Johor Weekend Adventure: Street Food, Urban Fun & Theme Park Magic

Johor Bahru Weekend Itinerary: City, Food & Family Fun

Heritage streets • Malls • Theme parks • Waterfront leisure

Looking for a weekend filled with city buzz, shopping, great food, and family-friendly excitement? Johor Bahru has everything — vibrant street markets, massive malls, hip cafés, waterfront views, and world-class theme parks.

Day 1 — Eat, Explore & Enjoy the JB City Buzz

🌅 Morning: Coffee, Heritage Streets & Urban Energy

Jalan Tan Hiok Nee (Heritage Street)

• Murals
• Boutique shops
• Popular cafés & vintage bakeries
• Don’t miss: Hiap Joo banana cake

JB City Square & Komtar JBCC

• Fashion brands
• Desserts & bubble tea
• Local snacks & beauty salons

🌤 Afternoon: Shopping Spree or Indoor Family Fun

• Option A — KSL City Mall: clothing, beauty salons, local eats, tech shops
• Option B — Paradigm Mall: movie theatres, indoor playgrounds, bowling, cafés

🌃 Evening: Street Food Feast & Night Market Adventure

• Mount Austin Food Street: Japanese, hotpot, Western, desserts, bubble tea
• JB Night Market (pasar malam): grilled skewers, lok lok, fried snacks, clothes & accessories

Day 2 — Theme Park Magic or Premium Shopping Thrill

🌤 Morning Option A — LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort

• Mini roller coasters
• Waterpark fun
• LEGO-themed attractions
• Driving school for kids
• Castle-themed shows

🍽 Afternoon: Waterfront Leisure Time

R&F Marina Waterfront

• Ice cream & gelato
• Seafront restaurants
• Palm-lined marina views
• Kids’ scooter-friendly paths

🌆 Evening: One Last City Treat

• Mid Valley Southkey — trendy mall
• The Replacement Lodge & Kitchen — IG-famous café
• IKEA Tebrau — popular with Malaysian & Singaporean visitors

Where to Stay

• JB Sentral — best for convenience
• Mount Austin — food heaven
• Puteri Harbour — near LEGOLAND
• Desaru Coast — beach + luxury (if extending the trip)