Shopping in Kota Kinabalu includes upscale waterfront malls and traditional markets. These top 5 shopping spots in Kota Kinabalu feature everything travelers need for a satisfactory shopping spree in Borneo. Discover where to buy souvenirs, Malaysian handicrafts and upscale fashions at these top malls and markets in Kota Kinabalu.
Shopping in Kota Kinabalu | 1. Gaya Street Sunday Market
Tourists who are in town on Sundays should spend the morning at Gaya Street Sunday Market. This traditional market features everything from batik clothing to Malaysian desserts. The market area is a popular spots for families, so expect crowds of locals who show up to bargain for merchandise and even live animals! Even if tourists miss the Sunday market, Gaya Street still features plenty of local shopping spots every day of the week.
Address: Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Hours: 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM (only on Sundays)
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Shopping in Kota Kinabalu | 2. Handicraft Market
The Handicraft Market is a can’t-miss spot in Kota Kinabalu for buying souvenirs and local goods. Visitors will find handmade woodcrafts, like blowpipes and wind instruments, jewelry, traditional clothing and most importantly an array of culture.
Address: Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Hours: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily
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Shopping in Kota Kinabalu | 3. Centre Point Sabah
Marking the center of Kota Kinabalu and easy to get to from almost anywhere in the city, Centre Point Sabah is a popular spot for locals and tourists to shop and enjoy indoor activities. This mall features four floors of shops, salons and restaurants, plus four more floors that include a supermarket, cinema and bowling alley. Kids will love the multiple gaming arcades and billiards room as well.
Address: 1, Lorong Centre Point, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Hours: 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM daily
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Shopping in Kota Kinabalu | 4. Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
One of the more upscale malls in Kota Kinabalu is Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. This modern shopping center covers shoppers’ needs with a wild selection of fashion boutiques, international chain stores, restaurants, shoe shops and accessory kiosks. Suria Sabah Shopping Mall also contains a cinema, fast food restaurants and a cheap food court for big groups and families on a budget.
Address: 1, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Hours: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily
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Shopping in Kota Kinabalu | 5. Jesselton Artisan Market
One of the best can’t-miss cultural attractions and shopping experiences in Kota Kinabalu is Jesselton Artison Market at Riverson The Walk. The local arts and crafts bazaar is a project by Salt x Paper Stationery & Gifts that showcases handmade products from local artists and delightful souvenirs. Tourists can take handicraft workshops and mini classes throughout the day and eat lunch at any of the local food trucks that line the area. Jesselton Artison Market opens on different occasions for different events. Travelers can check the market’s Facebook page for details.
Address: Riverson The Walk, Kota Kinabalu
Hours: 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM
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