With luxe hotels, high-end and boutique shopping, and sumptuous dining options Kuala Lumpur (KL) is the perfect destination to visit for a sophisticated stop-over or glamorous getaway. With a number of exciting events set to take place this year, and with two luxe additions to Kuala Lumpur's stellar accommodation and bar scene, there's never been a better time to discover Malaysia's cosmopolitan capital.

Kuala Lumpur is the perfect destination for travellers looking to indulge in a gourmet getaway. The Malaysia International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) is taking place in Kuala Lumpur from 1-31 October, with 30 of the country's best restaurants taking part. Now in its 11^thyear, MIGF is a month-long festival that treats food enthusiasts to a unique fine dining experience from Malaysia's top chefs.

Travellers looking to indulge in some retail therapy will also rejoice, with the famed Malaysia Year-End Sale taking place from 15 November until the end of the year. This nation-stopping shopping event sees department stores outdoing each other's price cuts and offering shoppers great promotions, making this the ideal time to visit KL.

After indulging in the superb cuisine and retail therapy on offer, Villa Samadhi is the perfect place to take refuge in this bustling city. Villa Samadhi offers a chic villa-in-a-room concept, and a trendy collection of contemporary Asian-inspired rooms. The 21 polished-concrete private rooms are fitted with refined salvaged-timber floors and interiors, and furnished with plush beds, over-sized plunge tubs and romantic balconies.

If you're looking to make the most of Kuala Lumpur's vibrant night life, you can take in a cocktail at the recently opened View Rooftop Bar. Offering panoramic views over Kuala Lumpur, as well as the horizon of Jalan Ampang, View Rooftop Bar is equipped with a whisky bar, alfresco bar, and champagne room, and guests can sip cocktails from the bar's award-winning mixologists while taking in the view of the nearby glittering Petronas Twin Towers.

Shahrin Mokhtar, Director of Tourism Malaysia in Sydney, believes it is the diversity of Kuala Lumpur as well as the great value-for-money it offers visitors, which appeals to Aussie travellers.

"Whether you're looking for an unforgettable stopover or a holiday, there are plenty of things to see and do in Kuala Lumpur. You can get a bird's eye view of the city from the Petronas Twin Towers or KL Tower, take a day trip to the mystical Batu Caves, discover the bustling markets in Chinatown or Little India, or simply wander the streets taking in the lively atmosphere," states Mokhtar.

Kuala Lumpur was also recently named the fourth best value international city, by Trip Advisor's TripIndex, meaning a holiday to this vibrant city won't break your budget.