The Launch of Fahrenheit 88, Bukit Bintang

Yesterday was a soft launch of Fahrenheit 88, Bukit Bintang. The most FAQ by everyone was What about Uniqlo??, which is one of a anchor tenants here in Fahrenheit 88, (the alternative being Signature IT ) though which is scheduled to be opened usually in Nov 2010.

fahrenheit 88

But no worries, Fahrenheit is still value checking out if we have been within a vicinity. After all, isnt a on top of a distant cry as good as a tremendous alleviation from thedilapidated masquerade of KL Plaza?

Below: Dato Lee Tuck Fook, Director of Makna Mujur Sdn Bhd (L) & Datin Cindy Lim, Deputy Chairman of Kuala Lumpur Pavilion Sdn Bhd (R) celebrating fahrenheit88s soft opening.

Pic 2 fahrenheit88 Soft Opening


Inside, distinguished models in retro, bright outfits supposing a best backdrop for photo opportunity, both for a media & visitors alike.

fahrenheit 88 model

fahrenheit 88 indication 3

fahrenheit 88 indication 4

Even we couldnt resist! ;-)

Fahrenheiti 881

fahrenheit 88 indication 2

Only 5 floors, with a really straightforward & functional layout.

fahrenheit 88 Signature IT

The media Q & A was during LG2, Celcius Restaurant.

fahrenheit 88 - media QA

Fahrenheiti 88 - Celcius

The outlet essentially opens out to face Jalan Walter Granier, as good as efforts were taken to beautify a surroundings, which is a intelligent thing to do, deliberation a area.

fahrenheit 88 indication - celcius - walter granier

Brunch was served..

Fahrenheiti 88 - FOOD

followed by a familiarisation tour of a mall. we adore lights & lightness as a result this brand new & neat masquerade had my capitulation immediately. The potion dome allows natural sky light toilluminatethe concourse.

Fahrenheiti 88 open dome

One of a F & B outlets which is really NEW (in KL) is Midori Japanese Steamboat & Buffet restaurant. we longed for to have a reservation for tomorrow & googled for info. Apparently there is a similarly named Jap restaurant inPutrajaya Marriot so we called though subsequently found out which they have been not a same. we guess we will only drop in tomorrow & hope for a best, since Twitter @PavilionKL wasnt most of a help when we tweeted it for a number.

midori japanese - fahrenheit 88

Marutama Ra organisation is one of Singapores reputable ramen restaurants, formed from what we review from Sg food blogs. Well, theres usually one way to find out ;-) .

fahrenheit 88 - marutama ramen

And of march this would locate my eye. Cream & Fudge Factory! we hope they open SOON, as good as we meant really SOON.

fahrenheit 88 - thickk cream & fudge factory

What else is new, we ask?

Hhmmm, alternative than UNIQLO.?Fahrenheit 88 is targeted during vibrant, creative & in vogue urban crowd between fifteen 30 years (meaning people similar to us who have been constantly in need of entertainment & distraction) who have been drawn to a hippest fashion, in-vogue tech gadgets, as good as a trendiest F & B outlets.

Unlike a sister mall, Pavilion KL (yes, it is managed by a same company), Fahrenheit 88 aim market isslanted towards a mid-range income organisation individuals, who looks for value propositions for a products & services they acquire. Also, it claims to have a series of distinctive shops whose sell offers unique & one of a kind items.

fahrenheit 88 - shawl attack

fahrenheit 88 - section 8

fahrenheit 88 - korean fashion

fahrenheit 88 - Porgie

fahrenheit 88 - Puff Nuff

fahrenheit 88 - st tropez

fahrenheit 88 - shop

But of course; some familiar, really saleable brands have been here too.

fahrenheit 88 - sushi zanmai

fahrenheit 88 -charles & keith

At a 3rd turn isSignature IT another ofFahrenheit88 anchor tenants, which is termed a Gadgets Hot Spot.

The blueprint on this building all differs from a others. It is really industrial, with open ceilings as good as solid sheer walls.

fahrenheit 88 - signature IT building 1

fahrenheit 88 - signature IT floor

Below: Suan Ai, Marketing Manager, Pavilion KL explaining a current opening specials.

fahrenheit 88 - opening specials

I took a discerning sight of a washroom as good ;-) . Verdict? Functional & plain.

Fahrenheiti 88 - washroom

The aged decrepitlook of KL PLaza is no longer there. Behold a spanking brand new masquerade of Fahrenheit 88!

fahrenheit 88 1

fahrenheit 88 2

Trivia:

Total Gross Floor Area (approx)- 511 000 Sq.ft

Total Net Lettable Retail Area (approx)- 300,000 sq.ft

Total No. of Shopping floors 5 floors

No. of entertainment/F&B floors 2

No. of lots 200 lots

Total series of parking bays: 570 bays, during Lower Ground 1 -3

Fahrenheit88
179, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
50250 KL.

PS: The grand opening of Fahrenheit88 is scheduled for Nov 2010.


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