Hari Raya is just around the corner and we are definitely excited for all the food, gatherings and fun we're going to have! Bring on the lemang, rendangs, and raya cookies ?
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But before we start our celebrations, there are plenty of preparations that need to be done. From finding the right raya outfit, cleaning and redecorating the house, and making sure we have enough food and utensils for our guests - it's plenty to do! Some of us might have started on our raya duties, but for the rest of us who are lagging behind, here are a few places to get you started with your raya shopping spree ?
1. Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman
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Also known as Jalan TAR, this road was the main shopping area in Kuala Lumpur before modern shopping complexes were developed ? But even so, the heritage road flanked with pre-war buildings still remains as a popular shopping area, especially during the festive season! Shopping along Jalan TAR doesn't only get you the best-priced materials and goods for your Raya celebrations, but it'll also bring a sense of nostalgia to many. Shopping at Jalan TAR is a cultural experience that goes back several decades! For those of us whose family lived in Kuala Lumpur throughout the years, it'll bring back many memories of how our mothers or grandmothers used to shop for our Raya outfits ?
Explore shops along the roads and narrow alleys and find a fantastic range of textiles, Muslimah wears, clothing, accessories, carpets, silverware and more. Everything you need to refresh your outfits and home to bring in the festive season!
Note that every Saturday between 5pm - 10pm, Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman is closed and hosts a night market instead so your shopping options doubles up with more clothes and food ?
[P.S. If you love night markets and Ramadan Bazaars, check out these 10 bazaars in KL and Selangor you can't miss out on]
Address: Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur
2. Jalan Masjid India
[Some stalls may be permanently or temporarily closed due to a fire incident that occurred on 21 May 2019]
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Just about 10 minutes walk away from Jalan TAR is the vibrant and lively Jalan Masjid India. The shops and stalls there predominantly cater to the local Indian Muslim community. There's plenty to shop for here, especially for your Raya essentials! Explore the streets and find beautiful saree material (which you can tailor into stunning raya outfits), an impressive range of jewellery selection, Muslimah wears, bags, shoes and more ?
Address: Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur
3. SOGO
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One of the iconic places for Raya shopping in KL for the last few decades! It was one of the first shopping complexes to pop up in KL and the entire building is a single department store to the Japanese brand, SOGO. The complex sells relatively affordable brands so you can find a variety of kitchenware, home decor, bags, shoes, and even an entire floor dedicated to beauty products and cosmetics!
Address: SOGO, GF-B24 Ground Floor Complex, 190, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, 50100 Kuala Lumpur
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 10am - 9.30pm, Friday to Saturday 10am - 10pm
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4. Jakel Mall
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What started off decades ago as mere shop lot selling textile frabric has now evolved into its very own shopping complex! Jakel has always been one of the top go-to places in KL for raya clothing shopping. Find a variety of clothes there from Muslimah wears, hijabs, ready-made raya outfits and their impressive range of materials. Their large range of materials span from affordable locally made goods to the most luxurious materials imported from overseas brands such as Valentino, Prada and Gucci ?
Address: 159, Jalan Munshi Abdullah, City Centre, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 10.15am - 8.30pm
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5. Kamdar
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This place has been around since 1972 and has built its reputation as one of the must-visit place for affordable textile and materials for amazing raya outfits ? Shop a whole range of items from textile fabric, ready-made garments for women, men and children.
P.S. The store sells school uniform too which so you can drop by there before next year's school semester starts too!
Address: 113, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, City Centre, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 10am - 9pm daily
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6. Kenanga Wholesale City Mall
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With 8 floors and about 800 retail lots, this is the place to go when you want to buy in bulk. Clothes, accessories, textile materials, gifts, you name it! You can get a LOT of stuff for much cheaper prices than other places since almost everything here is sold in bulk, making this place the place to be when buying matching clothing materials for the entire family such as festive seasons, or when you're hosting events that require matching clothing such as weddings! And of the best part about shopping here is that the merchandise sells super fast so there are new collections for you every week or so ?
Some stores may sell individual pieces but the price may be higher so it is best to come with friends or family to buy in bulk.
Address: 2, Jalan Gelugor, Pudu, 55200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 10am - 7pm, Friday and Saturday 10am - 8pm
7. IKEA
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There's more to clothes when it comes to raya celebrations, some of us might need to spruce up our home decor too! And where better to get them than IKEA? You never know what you'll find there from sleek living room tables, comfortable sofa sets, a beautiful centrepiece for your dining table, or just simply a few sets of extra towels for your guest bathroom ?
And if you're hosting you're first open house and inviting friends and family offer for a raya feast, this is the place to get water dispensers, food trays, ice buckets and other household items to accommodate your guests. Not to mention that it's a whole lot of fun to explore IKEA's maze of inspiring home decor ?
Address: Multiple outlets - Cheras and Mutiara Damansara
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8. Publika Shopping Gallery
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You won't find many clothing chain brands here. With plenty of upscale boutiques around, this is the place to find that unique one-of-a-kind outfit or jewellery that your friends and family will gush over ? Drop by during Ramadan and you'll find rows of stalls along the mall's main hallway selling everything you could need for your festive season like modern and traditional raya outfits, beautifully embroidered telekung, unique jewellery, and household decor!
Address: 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 10am - 10pm
9. Bangsar Village I & II
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A neighbourhood mall that doubles as one of the hippest places to be in town, Bangsar Village is the place where you'll find plenty of unique household decorative items to add some flair to your raya home decor! One of the great things about this mall is that it isn't as crowded as other shopping places such as Jalan TAR and Mid Valley Megamall making it a great place (especially if you're shopping with kids) to leisurely stroll while shopping for your raya goods. Although the selections there are not as wide as bigger malls, there is still plenty of stalls selling clothing, decor, and other necessities you need for your celebration ?
Address: 1, Jalan Telawi 1, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 10am - 10pm daily
10. 1 Utama Shopping Centre
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One of the main shopping malls in KL, you'll find everything you need in 1 Utama Shopping Mall! This mall is the fourth largest mall in the world and is spread across five million square feet. It has been frequented by many regulars over the years and it's no surprise why. Between food choices, and unlimited choice of stores from department stores, speciality stores to pop up stall, you'll find everything you need there ? Raya goods, Chinese New Year knick knacks, Christmas gifts, you'll find them all there!
Address:1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 10am - 10pm, Friday and Saturday 10am - 10.30pm
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11. Mid Valley Megamall and The Gardens Mall
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Technically two malls instead of one, Mid Valley Megamall and The Gardens Mall are just walking distance to each other and connected via an indoor bridge. Between these two malls, you'll have unlimited findings for all your raya and non-raya needs! Find an assortment of traditional stalls ready with raya-esque goods in both malls from clothes to home decor, and many of the shops in the malls will have their seasonal items for the festive season too. If there is one place to get all your raya needs in one go, this is the place!
Not to mention that it has three hotels connected to it too making it perfect for shopaholics coming from out of KL or Malaysia! Better yet, why not have a shopping staycation with the girls before raya? ?
[P.S. If you're interested in hotels connected to shopping malls in KL, here are 8 more you should check out]
Address: Mid Valley Megamall, LOT F-049&050,1ST floor, Mid Valley City, 58000 Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 10am - 10pm daily
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12. Sunway Pyramid
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Similar to 1 Utama Shopping Mall and Mid Valley Megamall is Sunway Pyramid. Some may find it more convenient to shop here since it's located on the other side of town, Subang!
Don't forget to check out the mall's amazing Raya decorations at the concourse floor this year themed 'Bunga Bunga Raya'. You'll end up taking more selfies there than actual shopping ?
Address: 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Hours: 10am - 10pm daily
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13. AEON Retail
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If there's one retailer that's excited about Raya, it's AEON! The giant retailer has its biggest campaigns of the year during Ramadan and Syawal! Drop by any of their stores and find an unlimited assortment of raya goods like cookies, hampers, gift packs, and food. And of course, you can get other raya essentials such as homeware and clothes too. Your choices are limitless ?
Address: Multiple outlets nationwide
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14. Metrojaya
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If you don't feel like bulldozing through the crowd and the heat at Jalan TAR, or exploring different shops in shopping malls, Metrojaya is the place for you! The department store boasts a whole range of raya collections such as designer fashion, children's clothes, household goods and gifts ?
Address: Multiple outlets nationwide
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There you have it, 14 places in Klang Valley to kickstart your raya shopping! There's still about two and a half weeks to go before the big day so what are you waiting for? Round up the moms, sisters, and girlfriends for a day out of amazing raya shopping ?