Top 10 Attractions in Brunei (2018)

📁 Religious Site, Architecture
📍 Bandar Seri Begawan

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque – Highlights

• Iconic mosque with majestic architecture
• Magnificent gold domes & marble minarets
• Beautiful scenery surrounded by a lagoon
• Replica of a 16th-century ceremonial boat

Opening Hours

• Sat-Wed: 08:30 – 12:00 / 13:30 – 15:00 / 16:30 – 17:30
• Thu-Fri: Closed

Entrance Fee

• Free admission

📁 Water Village, Panorama, Architecture
📍 Bandar Seri Begawan

Kampong Ayer – Highlights

• Fascinating cluster of water villages
• Once dubbed as “Venice of the East”
• Buildings built entirely of wooden stilts
• Scenes of the local villagers’ daily life

Boat Fare

• One-Way: 1 BND
• Guided Tour: from 10 BND

📁 Palace, Architecture
📍 Bandar Seri Begawan

Istana Nurul Iman – Highlights

• The Sultan of Brunei’s Royal Palace
• Richly decorated with golden domes
• Magnificent sight from boat trips
• Opened only for 3 days annually

Opening Hours

• 3 days after the end of Ramadan
• Closed on all other days

Entrance Fee

• Free admission (when open)

🌐 Main Website

📁 Religious Site, Architecture
📍 Bandar Seri Begawan

Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque – Highlights

• Grand mosque with rich decorations
• Striking minarets and golden domes
• Lovely gardens with fountains
• Splendid illuminations at night

Opening Hours

• Mon-Wed: 08:30 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 15:00 / 17:00 – 18:00
• Thu-Fri: Closed
• Sat: 08:30 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 15:00 / 17:00 – 18:00
• Sun: 10:45 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 15:00 / 17:00 – 18:00

Entrance Fee

• Free admission

📁 Sports, Spa, Dining
📍 Jerudong

The Empire Hotel & Country Club – Highlights

• Brunei’s main luxurious country club
• Large swimming pool & sports facilities
• Indulge in world class dining and spas
• Home to an award winning golf course

Opening Hours

• Spa Centre
  • Daily: 09:30 – 21:00
• Swimming Pool
  • Daily: 06:00 – 22:00
• Kayak Rental
  • Daily: 09:00 – 17:00
• All facilities are closed on Fri (12:00 – 14:00)

Price List

• Spa Treatment: from 75 BND
• Single Kayak: 5 BND / 30 mins
• Double Kayak: 8 BND / 30 mins

🌐 Main Website

📁 Museum, History
📍 Bandar Seri Begawan

Royal Regalia Building – Highlights

• Museum in a large gold-domed structure
• Collection of royal artefacts and regalias
• Fine documentations on the Sultan’s life
• Life-sized replicas of ceremonial objects

Opening Hours

• Sun-Thu: 09:00 – 17:00
• Fri: 09:00 – 11:30 & 14:30 – 17:00
• Sat: 09:45 – 17:00

Entrance Fee

• Free admission

📁 Local Market, Street Food, Shopping
📍 Bandar Seri Begawan

Tamu Kianggeh – Highlights

• Open-air market with casual ambiance
• Fine selections of fresh local produce
• Wide-range of traditional handicrafts
• Delicious street food & traditional cakes

Opening Hours

• Sat-Thu: 07:00 – 17:30
• Fri: 07:00 – 12:00 & 14:00 – 17:30
• May vary for each stall

📁 River Cruise, Panorama, Architecture
📍 Bandar Seri Begawan

River Cruise – Highlights

• Brief cruise around the Water Village
• Scenes of the local villagers’ daily life
• Panoramic views over the cityscape
• Superb sight of the iconic mosques

Boat Fare

• Guided Tour: from 10 BND

📁 River Cruise, Animal, Panorama
📍 Bandar Seri Begawan

Mangrove Safari – Highlights

• Tranquil cruise along the Brunei River
• Splendid panorama of Kampong Ayer
• Relaxing ride through the mangrove forest
• Scenes of the native Proboscis Monkeys

Boat Fare

• Guided Tour: from 30 BND

📁 Local Market, Street Food, Shopping
📍 Gadong

Gadong Night Market – Highlights

• Clean street market open at night
• Fine selections of local delicacies
• Delicious food & drinks at low prices
• Variety of souvenirs & local products

Opening Hours

• Daily: 18:00 – 23:30
• Hours may vary between stalls