Joyful Dreamland in Johor Bahru
Many of us cross the border to escape the daily grind, usually for impromptu day trips, cafe hopping, and to tick off a handful of things to do in JB. Now, just 20 minutes from the Causeway, there’s Joyful Dreamland, a literal DIY rainbow park that turns an outing with friends and family into a playful workout.
Here, you can pedal your way through mini rides and burn off a little of that post-dinner indulgence. Read on to find out what to expect from this unique amusement park experience.
What is Joyful Dreamland?
Joyful Dreamland is JB’s first ever colourful, human-powered amusement park that uses bicycle-pedalling mechanisms to get the gears up and going. It’s located at Sutera Square, just outside Sutera Mall, and it’s open until December 2026, giving you plenty of time to plan a visit.
You’ll find rainbow slides, a mini roller coaster, a Ferris wheel, and a carousel, as well as other interactive activity stations. You can also snap some photos with the adorable duck-themed decorations around the park.
How do rides at Joyful Dreamland work?
Image adapted from: Megal Gadox via Google Maps
Rather than focusing only on thrilling rides or adrenaline-pumping attractions, there are rides here that are all about getting hands-on for an interactive experience. You’ll have to pedal a bicycle attached to certain attractions, using your own effort to keep it moving – so the harder you pedal, the faster it goes.
What are the rides & attractions at Joyful Dreamland?
Image adapted from: Sutera Mall Johor Bahru via Facebook, Megal Gadox via Google Maps
While you’ll have to pedal your way through the mini roller coaster, Ferris wheel and carousel, you’ll also find long rainbow slides, swings, and other interactive activity stations where you can just chill and have fun. So nope, you won’t leave feeling like you’ve just participated in Hyrox.
There are also bouncy castles and a ton of space for the kids to run around and enjoy. Don’t forget to snap pics at the photo spots featuring duck-themed decorations and colourful backdrops.
Depending on how invested you are in the activities, you might find yourself spending around 2 to 4 hours here.
How much do admission tickets cost?
Tickets start from RM38/pax (~S$12.05), but the more tickets you purchase, the cheaper they get. For example, tickets cost RM68 (~S$21.56) for 2 pax and RM128 (~S$40.59) for 4 pax. Children under 100cm can enter for free.
How to get to Joyful Dreamland?
Joyful Dreamland is located at Sutera Square, right beside Sutera Mall in Johor Bahru, making it an easy stop on a JB day trip. It’s around 20 minutes from the JB checkpoint by car, with parking available around Sutera Square and the mall.
If you’re heading in by public transport, follow our guide to taking buses from Singapore to JB. Services like Causeway Link CW1, CW2, or CW5 will get you across the Causeway to JB Sentral.
From there, book a Grab ride to Sutera Mall, or hop on a Causeway Link bus heading towards the Sutera area, then walk over to Sutera Square once you arrive.
Visit Joyful Dreamland in JB for a fun evening out
There’s always something new to explore in JB, and a human-powered rainbow amusement park is certainly a unique one to add to the list. The park operates daily from 5pm to 12am, so it’s easy to drop by for an evening out with friends or family after a hearty meal.
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Cover image adapted from: Megal Gadox via Google Maps