LaLaport to make Southeast Asian debut in Malaysia
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Japanese lifestyle shopping mall, Lalaport, is set to open its first Southeast Asian location in Malaysia next month at Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC).
The Mitsui Fudosan-owned shopping mall is set to open its doors to the public on January 20, featuring a tenant mix of about 400 stores from global and Japanese brands, including those making their first appearance in Malaysia such as Nitori and Nojima.
LaLaport BBCC marks the chain’s second international location after Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Shanghai Jinqiao, and will also be one of Lalaport’s largest commercial facilities in the world with more than 82,600sqm of floor space.
Inspired by ‘modern simplicity’ and ‘Japanese flavor’ design concepts, LaLaport BBCC brings to life a “stylish appearance befitting city center locations complemented by a warm interior design conducive for shoppers to spend the entire day in comfort”.
The complex features five floors above ground and five floors below including four floors of basement parking. LaLaport BBCC also presents a 1700sqm rooftop garden equipped with a roofed step stage and surrounded by greenery and trees.
A large F&B floor houses supermarkets, ‘Depachika Marche’ for take-away foods, and a cafeteria. Meanwhile, the ‘Gourmet Street’ offers a fresh al fresco dining experience for shoppers while the large ‘Garden Dining’ food court on Level 4 boasts a 1400-seating capacity. There is also an event space dubbed ‘Wow Plaza’ located at the center of Gourmet Street.
Questions & Answers
Q.Where in Malaysia will the first LaLaport shopping mall be located?
Where in Malaysia will the first LaLaport shopping mall be located?
The first LaLaport shopping mall in Southeast Asia will open in Malaysia at the Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC). This marks its second international location.
Q.What is the expected opening date for the LaLaport shopping mall in Malaysia?
What is the expected opening date for the LaLaport shopping mall in Malaysia?
LaLaport is scheduled to open its doors to the public next month on January 20. It will feature approximately 400 stores for shoppers.
Q.Which specific Japanese brands are mentioned as making their debut in Malaysia at LaLaport BBCC?
Which specific Japanese brands are mentioned as making their debut in Malaysia at LaLaport BBCC?
Japanese brands Nitori and Nojima are explicitly mentioned as making their first appearance in Malaysia at the LaLaport BBCC. The mall features a mix of global and Japanese brands.
Q.What kind of dining options will be available at the new LaLaport mall?
What kind of dining options will be available at the new LaLaport mall?
The mall will feature a large F&B floor with supermarkets, a 'Depachika Marche' for take-away, and a cafeteria. There will also be a 'Gourmet Street' for al fresco dining and a 1400-seat 'Garden Dining' food court.
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