New Klang Valley shopping malls in 2025
You’ll know where to find most Malaysians on the weekends: congregating in a shopping mall. While it feels like there’s already a glut of malls in the Klang Valley, we’ll always welcome a new spot to lepak at if it means a way to access our favourite shops with fewer crowds.
We’re just reaching the mid-year point of 2025, and there’s already a lineup of new shopping malls set to open in Klang Valley before the year-end. Here’s everything that we know about them.
1. Ombak Mall
A rooftop park and marketplace
Image credit: KLCC (Holdings)
The Petronas Twin Towers are known for their eye-catching facades which warrant a snap whenever we pass them in KL. But soon, another unique structure is set to emerge right next to these icons: Ombak, a new mall with a wave-like exterior that’s expected to open in October.
The six-storey mall features a whopping 420,000sqft of space and 120 retail lots. There will be everything from lifestyle and F&B outlets, a rooftop park, and even a marketplace to separate the new mall from the nearby Suria KLCC. Galeri Petronas will be the mall’s anchor tenant, offering immersive experiences for visitors.
The mall’s connectivity to the MRT Putrajaya Line will make it convenient to get to. There’s also a covered walkway planned for the mall, which will connect it with Suria KLCC.
2. Hextar World
Food halls & the largest indoor water park
Image credit: Hextar World
The mall at PJ’s Empire City Damansara, established 14 years ago, finally has an expected soft launch at the end of 2025.
Officially called Hextar World at Empire City, the sprawling mall that sits on a massive 23-acre parcel will have a whopping 600 retail, entertainment, and dining outlets. These will be spread across six distinct zones that include European and American-inspired streets. As the mall is conveniently linked to Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong (LDP) and Penchala Link via the Sprint Highway, there will be over 9,000 parking spots to accommodate shoppers coming from near and far.
The mall will also be connected to 12 high-rises on the same plot.
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Some confirmed tenants at the upcoming mall include China’s Luckin Coffee, NomNom Food Hall, and a Japanese-inspired food hub called Senkyaku Banrai. Metrojaya is also expected to join the directory list.
More than just shopping and food, the mall will feature entertainment spots such as an Olympic-sized ice skating stadium by Malaysia National Ice Skating Stadium (MYNISS), and Slope Master, the nation’s largest indoor water park and ski training facility. A bowling centre is set to launch here too.
3. KLGCC
The first indoor HarborLand indoor playground in Malaysia
Image credit: Sime Darby Properties
KLGCC Mall is an upcoming spot in Bukit Kiara that shoppers can look forward to for dine-out options, grocery runs, and kid-friendly activities. The family-friendly mall is part of the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club Resort development, hence its name.
Image credit: Sime Darby Properties
With a planned opening date in Q3 of 2025, the mall will have over 80 retail shops. The confirmed lineup of anchor tenants include Jaya Grocer, Serai Group’s flagship concept store, ACE Hardware, and Asia Ballet Academy. Thailand’s HarborLand, a chain of indoor kids playlands, is set to open its first branch in the country here.
4. Sunway Square Mall
A new BookXcess branch
Image credit: Sunway Malls
Alongside a 1,200-seater performing arts centre and 24-hour library planned for the new Sunway Square development in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, there’s Sunway Square Mall. The retail haven will launch in September 2025 with four floors and over 150 shops focusing on leisure, entertainment, and food.
Image credit: Sunway Malls
Coming to this new mall are BUMP Bouldering, TGV Cinemas, Village Grocer, and lifestyle brand KKV. Malaysians’ go-to bargain bookstore, BookXcess, is anticipated to open a concept store, The Library, here too.
Image credit: Sunway Malls
Visit these new malls in Klang Valley in 2025
With spots like a concept BookXcess branch and the nation’s largest indoor water park in Klang Valley, you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled for official opening date announcements. We can look forward to exploring spots beyond our usual haunts at these exciting new malls soon.
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Cover image adapted from: KLCC (Holdings), YouTube