Johor Bahru Travel Guide

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Pro

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  Cheap for shopping and dining. 


Con

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  Lousy food, high crime rates 


In a nutshell

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  Great stop while traveling into Singapore. 

 

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Things to Do  

Abu Bakar Museum

Abu Bakar Museum, Johor Bahru

 solopes Says:  Yes, the museum has lots of the sultan's treasures, but it was nice to find there, in a great mixture of artifacts, a popular musical instrument from my small country, in the other side of the world. The instrument is called Adufe, and it is used only in popular music in the... 

Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque

Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque, Johor Bahru

 robertgaz Says:  The Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque is a combination of English and Moorish architecture and is situated on a hill overlooking the Straits of Johor. Admission is free and the visiting hours are 10:00 - 18:00 from Saturday - Thursday except during congregational prayers. 

Hotels  

Mutiara Johor Bahru

 4 Reviews and 91 Opinions  This is one of the best hotel in town. The rooms are comfortable, service is great and people are... 

Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru

 8 Reviews and 220 Opinions  Tried booking the hotel but it has been closed down. 

Restaurants  

George & Dragon Cafe: A Little Medieval!

George & Dragon Cafe: A Little Medieval!, Johor Bahru

 Aidy_p Says:  From the outside looking in, the restaurant tries to put in a medieval look - with it's shields and full body armour. Even though it was a Saturday, we did not have to wait long for a place. Also, the restaurant was located on the ground level and it's one of the nearer... 

Ishwara Asian Brasserie & Terrace: Wide Spread Of Food

Ishwara Asian Brasserie & Terrace: Wide Spread Of Food, Johor Bahru

 Aidy_p Says:  Nothing blows me away more than fine touches restaurants. This restaurant within the compounds of Le Grandeur Palm Resort not only offered us with a buffet meal (Nothing much to crow about though), they also had little stalls - one with a staff that served chicken rice, and... 

Ramly Burger: Best Burger in Malaysia

Ramly Burger: Best Burger in Malaysia, Johor Bahru

 Aidy_p Says:  The Ramly burger franchise has been around for many years now. I remember my first ever experience with the burger some time in 1995 while heading up to Pulau Tioman. Franchises have even sprung up in Singapore. It is really how the burger all wraps up, literally. Like all... 

MaMa Nynoya Food: Nynoya Food in Johor Bahru (JB)

MaMa Nynoya Food: Nynoya Food in Johor Bahru (JB), Johor Bahru

 vincentang Says:  Dear FriendsI found this restaurant by chance some months ago while visiting a friend at Molek in JB.Was quite impressed with the food on my very first visit, why ? I been to Malacca all these years and every trip I will try different places but most turn out to be quite a... 

Nightlife  

Lost Malaya Gallery & Lounge: A feel of old Malaya

Lost Malaya Gallery & Lounge: A feel of old Malaya, Johor Bahru

 zuyao Says:  An old colonial bungalow along the seaside, converted into an art gallery and lounge. The deco is pre-independence Malaya. There is an art gallery depicting pictures of Malaysia. A small lounge on the first floor serves drinks (including beer) and light snacks. The ambience... 

Transportation  

Bus to Kuala Lumpur's renovated Pudu Raya

Bus to Kuala Lumpur's renovated Pudu Raya, Johor Bahru

 Edy8 Says:  Taking a bus from Larkin Terminal at Johore Bahru used to be a breeze. Now it is no longer the case. Take for instance our travel to Kuala Lumpur recently. As we alighted from our bus in Johor's Larkin Terminal from Singapore, we were accosted with pestering touts asking... 

Touch n Go Card

Touch n Go Card, Johor Bahru

 Aidy_p Says:  I'd to take this picture not to show you how empty the toll booths at the 2nd causeway over at the Malaysian side was. But why I took this picture was because you need to remember to do two things:- 1. Have your Touch n Go card ready2. Have value within your cardWithout this... 

Shopping  

Joho Premium Outlet - JPO: Good Buy is Not All Around

Joho Premium Outlet - JPO: Good Buy is Not All Around, Johor Bahru

 Aidy_p Says:  As I step into the supposed shopping paradise, I was eager to see if I can really get a discount or two. With 80 stores in all, I was quite sure that I could pick up many good buys.From DKNY and Coach, to sportswear giants such as Adidas and Nike, I'm quite sure that there... 

Johor Premium Outlets: New Shopping Destination - Designer Brands!

Johor Premium Outlets: New Shopping Destination - Designer Brands!, Johor Bahru

 ZENDER Says:  This new branded outlet is known as the Johor Premium Outlets - a joint venture between the Simon Group of USA and Genting Group of Malaysia.It is located in a township known as Indahpura which is near Johor Bahru.Right now it is Open to public for shopping and more shopping... 

Local Customs  

Folk dances

Folk dances, Johor Bahru

 solopes Says:  I spent only a couple of hours in Johor Bahru, time enough to bring a good impression of local hospitality. Of course, most of it was performed for tourists, in a commercial environment, but... being received with folk dancing is one of the best ways to touch me. They did,... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Daring Robbers

Daring Robbers, Johor Bahru

 dawnie123 Says:  I lived in Jb for a few years, and you really do have to watch your step!! We lived in an apartment block on the 15th floor, and one night I forgot to close a living room window,(well being 15 floors up I didnt think too much about it!) The next day I awoke to find that... 

NEVER speak with a stranger in JB

NEVER speak with a stranger in JB, Johor Bahru

 hongray29 Says:  I was outside City Square Mall, holding my DSLR taking some shots of the traffic. Approached by a local man in mid 40s.He offered to bring me around the historical places in JB to shoot pictures..We got into a cab, went to 5 locations in 3 hours:1st sch in JB, Kukup,... 

Tourist Traps  

Duty free scam

Duty free scam, Johor Bahru

 tomyin67 Says:  There is a shopping complex in the east of JB called ZON, which is advertised as the largest duty free shopping in Malaysia. You can even find it at google maps. We found the building is pretty run-down,and nothing more than a neighborhood mall except a few duty free shops... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Duty Free Zone in JB

Duty Free Zone in JB, Johor Bahru

 daryll Says:  Duty Free Zone (JB) is located at the designated duty free zone on the south-eastern coast of Johor Bahru, Malaysia...just 2km from Johor Bahru - Singapore Causeway... Strategically positioned within the Singapore- Johor- Riau Islands Growth Triangle (SIJORI).EDEN GARDEN... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Poresia Country Club

Poresia Country Club, Johor Bahru

 chiabh Says:  The Poresia Country Club is located within the development of Leisure Farm Resort... The course comprises a 36-hole golf course and clubhouse... Condominium-style accomodation (2-bedroom units at RM385nett per day) is available at the Resort... Other facilities are available... 

Impian Emas Golf & Country Club

Impian Emas Golf & Country Club, Johor Bahru

 chiabh Says:  This is a 9-holes par-36 public course is designed byRonal Fream... The short course plays to 3,117m from the blue tees is challenging with its hugh but undulating fairways, greenside bunkers and large tricky greens... For those playing a full 18-holes, the second nine plays... 

Favorites  

Car Wash

Car Wash, Johor Bahru

 imran8852 Says:  After a long drive you probably will be too tired to wash your car, and yet you just can't stand to see how bad it was…Not to worry, just sent your car for a car wash. There are abundance of these services not just in Johore Bahru but all over M'sia. Food, Friends &... 

Taking Advantage of the Currency Conversion

Taking Advantage of the Currency Conversion, Johor Bahru

 samitbabu Says:  Singaporians take advantage of the Sing Dollar, and move into this weekend getaway into Malaysia for shopping, dining, relaxation.l Have the best of Malaysian Food, Shop in the semi swanky Malls (compared to Singapore) and Have aperfect getaway from the cosmopoliton rush of... 

 
Explore Deeper into Johor Bahru
KSL Hotel & Resort: Johor Bahru Biggest Hotel inside Shopping Mall
Hotels
Le Grandeur Palm Resort Johor
Hotels
Happy Family Homestay - Johor Bahru at Suria Muafa: Absolutely Fantastic
Hotels
Homestay Johor Bahru: Homestay Johor Bahru at Suria Muafakat
Hotels
Tebrau City: Biggest and Best Shopping Mall in JB
Shopping
Pulai Springs Resort
Hotels
Jusco Tebrau City: One of the Largest Shopping Mall in JB
Shopping
Jusco Tebrau City: Best Shopping Mall in JB
Shopping
Grand Straits Garden Seafood Restaurants: Get Your Seafood @ Dunga Bay
Restaurants
Hotel Grand Paragon
Hotels
Food & Tea Restaurant: One of the Restaurant in Tebrau City
Restaurants
Bamboo Foodcourt Sdn. Bhd: The famous bamboo
Restaurants
Restoran Hameed's
Restaurants
ZON Regency Hotel by the sea
Hotels
Great Wall Hotel: Best Deal in Town
Hotels
Compact Hotel: First hotel over the border
Hotels
Palm Resort Golf & Country Club
Sports & Outdoors
New York Hotel
Hotels
huizu hot wok: clean, simple and delicious
Restaurants
Damai Seafood Village Restaurant: A cozy 'green' setting
Restaurants
Ah Koong Restaurant: Freshest Fish Balls
Restaurants
The Pulai Desaru Beach
Hotels
Chingay Procession
Things to Do
Shopping and Dorians
Favorites
Chinese Heritage Museum
Things to Do
Grand BlueWave Hotel Johor Bahru
Hotels
Huizu Hot Wok: One of the few Halal Chinese Eatery worth trying!
Restaurants
Kafe Old Kan Kee: Great Hainanese Chicken Rice
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New Lucky Restaurant: Great seafood, reasonably priced
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M Suites
Hotels
New Lucky Restaurant: Great seafood, reasonably priced
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 Johor Bahru - A PLACE I CALL MY HOME - Johor Bahru has become a bustling city over the years. Standard of living is quite high too, as compared to other cities in Malaysia. There's not much places of interest in Johor Bahru but it is a... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi vt friends, I got a friend staying in JB- Tune hotel(Lot PTB 22819, Jalan Skudai, Mukim Bandar Johor Bahru), she is... 

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A: Just taxi because it neraka between city square and tune hotel 

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Selamat Datang!!! A Very Warm Welcome!!!

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 Johor Bahru, belonging to the state of Johor (Negeri Johor), is situated at the Southern tip of Peninsula Malaysia, just across the Straits of Johor from Singapore, connected by land. Johor Bahru is... 

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Johor Bahru - A PLACE I CALL MY HOME

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 Johor Bahru has become a bustling city over the years. Standard of living is quite high too, as compared to other cities in Malaysia. There's not much places of interest in Johor Bahru but it is a...... 

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Johor Darul Ta'zim

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 Johore Is The Southern Gateway To The Charming Tropical Malaysia Which Consist Of Eight Districts - Johore Bahru, Kota Tinggi, Mersing, Kluang, Batu Pahat, Muar, Segamat And Pontian. Each District... 

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Day Trips to Johor Bahru

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  Johor Bahru is situated at the southern tip of the Peninsula. Johor Bahru (JB) is the state capital of Johor Darul Takzim. It is one of the largest cities in Malaysia. The Causeway lconnects JB to... 

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JB - Johor Bahru City

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  JB is the nickname of the City of Johor Bahru. The capital of the State of Johor and the southern gateway of Peninsular Malaysia. Separated by the Tebrau Straits to Singapore island, its proximity... 

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