Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Petaling Jaya
THE 10 BEST Cheap Things to Do in Petaling Jaya
Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Petaling Jaya
Category types
Awards
Travellers' Choice Awards winners (including the "Best of the Best" title) are among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor, according to the reviews and opinions of travellers across the globe.
Traveller rating
Good for
15 results sorted by traveller favourites
- Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location.
Speciality & Gift Shops
Open now
What travellers are saying
- fire-tower3,533 contributionsVisited Sunway Pyramid on a Sunday evening and this is the first visit after a very long time. This place is huge, and has most of the stores represented. You can shop, dine, have a coffee or have your entertainment in the mega mall.Written 27 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Chirag13 contributionsGood physically and emotionally challenging activities for the kids. My younger one is 6 years, is beginner level in English, and this was her first time with carabiner and pulley, and if she could put the instructions in practice all through the activities, I'm sure the instructors have done a very good job with the way have given the demo/ briefing.
The kids thoroughly enjoyed the challenges. The activities include a short Zip-lining, wall climbing, rope walking, bungee jumping, etc. We ended up almost 6 hours here.Written 20 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - KenHTKuala Lumpur, Malaysia24 contributionsSomewhat dissapoiting that the rover trail and canopy walks are now closed. Hope they will be reopened in time when the trail has recovered.
Other attractions are still good. It's a nice natural and safe area for families wanting outdoor excercise.Written 31 July 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - MosesPH1,591 contributionsThis mall is close to where family live so easy access to get here. I love that it's not too massive as some malls can be. Especially used to like when Tesco was here but now in place there is Lotus which is pretty good too. You can pretty much get everything - there is a Toys R Us, Cinemas, lots of dining places, Marks & Spencers - just depends on what you are looking for. Suited my needs to get some shopping doneWritten 21 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ng AdelinePetaling Jaya, Malaysia368 contributionsThai buddhist temple with monks from thailand that does blessings daily. Seen people bringing their new cars for blessings as well. They have ample parking inside. However, on special occasions parking is full.Written 13 June 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Wolv3rin3Subang Jaya, Malaysia5,489 contributionsthe Curve is quite niche, some retail shops and certainly boasts a fair bit of dining spots.
We had our lunch over here instead of at IPC.Written 5 November 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - NadiKuala Lumpur, Malaysia22 contributionsIt was as sweet as your dream garden. You will be accompanied by blooming flowers and fresh greenness. The fact that it is located at the rooftop of a shopping mall made it even more convenient to visit. Good touch by the mall.Written 14 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SOH KIEN PENGSingapore, Singapore10,010 contributionsDrove from Singapore to Petaling Jaya to attend my nephew's wedding. Quite a smooth journey. Reached Damansara Jaya in the afternoon and decided to proceed to Atria mall to have our lunch.
Atria mall did not impress me like those megamalls in JB (Mid Valley South key or Paradigm Mall). It appears to me a neighbourhood mall like One Utama. But cannot match with our Singapore Lot One as there is no food court operating within the mall while Lot One Republic Food Court carries a diversified rich range of cuisine.
But 3 restaurants here captivated my attention: Penang Little Cafe, Memang Best Noodle House and Mr Fish as the eateries attracted quite a crowd.
We decided to patronise Mr Fish as it appears to be a healthier option. I ordered the Fish Grouper head clear soup rice. My daughter like the Grouper fillet fish maw rice while my son in law prefers the mini mix set.
All of us unanimously agreed that the Fish meat is really fresh and the portion size quite large. The broth soup is not salty and has the fishy flavour. The price is reasonable at S$10/- per set for such restaurant food. The The staff are also courteous and helpful and the service prompt. I really enjoyed my lunch here.
A good exploration of Atria mall and healthy PJ eatery. The atmosphere is different when you have your meals with your family in another city.Written 18 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Rasyidah AliahMalaysia2 contributionsI have a pleasant session with staff name Azura and will definitely recommend her to my friends and family member. She’s friendly and attentive.Written 19 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MosesPH1,591 contributionsThe Amcorp Mall has been around for decades. Lots of the shops are closed/shut during the week and it's likely that this place comes more alive over the weekend when it is time for the flea market/bazaar. Their ground floor has the most activity and retail. It's old and dated but seems to be still going strong.Written 1 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JamesKMTanPetaling Jaya, Malaysia21,169 contributionsThis is a very beautiful park around an ex mining pond. It is beautifully landscaped. During this movement control order by the authorities the place was closed. They still maintained it well.Written 3 October 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Eve R5 contributionsI went solo,and European woman who doesn’t speak much Malay. The staff were super helpful and friendly, you get to try various walks to climb, and would definitely go againWritten 16 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SOH KIEN PENGSingapore, Singapore10,010 contributions1 Utama Shopping Centre is Malaysia's No. 2 largest shopping mall. It was once the World Top 10 largest malls and Malaysia's Top No. 1 mall before overtaken by IOI City Mall, Putrajaya in 2022.
A decade ago, when I flew to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and took a shuttle coach to 1 Utama Shopping Mall to visit my sister-in-law at Damansara Jaya, it was just a small neighborhood mall. Now, it is almost unrecognizable occupying an extensive area of 5,590,000 square feet, accommodating 713 stores in both the old and new wings. It also housed Southeast Asia's Largest Rooftop Gardens.
We were staying at an air b & b at Bandar Utama, and it was coincidental that we managed to google and discovered that the shopping mall is just within walking distance from our guesthouse. I took a 15 min walk to the mall and thought it was still the baby mall I knew. When I started walking from AEON Supermarket to the Food Street and to the Old Wing and the New Wing, I almost fainted that it was so huge. It would take almost a whole day to comb every corner of the mall. It is far more enormous than the Paradigm Mall or the Mid Valley South key Mall in JB.
It was an eye-opener. I like the Food Streat lined with so many eateries selling so many tempting delicacies. Parkson, Popular bookshop, AEON, DIY, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese restaurants and many dozens of dazzling shops and eateries you just don't feel like leaving the place once you started the exploration. My daughter bought some egg tarts, and we munched the tarts as we roamed the mall.
Crowded, trendy, lustrous, enormous....a mall that survives through the decades and expanding. Will brick and mortar malls collapse in the face of challenges and stiff competition from online e-commerce? The answer is obvious: 1 Utama, the winner!Written 23 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Alicia Abbott2 contributionsBig projector screen and lotsa TVs for sports viewing, great creative snacks and of cos Rm6.50 beer for happy hour!Written 28 August 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sarah J11 contributionsFrom the moment I arrived, the instructors welcomed me with open arms. They were not only professional and knowledgeable but also genuinely kind, taking the time to ensure I felt comfortable and safe. Their enthusiasm for diving was infectious, making the whole experience even more enjoyable.
The dive sites were breathtaking—like stepping into an underwater paradise! I was amazed by the vibrant coral reefs and the variety of marine life we encountered. It felt like a dream come true. I can’t wait to go back and dive with them again! Thank you Anna and Ard.
I stayed in Tekek and didn’t mind cycling to their dive shop. It was a lovely cycle every morning.Written 11 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
