Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex
Kompleks Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah
A shopping center in the heart of the old town, directly across from Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. Its Islamic-style architecture makes it a good spot for photographing the mosque.
The Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation Shopping Complex, commonly called Yayasan, is located in the center of the old town of Bandar Seri Begawan, facing Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque across one street. Built in the 1990s by the sultan’s foundation, its two wings feature white walls and Islamic-style domes that echo the mosque’s style. Inside are a supermarket, clothing shops, electronics stores, a food court, and local restaurants, making it a convenient place for visitors to buy daily necessities, exchange money, and escape the heat in air conditioning. From the square in front and the second-floor corridor, you can take a full-frontal photo of the mosque, making it a popular spot for evening photography. Shops close during the Friday midday prayer period from 12:00 to 14:00.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–22:00 (paused Friday noon)
Nearby sights
- Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
- Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien
- Kampong Ayer
- Tamu Kianggeh
- Royal Regalia Museum
- Tasek Lama Recreational Park
- Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
- Istana Nurul Iman