Gadong, Commercial district in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Gadong is a retail area in Mukim Gadong 'B', Bandar Seri Begawan, built around The Mall Gadong, a multi-story shopping center with shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Alongside the mall, open-air markets and smaller shops fill out the rest of the commercial zone.
In the early 1900s, the land around Gadong was used for rice farming before large-scale commercial development arrived in the late 1900s. That shift turned the area into one of the main commercial centers of the capital.
The night market in Gadong draws locals looking for traditional Bruneian food and handmade goods sold by small vendors. The stalls come alive in the evening and reflect the everyday habits of the neighborhood.
Most shops in Gadong open in the morning and stay open into the evening, while the night market starts after sunset. Parking is available on site, and signage makes it straightforward to find your way around the area.
Some of the most popular food stalls in Gadong operate just steps away from the air-conditioned mall, set up on open ground nearby. Many visitors head inside the shopping center first and miss the lively street-level trading happening right outside.
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