Merdeka season is here, and EQ Kuala Lumpur is marking the occasion with a lineup that spans stays, dining and wellness, all built around the many faces of Malaysian culture. After all, what better way to celebrate Merdeka, Malaysia’s Independence Day, than through a tribute to the country’s own beautiful and vibrant culture.

A Place to Stay

For those looking to make a proper getaway of it, the Merdeka Stay and Dine 2026 package is open for booking until 1 September 2026, covering stays from 25 August to 6 September 2026. Guests who book the Best Available Rate, or the Best Available Rate with Breakfast, can look forward to a daily dining credit of RM150, a 15% discount at Sanctum Wellness, and late check-out, subject to availability.

A Taste of Merdeka

Come Merdeka, EQ’s restaurants and bars turn into a whole feast of Malaysian flavours, each one telling the story in its own distinct voice.

Nipah

Nipah is where the Five Decades of Nipah Malaysian Flavours plays out like a walk through five decades of home kitchens and hawker stalls, with EQ’s Malaysian chefs breathing new life into treasured family recipes. This includes classics like Nasi Lemak with Sambal Udang Galah, Freshly Grilled Satay, and Ikan Patin Masak Tempoyak. To round it off, there are also traditional kuih and desserts that taste like childhood.

Merdeka Eve Buffet Dinner 

• 30 August 2026 | 6.30PM – 10.30PM 
• RM198+ per adult | RM98+ per child aged 6 to 12 

Merdeka Hi-Tea Buffet 

• 31 August 2026 | 12PM – 4PM 
• RM178+ per adult | RM89+ per child aged 6 to 12

Sabayon

High up on Level 51, Sabayon takes a more refined approach. Executive Chef Azizi Taslim and Chef de Cuisine Steve Ariffin join forces for a Merdeka Four Hands Dinner that dresses up local flavours in fine dining attire, from Curried Duck Rillettes and Scallop with Singgang to Confit Stingray with Ginger Flower and Roasted Pumpkin with Gula Melaka and Coconut, all set against a sweeping view of the city skyline. The evening is then paired with Sabayon’s acclaimed wine programme, a repeat winner of Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence since 2020.

• 30 August 2026 | 6PM – 11PM 
• Regular seating from RM588+ per person 
• Premium window seating from RM888+ per person

Chalet

Chalet bids farewell to its limited-time return with one last Merdeka Day Brunch that leans fully into its Swiss and European charm. Guests can dig into premium seafood, Lobster Bisque, Raclette Traditionnelle, Slow-Roasted Prime Rib and Oven-Roasted Duck, before the grand finale arrives in the form of Chalet’s famous ‘dancing dessert’ Sabayon, alongside Cerises Jubilé and Crêpes Suzette.

• 31 August 2026 | 12PM – 3PM 
• RM288+ per adult | RM98+ per child aged 6 to 12

Kampachi

Over at Kampachi, the celebration takes on a Japanese accent, with a Merdeka Day Brunch built around premium seafood and much-loved Japanese staples, perfect for a lazy afternoon spent with family. Guests who spend a minimum of RM400 will walk away with a RM300 dining voucher plus complimentary access for two to Sky51.

• 31 August 2026 | 12PM – 3PM 
• RM288+ per adult | RM98+ per child aged 6 to 12

Bottega

For something lighter, Bottega serves up A Malaysian Afternoon Tea that turns familiar local flavours into delicate bites, from Salmon Rillette Crêpe Roll to Breaded Pulut Kuning Stuffed with Rendang Pucuk Ubi, alongside playful creations like Onde-Onde Cake and Teh Tarik Tiramisu with Tea Foam, all served with freshly baked scones and premium tea and coffee.

• 16 August – 16 September 2026 | 12PM – 5PM 
• RM99+ per person | RM198+ for two

Blue at Sky51

And when the sun sets, the party moves upward. Blue at Sky51 throws Merdeka Above the Skyline, a rooftop affair of handcrafted cocktails, live music and DJ sets set against a sweeping view of the city. As midnight creeps closer, guests can watch the National Day fireworks light up the sky from one of Kuala Lumpur’s most coveted rooftop perches, with table packages featuring Champagne, premium spirits and party platters inspired by Malaysian flavours.

• 30 August 2026 | From 5PM 
• DJ from 6PM | Live Band from 10PM – 12AM
• Blue Zone Indoor: RM400+ per person 
• Gold Zone Outdoor: RM500+ per person 
• Diamond Zone Outdoor: from RM2,988+ per table (up to six persons) 
• SkyPod Zone: from RM5,888+ per table (up to 12 persons) 
• Viewing Deck & Bar: RM158+ minimum spend per person* 
• *Limited high-table spaces are available on a standing basis only.

Restore With Wellness

Sanctum Wellness offers The Independence Indulgence, a pause from the celebrations drawing on Malaysia’s traditional healing practices. The 90-minute treatment combines a Malay Urut Massage with a Hibiscus Body Scrub, designed to ease tension and connect guests with long-standing local wellness traditions.

• 28 August – 30 September 2026 
• RM669+ per person

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