Klang Valley’s shopping destinations go all out to realise their vision for the holiday season
As the holiday season approaches, Klang Valley shopping centres transform into enchanting spaces filled with festive charm, complete with elaborately adorned towering Christmas trees and twinkling lights.
Beyond the carolling and gift giving, Christmas is shared and celebrated in the enduring spirit of love and peace.
This year, the festive decorations at malls beautifully blend traditional Western themes with imaginative holiday elements, lending a unique and distinctive touch to each location.
Holiday sparkle: An impressive carousel sets the festive stage at The Exchange TRX.
The Exchange TRX
This festive season, “Twirl into Wonderland” at Kuala Lumpur’s The Exchange TRX features dreamy decorations and chic seasonal pop-ups complementing a stunning carousel at the heart of it all. At TRX City Park, an installation offers an otherworldly escape with glowing flora, sculptural canopies and radiant sky pavilions. Also a must-see here is the mall’s striking 18m-tall Christmas tree at Raintree Plaza.
Admire the Crystal Sanctum or make a wish at the Glimmerwell Water Fountain at 1Utama.
1 Utama shopping centre
A captivating series of creative installations, performances and activities inspired by crystal-themed winter landscapes has been lined up for visitors at 1 Utama shopping centre in Petaling Jaya.
They can admire the 10m Crystal Sanctum – a structure that glows with a “magical core”, or make a wish at its Glimmerwell water fountain where a majestic Pegasus stands with its carriage amid poinsettias and pine trees.
Families will want to snap photos with the towering white Christmas trees that lend a festive air to the shopping experience. Beyond the mist sits its Cascade Hall, where a curtain of glistening water guides visitors to the Crystal Sphere that inspires one to dream and feel the quiet pulse of winter’s harmony.
The Polar Bear Chorus at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
The “Christmas Chorus” theme transforms Pavilion Kuala Lumpur into a magnificent stage for music and wonder centred around its Christmas Musical Carousel located beneath a glistening Christmas star in the Centre Court.
The luminous installation features cascading curtain lights, gold sequins and a brilliant LED display.
Guests will encounter Santa arriving in a majestic vintage luxury carriage piled high with sparkling gifts, while The Woodland Chorus, The Penguin Chorus and The Polar Bear Chorus feature a curious yet captivating collection of singing animal figures.
The magic extends to the Spanish Steps which gleam with gold sequin panels, delicate lace accents and cascading curtain lights, while the mall’s entrances welcome visitors with its curated themed installations.
Pavilion Bukit Jalil presents ‘Peanuts Christmas Wonders Together’, featuring the beloved Snoopy, Charlie Brown and Lucy.
Pavilion Bukit Jalil
Setting the stage for memorable family celebrations, Pavilion Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur presents “Peanuts Christmas Wonders Together”, featuring the beloved Snoopy, Charlie Brown and Lucy characters in its heartwarming holiday showcase. The Peanuts-themed festive decorations are sure to delight Snoopy fans.
There will be meet-and-greet sessions with Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Lucy on selected days, aside from joyful parades, festive performances and even a chance to have brunch with Santa.
A cheerful and cosy vibe greets visitors at Sunway Pyramid.
Sunway Pyramid
Spend a “Cozy Cozy Christmas” at LG2 Blue Concourse where Leo, Sunway Pyramid’s cheerful mascot and festive navigator, invites visitors to enter its warm and welcoming space.
A 12m-tall Christmas tree with a walkway right through it and a 4.5m “Cozy Leo Display” provide a festive and joyful vibe, while “A Cozy Playtime” allows children to participate in fun activities at the Petaling Jaya mall. Guests can also enjoy a “snowy experience” every evening at the Blue Concourse entrance, momentarily transforming the area into a snow-kissed scene.
Bubbly and a Christmas tree make a striking background for photos at Sunway Velocity.
Sunway Velocity
From now until Jan 1, 2026, festive character Bubbly the Spirited Foodie brings a season of joy to Sunway Velocity in Kuala Lumpur. Visitors can join “Cozy Cozy Playtime Workshops” to craft plushies, wreaths, pillow mists and mini Christmas trees – meaningful keepsakes made with heart.
The mall also features a towering Christmas tree covered in multicoloured lights and ornaments at its atrium. Visitors are welcomed with an arch decorated with the theme “Cozy Cozy Christmas”, which features cartoon-ish Christmas trees on either side of the archway.
Visitors listening to a choir performing at the centre court in Suria KLCC.
Suria KLCC
“A Majestic Christmas” turns Suria KLCC into a sophisticated festive wonderland, blending breathtaking decorations with delightful interactive experiences. Its magnificent multi-tiered Christmas tree shines at Centre Court, exquisitely adorned with lights and festive accents.
The Mirror Room, located on the first level of the structure, provides an Instagrammable photo opportunity while the Interactive Music Box allows shoppers to play their favourite classic holiday tunes, choosing from six song selections.
Adding to the wintry feel all around is the country’s first outdoor skating rink at the Esplanade KLCC.
MidValley Megamall features Santa’s Academy where visitors of all ages can participate in ‘interactive training’ through workshops, performances and special missions.
MidValley Megamall
Visitors can take part in the magic of the season with the grand opening of Santa’s Academy MidValley Megamall in Kuala Lumpur. At the Grand Elf Station, visitors of all ages can participate in “interactive training” through workshops, performances and special missions.
To begin “festive training”, simply collect a Santa’s Mission Card − which acts as your official identity document − and a map. In order to graduate from Santa’s Academy, participants will need to collect five unique stamps before heading to the Graduation Mission to earn two limited edition stamps – the workshop stamp (by mastering a craft) and the Claus stamp (by meeting Santa).
This geometric sculpture by Unreality Studio director Wong Kaiyi, glows with soft golden light and crystal-like reflections at IOI City Mall.
IOI City Mall
This festive season, IOI City Mall in Putrajaya unveils its show-stopping centrepiece, “The Christmas Trojan Horse”.
This geometric sculpture, created by Unreality Studio director Wong Kaiyi, glows with soft golden light and crystal- like reflections.
It offers a fresh yet whimsical take on holiday decor that celebrates strength, unity and togetherness.
The mall’s visitors can enjoy a kaleidoscope of festive entertainment, including LED fairy light shows, illusion and stage magic, bubble violinists, Santa and Elves appearances, Christmas carols and the Enchanted Toy Town until Jan 4, 2026.
Visitors sitting in front of the Dala Horse at IPC shopping centre.
IPC shopping centre
Step into a sanctuary of festive warmth dedicated to bringing the season’s magic to life through a truly unique Scandinavian-inspired experience at IPC shopping centre in Petaling Jaya.
Central to this festive installation is the Dala Horse – a traditional wooden horse from Sweden – which takes on a larger-than-life role as Santa’s reindeer, bringing festive cheer to all.
Adding to the magical atmosphere are intricate details such as the careful placement of Tomte − a character from Swedish folklore − figurines and other Nordic elements throughout the concourse.
