything untoward. People were polite and friendly enough. If you are in Singapore and want to get out... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

It's a normal mall, with food courts and shops, both Asian and western. Starbucks, The coffee bean, Baskin Robbins... A big drugstore and some stalls on the corridors.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

interior looks really good after undergoing a slow and tortuous facelift. note: exterior reno is still only half-done... many new eateries with largely the same tenants from before the reno... we particularly loved the Kapitan shop selling many famed snacks from all over Malaysia... good food abound and many apparels shops...

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

A fav amongst Singaporeans as this huge mall is located beisde the JB-Singapore checkpoint/ JB Sentral. This mall has everything from mid-range restuarants to cinemas, from supermarkets to bookshops/ATMs. Though it isnt the biggest mall in JB its the most centrally-located. Thereis a pasar malam (or night market) at the surrounding streets during weekday evenings,

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

big, modern and has all you need from a shopping center. plenty of food options too. connects to the terminal for Singapore

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

Place is under renovation and it is difficult to park there. Not a good place to browse at the moment.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013 via mobile

I was there to catch a movie and do some CNY shopping. The place is conveniently located just next to the Immigration. It has a cineplex, and a good mix of cafes, eateries and shops. The prices of stuff there are relatively cheap. It's worth a visit to catch a movie and for the food.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

JB is popular with its crime rates and better be safe than sorry. There is a lot of renovation going on inside. No supermarket opened in City Square. You can use a cab to go Jusco Tebrau, Bukit Indah or elsewhere.

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