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Shopping Area - Suria KLCC
Kuala Lumpur Guide - Shopping
Moving upscale, for designer brands such
as Versace, Gucci and Prada to Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior and more.
Nestled between the worlds second tallest structures, the Petronas Twin Towers,
The Suria KLCC shopping mall is a gem, with its swank shops, cafes and beautiful
people.
An up market shopping mall, the choice and standard of shops here reflect its
classy atmosphere but the mall still attracts many locals, wealthy or not. The
mall has six levels of retail outlets that include big names in categories
fashion and accessories.
These include Marks & Spencer, Tiffany & Co, DKNY, Calvin Klein and Polo. The
famous Japanese department store Isetan has a branch here along with a Japanese
book store called Kinokuniya.
 RECOMMENDED
The upscale Aseana (Ground Floor) - A treasure trove of handmade clothing
from all around the region. Perk up your wardrobe with shawls and sarongs by
designers Marilyn Tan and Bobby Ch'ng and your home with silk, teapots and
sculptures.
Salabianca (First Floor) - Adored for its stunning fashion. Expect
everything from top to toe - accessories to chiffon and silk tops and skirts
adorned with delicate beading, painstakingly hand sewn.
ARCH World Miniature (level 3) - For exclusively designed pieces of
small-scale reproductions of just about anything. They sell framed art work made
of carved woodchips, depicting a local scene or house scene, wau (malay kite or
of Malaysia architectural buildings etc. Its one way to take a small piece of
KL home in your pocket.
Kinokuniya bookstore (Level 4) - Offers a wide selection of coffee table
books, novels and specialty material.
The Specialist Bookshop (Level 3) - Browse titles on Islamic, Judaism and
Christian theology, neatly tucked into green wooden shelves. Pay close attention
to the quotations inscribed along the shelves.
Note - Also has a nice range of cafes, dining establishments and Cineplex
theatres. Besides shopping, visitors can also visit a nice, landscaped park that
fronts the mall from the back which is complete with fountains, jogging trails
and pools. also located here are the Petronas Philharmonic Hall (located on the
Ground Floor), the Petronas Gallery, which is located on Level 4 and Petrosains,
the petroleum science centre.
Other Shopping Malls nearby -
City Square - The shopping complex is situated at the bustling junction
of Jalan Ampang and Jalan Tun Razak. Within its commercial area is a wide range
of shops which include beauty salons, art galleries, exclusive boutiques and
travel agencies.
Ampang Park Shopping Complex - Situated across the road from City Square
and Ampang plaza, the Ampang Park Shopping Complex is one of city's earliest
shopping centers. Extensive assortment of goods and services offered, of which
photographic items, costume accessories and apparel appeal to its shoppers.
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