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| Sunset from Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru’s Sunset Bar |
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| Sunset Bar |
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| The sun fades and the night begins |
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| Mojito Passion and Lepa Lepa |
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| Red wine with a view |
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| Banana Chips |
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| Beef and Chicken Satay |
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| Comfy Seating |
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| No arguments here as to why it’s called, “Sunset Bar” |
Sunset Bar, Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort, Kota Kinabalu
Soft chill music sweeps the background and the calm sea
ripples in the fading light. The
occasional plane sounds landing at the airport nearby and as the bright orange ball
drops closer to the horizon, the crowd grows at Tanjung Aru Resort’s Sunset
Bar.
ripples in the fading light. The
occasional plane sounds landing at the airport nearby and as the bright orange ball
drops closer to the horizon, the crowd grows at Tanjung Aru Resort’s Sunset
Bar.
Sitting on its own island, the Sunset Bar is circled by
rocks and water and shaded by coconut palms. A pebble floor supports a U shaped
open bar, ceilinged with a traditional carved boat. The roof is high –
protecting its occupants from the weather but encouraging the ocean-cooled
breeze to pass through. A wooden deck rims the outer border and is lined with a
double row of cushioned floor lounges that fan out to the sea. Choose to sit
here, on high stools on the grass or directly at the bar and in earshot of the
barman’s tale of the day. It doesn’t matter where you settle, views are
guaranteed from every angle.
rocks and water and shaded by coconut palms. A pebble floor supports a U shaped
open bar, ceilinged with a traditional carved boat. The roof is high –
protecting its occupants from the weather but encouraging the ocean-cooled
breeze to pass through. A wooden deck rims the outer border and is lined with a
double row of cushioned floor lounges that fan out to the sea. Choose to sit
here, on high stools on the grass or directly at the bar and in earshot of the
barman’s tale of the day. It doesn’t matter where you settle, views are
guaranteed from every angle.
Finger food such as: grilled bratwurst; a local twist on the
standard chicken wings with a Percik marinade; beef and chicken satay and; a
Mediterranean add-on with Turkish bread and gourmet dips, are available for the
nibbling, but by no means the star attraction. Beers from around the world,
Aussie wines, French Bruts and Champagnes and, a handful of cocktails will
satisfy your thirst. The Signature Cocktail, the Lepa Lepa (RM30), named after
the boat hanging from the ceiling, is a sweet concoction made with mango and
coconut. The traditional mint and rum based Mojito is given a local twist with
the addition of passionfruit and renamed, Mojito Passion (RM30). A range of
cigars too are on hand, from “The Humidor” menu at RM60 to RM200 per stick. But still, these goodies are just sideliners
to the principal protagonist drawing the masses.
standard chicken wings with a Percik marinade; beef and chicken satay and; a
Mediterranean add-on with Turkish bread and gourmet dips, are available for the
nibbling, but by no means the star attraction. Beers from around the world,
Aussie wines, French Bruts and Champagnes and, a handful of cocktails will
satisfy your thirst. The Signature Cocktail, the Lepa Lepa (RM30), named after
the boat hanging from the ceiling, is a sweet concoction made with mango and
coconut. The traditional mint and rum based Mojito is given a local twist with
the addition of passionfruit and renamed, Mojito Passion (RM30). A range of
cigars too are on hand, from “The Humidor” menu at RM60 to RM200 per stick. But still, these goodies are just sideliners
to the principal protagonist drawing the masses.
The allurement lies in the ever-changing beauty of the vista
and the relaxed vibe setting from which to view it. Depending on cloud
coverage, you might get a complete grand golden ball dip into the sea or a
spectacular palette of hues ranging from flaxen to scarlet to lavender. As the
sun descends, the heat picks up and sunglasses are donned. Cocktails are sipped
more slowly and the slurps are soon replaced with the sound of cameras
snapping. Chatter hushes to a low murmur as spectators breathe in the beauty of
the transformation from day to night, many I believe, as myself, giving thanks
for a chance to witness such splendour.
and the relaxed vibe setting from which to view it. Depending on cloud
coverage, you might get a complete grand golden ball dip into the sea or a
spectacular palette of hues ranging from flaxen to scarlet to lavender. As the
sun descends, the heat picks up and sunglasses are donned. Cocktails are sipped
more slowly and the slurps are soon replaced with the sound of cameras
snapping. Chatter hushes to a low murmur as spectators breathe in the beauty of
the transformation from day to night, many I believe, as myself, giving thanks
for a chance to witness such splendour.
Go before 5pm to get one of the floor lounges with the best
views of the glorious skyline and, stay after 7pm to take advantage of Happy
Hour prices that continue until 11pm.
views of the glorious skyline and, stay after 7pm to take advantage of Happy
Hour prices that continue until 11pm.
Reason to visit: chill vibe; a private island from which to
admire the spectacular Bornean sunsets; incredible location for a hip cocktail
party, product launch or romantic handholding.
admire the spectacular Bornean sunsets; incredible location for a hip cocktail
party, product launch or romantic handholding.
Sunset Bar
Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort
20 Jalan Aru
Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Sabah, Borneo
Malaysia
+6 088 327 888
www.shangri-la.com/kotakinabalu/tanjungaruresort/
Tanjung Aru, most accessible from KK…a must-visit if short of time to head to the islands or other resorts further away. Beautiful too!
Just 10 minutes to the airport and 10 minutes to the city – a very easy location to get too. You're right, a good choice if you're stuck for time – you can still get a little island life.
Hop to your blog thr suituapui blog…
Nice pictures…
Thanks. Soon to pay a visit to Singapore. Will check out your recommendations. 😉
Love the photo #3, the stunning colourful sky~~
It's a beautiful time of day isn't it.
Oh I can't look…its making me want to run away from my desk and spend my life on a beach…
I get that "run away" feeling too. More often as I get older. 😉
wow, that's the perfect sunset-by-the-island photo. ravishing beyond words! 😀
Sabah certainly has lots to offer – spectacular sunsets among them.
The 3rd and last pictures are fantastic. Great work.
Greetings,
Filip
Thanks. Gorgeous yes. 😉