South East Asian Trips

Brunei is a Southeast Asian nation located on the island of Borneo. It is shares most of its borders with the state of Sarawak, Malaysia. Brunei, the remains of a once very mighty Sultanate gained its independence from England in 1984, is a very attractive country with striking coasts and luminous rain forests. One can take a trip to the various cities like Bandar Seri Begawan, Bangar, Kuala Belait, Muara, Seria etc and get a close view of the Bruneian history, culture and society. Shopping has become a necessary element of vacationing and Shopping in Brunei will leave the shopaholic spoilt for choice.

The towns of Bandar Seri Begawan, Kuala Belait, Seria and Tutong are the places you'll find large department stores, the kind that stock everything from imported goods to groceries. Souvenirs and local handicrafts are more commonly available in local markets, where stallholders sell native handicrafts. Alternatively, the Arts & Handicrafts Centres one at the International Airport, the other at Kota Batu in the capital are good places to buy souvenirs. For last minute shopping, the Duty-Free Shop at the airport is a good choice.

Shopping in Brunei is a very wonderful experience. You can either browse through the posh malls or you can take a stroll across the busy markets and get a cherished possession for yourself. The Bruneian Shopping experience will leave you completely contented. While in Brunei, the various things you can buy are:

Electrical goods

Foodstuffs

Clothing

Shoes

Jewelry

Toiletries

Cards & Gifts

Stationery

Furniture and Household Items

Dress made by tailors

From local markets and small boutique stores to gigantic shopping malls, you have a many options to choose from for your shopping spree. There are many unique items that can be found in the shops of this country including earthenware ornaments, gilded curios, exotic furniture designs, Chinese urns, brocade tablecloths, mats and door hangings, Indian finery, Thai haute couture, the latest electronics goods etc.

Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex

The largest shopping mall in Brunei is the majestic Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex in the capital. This is a breathtaking piece of architecture with ample parking for visitors and houses a wide array of upmarket boutiques and shops. New to the shopping scene is the elegant complex The Mall in Bandar Seri Begawan .

The Mall Gadong

The Mall, Gadong is a bold, futuristic complex that will set the standards of Brunei Darussalam's retail industry. Combining a host of amenities, the complex comprises of The Mall, international hotel and convention/meeting areas. The perfect blend of commercial, residential and leisure elements is achieved through the developer's meticulous attention to detail and no expense has been spared to make The Mall, Gadong, the latest statement in functionality and sophistication. The vast openness of the shopping atrium enable shoppers to revel in the beauty of the walkways and attractive balconies. The cool, airy design invite the public to enter and roam in comfort. Yet, for all its sophistication, The Mall retains it functionality as a family centre with two medium cineplexes, large courts and several international and fine dining restaurants.