Bandar Seri Begawan (Muara, Brunei)

Bandar Seri Begawan, formerly known as Brunei Town, is the largest city and capital of the Sultanate of Brunei. Bandar Seri Begawan features an estimated population of 50,000. Including the Brunei-Muara District, the metro area has a population of 279,920. The total city area of Bandar Seri Begawan is 100.36 km2 (38.75 ml2).

Istana Nurul Iman palace is the residence of Brunei's sultan. It is situated 3 km southwest of the centre of the city. Its name is taken from Arabic and means "Palace of the Light of Faith". Istana Nurul Iman palace was designed by Leandro Locsin, and built by Filipino firm, Ayala Corp., mixing Islamic and Malay elements in the building architecture. The palace contains 1,788 rooms, 257 bathrooms, and a banquet hall abaccle to ommodate up to 5,000. Istana Nurul Iman palace only opens to public during yearly 3-day Hari Raya Adilfitri celebration.

'Penambang', a water taxi service, is used for transportation between Kampong Ayer and downtown Bandar Seri Begawan. Water taxis are the most regular means of negotiating Kampung Ayer's waterways. They can be hailed from numerous "docking parts" along the Brunei River banks. Fares are negotiable. Regular boat and water taxi services depart for Temburong daily, between 7:45 a.m. and 4 p.m., and serve the Malaysian towns of Labuan, Lawas, Limbang and Sundar. A speedboat is used for cruise passengers traveling from Limbang and Bangar and to Penambang Ferry Service.