Danga Bay is the nearest one stop entertainment and leisure site between Malaysia and Singapore. Located by just the bay, Danga Bay offers all your needs. There is a shopping mall which you can buy the things you need before heading for your road trip, which is the Danga City Mall.
Besides, many recreational park is being built here for the touch of green in the fast developing urban city Johor Bahru. If you are heading Danga Bay to free you from work or life stress, here will definitely your best choice as there are many theme parks such as Danga Bay World Theme Park and Angry Birds Activity Park which you can bring along your children for fun.
Danga Bay Theme Park Attractions
- Danga City Mall
- Danga Bay Recreational Park
- Danga Bay Cruise 8
- Danga Bay World Theme Park
- Rumah Limas
Nearby Attractions
- Laman Serene Johor
- Taman Merdeka (Independence Park)
- Hutan Bandar Recreational Park
- Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque
- Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple
- Angry Birds Activity Park
Danga Bay Theme Park Attractions
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Danga City Mall
Danga City Mall is the largest mall in Johor Bahru. Holding diverse categories for its shop lot, the mall includes many small restaurants for meal or snack, and also technology stores. Besides, the mall also well-equipped with entertainment choices for the crowds including a bowling alley, paintball arena, archery range and cinema.
IT valley in Danga City Mall holds the richest collection of technology stores in town. It includes Samsung, Sony, HP and Ascentouh which is an authorized Apple reseller. Besides that, there are also used computer stores, computer repair workshop, and computer equipment stores where you can get it with highly affordable price.
The quality of repairing or any products being sold in this IT valley is trust able and good as well. Danga City Mall also have normal assortment of phones stores and service providers such as Digi, Maxis, Celcom and others.
Restaurants in Danga City Mall offers not only delicious delicacies but also inexpensive as well. Popular restaurant including JB Station Kopitiam and Agena Sea. At ground level, Hokka Hokka Japanese Food is also worth for you to try as well. Except from these decent restaurant, there are also many choices for you to dine in.
After finishing your meal, the mall is ready for you to dive in with more fashion stores and beauty and health care stores. The heart of Danga City Mall stands for its Metrojaya department stores. Not only you can get fresh groceries here but also daily needs can be purchased at here at relatively cheap price.
Danga City Mall is convenient also if you are not driving. There are causeway and buses run from City Square to Danga City Mall. There are many other mall as well nearby in that area such as KSL Mall, Plaza Pelangi, City Square and Holiday Plaza Mall. The bus runs between 10am and 9pm daily, do not worry about parking lot or if you are travelling from other places or countries.
Additional Information:
Address: Danga City Mall, Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Operating Hour: Daily 11am – 9pm
Contact: 07-221 5006
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Danga Bay Recreational Park
Johor Bahru is becoming more crowded of tourists as it is the city nearest to Singapore. As Johor Bahru starts developing rapidly, there are more attractions being set up and this successfully attracts more tourists into the city.
One of the main attraction in Johor Bahru will be Danga Bay, cited for its exciting recreational park. Why is it so famous? It is because Danga Bay was the largest recreational park located not far from Istana Bukit Serene, which is the residence for the Sultan of Johor.
Danga Bay offers a variety of activities which is family friendly. It is also considered one of the glam and luxury activities in Johor Bahru.
Danga Bay Recreational Park is the most suitable sites for you to bring along your family members and children to spend your weekend as there is many activities such as tram riding, bicycle and tricycle riding, skateboarding, rally car racing, and even a playground.
All facilities have been taken care nicely and cleanly. The most popular that attracts most of the children will be the tram riding. Sitting happily inside the tram and taking your children and your family members for a ride along the bay. All you will hear was the laughter of children and this will definitely make your day joyful. Want something more adventurous?
Take your children for rally car racing! The circuit is well-paved so you do not have to worry about pot holes that might injured you during your exciting races.
Additional Information:
Address: Danga Bay, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Operating Hour: –
Contact: –
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Danga Bay Cruise 8
Tired after a long week of work and wanted a decent meal for your weekend? Head over Danga Bay and treat yourself with their tantalizing delicacies and buffet on Danga Cruise 8! Danga Cruise 8 sails along the Straits of Johor.
It is an exclusive cruise that you and your family can both enjoy and dine at comfortable. What else can free you from stress except this dinner with perfect view of the bay? Your phone memory will be full of insta-worthy photo on the beauty of sea-view and memories with your family or friends.
The sea cruise is triple decker built and able to accommodate up to 480 people for Chinese styled dinner. While for buffet, 800 people can be accommodate with decent food which may include spaghetti, fresh greens and fruits, drinks and many other else. Guess what, there is even a live band performing music show and other entertainment such as karaoke.
The cruise is opened only for night time from 8pm till late and only three days will be opened which is Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Dining fees are RM50.00 per person. Advanced reservations are strongly encouraged as the cruise is always crowded with local diner and tourist. This may be your ideal place for setting gathering or other private function for family, corporate, or even parties.
Additional Information:
Address: Danga Bay, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Operating Hour: –
Contact: –
Sites: Danga Bay Cruise 8
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Danga Bay World Theme Park
Upon dawn, you will find yourself emerging with colorful LED light along Danga Bay, especially in Danga Bay World Theme Park. The view during night time is extremely contrast to the view in day time. Moreover, there will be also another attractions being opened up only during night time, which was the Danga Bay World Theme Park.
This mini theme park is best for children, a place where you can let your children fully emerge and enjoy their childhood times and free yourself from stress with the laughter of your children.
Danga Bay World Theme Park is actually part of the Danga Bay Recreational Park. Here you can enjoy the panoramic view of Johor Straits and the river that separates Malaysia and Singapore.
Instead of paying hefty entrance fees, this theme park charge accordingly to rides of your selection. So you do not have to worry about extra fees being paid by adults just to allow your children solely enjoy the facilities within it.
There are many rides available in this theme park. It includes baby baron plane ride, swirling tea cup ride, mini merry go round ride, jumping frog ride, balloon ferris wheel ride, train ride, flying elephant ride, funny flight ride, galactic ring ride, and bumper car ride.
All price are at maximum of RM10 and you can let your children choose whatever they like! There will be plenty of time for your children to enjoy themselves as the theme park is opened since 3pm to midnight.
Additional Information:
Address: Danga Bay, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Operating Hour: 3pm – 12am
Contact: 016-614 3959
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Rumah Limas
Every visitor to this Rumah Limas located at Danga Bay will appear to be nostalgia ago. As this is the only place near that area which clearly shows the richness of old traditional houses’ unique structure in Johor.
No trip to Johor is considered complete if you missed out this site. Rumah Limas clearly shows the cultural of locals and feature characteristics of buildings in nearby cities including Muar, Batu Pahat, Pontian, Johor Bahru, Segamat, Mersing, Kota Tinggi and Kluang.
The word ‘Limas’ referred to the roof of the building, which is pyramid in shape, long and wide. While for normal houses, roof was short and not higher than 1 meter. This unique replica of traditional houses located in the center or urban cities, which successfully attract the attention of not only locals, but tourists going in and from our neighbor country, Singapore.
Besides from visiting the unique cultural sites that represents states in Johor, you can also dine in in these houses as restaurant is being set up in these houses to cater the visitors. These restaurants are specialized in catering traditional Malay foods. Dishes that are on the trend include Nasi Lemak, Mi Bandung, Mi Rebus, Asam Pedas, and many else.
These foods are genuinely made accordingly to traditional recipe passed down through out the generations. Some cafe here in Rumah Limas even accept earlier booking and reservation to prepare special menu such as Nasi Beriani and Kuih Muih upon request.
In addition, each of the houses here in Rumah Limas also prepare all kinds of activities for visitors, including traditional dances of each state during old times, entertainments together with visitors and even the sales of hand-crafted traditional souvenirs. Wish to know more about the history and cultural of local Malaysian during the 19th century? Rumah Limas at Danga Bay may be your only choice!
Additional Information:
Address: Jalan Bertingkat Skudai, Danga Bay, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Operating Hour: –
Contact: –
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Nearby Attractions
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Laman Serene Johor
Istana Bukit Serene, the official residence of Sultan Johor is believe to attract more tourists from both local and foreign since its launch of Laman Mahkota Istana Bukit Serene. This site is becoming another tourist attraction icon in the state since its launching.
Laman Serene which located just next to Jalan Skudai is one of the transformation of busy urban cities into a touch of greenery and natural environment, letting more relaxing ambiance into the city.
This royal park is also developed for giving a space for recreational park that is family-friendly except from just merely attracting tourists. Visitors, however, cannot enter the palace compound as it is always kept closed for security purposes.
You can still view the majestic view of the palace from the outside. There is a huge crown arch located just outside the gate and it is built by the Sultan of Johor for the people. If you are lucky, you will be able to meet the Royal Highness personally greeting the tourist.
The idea of developing this park is actually the continuance of Laman Mahkota and Laser Fountain, which both inspired by the Highness himself. Laman Serene Johor the name itself also consented to by Tuanku, and decided based on its location just opposite to the palace, Istana Bukit Serene.
This park is a success and pride for every Johorian as it clearly shows the caring and love between King and citizens. Upon evening, families will bring their children to have a nice evening stroll. There will be people exercising there as well.
Additional Information:
Address: Jalan Kolam Air, Bukit Serene, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor
Operating Hour: –
Contact: –
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Taman Merdeka (Independence Park)
Throughout the country, Taman Merdeka or Independence Park is available in many states in Malaysia which includes Malacca, Perak and many others.
Johor is also built with an Independence Park which is to commemorate the struggle of Independence achieved by Tunku Abdul Rahman, the first Prime Minister in Malaysia. This recreational park is launched in 2011, providing an ideal space for numerous activities such as morning strolls, jogging, aerobics, Taichi, cyling, basketball, kayaking, swimming, and many others.
There are a total of nine lawns in this park, where each lawns represents each chapter of Malaysian struggling for their countries freedom. This recreational park is not far away from city center of Johor Bahru, about 3km or 15 minutes of driving.
The parking fee is free and there are plenty of parking space for cars. If you are planning to have a nice jog with decent environment or ambiance, this may be your choice among others in this fast-developing urban city.
Popular among local joggers, this park offer not just tarred road but also hilly and soil-gradient routes for hiking. If you are planning for hiking on these hilly and rocky surface, you are advised to wear hiking shoes to prevent any injury as the surface might get slippery after rain.
Besides, you can also bring along your children for evening stroll. They can learn about how Malaysia got their freedom during old times through the lawns in the park, each of them have well-recorded summary of the history.
Additional Information:
Address: Jalan Datin Halimah, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Operating Hour: Daily 7am – 7pm
Contact: 019-748 5577
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Hutan Bandar Recreational Park
Hutan Bandar in local language is refer to ‘Forest within City’ in English. This park is opened for public since 1993, spreading over 32 hectares. Within this family-friendly perimeter, trees are planted for shady and cooling environment. Finding a recreational park which you can free yourself from urban stress and spend time with your beloved family members? This park may be your best choice in town.
Hutan Bandar Recreational Park features a swimming pool, children’s playground, and jogging tracks. All the facilities have been taken care with proper maintenance, citizens can free themselves from dangerous considerations towards this park.
If you are bringing your children along, most of them will like to have a cool swim in the swimming pool. By using natural resources such as water flow from hill, the water in this pool will cool them from a hot and sunny day.
When was your last jogging or any other exercise during your time in urban cities? While your children are enjoying themselves, head over the jogging track and have a nice and breezy jog. There is one facility which are popular among all, which is the reflexology trail in the park.
It might be painful if you are a first-timer, but it do helps in your health by increasing your body blood flow. Besides, there are many activities for you to discover in this park, which includes boat padding in the lake, jungle trekking and many others. Do bring along your bug-repellent!
Additional Information:
Address: Jalan Tasek Utara, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Operating Hour: Daily 7am – 7pm
Contact: 07-228 2525
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Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque
Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque is completed in the year of 1900, located on top of a hill with a bird sight over the straits of Johor and also our neighbor, Singapore. The mosque is believe by Malaysians as one of the most beautiful mosque in the country as it combines the architecture styles between Victorian and Moorish and added a little touch of Malay influence.
Throughout its age, this mosque contains history for over 100 years. Construction of this royal mosque is commissioned by the the late Sultan of Johor, Sultan Abu Bakar which is the ‘Father of Modern Johor’. Listed as a protected monument by the Department of Museums and Antiquities, the mosque features four grand minarets that resemble the Victorian architecture style. There are also Victorian styled wooden window which measures up to six feet in height, craved with gorgeous English carvings.
Prayer room of Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque accommodates up to 2,000 peoples each time. The prayer hall is supported by unique and royal built Roman pillar. Outside this historical and royal mosque, you may find the landscape is very nice and well-manicured. The best view you can get is from the south entrance, which faces the sea and you can capture the grandeur of this mosque together with its minarets.
Non-Muslims are allowed to enter the mosque during non-prayers time. However, dress-code must be observed. For woman, head-scarf is suggested to show sign of respect and all shoes must goes off before entering the building compound.
Additional Information:
Address: Jalan Abu Bakar, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Operating Hour: Daily 10am – 6pm, closed on Friday
Contact: 07-223 4935
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Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple
Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple is built since 1922 as a humble shelter. The temple is then rebuild and reopened during the year 1996. This destination is old but definitely a site which you cannot forget. Its beauty came from its unique structure which is mostly made of glass.
This remarkable transformation with glass fittings throughout the temple was completed in 2009 and since then, the temple became one of the major attractions in town. Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple is truly breath-taking for its beauty.
It is not just the first Hindu temple which is decorated and touched by glasses and beads that came all the way from Nepal, but also a sanctuary for Hindu to reflect and reconnect spiritual senses. Most astoundingly, the prayers hall was not only built for Hindu Deities, but there are also statues of other religions such as Islam, Buddhist, Christians and seven other religious figures being placed.
These figures are white-marbled, clearly brings out the spirit of 1 Malaysia. In addition, Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple has been listed by the world’s leading travelogue publisher, Lonely Planet as the world most sough destinations in Johor Bahru.
As described in the book, this unique site has been written as the site for ‘Secret Marvels of the World’, which clarify the unity in Malaysians among its different cultural and communities. As a Malaysian or even travelers from any part of the world, this is a temple you must visit!
Additional Information:
Address: No.22, Lorong 1, Jalan Tebrau, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Operating Hour: Daily 1pm – 5pm
Contact: 07-224 5152
Sites: Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple
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Angry Birds Activity Park
Angry Birds Activity Park is the most attractive destinations in Johor Bahru. The theme park is a joint venture with the founder of Angry Birds game, Rovio Entertainment Ltd, spreading 26,000 square feet for the whole theme park.
This unique theme park is packed with diverse exciting games and activities. The owner of this park prioritize the children’s safety by dividing the theme park into various segment categorized by age, such as kids, youth, and younger kids or toddlers.
There are many attractions inside this unique theme park which fills only with laughter of children. The most popular for children will be the Utopia, follow by more challenging section, the Danger Zone. Other section may include South Beach, and Red’s Jungle Run. The detailed sections and activities within it will be shown below:
Danger Zone
- Lazer Bird Scoot
- Space Drop Air Bag
- Air Bag Jump
Utopia
- Air Parkour Track
- Anti-Gravity Trampoline
- Bird Wire Slackline
- Giant Leap Foam Pit
- Piggy Shooting Gallery
- Angry Birds Space Mini Stage
- Laser Maze Space Ship
- Bird Wire Slack
- Spinning Time Machine
Classic
- Angry Birds Go! Kart Track
- Bird Nest Climbing Track
South Beach
- Angry Birds Video Game
- Balance Bike Lagoon
- Captain Black Birds Ship
- Cinemine
- Red Bird Sona
- Hollow Trunk
Red’s Jungle Run
- Red’s Jungle Run
- Chuck’s Obstacle Course
- Big Ending Slide
- Surfy
There are surveillance camera around the park, follow by a team of servicing crew that take really good care of your children’s safety. While your children is having their joyful time, you can take a short break watching your children from the parent lounge. Other services may range from well-trained first aid personnel, shoes cabinet and rent-able locker, wheelchairs and many others.
Bring along your MyKad or MyKid to enjoy RM60 per children. If you are traveling from foreign country, the price is priced at RM75 per children. There are many ticket choices for you to choose such as single entry, family entry, annual passes, or even school groups. Children may choose to celebrate their birthday with Angry Birds’ Birthday Packages.
Additional Information:
Address: Level 3, KOMTAR JBCC, Johor Bahru City Centre, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Operating Hour: Daily 10am – 10pm
Contact: 07-266 9924
Sites: Angry Birds Activity Park
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