Tanjung Aru coastal district

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Home to the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru and Magellan Sutera, Kota Kinabalu's leading beachfront resorts.

Places in Tanjung Aru coastal district

Shangri-La Rasa Ria bar A bar at the resort overlooking the South China Sea, serving Japanese, Western, Malaysian and Oriental cuisine.

Best time to visit: March to September offers the driest weather for exploring Kota Kinabalu's beaches and Mount Kinabalu.
Getting around: The Waterfront area is walkable from food to nightlife to the harbor, with Gaya Street's Sunday market and the Shangri-La resorts a short distance along the coast.
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (RM)
Language: Malay. English and Chinese dialects are widely spoken.
Timezone: MYT (UTC+8)
Current trends: Kota Kinabalu's dining scene continues to celebrate Sabahan identity, with Native Sabah Cafe's authentic cuisine and Gaya Street's Sunday market of local handicrafts and delicacies anchoring the city's cultural draw alongside 5-star beachfront resorts like the Magellan Sutera and Shangri-La Tanjung Aru.

Waterfront district — Busy with shopping malls, restaurants, and bars, walkable from food to nightlife to the harbor.
Gaya Street area — Every Sunday becomes a vibrant marketplace with local handicrafts and Sabahan delicacies.