Eco Corridor Becomes Popular Spot for Iftar and Tourism in Brunei
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Eco Corridor at Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas has become a popular place for people to gather during the month of Ramadan. Every evening before sunset, families and friends arrive to prepare for iftar together.
Located along the waterfront of Bandar Seri Begawan, the Eco Corridor is a landscaped public promenade that runs through Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas the Golden Jubilee Crown Park, which was developed to commemorate the late Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien III’s golden jubilee. The corridor stretches along the edge of Kampong Ayer and offers unobstructed views of the capital’s most iconic landmark, the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. During Ramadan, its wide open lawns, gentle river breeze, and scenic setting make it a natural choice for those looking to spend the last hour of the fast in a peaceful and meaningful environment.
The iconic view of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque seen from Eco Corridor.
The Eco Corridor is a bustling location for iftar parties throughout Ramadan. People bring food, camping chairs, and picnic mats to share with loved ones. While adults unwind and wait for the time to break their fast, children play in the park. The scene at the Eco Corridor in the hour before Maghrib is one of the most distinctly Ramadan sights in the capital. Spread across the grass in clusters, large family groups arrange their food containers, thermoses, and drinks in neat rows on their mats, creating an informal open-air dining setting that stretches along the length of the promenade. The iftar gathering at the Eco Corridor is as much a social occasion as it is a spiritual one. Friends who may not have seen one another for weeks use the nightly gathering as a reason to reconnect. It is a moment that many regulars describe as one of the most moving of the Ramadan calendar.
Visitors enjoying the evening atmosphere while waiting for iftar.
The Eco Corridor in Bandar Seri Begawan is becoming a well-liked tourist destination in addition to being a location for iftar. Visitors take in the sunset and the picturesque vista of the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. Even throughout Ramadan, people continue to visit the Eco Corridor. It has grown to be a favorite spot for families, friends, and visitors due to its open space, lovely scenery, and tranquil atmosphere.Even throughout Ramadan, people continue to visit the Eco Corridor. It has grown to be a favorite spot for families, friends, and visitors due to its open space, lovely scenery, and tranquil atmosphere.
What makes the Eco Corridor particularly special during Ramadan is how effortlessly it brings together two things that are at the heart of the holy month: quiet reflection and the warmth of community. The open waterfront setting invites people to slow down, to sit with those they love, and to be present in the moment as the day draws to a close. There are no entry fees, no formal programmes, and no set agenda just a shared understanding that this is a place where anyone is welcome to come and be part of something larger than themselves.
As Ramadan continues, the Eco Corridor will remain one of the most vivid gathering points in the capital a place where the simple act of waiting together, watching the sun go down over the mosque, and breaking bread with family and friends becomes something quietly extraordinary.
