Markets and Shopping

Are you looking for some good shopping spots in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah? Here are some of the great spots for you to check out! Sabah has an authentic shopping, from handicraft, street markets, fruit stalls, electronics and clothings. Depends on what your heart desire whether to fill an itching shopping needs or simply enjoying walking through markets, these are what you try at Sabah’s shopping experience:

GAYA STREET SUNDAY MARKET
Gaya street back in the day known as Bond Street has been the root center of business for many years. The market started as early as in the 1950’s, all the marketplace were used traditionally, where all the goods were placed on the streets floor with covers or either on the table, just like nowadays.

If you’re planning to hunt for something, be sure to visit Gaya Street Market! You might find treasure along the way! It opens every Sunday as early at 6.30 am – 1.00 pm. This nice long stretch of street vendors, with their stall and over-sized canopies, are selling a variety of goods from local handmade handicraft to food and beverages, fruits, herbs & spices, range of retails, jewellery & accessories, varies potted plants & flowers, and many more! So look no further and begins your shopping spree this upcoming Sunday!

KOTA KINABALU CENTRAL MARKET
Just a few steps away from the handicraft market is the central market. Drop by one free afternoon and discover a new side of the world where you can find a lot of things such as food, clothes, fresh produce and more in this happening market! Tropical fruits of all sorts, fresh vegetables and poultry, everything can be found here.

So what are you waiting for? Make your way to the Central Market today! It’s open every Monday to Sunday from 6.00 am – 6.00 pm.

HANDICRAFT MARKET
Another good place to go for Sabah shopping experience is the Handicraft Market! A prime spot for handicraft such as textiles, local handmade crafts, a traditional instrument, jewellery & accessories, and much more interesting goods where tourist usually hunt for souvenirs!

If you’re looking for some modest souvenir to bring home, you have made the right choice, this is the right place to go for! All you need is a little bargaining skill when visiting the Handicraft markets, and you won’t be disappointed with the results when you try once. 😉

Kota Kinabalu Handicraft Market
It opens from Monday to Sunday at 6.00 am – 6.00 pm

Pekan Nabalu Handicraft Market
It opens from Monday to Sunday as early around 6.30 am – 5.00 pm

IMAGO SHOPPING MALL
Located at the heart of Kota Kinabalu, IMAGO MALL by far is the top and largest shopping centers. Each floor in IMAGO Mall is designed specifically from a various range of retails, cosmetics, entertainment section, dining outlets of local delicacies to high brands under one roof! If you love a sense of fashion and shopping then this might be just the perfect place that you have been looking for!

It was indeed a premium shopping destination for residents and tourist alike. Make sure to visit once or maybe twice to do your shopping spree! It opens every Monday to Sunday from 10.00 am – 10.00 pm

SURIA SABAH SHOPPING MALL
Among the newest modern 1-stop, the city center is the Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, offering a wide selection of international and regional brands, from major outlet stores, boutiques, beauty and cosmetic stores coupled with Malaysian and Sabahan chain stores to restaurants and a cinema.

You will be spoilt for many choices! Not forget to mention about the food court, its quite a highlight as it has an open-air section with panoramic views of the sea! Imagine dining while watching the sunset! Yes, this one deserves your’s visit!

It opens every Monday to Sunday from 10.00 am – 10.00 pm.

1 BORNEO HYPERMALL
Located 7km away from the city centre, 1 Borneo Hypermall is the first and the largest lifestyle hyper mall in East Malaysia back in the days. It comprises of a cluster of stores; international and regional brands, ranging from clothing, shoes, and many duty-free items.

This includes cosmetics, perfumes, jewellery, and other electronic items! All in one place! There’s also recreational activities, a cinema, several hotels, and condominiums nearby. You can find everything in one place! 1 Borneo also provided shuttle bus services strategically located in Warisan Square for the convenience of its visitors. It opens every Monday to Sunday from 10.00 am – 10.00 pm