Renowned as the home base of Malaysia’s fashion conscious urbanites Fahrenheit 88 is fast gaining a reputation as the department store to beat in the Malaysian capital city. Occupying a central location down the exclusive shopping streets of Bukit Bintang this high-end fashion and tech ware mall is also deemed as an F&B and entertainment hub for the masses like no other in Kuala Lumpur. Home to luxury brands and globally recognized labels this mega department store houses a whopping 250 retail shops including the first Uniqlo flagship outlet in the country. Towering above the metropolis with an impressive seven floors devoted to all things retail this one-stop shopping Mecca is the venue where all serious fashionistas from across the city and the world are found rummaging through designer apparel.
Offering shoppers premier outlets specializing in beauty & personal care, jewellery, home décor, timepieces, eyecare, souvenirs, IT, digital goods, gifts and entertainment the mall’s undisputed specialty is of course fashion. Some of the highlight clothing outlets at Fahrenheit 88 include A8, Charles & Keith, Boudoir, Cherrie lee, Afternoon and Catch Up while the venue’s favourite gadget vendor EpiCentre offers tech savvy shoppers a wide range of futuristic products including original Apple wares.
The must-visit highlight entertainment venues in the mall of course are Club Vellin and the CEO Karaoke Box where one can sing along to one’s heart’s content. KaraBest is another favourite entertainment spot among seasoned shoppers while those hoping to grab a bite to eat after a day of retail therapy will also be spoilt for choice with the sheer number of food and beverage outlets on-site. Gelato Fruity and Daily Kopitiam offer some of the most decadent delights at the food court while the California Pizza Kitchen and Marutama Ramen are the go-to restaurants for a hearty meal that will leave you begging for more. Café fanatics on the other hand can head down to O’Coffee Club or the Pacific Coffee Company for a steaming latte as tea lovers explore the wide selection of teas available at Ding Tea.
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