NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

General Information Of Brunei

Negara Brunei Darussalam means, "The Abode of Peace", is located in the north-west corner of the island of Borneo. Brunei is divided into 4 districts, Brunei-muara, Temburong, Tutong and Belait. The interior of country  is a lush rainforest with a dense and intricate system of mangrove rivers in the north. The official language is Malay but English is widely spoken and both are used in business and commerce. The climate is equatorial with uniformly high temperatures, humidity and rainfall. Actually Brunei has 7 ethnics which are Dusun, Tutong, Murut, Kedayan, Brunei Melayu, Bisaya and Belait. Islam is the official and majority religion in Brunei Darussalam but there are other religion such as Buddhism and Christianity are peacefully practiced as well. The concept of the Malay Muslim Monarchy (MIB) forms the foundation of the social and political structure, and is practiced by His Majesty the Sultan and the Bruneian people. Brunei Darussalam is well known for its abundant oil and gas reserves, which fund the nation's economic development. Brunei is the third - largest oil producer in South East Asia, currently averaging 175,000 barrels per day.

ACCOMMODATION

Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam

Address  :  PO BOX 2203, Jalan Tasek,

                    Bandar Seri Begawan, BS 8674,

                    Negara Brunei Darussalam.

Telephone  :  +673 224 4272

Fax              :  +673 222 1579

Check In      : 14.00pm

Check Out   : 12.00pm

Rooms                                                                                  

• Deluxe Hotel Room                                                        
• Superior Room
• One Bedroom Suite
• One Bedroom Premiere Suite
• Presidential Suite
• Radisson @ Business Class 

Amenities

• High speed internet access
• Coffee or Tea maker
• Iron / ironing board
• Hair Dryer
• Mini Bar
• Pantry with microwave
• LCD television
• Guest toilet and etc.

Services

Business Centre

It is located on the Lobby Level, our Business Centre is a accessible 24 hours a day. Personal computers are available with complimentary internet access to keep you connected. The Business Centre is adjacent to a boardroom for meetings or interviews for up to 6 persons.

Spa Centre

It is located on level one, adjacent to the fitness centre, our Spa Centre will restore your body and soothe your soul with a range of service from body massage to facial and  manicure or pedicure. Open daily 9 am until 11 pm.

Fitness Centre

It is located on level one, the Fitness Centre offers modern Techno gym equipment to invigorate the body and mind, as well as shower rooms and lockers for your convenience. Open daily 6 am until 10 pm.

Group and Meetings

• The Mutiara Ballroom
• Signature Boardroom
• Ratnawali Suite
• Meeting PERKS 2010

Dining

• Tasek Brasserie
• Deals Restaurant
• Pool Terrace

KIULAP PLAZA HOTEL

Address     :  Simpang 88, Kiulap Commercial Area

                       Bandar Seri Begawan

                       Brunei Darussalam BE 1518

Telephone  :  (673) 233 2251 / 223 2252

Facsimile   :  (673) 223 2253

Email          :  Reservation @ Kuilap-Plaza-Hotel. com

Rooms

Superior Room

Single   - BND 128.00

Double - BND 158.00

Deluxe Room

Single   - BND 148.00

Double - BND 188.00

 All rates quoted are subject to 10% service charge on per-room per night basis inclusive of daily breakfast. Children aged 12 years and below occupying the same room with their parent's are free of charge. Attractive group rates and long term rates are available upon request. Room reservations will held until 3.00 pm unless otherwise stated. We accept payments via Visa and Master Card. Extra person or bed are subject to a BND 35.00 charge including breakfast ( BND 25.00 without breakfast ). Rates subject to change without prior notice.

Check In    :  2.00 pm

Check Out :  12.00 noon

Facilities and Amenities

• 102 tastefully furnished rooms with modern amenities
• 24 hour reception
• function and meeting rooms
• individual air - conditioning control
• flat screen TV, DVD player, Astro
• IDD telephone
• wire cable internet connection
• security card locking system
• safety deposit boxes
• prayer room
• shop and food court are available at Ground and 1st floors
• airport pick up and shuttle service

Functions and Meeting Rooms

It is located at level 5, the pillar less Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 600 guests for a Banquet Dinner. With a winning combination of sophisticated decor and state of the art technology its adds grandeur and professionalism to function.

The range of special available with our production equipments, the largest powerful stereo sound system and high speed data network provides coverage throughout the hotel, enabling guests to obtain high speed access to internet, emails, private networks from the Grand Ballroom, Meeting / Conference rooms and the lobby.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Royal Regalia

It was established to commemorate in 1992, Silver Jubilee of His Majesty's accession to the throne. The hall was built on the site of the Winston Churchill Memorial Building which has been renamed, modernized and considerably extended. Pride of palace is given to royal coronation carriage surrounded by regalia from the royal crowning ceremony. The coronation scene at the Lapau in 1968 is depicted using models, pictures, words and exhibits including His Majesty's gold crown, Gold Hand, the Symbolic Golden Cats, his Silver Kris, costume and orchestral instrument during ceremony.

Visiting Hours  : Saturday to Thursday ( 8.30 am - 5.00 pm)

                          : Friday ( 9 am - 11.30 am & 2.30 pm - 5.00 pm)

Tasek Merimbun

Tasek Merimbun is the biggest lake in Negara Brunei Darussalam. The S shaped lake is located 27km from Tutong Town and it is surrounded by the 7800 hectare Merimbun Heritage Park. Tasek Merimbun in dark color, a phenomenon generated by tannin coming from leaves falling into water. The lake supports a rich variety of fauna including birds, mammals and reptiles. There is a small island in the centre body of water that can be reached via a wooden walkway.

Tasek Lama

Tasek Lama is the one of oldest declared nature reserves in Bandar Seri Begawan. It is a pocket of rain forest which is just a 15 minute stroll from the Lapau. This Tasek Lama has excellent trail that leads to a natural waterfall and lake, 8 meter wall for wanna be climber. It has jogging and hiking track and had reflexology massage for leg. It also had hill climbing which at the hill, you can see the beautiful scenery of the whole Bandar Seri Begawan, the city of Brunei from up there. The Tasek Lama Recreational is in fact a water reservoir supplies water to nearby half of the state.

Brunei Museum

Brunei Museum is the largest museum in Brunei. It was located at Kota Batu about 5 km from Bandar Seri Begawan. The Brunei Museum was established in 1968 and completed in 1970. It was opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of United Kingdom on 29th February, 1972. This museum has 5 galleries.

 5 galleries :

• Islamic Arts Gallery
• Oil and Gas Gallery
• Natural History Gallery
• Brunei Traditional Culture Gallery
• Brunei Darussalam Archeology and History

Visiting Hours  :  Saturday to Thursday ( 9.30 am - 5.00 pm )

                       :   Friday ( 9 am - 11.30 am ) & ( 2.30 pm - 5.00 pm)

FUNCTIONS AND CONFERENCE

The International Convention Centre

The International Convection Centre, shortly known as the ICC, is the largest meeting venue in Brunei Darussalam. It has made the country capable of hosting high profiled events and the name the few - ASEAN Ministers Meeting (AMM), Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC 2000) and ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF 2001).

It has state of the art technology making it an excellent venue for big events. The halls and meeting room are provided with various kind of facilities meeting demand for conferences and exhibitions. The complex nestled on a 20 hectare land area which less than 5 minute drive from Brunei International Airport, a few minute walk to the Bolkiah National Stadium and five minute drive from Bandar Seri Begawan's Commercial Centre.

ACTIVITIES 

Brunei Golf

Brunei Golf is fast emerging as one of the major leisure in this nation. It was situated Jalan Pengakalan Sibabau, the Pantai Mentiri and the Panaga Golf Course in Seria.

Brunei Water Sports

Diving On Brunei Bay

Brunei Water Sport make this small country an ideal destination for those who enjoy water sports. Brunei Water Sports include boating, fishing and diving and kayaking.

Kayaking

Brunei Shopping

   THE MALL GADONG

THE YAYASAN COMPLEX

Brunei shopping is one of the main activities of this country. The local people as well as the tourists of Brunei love to spend time by doing to different shop and buying various item. The shopping opportunity of this country has fascinated international visitors. Shopping complexes are popping up throughout Brunei.

EATING AREA

Aminah Arif Restaurants

This perennial Bruneian favorite serves up the best ambuyat set meals - a compolsary culinary treat when in Brunei and best washed down with their popular cendol selasih. Choose from a selection of local cakes and snakes at tea time.

Open Daily    :  7.30 am to 10.00 pm

Address        :  Unit 2 & 3, Blok B, Grand Floor

                          Bangunan Haji Abdul Rahman

                          Simpang 88, Kampung Kuilap

Tarindak D'Seni Restaurant

It situated at the first floor of the Arts and Handicraft Centre, this is a place where you can have a good Malay food while enjoying the view of Kampong Ayer. They provide daily buffet and dinner of Bruneian Cuisine including ambuyat.

Open Daily  : 8 am to 10 pm

HEALTH AND BEAUTY

Palm Garden Spa

 

The Palm Garden is part of the more exclusive and coveted area of Kiulap. The strategic location of Fitness Zone, a premier gym and fitness centres attracts people to the area. The interior and ambience of the Palm Garden Spa is very oriental with Chinese water color paintings and traditional Chinese art painted on glass. The music on the background is also traditional Chinese music.

Intan D'Zaress Spa

Intan D'Zaress Spa open recently in December 2008. Intan D'Zaress is definitely a serious contender in the league of spa's available in Brunei. For a 90 minute massage costing only $ 35 and having to actually delivered.

Address  :  Unit 4, Ground Floor

                    Kompleks Haji Tahir II

                    BE 3519 Gadong

TRANSPORTATION

Buses

There are six bus routes serving Bandar Seri Begawan with buses running every 15 to 20 minutes. Fares start from B$ 1.00

Car Rentals

It self drive or chauffeur driven cars are available for hire major hotels and the airport.

Avis Rent A Car

242 6345 / 244 2284

Sheraton Utama Hotel

222  7100

Budget U Drive

234  5536

Bengkel Kereta Berakas

239  2888

C & T Rent A Car

223  1600 / 877 0739

Ellis & Sukma Car Rental

242  7238 / 871 7884

Hertz Rent A Car

239 0300 / 239 0310 / 872 6000

L & W Automobile Rental

875 2783

Taxis

Taxis are available at most hotel, shopping centre and the airport. In the capital, taxis are located at the Jalan Cator car park. Fares are not fixed and are usually negotiable. Call 883 - 3182 for more information

Air

Royal Brunei Airlines flies to major cities in Asia Pacific, South Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Other airlines that fly to and from the Brunei International Airport include Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Silk Air and Air Asia.

ENTERTAINMENT

Brunei is a bit of a bore on the entertainment front, mainly due to the out right ban an alcohol as well as the distinct lack of bars, pubs and clubs. The main emphasis is on shopping and dining.

Bars and Pubs

With a ban on alcohol there are few bars and pubs as such that are available to tourist. One exception is the Tagz Lounge at Sheraton Utama in the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan.

Cinemas

There are cinemas in various places around the country. The Mall Cineplex in Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan is the best with its multiple screens. In Jerudong, the Empire Hotel and Country Club has Empire cinema and the Seri Qlap Cineplex is at Seri Q-Lap Mall in Kuilap.

Cultural Performance

Contemporary art festival go off various times of year, displaying Brunei art traditions from the Kenyah and Kayan civilization with traditional music and dance.

Live Music

 

Some of Bandar Seri Begawan large hotel have the odd live gig. while Jerudong Park, in the south west of country, sometimes put on shows with local talent.

Theater and dance

Despite the country's rich past, theater and dance in Brunei is limited and there is a distinct lack of cultural venues. Cinema appeal to average Bruneian, although the Radio Television Theater in Bandar plays host to odd cultural.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE (TIC)

General Post Office Building

Corner Of  Jalan Sultan and

Jalan Elizabeth II

Telephone       :    222 3734

Open hours     :    8.00 am - 12.00 noon

                              14.00 pm - 16.30 pm

Brunei Tourism

Jalan Menteri Besar

Telephone       :     238 2822

You can also pick up the Explore Brunei visitor guide, which has a fold out map detailing the main bus routes.