Just across the border from Singapore lies a veritable wonderland of designer brands – the Johor Premium Outlets. 130 outlet stores spread out over 45 acres, with up to 80% discounts on the likes of Burberry, CK Calvin Klein, and Salvatore Ferragamo: did someone say shopping spree?
Here’s the lowdown on that happy place. But take note, ladies: the discounts are big, but the temptation to blow serious bucks is even bigger. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Getting there
By car/taxi: Johor Premium Outlets is a 30-minute drive from the Tuas 2nd Link Immigration Checkpoint. Take the North-South highway and take exits 304 and 302A to get there.
By bus: Take the Causeway Link bus from different pick-up points in Singapore (Queen Street, Kranji MRT station, Newton Circus, or Jurong East bus interchange), which will take you to JB Sentral (fees range from $0.80 to $3). From there, take the complimentary JPO shuttle bus to Johor Premium Outlets.
Shop Til You Drop
And now, to the good stuff: the shopping. Johor Premium Outlets houses all the big names of the fashion world – Burberry, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Tory Burch, Diane von Furstenberg – and more affordable brands like Topshop, Adidas, and Guess. The icing on the cake – up to 80% discounts. Be still, our beating heart!
Burberry
So where to begin? The sprawling grounds may seem daunting at first, so the trick is to do your research beforehand and plan your route with military-style precision. Grab a copy of the centre map, decide which stores are worth your time (the Paris Hilton boutique? Pass!), and get ready to elbow any fellow bargain-hunter in your path.
Here are some in-store deals worth checking out:
- Enjoy an additional 10 to 15% discount when you purchase five items at Armani, Armani Exchange, CK Calvin Klein, DKNY, or Topshop.
- Purchase two or more items and enjoy additional 30% savings at Sacoor Brothers.
Stay
Johor Premium Outlets offer Shop & Stay packages with nearby hotels like Le Grandeur Palm Resort Johor and Pulai Springs Resort, with complimentary shuttle bus services to and fro.
Jalan Premium Outlets, Indahpura, 81000 Kulaijaya, Johor Darul Takzim, Malaysia, p. 607 661 8888. Open Mon-Sun 10am-10pm.
Top image: BCBGMAXAZRIA