1Sulaman, Mixed-use development in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
1Sulaman is a mixed-use development in Kota Kinabalu containing residential towers, shops, restaurants, and entertainment areas. The site includes multiple buildings and spans several blocks with both public and private spaces throughout.
Development began in 2009 but was abandoned for several years starting in 2016. Revitalization efforts resumed in 2020 under new government administration.
The complex hosts shops, restaurants, and public spaces where locals and visitors move through daily, creating a functional gathering point in the city center.
The complex is accessible from Sulaman Road with clear pathways connecting its different sections. Parking is available throughout the site, making it easy to navigate between residential, retail, and entertainment areas.
The site once lay dormant for years with unfinished structures visible across the landscape, serving as a reminder of economic setbacks. Today, the restored buildings and active spaces show how the location transformed from abandonment into a functioning urban center.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
