KL Dazzling
Entertainment & Excitement
Kuala Lumpur’s excellent infrastructure and conducive weather makes it a preferred venue for major sporting events and recreational pursuits. Its impressive range of facilities include state-of-the-art motor racing circuits, comprehensive sports complexes, championship golf courses, superb equestrian clubs and theme parks.
THEME PARKS
Theme parks in Kuala Lumpur promise hours of fun for the whole family. With the KidZania Kuala Lumpur promising The City of Kids is an interactive edutainment centre that allows children to learn through the art of role-playing, the theme parks of Malaysia will full fill the dreams of every kid and the kid at heart.
Berjaya Times Square Theme Park
5th and 7th Floor, Berjaya Times Square
KidZania Kuala Lumpur – The City of Kids
The Curve, Mutiara Damansara
SPORTS & RECREATION
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Le Tour de Langkawi
Acclaimed as one of the top cycling races in the world, this action-packed event sees top international riders traversing the spectacular and treacherous terrains of the country, from the idyllic island of Langkawi to Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. On the last day, competitors will pass through some of KL’s most impressive landmarks before the grand finale at Dataran Merdeka.
KL International Tower Jump
Watch daring B.A.S.E. jumpers as they make spectacular leaps off the KL Tower from an astounding height of 300 metres. This death-defying annual event attracts participation from the global B.A.S.E. jumping fraternity.
Standard Chartered KL Marathon
Over 7,000 participants from Malaysia and 35 other countries take part in this annual race. The race begins and ends at Dataran Merdeka, and passes through the city’s major landmarks such as the Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower, National Mosque and KL Lake Gardens.
Golfing
Golfers will have an enjoyable time at the city’s beautiful courses. Many are located within exclusive resorts and clubs, boasting excellent facilities and unrivalled services. Night golfing is an additional feature that makes golfing in Malaysia an enjoyable experience.
Among the golf courses around the city are:
Jalan Jalil Perkasa 3, Bukit Jalil
Tel: 03-8894 1600
No. of Holes: 18
Website: www.berjayaclubs.com/jalil
Pusat Latihan Polis, Jalan Semarak
Tel: 03-2693 4964
No. of Holes: 9
10, Jalan 1/70D, off Jalan Bukit Kiara
Tel: 03-2011 9188
No. of Holes: 18
Website: www.klgcc.com
TUDM Station, Jalan Lapangan Terbang Lama
Tel: 017-438 5688
No. of Holes: 9
Website: http://krat.mod.gov.my
Bowling
Most bowling alleys in the city are situated within shopping malls, or in the vicinity of hotel and other recreation centres.
Endah Parade Shopping Centre – Navigate
Pandan Lake Club – Navigate
Desa Complex, Kepong – Navigate
Mutiara Damansara – Navigate
Sunway Pyramid Shopping Centre – Navigate
NU Sentral Mall – Navigate
Alamanda Shopping Centre – Navigate
IOI City Mall Putrajaya – Navigate
Equestrian Sports
Equestrian sports is fast gaining popularity. Many equestrian centres have emerged offering facilities such as stables, indoor arena, polo field, riding paddocks, exercise tracks and hacking trails.
Rock Climbing
The sheer limestone cliffs of Batu Caves, just outside KL, beckon those with a yen for this gravity-defying sport. The climbs pose varying degrees of difficulty and average between 20 to 30 metres. The Summit USJ shopping mall houses Malaysia’s first indoor rock-climbing facility, the Summit Climbing Gym.
Extreme Games
The Extreme Park located in the Sunway township, southwest of KL, offers skateboarding, go-karting, water-skiing, jet-skiing, wakeboarding, remote-controlled car racing and paintball facilities.
NIGHTLIFE
KL’s nightlife is as vivid and diverse as its cultural attractions. Chic bistros and watering holes offer a wide spectrum of styles and settings for the party crowd to chill out. Take your pick from the nightspots that belt out Latin, techno, R & B, reggae, retro or groovy tunes and beats. Join the urbanites and expatriates to unwind in KL!
Popular nightspots in KL are:
Asian Heritage Row
Set in an interesting façade of converted Colonial buildings, Asian Heritage Row possesses a distinct character and atmosphere. The street is lined by a host of international and fusion-style restaurants as well as cafes, bars and clubs. Enjoy a sumptuous meal or while away the night with live music and performances.
Bukit Bintang / Changkat Bukit Bintang
Bursting with energy, the hip and cool Bukit Bintang district offers an exciting evening amidst a contemporary ambience. The streets around Bukit Bintang are jam-packed with a good choice of dining and entertainment options. Sip your favourite drink as the deejays spin the latest hits or set the mood for the night.
KLCC (Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Ampang & Jalan P.Ramlee)
This premier tourist enclave offers an equally appealing and energetic time as the sun goes down. Attracting a string of party-goers, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Ampang and Jalan P.Ramlee are great areas for
dining, club-hopping or chilling out. Tap your feet to the beat of local and foreign bands and take in the electrifying atmosphere.
TREC
TREC which stands for Taste, Relish, Experience and Celebrate is Malaysia’s first and only purpose built urban F&B, lifestyle and commercial destination. It sits on a 7 acre site at the city centre with views of the Royal Selangor Golf Course. TREC integrates an exciting variety of fine dining restaurants, trendy cafes, wine bars, pubs, lounges, clubs and other lifestyle-related services. TREC is the new site of Zouk KL, one of the city’s most popular entertainment outlets.
Bangsar
Concentrated along the roads of Bangsar Baru and Jalan Telawi, Bangsar’s nightspots feature a stylish and sophisticated setting. Popular among the expatriate crowd, these trendy bistros and cafes offer themed settings or just a place to relax with a large-screen television. Enjoy the latest hits and be spotted in one of the most chic parts of the city!
