An Introduction to Ampang

Ampang

The Ampang area is the next hotbed of activities in Kuala Lumpur, especially amongst buyers and investors who prefer to be located just within the outskirts of the capital. Ampang is a high class residential area, mainly populated by expatriates and affluent locals.

Just minutes' drive away are shopping malls, golf course, leading international schools, restaurants and markets. The National Zoo, the National Art Gallery and the cultural centre for theatre Istana Budaya are also in close proximity.
Situated towards the east of the KLCC, Jalan Ampang - Ampang's main road - is easily accessible from Jalan Tun Razak or Jalan Ulu Kelang if you are heading from Hulu Kelang or Setapak. The Ampang area is surrounded by the townships of Wangsa Maju, Setapak, KL and Salak Selatan.
Divided into the various subsections of Ampang Indah, Ampang Mewah, Ampang Permai and Ampang Jaya, this neighbourhood comprises housing estates such as Taman Dagang, Taman Cahaya, Taman Cempaka, Pandan Jaya and Pandan Indah.

Exclusive condominiums with lavish settings and landscaping that encircle this area include Tiara Condo, East Side One Ampang Avenue, Condo Villa Aman and Villa Ampang. The rest of the area is predominantly occupied by quaint, fashionable bungalows with expansive compounds.

Ampang is also home to some of the country's best healthcare facilities including the Ampang Puteri Specialist Centre, Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre, Pantai Indah Hospital and Hospital Ampang.

Perhaps, one of this area's most conspicuous features is the stretch of embassies and high commissions that line both sides of the main road. Indeed, the roads lead from the KLCC right into the Ampang area itself, with many diplomats choosing to live here close to their embassies. Unsurprisingly, Jalan Ampang is also popularly known as 'Embassy Row'.

International Schools in the vicinity include the International School of Kuala Lumpur, Fairview International School, Sayfol International School, KL International School and Mutiara International School.

It is therefore unsurprisingly that the Golden Triangle and Ampang are still the most coveted areas of Kuala Lumpur; commanding premium prices, spearheaded by ever-popular demand from both domestic and foreign investors. View more