Things to Do in Brunei
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Brunei, Brunei — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque
1958 mosque with 52m gold dome rising from an artificial lagoon — Brunei's defining image. Free (modest dress + headscarf required outside prayer times). 1 hour.
Kampong Ayer (Water Village)
World's largest stilt village on water — 30,000 residents in homes, mosques, schools on the Brunei River. Water-taxi BND 1 across. 1.5 hours.
Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
1992 mosque with 29 gold domes (1 per sultan) — even more grand than Sultan Omar Ali. Free. Modest dress essential. 30 min.
Gadong Night Market
Brunei's liveliest food market — satay, ambuyat (sago staple), grilled fish. Daily 4pm onwards. BND 5-10 a meal.
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Ambuyat (sago paste with dipping sauces — national dish). Nasi katok. Beef rendang. Pulut panggang. NO alcohol sold (BYO 2 litres allowed for non-Muslims).
Local tip
BWN is 8km from centre — Purple Bus 38/57 (BND 1) is the easiest option. For 4-hour layovers: Sultan Omar Ali Mosque + Kampong Ayer water-taxi covers the Brunei essentials. Friday 12-2pm: prayer time, mosques closed to visitors. Strictly no alcohol in public.
Where to stay
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