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Traveloka SG

23 Oct 2023 - 7 min read

Best Places to Celebrate 2024 New Year's Eve in Kuala Lumpur

Best Place to Celebrate New Year in Kuala Lumpur - Do you want to celebrate 2024 New Year’s Eve outside Singapore? Well, we have an idea to propose. You can celebrate it with your favorite people in Kuala Lumpur! With so many best places to celebrate New Year in Kuala Lumpur, we’re sure you’ll have an unforgettable night to start the new year ahead.

The new year’s celebration in Kuala Lumpur is quite festive. People usually gather around the Petronas Towers and KL Towers to see the beautiful lights. In KLCC Park, you can join the crowd’s countdown. Or, you can stroll together in Bukit Bintang, look for some fireworks, or there is usually some live music to enjoy, for free.

Kuala Lumpur also has countless luxurious hotels, where each of them will have their own way to celebrate the new year, and you can join them! Keep reading if you want to know more about the best place to celebrate New Year in Kuala Lumpur.

1. Kuala Lumpur Tower (Menara KL Tower)

Location: 2 Jalan Punchak, Off, Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 9 AM - 10 PM

The Kuala Lumpur Tower (Menara KL Tower) is another iconic landmark in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and it’s well known as the best place to celebrate New Year in Kuala Lumpur. One of the main attractions at the KL Tower on New Year's Eve is a stunning fireworks display that will be breathtaking for everyone that sees.

The KL Tower's observation deck provides an excellent vantage point for watching the city's New Year's Eve fireworks. Tickets may be available for visitors to access the observation deck during the celebration.

KL Tower Tickets

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No. 2 Jalan Punchak, Off, Jalan P Ramlee, Kuala Lumpur, 50250 Kuala Lumpur

S$ 6.50

2. KLCC Park

Location: KLCC, Lot No. 241, Level 2, Suria, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 10 AM - 10 PM

KLCC Park is one of the best places to celebrate New Year in Kuala Lumpur. People always come here to witness the fireworks show, and the park has the best firework viewing spot. You can come early, bring some snacks, and save your seat in the park. The later it gets, the more crowded it will be.

Anyway, people are waiting for the Petronas Twin Towers’ light show. The light will be projected to the facades of the tower, and the background will be the spectacular display of fireworks. To make it more festive, you can find some live music performances, DJ, and some entertainment that will also lead people to do the countdown.

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Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 50450

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3. Bukit Bintang

Location: Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur 55100 Malaysia
Opening Hours: 24 Hours

Bukit Bintang is known for its vibrant nightlife, shopping, and entertainment options. It is the best place to celebrate New Year in Kuala Lumpur too, as there are usually some street parties, and you can watch those musicians and DJ entertain so many people that come to Bukit Bintang. You can also go to the bars and clubs in Bukit Bintang, they usually hold their own events too.

The firework display is necessary during the new year’s celebrations, and you can see it while eating! Yup, you can easily find street foods or actually stay in a restaurant and wait until it’s new year. Last but not least, since you’re in Bukit Bintang, you can wait for the countdown outside the Pavilion Mall while also shopping at the same time!

4. Surf Beach at Sunway Lagoon

Location: 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 10 AM - 6 PM

Sunway Lagoon, located in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, is a popular theme park and entertainment complex that includes various attractions and activities. Surf Beach is a key feature of Sunway Lagoon, known for its artificial beach and wave pool.

Aside from the live music and the fireworks, they usually held themed celebrations. What also makes the celebration here unique is that they usually have special water-related activities or beach games organized for visitors to enjoy. So, bring your family here and enjoy the moment while you can also visit the restaurants, cafes, or food stalls there.

5. Merdeka Square

Location: Jalan Raja, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 24 Hours

Merdeka Square- Best Place to Celebrate New Year in Kuala Lumpur

For a more chilled-out New Year’s, grab a trusty picnic blanket or tarp and set it down on the grass of Merdeka Square, where you can be entertained by cultural dances and live performances before the countdown. Next to Merdeka Square stands the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, which is often decked out in cheery light decorations.

There will be so many food and beverage stalls too, so you can enjoy delicious snacks and meals during the celebration. The variety is wide too, you can find local and international food at the stalls.

6. The Curve Shopping Mall

Location: 6, Jln PJU 7/3, Mutiara Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 10 AM - 10 PM

Located in Petaling Jaya, The Curve shopping mall hosts a huge street party that’s open to everyone at The Street, its open-air shopping boulevard. Its eye-catching fireworks display could also rival those in Kuala Lumpur. Plus, the decorations will make the moment feel more festive.

Since it’s a shopping mall, it usually holds special New Year’s Eve sales and promotions. It may extend their operating hours on New Year's Eve to accommodate shoppers looking for last-minute deals and purchases. Retailers within the mall may offer special discounts and promotions to attract shoppers during the holiday season.

7. Sunway Velocity Mall

Location: Lingkaran SV2, Sunway Velocity, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 10 AM - 10 PM

Aside from The Curve Shopping Mall, you can also shop til you drop during the new year’s eve in Sunway Velocity Mall. As usual, you can hunt down the special new year’s promos and get the advantage.

While waiting for the countdown, the mall has plenty of food trucks to explore, so you won’t get hungry. There will be so many games too, including children’s games. Hence, if you’re here with family, consider celebrating your new year’s eve in Sunway Velocity Mall!

8. TREC Kuala Lumpur

Location: 438, Jln Tun Razak, KL City Centre, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 8 AM - 5 AM

TREC Kuala Lumpur - Best Place to Celebrate New Year in Kuala Lumpur

As Kuala Lumpur’s premier nightlife destination, TREC KL is filled with pubs, bars, restaurants and nightclubs, so if one party’s not to your liking, just walk over to another one! Le Noir is a favorite for many partygoers – the three-storey party central features different music genres on each floor and has a roof terrace for you to dance and watch the fireworks display from afar.

If you plan to celebrate the new year’s eve in KL with your friends, this might be the best place to celebrate New Year in Kuala Lumpur for you. Just remember to save up your energy, because it will be likely for all of you to party until it’s super late.

9. Desa ParkCity

Location: 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Desa ParkCity- Best Place to Celebrate New Year in Kuala Lumpur

Desa ParkCity is a residential and commercial development in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You can enjoy the new year celebration with a dazzling fireworks display over the lake at Desa Park City’s Central Park.

Before the countdown, you can hang out at the nearby Plaza Arkadia for the music and dance performances, take a stroll around the park, or savor a meal at The Waterfront shopping mall. You can also visit the local restaurants, cafes, or bars in the neighborhood, each usually have a certain way to celebrate the new year’s eve.

10. WET Deck at W Kuala Lumpur

Location: Level 12, W, 121, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 10 AM - 2 AM

Wet Deck at W Kuala Lumpur- Best Place to Celebrate New Year in Kuala Lumpur

When it comes to WET Deck at W Kuala Lumpur, people will know it’s going to be the hottest pool party in town during the new year’s eve. Located at the 12th floor of W Kuala Lumpur, you’re going to see the stunning view of the city, including the Petronas Twin Towers. Here, you’ll have amazing photos of the unforgettable new year’s celebration because of the view!

They usually invite some well known DJs to get you to dance on the floor. Since it will be the most hype party during the new year’s celebration, it’s better for you to RSVP first.

11. SkyBar at Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Location: Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 5 PM - 12 AM (Closed at 1 AM during Friday and Saturday)

SkyBar - Best Place to Celebrate New Year in Kuala Lumpur

SkyBar at Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur usually throws a party that you will never forget. They also have some special packages for New Year’s Eve. The packages came for different features, including the number of the persons, choices of drinks and bar foods. Before you go, you should make a reservation first.

The place is one of the most popular rooftop bars in Kuala Lumpur. No wonder, because it offers an amazing view of Petronas Twin Towers. Near midnight, the view of the fireworks will be spectacular.

12. Marini's on 57

Location: Petronas, Level 57, Menara 3, Persiaran KLCC, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 5 PM - 2 AM

Marini's on 57 - Best Place to Celebrate New Year in Kuala Lumpur

Last but not least, Marini’s on 57 is another hot spot for a New Year’s Eve party. With its location, that is on the 57th floor of Petronas 3 Tower, the city view combined with the new year’s festive fireworks is a priceless view. The place often invites great DJs to play you some hype music that you need to hear.

The party will be so fun and you have to dress according to the certain dress code (they usually have it different each year). The gourmet meals here taste exquisite too!

FYI, those written opening hours are for daily. During a special occasion like new year’s eve, they will be open later than the regular hours.

So, what do you think about the mentioned best places to celebrate New Year? They indeed have their own tourist attraction in Kuala Lumpur. If you’re with family, don’t forget to make sure that where you’re going is actually family friendly. Everybody’s got to be comfortable, right?

Pick a hotel near the chosen best place to celebrate New Year in Kuala Lumpur and book it fast on Traveloka. Remember, it’s new year’s eve. All the best hotels might be already fully booked if you’re too late! Also, do not forget to book flight from Singapore to KL

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