Attractions in Malaysia

Location

Damansara is among the 36 subdivisions of Petaling, in the state of Selangor and is one of the most densely populated areas in Malaysia. It was named after the Damansara River that flows nearby.

Overview

Damansara is well known for its shopping malls and entertainment hub. It's really a sub branch of Kuala Lumpur city center as it's currently too crowded and congested. Catering to the large population in Selangor, no wonder many more shopping malls are mushrooming in Petaling Jaya. Damansara really is a dense area with many facilities and shopping malls cluster nearby, making it a convenient spot for shoppers to get all their needs especially in the weekends and school holidays. Among the many prestigious malls are One Utama Shopping mall, due to popular demand, it has extended the phase 2 building, making it ever bigger and comprehensive. It's more of a family mall, comprising hypermarkets, cinemas, fashions, education, dining and loads more.

The Curve, is a rather recent addition to Damansara, with its boutique concepts and open space cafes and restaurants, making it a favorite hangout spot for young adults. The night life in The Curve is very lively and colorful, with pubs, clubs, karaoke and cinema. Another gem in the area is Ikea and Ikano Power Centre (IPC), both link and joint by a bridge, is a haven for furniture and house appliances. More and more people opt for self-design and decoration of their house, making these 2 malls a popular hangout place for inspiration.

Transport

Getting around in and to Damansara is easy, there are many public buses and LRT station that connects and bring you to Damansara. It is of course connected to Kl and Petaling Jaya via multiple highways such as Sprint and Penchala Highways. For railway, the last stop is at Kelana Jaya and there's free shuttle bus that can bring you to One Utama Shopping Mall from there.