An amalgamation of traditional and modern architectural styles, the Yayasan Complex, as it is locally known, is one of the capital's most pupular shopping venues.

Paved with cooling, polished granite around the central fountain, the Yayasan Complex's colonnaded walkway offers picturesque views of the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque to the west and Kampung Ayer to the east.

The shopping complex was opened in July 1996, and features designer-goods boutiques, department store shopping and fine-dining venues.

The Yayasan Complex is a project of His Majesty to generate revenue for a foundation dedicated to the welfare of the Bruneian people.

On the banks of the Brunei River, about 6.5km from the heart of Bandar, stretches the elongated shape of the Brunei Museum. art documenting the origins of much of Brunei's culture. From thier softly lit niches, illuminated intricate renderings of the Holy Quran and centuries-old glassware, ceramics, jewellery, tapestries and military artefacts bear silent witness to the artisans' skill and devotion.

Visiting hours: Saturday to Thursday: 9:30am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 11:30am & 2:30pm - 5pm

Built to commemorate the 25th anniversary of His Majesty the Sultan's reign, this mosque is the largest and arguably the most magnificent in Brunei.

With its intricately ornamented minarels and shimmering golden domes clearly visible along the main route into town from the airport, the Kiarong Mosque (as it is locally known) towers over landscaped terrain dotted with fountains.

Visiting hours:
Sunday to Wednesday: 8am-12pm, 2pm-3pm & 5pm-6pm
The mosque is closed to non-Muslims on Thursday. It is open on Saturday provided that there is no official function the following day.

This popular recreational park, along the Muara-Tutong highway, is about 20 minutes drive from the capital, It is set in 70ha of undulating landscape providing a challenge for even the most dedicated joggers, hikers and bikers. An observation tower gives a bird's eye view over the whole terrain.