Raya is right around the corner, aren’t you excited for the delicious food, ‘green’ packets, and festive decor? For sure, you’ll be occupied with a lot during this festive season, but don’t forget to take a breather when you need to.
What better way to take a breather than visiting the local malls around town. Do some Raya shopping, spend time with your family, and snap lots of pictures for your Instagram feed! While you’re at it, check out the stunning decorations, earn rewards, be entertained by the performances, as well as enjoy special activities prepared by the malls. Here are some of the shopping malls you should visit this Raya season:
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur never disappoints with their magnificent festive decorations each festival. For this year’s Hari Raya, the mall seeks to bridge the gap between traditional cultural heritage and the modern world. Featuring a heritage house transformed to become a modern heritage house with the use of batik decoration and experiential projection mapping, dive into learning more about the cultures and traditions of Malay heritage with one of the most popular mall in Bukit Bintang. Surrounding the Centre Court are also stunning stained-glass panels inspired by Islamic art and architecture that create a colourful backdrop to the 150-year-old house.
Pavilion’s iconic landmark, the Crystal Fountain, is decorated for this special session too. In collaboration with Coach, charming pink lanterns surround the fountain while illuminated crescents and stars hang above its entrance. The lanterns bring about a warm feeling as it shines in front of Pavilion KL during Raya.
Pavilion Bukit Jalil
You can’t miss out on an opportunity to meet with the world’s most beloved cat and pop-culture icon Garfield! Get up close and personal with the iconic character at Pavilion Bukit Jalil as he celebrates his 45th Anniversary this year! While you’re there, indulge yourself in the malls’ bright and colorful decorations. Along with these decorations, you can find adorable Garfield sculptures and life-sized Garfield installations. And don’t miss out on the chance to redeem exclusive limited-edition Garfield rewards with minimum spent.
Avenue K
Transport back to your childhood times when you see the decorations that Avenue K has prepared. Taking inspiration from the rich culture and beauty of Marrakesh, the city of luxury in Morocco, you will be welcome by a giant, majestic flying carpet along with stunning and bright colored lamps dangling elegantly from it when entering Avenue K. Furthermore, shoppers can capture Insta-worthy pictures with their city walls showcasing artistic porcelain plates while the elegant courtyard has a private lounge area and panoramic view of the palm-shaded gardens. Avenue K will also be hosting the Colorful Raya Costume Contest. Take this opportunity to feel like a model as you strut down the catwalks in your Raya best!
Sunway Pyramid
If you’re looking to reminisce your past, walk down memory lane at Sunway Pyramid. Drawing inspiration from the nostalgic charms of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, geometrical and Arabesque structures symbolizing guidance, diversity and inclusivity are used to decorate the Orange Concourse of Sunway Pyramid. You should also visit to check out the Chamber of Lights, an interactive light zone that will take you to a realm beyond your wildest imagination.
There will also be an EAP booth showcasing artwork created by the autism community. Merchandise are sold here and all profits generated by the booth will be used to support their ongoing efforts to raise awareness and promote acceptance for individuals with autism.
Sunway Velocity
A sea of colourful lights will welcome you upon arrival at the Main Atrium of Sunway Velocity. Giving off a modern Islamic setting, you will witness sparkling lights and beautiful geometrical arrangement, along with breathtaking 3D sculptures. In the middle of the atrium stands a 31-feet centrepiece, adorn with hanging radiant lanterns. Don’t forget to stand under it to shower yourself with unlimited blessings!
What’s more is that Sunway Velocity has also incorporated interactive engagements to their decorations this festive season! Watch fireworks and bursting sounds come to live below your feet when you step on the LED platforms.
In addition to the radiant and stunning decorations, parents can bring their children to experience living an ‘adult life’. A space will be set up by the mall for kids to have the opportunity to enhance their interpersonal and social skills by selling pouches, t-shirts, and tote bags of their design. Kids can also attend a workshop to help them develop their skills.
Sunway Putra Mall
Incorporating bright neon lights with traditional Arabic-designs, Sunway Putra Mall hopes to bring light and happiness with their decorations this Raya season. Set in the mall’s Main Concourse, Ground Floor, you can follow a neon-lit tunnel that leads you to an elegant geometric star centrepiece. The neon-tunnel will be a journey for many as it is incorporated with unique digital innovations like movement, sound and lights, light motions change and music plays. Walk through the tunnel itself to get a full experience for yourself!
In light of World Autism Awareness Day on 2nd April, Sunway Putra Mall has also include a calm room, furnished with dimmed lights and sensory tools. The rooms are mainly for autistic individuals or individuals with disabilities to calm down and readjust to their surroundings. These rooms will be further equipped to the rest of the mall.
Suria KLCC
It’s kampung nelayan (fishing village) appreciation season this Raya with Suria KLCC. Replicating a traditional fishing village, Suria KLCC features a wooden rumah kampung (village house) surrounded by coconut trees in its Centre Court. You can relive your childhood days at the kampung house with nostalgic childhood games ranging from teng teng (hopscotch) to congkak. A photo booth will be available for shoppers to take festive photos with loved ones with the beautiful decorations as a background too.
Suria KLCC has also brought back the Lampu Pelita Replica that made it into the Malaysia Book of Records in 2022 as the Largest Pelita Replica. The 50-ft Pelita Replica can be found at Esplanade KLCC along with other traditional Hari Raya elements. Don’t missed the chance to witness this masterpiece this Raya season!
Alamanda Shopping Centre
Featuring a similar concept of a heritage house like Suria KLCC, witness traditional wooden furniture accompanied with colourful boards making up the walls of the house at Alamanda Shopping Centre when stepping into their village house. It is elevated on stilts with expansive windows and warm lights insides, giving off a mellow vibe. Visit the mall to experience the looks and feels of a village house!
Mesra Mall
With Coastal Fishing Village as their theme, Mesra Mall presents a small village harbour providing a haven for a fleet of fishing boats. When taking the wooden bridge leading to various village houses, just imagine the floor is the sea, then you’ll be transported to a typical Malay fishing village. You’re invited to live through the carefree life of a Malay fishing village at Mesra Mall this festive season.
The Gardens Mall
Ever missed the good old times when your parents were out on the verandah enjoying their coffee or tea, and you’re playing around in the front yard with your siblings? Well, relive those moments of a post-Merdeka Malaya at The Gardens Mall with their cosy and elegant British colonial homestead display setups. Bring your family to the mall so they’re able to see the life in Malaysia before its Independence Day. Show them the days when children played with gasing and batu seremban, and families gather in front of a big and bulky box, watching shows in black and white.
Da Men USJ
Why visit a tropical garden when you can visit one indoors at Da Men USJ? With lush greeneries surrounding a wooden pavilion, witness a vibrant kampung filled with traditional Malay musical instruments. Put on your traditional Raya costume and head to the mall for the perfect Instagram OOTD.
One activity to look forward to this Raya hosted by Da Men USJ is ‘Longest Doodle In A Mall’, you can unleash your creativity with drawings that best represent Malaysia on 15th April from 11am onwards. And if you’re looking to challenge yourself, do participate in their Kompang Competition and Nasi Lemak Eating Competition! Let’s see if you can win the exciting prizes they have prepared!
Intermark Mall
Incorporating one of the oldest traditional artform in Malaysia into its decorations, Intermark Mall has decorated itself to enlighten shoppers on the beauty of weaving. On top of that, the shopping mall is holding an exclusive exhibition featuring the intricate creations of Puan Asmah Binti Ismail, an acclaimed weaver. Feed your eyes on, and take pictures of her impressive designs of floral patterns which take hundreds of hours to complete!
IPC Shopping Centre
If you’re looking for a twist from your traditional Raya decoration, then you might want to pay IPC Shopping Centre a visit. Their decoration this year is a fusion of traditional and modern. While keeping in mind of traditions, IPC has incorporated neon and sustainable materials as part of their Raya décor. Snap colourful pictures with the pretty lights and Instagrammable spots at IPC Shopping Mall. Additionally, the mall will also be bringing back their outdoor al-fresco area, where you can ‘buka puasa’ with your family there or enjoy take-away meals.
Mid Valley Megamall
Be prepared to be “wau”-ed when you visit Mid Valley Megamall. With the intention to bring shoppers back to their hometown, Mid Valley has decorated its mall with colourful and intricately made kites, wau bulan-s. When standing under the decorations at Centre Court, ground floor, looking up would be the most pleasant feeling ever. Revisit your nostalgic memories with Mid Valley Megamall’s wau-themed kampung!
Melawati Mall
Incorporating the theme of Marakesh into its Raya decorations this year, pay a visit to Melawati Mall to see how the mall captures the vibrant spirit of the theme. The decorations put up in the mall this Raya are simple designs primarily focusing on blues and yellow. There is also a runway leading up to different stores selling Raya goodies. Melawati Mall is the perfect mall to wind down to after a busy day during Raya season.
Fahrenheit88 Shopping Mall
From now to 1st May 2023, celebrate Hari Raya in style at Fahrenheit88 shopping mall! In collaboration with beauty products retailer Sephora and designer duo Rizman Ruzaini, shoppers are invited to celebrate this blooming festive season in style and beauty.
The local fashion brand opened their first pop-store in the heart of the city Bukit Bintang. Shoppers can shop for their latest Hari Raya collection and their newly launched perfume to complete their festive look this season. In collaboration with Sephora, Fahrenheit88 mall’s Main Entrance is also clad in “Be Kind. Be Beautiful” display of vibrant flowers. This area is a perfect spot to capture worthy photos with your family and loved ones.
