Here we have five of the city’s best places to experience nightlife in Kuala Lumpur. Take on one, or two or more and mingle with locals, expatriates and fellow travelers and get a feel of the city’s multi-cultural vibe.

1. Zouk Club

Zouk in Jalan Ampang was brought to KL in 2004 by the same group who handles Zouk in Singapore, so you can expect the hip, party vibe that this establishment is known all over the world for. Zouk KL offers six rooms that thump with different music genres, and often hosts musical acts from all over the world. This is where one goes to see and be seen, and is a favorite among locals and expats. However, if tourists don’t have the money to burn, they may be deterred by the relatively high entrance fee.

2. SkyBar

Located at the 33rd floor of the Traders Hotel, SkyBar has the best view of KL’s cityscape and sits directly in front of the Petronas Twin Towers. The sunken benches by the window are the best places to sit, particularly when waiting for the sun to set. It might be a good idea to call in advance for a reservation. However, any other place is good enough to sip your cocktail chat with friends. There’s a pool as well that at night is lit up from below and offers an interesting contrast to the cosmopolitan surroundings.

3. Rootz Club

The rooftop club of Lot 10 Shopping Center is spacious yet posh, with its interior’s decor leaving heavily on ornate and lavish. It’s got a vibe quite similar to most European clubs, which makes it favorable for expats and tourists. The club’s DJs play favorite beats that get the crowd rocking throughout the night. Be aware though, the club allows smoking indoors.

4. The Loft KL

In the recent years, the Asian Heritage Row has resurrected itself as one of the best nightlife destinations in KL. Recently redesigned, The Loft now has three nightclubs, Upstairs, SPACE and Cynna. Take your pick from any one of them and dance to the beats spun by house deejays that seem to attract club goers and party animals from all over.

5. Bar Ibiza and Bar Uno

These two bars in Jalan P. Ramlee are right next to each other, so take your pick. Bar Ibiza’s vibe can be likened to the place that inspired its name. Music gets your heart pumping and if it doesn’t make you get up and dance, then you’ve got a problem. Bar Uno is for those who enjoy live bands. Every so often they shake things up with various offerings on drinks, while some nights are made more exciting with their quirky themes.

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Here we have the top 5 places where you can experience the ultimate in Singapore nightlife.

1. Peranakan Place

Peranakan Place

Peranakan Place is one of the first restaurant bars you’ll see when you get to Emerald Hill, just off Orchard Road. It’s a traditional Peranakan heritage building that was transformed into a three-in-one bar that offers something for just about everyone. The Alleybar gets its name as it opens up to an alleyway for extra places. The Acid Bar is located right next door and attracts people for its daily scheduled live band performances. The Outdoors Cafe is a nice and relaxing option for those who wish to lounge with friends over a nice glass of wine and some food.

2. KU DÉ TA

KU DÉ TA SkyTerrace

Located on top of the Marina Bay SkyPark, KU DÉ TA may be relatively new in the Singapore party scene, but it has already gained a following among locals and visitors alike. There’s the restaurant where your brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner are prepared by award-winning chefs and served in a five-star atmosphere. At night the place becomes the setting for the KU DÉ TA Club Lounge, and offers a great selection of wines, cognac and champagne. Party hard indoors to the sound of beats brought to you by deejays, or mingle outside while taking in Singapore’s amazing cityscape.

3. Zouk

Zouk

When it comes to the ultimate in the Singapore nightclub scene, Zouk is it. This iconic club has been around since 1991 and has been favorably compared to clubs in the US and Europe. The main area of Zouk offers house music, those who prefer something different can choose from either Velvet Underground or Phuture, two of Zouk’s other clubs. You can while the time away at Zouk Wine Bar before the party hours begin.

4. Bar CoCoon

Bar CoCoon

As part of Indochine’s Forbidden City in Clarke Quay, Bar CoCoon offers an intimate venue for the club scene. Its decor is very Eastern in nature, and mimics the coziness of a butterfly’s cocoon with the overall atmosphere giving off an aura of sensuality and charm. Found inside Bar CoCoon is the Ice Palace, a bar inside a 16×12 foot room built with triple-glazed safety glass that can withstand extreme temperatures. Bar CoCoon maintains “cool” at – 15 degrees Celsius, and only vodka is served as it doesn’t freeze at that point. Guests wear specially designed fur jackets and can stay in the bar for only a short amount of time.

5. Insomnia at Chijmes

Insomnia at Chijmes

Insomnia is Singapore’s first club licensed to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It actually shares a common area with several other clubs in Chijmes, so you can bar hop from one place to another. Aside from their 24/7 operating hours, Insomnia Bar is the first to offer free-flowing drinks in the Singapore bar and club scene. The Guys & Girls Night on Wednesdays attracts many party-goers. For $20, guys get free flowing beer from 9PM to 11PM, while the girls get it from 9PM to 12 midnight. Not bad for a place located in what was once a Catholic church, right?

Photo for Zouk by Zouk Management

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1) Q Bar

For the party like a rockstars, Q Bar is the place for that city feel nightclub experience. It is posh, chic, and trendy making it internationally famous to fashionistas and socialites from New York to Dubai to Tokyo. You can easily spot an A list celebrities in this joint – sightings of Matt Dillion, Owen Wilson, and Collin Farrell have been reported! Don’t think you have to be oh so swanky to get in either, backpackers integrate themselves nightly.

This photo of Q Bar Bangkok is courtesy of TripAdvisor

2) Check Inn 99

You can’t get a fun atmosphere better than Check Inn 99 with steak, cabaret, and dancing! This place has been around since the 60’s as a well-known Bangkok Cabaret Bar and Restaurant. Attracting an older crowd, Check Inn 99 has an extremely laid back vibe without any pretentiousness in site. The Music of the Heart band plays nightly while Sunday afternoon is their famous Jazz event. Oh and the food is excellent! It’s a steakhouse, but also offers European and Thai dishes.

Check Inn 99

3) Sky Bar

As a lover of heights, I love discovering cities from high above looking down. Sky Bar, located on the 63rd floor of The Dome at State Tower, is one of the world’s highest open air bars offering amazing views of Bangkok. There is something completely romantic and sexy about sipping a cocktail while admiring the night below hence why Sky Bar is named one of the coolest bars that Bangkok offers.

Sky Bar

4) Siam Niramit

Much different than the rest, Siam Niramit is an award winning performance about Thailand’s history, legends, beliefs and local festivals. It may already sound touristy, but it’s well worth it! Siam Niramit, which plays nightly at 8pm, features over 100 performers, stunning set designs, amazing special effects and gorgeous costumes. It’s fun for all ages, and it even made it into the Guinness Book of World Records for such a gigantic stage!

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5) Saxophone Pub

For jazz aficionados, the Saxophone Club is as jazzalicious as it can get! Since 1987, the Saxophone Pub has been providing visitors with live funk, blues, pop jazz, and more, every night of the week. Notice that it’s a pub so you can’t expect too much smooth jazz. This joint provides the jazz to get all up on their feet!

This photo of Saxophone Pub is courtesy of TripAdvisor

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