Pavilion Damansara Heights — affectionately known as Pavilion DH or colloquially as “Pavilion 3” — is the third shopping mall under Kuala Lumpur’s prestigious Pavilion brand.
Opened on 9 October 2023, it sits within the Pusat Bandar Damansara (Damansara Town Centre) commercial area in the upscale Bukit Damansara (Damansara Heights) neighbourhood of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
With an address at 3, Jalan Damanlela, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, and coordinates 3°08′47″N 101°39′47″E, the mall occupies a strategic position in one of the city’s most affluent and well-connected districts — bordered by Bangsar to the south and the Segambut district, within the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
The mall carries the Pavilion name — one of Malaysia’s most respected retail brands, synonymous with premium shopping and elegant design.
It joins the flagship Pavilion Kuala Lumpur in Bukit Bintang and Pavilion Bukit Jalil in southern KL as the third member of the family.
With 380 stores across 1,100,000 square feet (100,000 m²) of gross leasable area and 6 retail levels, Pavilion Damansara Heights brings the Pavilion standard of curated retail, dining, and lifestyle to the established Damansara Heights community — a catchment of high-income residents, multinational corporate workers, and expatriates.
The Pavilion name is one of Malaysia’s most valuable retail brands.
Development History & Master Plan
Pavilion Damansara Heights was built as an integrated mixed-use development on the former site of the Damansara Town Centre (DTC) — a complex that once housed a number of government headquarters and departments before it was demolished and earmarked for major redevelopment.
The land was acquired from Bukit Damansara Development Sdn Bhd through its parent company Damansara Assets Sdn Bhd, the property arm of state-owned Johor Corporation (JCorp).
The entire development is undertaken by Tan Sri Lim Siew Choon’s Pavilion Group together with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), which holds a 49% joint-venture stake.
The plot spans 15.84 acres (6.41 hectares) — Phase 1 covering 9.5 acres and Phase 2 covering 6.34 acres. Phase 1 was developed by Impian Ekspresi Sdn Bhd, while Phase 2 was developed by Jendela Mayang Sdn Bhd.
The retail component is being built in two stages across six levels, with Phase 1 launched in October 2023 and Phase 2 to follow.
| Address | 3, Jalan Damanlela, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 3°08′47″N 101°39′47″E |
| Developer (Phase 1) | Impian Ekspresi Sdn Bhd |
| Developer (Phase 2) | Jendela Mayang Sdn Bhd |
| Owner / Brand | Pavilion Group (CPP Investments 49% JV) |
| Opened | 9 October 2023 (Phase 1) |
| Former Name | Pavilion DTC |
| Gross Leasable Area | 1,100,000 sq ft (100,000 m²) |
| Stores | 380 |
| Floors | 5 (Phase 1), 6 (Phase 2) |
| Parking | Phase 1: 1,000+ · Phase 2: 800+ |
| Site Area | 15.84 acres (6.41 ha) |
| Public Transit | KG13 Pusat Bandar Damansara MRT station |
| Mixed-Use | 5 residential blocks · 10 office towers · 5-star hotel · event gallery |
| Website | www.pavilion-dh.com |
The Integrated Mixed-Use Master Plan
Beyond the mall itself, Pavilion Damansara Heights is the retail heart of a vast integrated mixed-use township.
The master plan includes 5 residential blocks, 10 office towers, a 5-star hotel, and an event gallery embedded within the retail complex.
This makes the development not just a shopping centre, but a vertical city — where residents, office workers, hotel guests, and shoppers share a single connected ecosystem.
The event gallery, in particular, positions the mall as a venue for exhibitions, conventions, and community events beyond pure retail.
Mall Features & Design Highlights
Pavilion Damansara Heights is designed with the brand’s signature emphasis on elegant, light-filled spaces and multiple curated entrances.
The mall’s main entrance opens from the centre court, while several dedicated entry points serve different parts of the development:
Connectivity & Accessibility
Pavilion Damansara Heights is directly linked to the Pusat Bandar Damansara (KG13) MRT station on the Kajang Line (KG) — one of the Klang Valley’s busiest rail corridors, connecting directly to Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), Pasar Seni, and Kajang.
★ Temporary Walkway (Oct 2023 – Jul 2025)
At launch, a temporary walkway was built to link the mall and the station.
Commuters exited at Entrance B of the station, took the elevator at the end of the bridge down to ground level, and walked about 5 minutes along the sidewalk to reach the basement level of the mall.
★ Direct Overhead Bridge (opened 15 July 2025)
As part of the development’s Phase 2, a permanent pedestrian overhead bridge opened on 15 July 2025, providing a direct, weather-protected connection between the mall and the MRT station — eliminating the sidewalk walk and fully integrating rail and retail.
★ By Road
The mall is served by the Sprint Expressway (Penchala Link) and Jalan Damanlela / Jalan Damansuria, with 1,000+ parking bays in Phase 1 (and 800+ more in Phase 2).
Nearby Landmarks & Catchment
Economic & Community Significance
Pavilion Damansara Heights represents a major injection of premium retail into the northwest of Kuala Lumpur.
By transforming the former government Damansara Town Centre into a vibrant mixed-use destination, the development has revitalised an underused precinct and created thousands of jobs across retail, F&B, hospitality, and corporate sectors.
The 10 office towers and 5-star hotel generate a constant flow of professionals and travellers, while the 5 residential blocks ensure round-the-clock community presence.
The mall’s direct MRT connection makes it a model of transit-oriented development (TOD) — shoppers can arrive by train from across the Klang Valley without touching a car, while residents and office workers enjoy a fully walkable live-work-play environment.
For the Damansara Heights and Bangsar communities, Pavilion Damansara Heights fills a long-standing gap: a world-class retail and dining destination within their own neighbourhood, reducing the need to travel to Bukit Bintang or Mid Valley.
Conclusion
Opened in October 2023, Pavilion Damansara Heights has quickly established itself as the retail crown jewel of northwest Kuala Lumpur and the third pillar of the Pavilion brand.
Rising from the former Damansara Town Centre on a 15.84-acre integrated site, it weaves together 380 stores, 1.1 million square feet of retail, 5 residential blocks, 10 office towers, a 5-star hotel, and an event gallery into a single vertical community.
Its direct MRT link — completed with the overhead bridge in July 2025 — positions it at the forefront of Malaysia’s transit-oriented retail future.
For the affluent Damansara Heights and Bangsar neighbourhoods, Pavilion Damansara Heights is more than a mall: it is the long-awaited local expression of the Pavilion standard of elegance, curation, and experience — a destination that will define upscale suburban retail in Kuala Lumpur for decades to come.