Most Singaporeans' Activity in Johor Bahru

Activity in Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru and Singapore is separated by the approximately 1km causeway. During weekend and holidays, Singaporeans will always wander in Johor Bahru either to have a short getaway or for groceries shopping. Here we list out what Singaporeans commonly do when they are in Johor Bahru.

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1. Buying Groceries

Groceries in Johor Bahru is a lot cheaper than in Singapore,. The common place for buying groceries is Tesco, Aeon Bukit Indah and KSL City Mall. They sell fresh groceries at cheaper price so it is very worthy. Larkin Sentral also has a wet market which sells fishes and meat, and has a lot of choices.

2. Watsons/Guardians

Watsons and Guardians are the drugstore retailers which sell personal care items, wellness and beauty care, personalized advice and health consultancy. Compared to Singapore’s Watsons, the Johor’s is way cheaper and affordable with their discounts throughout the year. Guardians also offering quality products at affordable prices.

3. Car Wash, Wax, Polishing and Detailing

You can get grooming session for your car too. Car washing, waxing and polishing are available in Johor Bahru. They provide services with good quality and at lower price.

4. Buy Baby Diapers and Powder

If you need to save your money and would like to purchase your baby essentials, you can do it in Johor Bahru. As we all know, the babies’ diapers and powder are extremely costly. So, you can buy a cheaper yet quality diapers and milk in Johor supermarket. Not to be mentioned, the brands are almost the same as in Singapore and you can get at a lower price.

5. Pump Petrol

This is normally Singaporeans would do. Pumping petrol in Johor Bahru helps them save more. Plus, they really need to fill their petrol until full before facing jammed driving back to Singapore. The most common petrol stations visited by them are nearby Tuas checkpoint and Woodlands checkpoint.

But bear in mind, over-filling can also ruin the engine, experts said. Motoring experts pointed out that fuel tanks are not meant to be completely filled. If the tank is 100% full, inflammable vapour could seep out and releasing harmful vapour into atmosphere. Shaking your vehicle while pumping may rupture some parts and causes spark which is seriously dangerous.

6. Have a Seafood Cuisine at Johor Seafood Restaurant

Johor has a numbers of seafood restaurant, it’s possible to find the best seafood restaurant in Johor. Besides, a seafood meal here is way chepaer than in Singapore. Singaporeans often drive to Johor during weekends, to satisfy their tummy and fulfill their cravings.

7. Traditional Chinese or Malay Medications

Johor has various traditional medications center. Most of them used the traditional herbal and they can smell quite overpowering for you. But, it has proven to public that many people are recovering better after receiving the medicine. Get traditional medications at your own risks.

8. Put on Braces

Before you considered to put on braces in Johor’s orthodontist, you must consistently travelling to Johor almost every 3 weeks or every month to tighten the braces. It is quite a hassle process, really. So, think twice.

9. Making Glasses or Replace Glasses in Johor Bahru

Making glasses or renewing glasses in Johor Bahru much affordable compared in Singapore. Johor has numbers of experienced and friendly opticians. Besides, most of the optometrist services are in shopping mall. So, feel free to enjoy shopping while getting a new glass for your eye.

10. Outdoor Activities

Outdoor activities such as paintball, go kart, horse riding, golfing, ATV riding, and laser tag. All this activities can be find in Johor Bahru. It is worth a penny and you get to enjoy some fun and make your short getaway to Johor is meaningful and unforgettable.

11. Unique Cafes

Johor Bahru is indeed consists of various of hipster cafe and the price is way cheaper than in Singapore. You can find many cafe in Jalan Tan Niok Hee too, or you can just wait for us to list down the must-go-to cafe list! Their cafe is perfect place to chill and hang with your friends.

12. Watch The Latest Movies in Cinema and Shopping

Most of Johor’s cinemas are built in shopping malls. So it is very convenient because you get to watch cinema, and shopping as well as eating at the restaurants. Because of the price is cheaper in Johor, you can buy 2 movies ticket in Johor compared to Singapore.

13. Satisfy Our Cravings

From breakfast, lunch and dinner, you can get almost everything and anything in Johor Bahru. Johor has a lot of stalls, cafes and restaurants and serve delicious and mouth watering food. Feel free to visit restaurant in Johor and you would not regret!

14. Get Some Traditional Treatment Like Acupuncture, Massage and Spa

Same as traditional medications, Johor also provide numerous of traditional treatments such as spa, acupuncture and massage. The treatment will make your body healthier and you feel freshier. Many Singaporeans experience foot massages and acupuncture as this treatment given the good feedback. This treatment is known as stress relief too.

15. JB Night Market (Pasar Malam)

Night market in Johor Bahru is popular among locals and Singaporeans. Although it might get crowded and full of people, but you will enjoy it. There are many stalls selling delicious food, clothes and shoes. You also can bargain for a cheaper price of course.

Last but not least, you can book private taxi service via SG2AEON. SG2AEON (sg to jb) provide transportation service to let you cross between Singapore and Johor Bahru from any places in Singapore to any place in Johor, including Johor Bahru town, Legoland Malaysia, Johor Premium Outlet, The Little Big Club, even Kukup, Desaru and Mersing and so on. (www.sg2aeon.com)

SG2AEON (sg to jb) provide a few type of comfortable 7-seaters MPV for you to choose from, the price for one way trip is as low as SGD100.00 depends on what kind of vehicle you are choosing and the destination you are going. If you are choosing a Toyato Innova and travelling to Johor Bahru from any place in Singapore, it will cost you SGD100.00 for one car booked. Since MPV allow maximum to 6 persons per car, so if you share, one person is only around SGD16.70. Cheap yet comfortable, why not? Moreover, SG2AEON (sg to jb) is having promotions now, if you book now, one way trip is only SGD90.00! (www.sg2aeon.com)

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Most Singaporeans’ Activity in Johor Bahru