Johor Bahru City Square
Johor
Johor Bahru City Square is a prominent shopping centre and office building located on Wong Ah Fook Street, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, near the Johor–Singapore Causeway. Opened in 1999, the mall spans seven floors of retail space with over 300 shops, including fashion, electronics, and lifestyle outlets, complemented by a 36-storey office tower. The mall includes modern amenities such as an outdoor garden with a pond and green wall on level 6, three levels of underground parking, and a comprehensive entertainment offering including a cinema complex currently operated by mmCineplexes. Its strategic location attracts approximately 1.5 million visitors monthly, many from Singapore due to its proximity to the border. The mall is undergoing a major expansion and renovation slated for completion by late 2027, which will add a Health & Wellness Hub and a Kids Adventure Park, as well as hotel apartments above the mall by 2028. Majority ownership lies with the Singapore Government Investment Corporation, highlighting its regional economic significance.
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Tip: Visit Johor Bahru City Square during weekdays or early mornings to avoid peak crowds, especially on weekends when many shoppers from Singapore visit. Consider purchasing tickets for cinema and special events in advance to secure availability. The mall offers themed floors for easier navigation and features a Health & Wellness Hub and Kids Adventure Park in its upcoming expansion, making it family-friendly. Parking is available in three basement levels, and the mall is easily accessible via a pedestrian bridge from Johor Bahru Sentral railway station. Check the official website for updated opening hours and event information.
Interesting facts
- •Johor Bahru City Square attracts around 1.5 million visitors monthly, many from neighboring Singapore due to its proximity to the Johor–Singapore Causeway.
- •The mall includes a 36-storey office block divided into lower, middle, and upper zones.
- •Level 6 features an outdoor garden with a pond and a green wall, providing a natural retreat within the urban shopping environment.
- •A pedestrian bridge connects the mall directly to Johor Bahru Sentral railway station and the Sultan Iskandar Building, enhancing accessibility.
- •The mall is majority owned by the Singapore Government Investment Corporation (GIC), holding over 70% of shares.
History
Johor Bahru City Square was established in 1999 as a combined shopping mall and office complex.
In 2000, its cinema facilities were upgraded to Cathay Cineplex with theatres on multiple levels.
The mall expanded its services by opening the Singapore Visitor Centre in 2005.
A pedestrian bridge connecting the mall to the Southern Integrated Gateway and Johor Bahru Sentral railway station was inaugurated in 2008.
In 2016, the cinema operator changed to mmCineplexes.
A significant expansion and renovation project was announced in 2025 to increase retail space and add new facilities, aiming for completion by 2027 and 2028 for hotel apartments above the mall.
Contact
Phone: 07-226 3668
