Johor Bahru City Square adding retailers, wellness hub, hotel apartments in multi-year asset enhancement initiative

An artist’s impression of the new facade. Owned by Allgreen Properties, a member of the Kuok Group, Johor Bahru City Square will remain fully operational throughout the asset enhancement initiative, which is set to last until the second quarter of 2028. (Photo by JBCS)

SINGAPORE (Nov 3): Johor Bahru City Square (JBCS) will undergo a multi-year asset enhancement initiative (AEI) in phases starting November, aiming to add more than 50 new retailers by the fourth quarter of 2027 (4Q2027).

By 2Q2028, the management of JBCS aims to complete “hotel apartments” above the mall, without providing more details in a Nov 3 media release. “Beyond retail, the addition of hotel apartments will bring a new live-work-play dimension, creating an integrated lifestyle hub in Johor Bahru’s city centre.” The upgrading works will introduce a “modern facade” and increase floor area by 4% to 568,927 sq ft, set to house over 300 retailers...

Location of Johor Bahru City Square (JBCS) (Source: EPIQ)

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