Johor Bahru is Malaysia's gateway city that travelers love as an affordable base for exploring both Malaysia and nearby Singapore. Plus, JB's famous food culture serves up some of the country's best laksa and satay. The city's LGBTQ+ scene is quite underground due to Malaysia's conservative laws, but there's a small, discreet community that connects through private events and social media.

Gay Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru is a city in Malaysia situated on the Straits of Johor with a small and discreet gay scene.
Johor Bahru Gay Bars
Elite 121 Bistro
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121A Jalan Perisai, Taman Sri Tebrau, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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Elite 121 Bistro is a KTV bar in Johor Bahru that hosts karaoke nights, special events and private parties. There are drag performances from the city's best queens. Coupled with the karaoke, it's popular with the gay crowd.
Elite 121 also got a makeover and reopened better than ever in April 2025.
Johor Bahru Gay Saunas
Palacio Centre
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Jalan Tun Abdul Razak Susur 1/1, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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Based on 95 votes

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3 Star Winner

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3 Star Winner

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3 Star Winner
Male sauna & gym on two floors. Palacio Centre (formerly "Johan Avenue") features sauna, steam room, gym, and private cabins. There is a 121-square foot jacuzzi, too.
Free coffee and biscuits for guests. This sauna is just opposite the Zen Zang Hotel.
Mon:12:00 - 22:00
Tue:12:00 - 22:00
Wed: Closed
Thu:12:00 - 22:00
Fri:12:00 - 22:00
Sat:12:00 - 22:00
Sun:12:00 - 22:00
Last updated on: 2 Jun 2025
Last updated on: 2-Jun-2025
The Maze Gym & Spa
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77-79 Jalan Perisai, Taman Sri Tebrau, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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Based on 48 votes

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4 Star Winner

2023 Audience Awards
3 Star Winner

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3 Star Winner
Exclusively male sauna & gym, attracting a mostly local crowd. Facilities at The Maze include a jacuzzi, steam room, café and and number of private cabins.
Curious about the name? The sauna is truly like a maze, with exciting things to discover with every turn. Try to find the jacuzzi room through the sound of water falling from the ceiling, which you can hear as you go through The Maze's hallways.
Mon:13:30 - 21:30
Tue:13:30 - 21:30
Wed:13:30 - 21:30
Thu:13:30 - 21:30
Fri:13:30 - 21:30
Sat:13:30 - 21:30
Sun:13:30 - 21:30
Last updated on: 2 Jun 2025
Last updated on: 2-Jun-2025
Johor Bahru Gay Massage
Artemis Men Spa
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56b, Jalab Abiad, Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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Based on 59 votes

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3 Star Winner

2023 Audience Awards
3 Star Winner

2024 Audience Awards
3 Star Winner
At Artemis Men Spa, treat yourself to our sensual massages to relieve stress and tension in your body.
From full body massage, body to body sensual massage, body scrubs to oil treatments, we have every choice to suit your budget and needs. Relax and unwind with our friendly and trained male therapists who will help to restore and reinvigorate your body.
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