pavillion

pavillion bukit bintang

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is KL’s haute couture shopping Mecca. It takes a lot to stand out in the city’s mallscape but this shopping centre, which occupies prime real estate along Jalan Bukit Bintang, does just that. Opened in 2007 it has three major sections – a retail mall, an office block and two residential towers.

Keeping the city’s well heeled looking polished, this KL staple is the perfect example of how extravagant some malls can be. It features almost the same staggering square footage as Mid Valley Megamall and 1 Utama and the 1.37 million-sqft white marble complex is a combination of indoor and outdoor shopping venues.
It resembles an oversized Grecian temple with post modern pillars, but instead of torches and an altar with a statue of Zeus, it houses over 450 snazzy stores.

A flawlessly landscaped property with hip dining options, big-box retailers and access to both international designer labels and local specialty retailers, Pavilion KL is a favourite among KL-ites. Popular no matter the day of the week or time of day, the seven-storey lifestyle centre has six shopping ‘zones’ and a row of street boutiques.
At the main entrance of Pavilion KL is the tallest Liuli Crystal fountain in Malaysia, the Pavilion Crystal Fountain. Billed as a national landmark, just like Rome’s Trevi Fountain you can toss in your loose change to make a wish: coins are later donated to charity.

Opposite Bintang Circle (an open atrium in Pavilion KL used as a promotional space for events) is Singaporean department store Parkson Grand which spans three stories. Other expected, fully stocked anchor shops include Mercato Supermarket and Harvey Norman.
At Pavilion KL Malaysian fashion brands like Jimmy Choo can be found alongside big-ticket European luxury retailers such as Coach, Diane Von Furstenberg, Dolce & Gabbana, Juicy Couture, MaxMara, Versace and Yves Saint Laurent.

High-end browsing takes place at Couture Pavilion where upmarket, international fashion outposts (a majority of them occupying double-storey street front lots) like Michael Kors and Marc by Marc Jacobs are at. Meanwhile inside Pavilion KL are lower-priced, mid-market international and local brands such as Forever 21, Pull & Bear, MNG Mango and Salabianca.

A feature that makes Pavilion KL popular is its all-encompassing holiday décor. For example its 2011 Christmas décor included a Christmas carnival set up in its atrium, complete with Santa’s workshop, 10-foot high pine trees, giant sleighs and other baubles and gifts

Bukit Bintang Shopping

Bukit Bintang Shopping
Where to Shop and What to Buy in Bukit Bintang .
Kuala Lumpur is a well-recognised international shopping destination. Known for its retail venues, ranging from glitzy shopping malls like the Starhill Gallery and Pavillion KL, to colourful street markets like Chinatown and Little India, KL is an especially good place to purchase reasonably-priced clothing and electronic equipment.

Some of the city’s major shopping centres can be found along Jalan Bukit Bintang. Known as KL’s ultimate shopping zone, Bukit Bintang presents a wealth of options that would appease even the shrewdest shopper. No matter what you’re looking for, you’ll find most of what you need at these shopping malls, suiting every budget and need, from premium stores to speciality outlets.

Lot 10 Shopping Mall in Kuala Lumpur

Bukit Bintang Shopping

The five-storey Lot 10, located along Bintang Walk – the Malaysian equivalent of UK’s Knightsbridge and America’s Fifth Avenue – is one of Kuala Lumpur’s most popular shopping malls. Sporting a vivid green façade and bold contemporary architecture, it’s easily accessible via the Bukit Bintang Monorail station just across the road and within walking distance to Sungei Wang and Bukit Bintang Plaza. Undoubtedly it is one of the best places to shop for branded apparel, while also finding fashion bargains at more reasonably-priced, nearby retail complexe

Shops

Owned and managed by the YTL Land group, the chic Lot 10 was founded in 1990 and offers over 100 stores serving up the latest fashion and accessories offerings from well-known designers. It used to house renowned brands such as Versace and Aigner, but since its decline in the late 90s, it’s become an enclave of middle-upper class designer labels such as Timberland, Ed Hardy, Nike, Topshop and more.

The mall’s anchor tenant is the Japanese department store, Isetan, which features a vast collection of branded apparel lines – though they’re more costly (RM100 and above for shirts, dresses, shoes, pants, tops and skirts) than the retail offerings just across the road at Sungei Wang and Bukit Bintang Plaza.

All the rage with KL-ites, the British retailer Debenhams occupies a three-storey corner lot of Lot 10, with colourful and pricey apparel; there’s a National Geographic store located on the third floor and an upscale and fresh-looking Giordano block situated opposite the main entrance.

Food

Food and beverage venues are abundant – those looking for pricey meals can head to Bon Ton Restaurant – a subsidiary of the popular Langkawi restaurant. The corner lot eatery on the ground floor features lots of green plants, heavyset wooden tables and chairs, an oversized bar with plush and modern stools and an extensive menu specialising in Asian fare. Kayu’s Nasi Kandar restaurant – one of the city’s most popular local eateries – sits opposite the main entrance as well as fast food chains such as McDonald’s and A&W. Additionally, there’s a rooftop brasserie named Teeq and the lower ground floor plays host to a sprawling food court.

Attractions & Activities

A popular venture with shoppers looking for upmarket bargains, Lot 10 is known mostly for its retail offerings. There isn’t a cinema, bowling alley or ice skating rink like other major Malaysian shopping malls as the complex aims to draw people in with its array of retail lines. However, there’s a popular dance club called Rootz on the mall’s highest floor.



http://www.lot10.com.my/

night life after kl (best night out)

The city centre of Kuala Lumpur, along with some choice urban spots, lights up with excitement at night as crowds of youngsters, revellers and yuppies frequent clubs, bars and pubs on the streets.

The hive of activity usually begins from 10 pm onwards though some nightspots open earlier. Karaoke is another popular activity, usually among Chinese who just love to bellow or croon oldies and contemporary pop music from Hong Kong, regardless of the breaking windowsNightclubs come and go in Kuala Lumpur’s vivacious but variable after-dark scene. Some seem to withstand the ebb and flow of time, yet there are always new ventures springing up all over the place.

bukit bintang from monorail bukit bintang
 

The nightlife scene in Bukit Bintang is a colourful and glamorous affair; the city’s latest fashionable night scene takes place along Changkat Bukit Bintang. This boulevard is crammed with pubs that transform into lively drinking holes and restaurants that turn into hip nightclubs after dark.Old standbys like Frangipani, Havana Bar & Grill and Envie remain jam-packed no matter what day of the week and scheduling your time to experience the most of Bukit Bintang’s hot and fascinatingly diverse hub of activity can be difficult. It goes without saying that no one would blame you for staying in the Golden Triangle to enjoy its after-dark offerings


.Jalan Bukit Bintang offers endless choices when it comes to after-dark entertainment. Many restaurants here are equipped with a bar that comes into full swing at night, and many hotels lining the street also have their own trendy watering holes and nightclubs. Karaoke lounges can be found in abundance here, many of which also offer private rooms, entertaining patrons well into the night no matter which day of the week it is


All the rage in Kuala Lumpur now, Changkat Bukit Bintang is one of the city’s most happening boulevards. Regarded as the ‘it’ party venue in KL’s lively yet fluid clubbing scene, Changkat is crammed with restaurants that morph into nightclubs with cocktails bars and pubs that transform into rowdy drinking joints, with deejays spinning music. Live performances from various local acts are also held in a number of nightspots. Amongst the bevy of watering holes, there are a few establishments that stand out – Comedy Thursdays every first Thursday of the month at Havana Bar & Grill are a riot, stopover at Frangipani’s on Friday for unofficial rainbow nights and don’t miss out on Envie Club Lounge’s Saturday R & B night.