Business hours and Tourism Information centre

Government office are open from Monday to Thursday as well as Saturday from 7:45am to 12:15pm and from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. They are close on Friday and Sundays.

Private offices are generally open from 8am to 5pm on weekdays and from 8am to 12pm on Saturdays. Banks typically operate from 9am to 3pm on weekdays and 9am to 11am on Saturdays. Most shopping centers are open daily from 10am to 9.30pm.

There are two TIC (tourist information centre) located in brunei. First one is easily to spot at the Brunei International Airport. The second one is at the capital city, Bandar Seri Begawan.

Tourism information Service;

Tel: 673-2230761, 673-2230762

Fax: 673-2230763

Hotline: 8849110

Email: Mft.Brunei@gmail.com

Facts and Figures of Brunei Darussalam

CAPITAL CITY

Bandar Seri Begawan

CLIMATE

Brunei is located close to the equator. Temperatures Ranging from 23^oC to 32^oC. There are only two seasons available in Brunei. Hot and Wet.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

Brunei Darussalam is situated in the south-eastern region of Asia, on the Island of Borneo (third largest island in the world).

LAND AREA

5,675 sq km.

POPULATION

390,000 (according to the 2007 Key Indicator).

OFFICIAL RELIGIONS

The official religion of Brunei Darussalam is Islam.

POPULATION BY RACIAL GROUP

Malays: 259,600

Chinese: 43,100

Others: 87,30

A video showing Brunei's Attractions and information on the country and how it is rule.

Kampong Ayer Cultural & Tourism Gallery

The Gallery was completed in June 2009. it was established to provide the visitors and locals a glimpse of kampong ayer celebrated past and to revive the cottage industries from days of old. you can get there by water taxis which can be easily found at Yayasan Jetty in the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. There are five galleries in the gallery, each with different objects from the past.

Opening hours:

Monday- Sunday

9:00 am- 5:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am - 11:30 pm

2;30 pm - 5:00 pm

Shopping In Brunei.

Shopping is one of the entertainment that Brunei provides. There are several massive shopping malls in the capital city, The YSHHB mall and the Tamu night market (for food) are the main places to shop in the capital, while the nearby mall in Gadong is also popular. Silverware and handmade baskets (traditional items) are popular items to buy. Textile Shops such as Nazmi, the Mall cineplax (where you can enjoy new movies), the massive food court on the 3rd floor of the mall in gadong.

The Yayasan Shopping Complex

The Mall in Gadong

Transportation In Brunei

Brunei Towns are generally very small so it is easy for foreigners and local people to get around. there are six buses routes on service: they are the Central line, Circle line, Eastern line, Southern line, Western line and Northern line. the Buses operate from 6am - 6pm. all the above routes terminate their journey at the main bus terminal in BSB. Bus Fares start from $1.00.

The Water Taxis, uniqueness of Brunei, it is the most common transportation for people who are living in kampong ayer (water village) the Water Taxis is the most efficient way to visit and view the water village up - close. the cost of the water taxis depends on the distance but usually it costs about BND 0.50.

Meter Taxis are available from most hotels, shopping centre and the Airport. there are extra cost for taxis rides from 11:00pm - 6.00am. For further inquires you may call the Land transport department at 2451979 during office hours.

NEWEDGE BEAUTY & FITNESS CENTRE

The Fitness and beauty centre is located No. 6, Block C, Sempurna Complex,

Jalan Batu Besurat, Kg Gadong, BE3519
Brunei Darussalam.

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The Types of massages that the NEWEDGE BEAUTY & FITNESS CENTRE provides.

Tel: 673-2451599 H/P: 673- 8772098 Fax: 673-2454577

Email: newedgebeautyclub@gmail.com

DeStress Bodyworks Brunei

It offers treatment like Hot stone massages amongst the other treatments the spa provides. it is open daily from 9am - 9pm.