Johor Bahru, Singapore’s not quite so wealthy neighbour, is still definitely worth a visit for some of it’s fantastic architecture and interesting culture.
A holiday apartment or aparthotel in this region provides access to some fascinating buildings including Sultan Abu Bakar Palace Museum. Once the palace for the Royal family, now a museum showing some of the Sultan’s personal possessions. There are swords, medals and stuffed animal hunting trophies adorning the vast, elegant rooms and outside you can wander around 53 acres of gloriously tended gardens. This palace is still used for Royal functions on occasion.

Look out for the Sultan’s current home, Istana Bukit Serene, whilst you are exploring Johor Bahru. This building isn’t open to the public but it’s worth getting as close as possible just to admire the art deco architecture, intricately detailed carvings and the 32 metre tower that this residence boasts.

From your serviced apartment you will also be within easy reach of Royal Johor Country Club, it’s rather up market and quite expensive but if you fancy a game of golf this is the place to come. If golf isn’t your scene then why not take a speedboat cruise to Danga Bay. A relaxing way to take in some of the amazing scenery that this region has to offer.

There are some fantastic places to eat within easy access of your holiday let including Teh Sarabat which serves all the favourite, street style dishes at really good prices. TGI Friday’s is one for the kids with good old burgers and fries. Restoran Vedhas is an Indian restaurant that also provides delicious vegetarian options and Marina Seafood Restaurant, based in Straits View Hotel, offers numerous ‘fruits of the sea’ dishes.

There are plenty of places to shop that are all within walking distance of your service apartment. Johor Bahru City Square is an extensive shopping mall where you can grab yourself some classy, designer clothes and a quick bite to eat in the food court.

Holiday Plaza provides everything you will need from consol games, CDs and DVDs to mobile phones and PC software. Everyone who is still a child at heart will love this place and, with a really vast selection of bookshops in Johor Bahru, why not pick yourself up the latest bestseller and enjoy a good read and a glass of wine before bed.

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