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Christmas and New Year’s Eve have passed, and yet the revelry continues! RETAIL THERAPY You’ve come at an amazing 20 Singapore’s shopping time, because the exciting hotspots and what to Chinese New Year festival buy from there is about to engulf the city, and there are heaps COVER STORY of exhibitions, theatre 12 Artist Zul Othman, productions, and music a.k.a ZERO shares his festivals to up your favourite spots in Singapore culture quota. DAY TRIPPER Now that you’re 13 Unique, offbeat tours that here, you’re probably will show you different wondering where to go sides of the city THE EAT LIST for the ultimate Singapore 24 Hawker highlights and experience. That’s where the hottest tables in town we come in; we’ve curated the best and latest in the BY NIGHT city to make sure you’ll 28 Cool bars and clubs to enjoy every minute of your and be merry trip. In these pages, you’ll fnd essential information for travellers, brilliant must-dos, unique tours, neighbourhood guides, great shopping fnds, the hottest tables, authentic local hawkers, the coolest ESSENTIAL 14 SINGAPORE bars, and so much more. FAMILY FUN Go forth, explorer! City must-dos and neighbourhood guides 30 Things to do with for every visitor the little ones

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A guide to surviving Singapore Uncle / Aunty Lah English is the spoken language, Out of respect, locals address A suffx used to place emphasis though Singlish - a collection older folks on the street, like on the sentence; used to express of colloquial catchphrases and a shopkeeper or a taxi driver, certainty lingo - dominates everyday as “aunty” or “uncle”, even “Dont worry about it lah!” conversations among locals. though they are not related. Mandarin, Malay, Tamil and Shiok various other dialects are Chope Fantastic, or to convey feelings of also used. It means to reserve a place or satisfaction and pleasure call dibs on something. If you “This plate of chicken rice is see a pack of tissues on a damn shiok!” Alamak seat or table at a hawker A mild exclamation that bears the centre during lunch hour, try Bojio same meaning to “oh dear”, or your luck elsewhere: the spot A Hokkien phrase for not inviting “oh no” Transport has been choped. someone to an activity or event “Alamak! Tickets for the concert Queuing Up “You went to the café to get coffee are all sold out!” MRT BUS TAXI this morning? Bojio!” Trains typically run from 5.30am Fares start from as low as $0.78. Try Cab fares start from $3.20. Waiting in line for the latest Gostan and the best in the city is a way to 12.00am. Standard tickets vary to have the exact fare as bus drivers A contraction of the nautical phrase SMRT Taxis of life for Singaporeans. We do Kiasu from $1.40 to $2.70. See page 32 do not give change on “go astern”. It means to reverse or (65) 6555 8888 it all the time – and whatever A fercely competitive spirit for map. public buses. turn around Premier Taxis you get at the end of the “She queued for four hours to get “You need to gostan your car for www.smrt.com.sg www.sbstransit.com.sg (65) 6363 6888 queue might be worth your the latest iPhone - so kiasu!” (65) 1800 336 8900 www.smrt.com.sg the driver to move out of the Comfort Taxis & CityCab while, too. (65) 1800 336 8900 parking lot.” (65) 6552 1111

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Jan 7 to Feb 12 Jan 9 FESTIVAL 2017 THAIPUSAM FESTIVAL 2017 Celebrate the Indian Harvest Join thousands of Hindu devotees as they embark on an Jan Festival in the vibrant Little India, annual thanksgiving festival. It is a day for devotees to where you’ll witness rituals and celebrate the fulflment of their vows by carrying milk customs such as the honouring of pots and kavadis (semi-circular structure decorated the cattle and the making of kolams, with peacock feathers and fowers, while the elaborate a traditional drawing. Culture spike kavadis are pierced into the skin), in a ceremonial vultures, pop into the bustling worship to Lord Murugan. Festival Village at Hasting Roads www.littleindia.com.sg for folk performances, exhibitions Little India to Tank Road and harvest demonstrations. There Little India are also plenty of activities for Jan 4 to 15 the young and old, including a trail M1 SINGAPORE FRINGE around Little India and the Heritage Jan 21 FESTIVAL 2017: Treasure Hunt. Don’t leave without ST. JEROME’S ART & SKIN trying pongal, the customary sweet dish made from rice and milk. LANEWAY FESTIVAL See how local and international www.littleindia.com.sg SINGAPORE 2017 artists interpret the theme “Art and Campbell Lane This annual gathering of the best the Skin” through theatre, dance, Little India up-and-coming artistes and music music, and visual arts at this annual Jan 11 to 22 makers promises over 12 hours Jan 26 to Feb 4 arts fest. A must-see is Foreign Bodies SINGAPORE ART of good music, food and fun with by a local burlesque troupe Skin RIVER HONGBAO 2017 its great lineup (AURORA, Astreal, in SIN. WEEK 2017 Glass Animals, Chet Faker, and Immerse in the festivities of The ffth edition of Singapore www.singaporefringe.com more), fantastic F&B options, the Lunar New Year at this Various venues Art Week promises a larger- exciting fringe activities, and an all- annual riverside celebration than-life visual feast with a slew round amazing atmosphere. which features colourful lantern of exhibitions, performances, display, nightly performances, Jan 7 to Feb 25 singapore.lanewayfestival.com New year, new workshops, tours and parties amusement rides, freworks, happening across Singapore’s top The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay CHINATOWN Bayfront and an outdoor food street. perspective! For art galleries, museums and arts spaces. CHINESE NEW YEAR www.riverhongbao.sg lovers, January is the See page 10 for more details. 2017 LIGHT-UP The Float at Marina Bay best time to be in www.artweek.sg Promenade The bustling Chinese enclave will Various venues Singapore, thanks to celebrate the Year of the Rooster an exciting lineup of with stage shows, a countdown Jan 28 to Feb 11 artsy events during the party, an international lion dance CHINESE NEW YEAR competition, heritage walking CELEBRATION 2017 Singapore Art Week. trails and a festive bazaar. Music lovers, get ready See page 11 for more details. Solve traditional lantern riddles, participate in crafts workshops, for a rolling good time www.chinatownfestivals.sg and take a selfe with the popular Various venues Photo credit: Alvin Ho with indie music event Chinatown “God of Wealth” at the Sun Yat Sen St. Jerome's Laneway Jan 19 to 22 Nanyang Memorial Hall during the Spring Festival. Festival Singapore. SMBC SINGAPORE OPEN sysnmh.org.sg Jan 11 to Feb 12 From Chinese New The world’s best golfers, including Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Year celebrations to KIDSFEST! 2017 three-time champion Adam Scott Toa Payoh and Spanish star Sergio Garcia will Watch the characters of bestselling Thaipusam Festival, compete in the SMBC Singapore Open. children’s books come to life on Singapore will also Held on the prestigious Serapong stage at KidsFest! 2017. Look Course at Sentosa Golf Club, come come to life with sights forward to nine world-class watch the action as the world’s best and sounds of cultural productions, one of which will battle it out in the season opening include Julia Donaldson in her very US$1 million tournament. festivities throughout own production! the month. www.smbcsingaporeopen.com Photo credit: Andrew Tan www.kidsfest.com.sg Serapong Course, Sentosa Golf Club Photo credit: Cliff Yeo Various venues HarbourFront

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Until Feb 27 Feb 12 AMANDA HENG: WE YELLOWCARD, THE ARE THE WORLD – FINAL WORLD TOUR Feb THESE ARE OUR STORIES Rock out to the band’s hit anthems One of Singapore’s most illustrious like 'Ocean Avenue', 'Hang You Up' female contemporary artists, and 'Way Away' as they perform Amanda Heng is known for live for the last time in their Final encapsulating real-life social issues World Tour. in Singapore’s multi-ethnic and fast- www.ieg.com.sg paced society in her works. Catch The Coliseum™, Hard Rock Hotel®

her intriguing solo exhibition during Singapore Resorts World™ Sentosa HarbourFront Singapore Art Week. Feb 19

Photo credit: www.stpi.com.sg RUN FOR HOPE 2017 STPI Gallery © Amanda Heng/STPI Make good on those New Year’s Clarke Quay Feb 11 resolutions to stay ft by taking VIPER CHALLENGE part in this non-competitive run. Feb 8 to 19 SINGAPORE 2017 Proceeds from this charity run CHICAGO go towards raising awareness and Asia’s largest obstacle-based running support for cancer research. Direct from London’s West End event returns to Singapore with a comes this award-winning musical beach obstacle course at Sentosa www.runforhope.sg Bayfront Event Space about nightclub singer Roxie Hart that includes brand-new challenges Bayfront and her outrageous encounters with to cater to enthusiasts of various double-murderess Velma Kelly and ftness levels. silver-tongued lawyer Billy Flynn. Get www.viperchallenge.com Feb 24 to Apr 14 jaunty with its jazzy repertoire and Sentosa Island A PETER RABBIT TALE expect high-energy choreography. HarbourFront Join Peter Rabbit on a musical www.BaseEntertainmentAsia.com adventure of new places and new Feb 3 to 12 The MasterCard® Theatres faces as he discovers the importance HUAYI – CHINESE at Love is in the air this Bayfront of family and the wonderful freedom of being yourself! month – thanks to FESTIVAL OF ARTS 2017 One of Esplanade’s annual cultural www.srt.com.sg Valentine’s Day – and KC Arts Centre - Home of SRT festivals, Huayi features some Clarke Quay there are many ways of the most dynamic works by to celebrate with your outstanding Chinese artists from signifcant other, around the world. Held during the Chinese New Year, its variety friends, and the entire of programmes includes music, family. Art lovers, check theatre, dance and visual arts, out local artist Amanda which means there’s something for everyone at the festival. Heng’s solo exhibition www.esplanade.com/huayi and the Huayi – Chinese Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay Festival of Arts 2017. Esplanade/City Hall Feb 25 If your squad is into GUNS N’ ROSES LIVE Feb 10 to 11 Feb 26 music and theatre, don’t IN SINGAPORE CHINGAY PARADE 2017 TERRY FOX RUN SINGAPORE 2017 miss Chicago, Guns N’ Brace yourselves, rock devotees! Roses and Peter Rabbit. Singapore’s most vibrant annual The legendary Guns N’ Roses is The legendary Canadian athlete and humanitarian ran 5373km for 143 street performance and carnival bringing their signature electrifying days before succumbing to cancer. His fnal act of defance towards the Want more? Run for parade is a spectacular showcase of sounds to the Singapore stage for disease has inspired millions of runners worldwide to come together to a cause, or catch the freworks, dazzlingly decorated foats one night only as part of their ‘Not raise funds for cancer research. This year’s run kicks off at Angsana Green, glitzy spectacle of and eye-popping performances. In This Lifetime’ World Tour. East Coast Park. chingay.org.sg www.lamcproductions.com canadians.org.sg Chingay Parade! F1 Pit Building Changi Exhibition Centre Angsana Green, East Coast Park Promenade Changi Airport Eunos

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Mar 3 to 12 Mar 15 to 19 SINGAPORE DESIGN THE WONDERFUL WEEK 2017 WORLD OF DISNEY Mar Design fanatics, look forward to ON ICE local and international trade shows, Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy conferences, showcases, exhibitions and 50 other childhood favourites in and workshops, which span various their walk down memory lane as they disciplines that’ll feed your thirst for reawaken classic Disney moments – great design work. Mar 2 to 5 on ice! www.designsingapore.org/sdw www.disneyonice.com.sg National Design Centre HSBC WOMEN’S Singapore Indoor Stadium and various venues CHAMPIONS 2017 Stadium Mar 17 to Apr 16 Watch the world’s best women golfers take on Sentosa Golf Club’s challenging ORCHARD ROAD Serapong Course at the 10th edition STYLE FESTIVAL 2017 of HSBC’s prestigious golf tournament. Singapore's greatest shopping street will play host to international and local The winner is set to bring home a designers, art and design workshops, live performances, good food, and exciting massive 1.5 million dollar prize. shopping promotions during this lifestyle festival. www.hsbcgolf.com www.orchardroad.org Sentosa Golf Club - The Serapong Course Orchard Road HarbourFront Orchard

Mar 3 to 26 i LIGHT MARINA BAY The ffth edition of Asia’s only sustainable light art festival is back It’s no secret that at Marina Bay with a plethora of innovative and spectacular light Singapore is obsessed installations created by local and with food, but there’s international artists. more to the city than www.ilightmarinabay.sg Marina Bay Waterfront hot restaurants, cool Promenade bars, hip cafes and Mar 23 to 26 Mar 3 to 31 amazing hawker TOP RESTAURANT centres. Keep your ST PATRICK'S DAY Mar 25 to 26 Explore the glorious food culture of OSIM SUNDOWN MARATHON 2017 forks at the ready for STREET FESTIVAL through this award-winning play the culinary offerings Put on something green and celebrate that follows the ups and downs of a Too hot to run in the day? Lace up for this massive night race, which offers a wide at the acclaimed World all things Irish at this street festival Peking roast duck restaurant in Beijing variety of categories for participants to choose from, including a 5km fun run, as that presents numerous Irish-themed in early 20th century. well as the 10km, 21.1km and 42.195km race. Gourmet Summit; event activities, performances and www.esplanade.com/huayi www.sundownmarathon.com celebrate all things promotions. Slainte! Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay F1 Pit Building Mar 11 to 19 Esplanade/City Hall Promenade Irish at St. Patrick’s www.singapore-river.com Circular Road SINGAPORE FESTIVAL Day; then immerse Clarke Quay OF FUN 27 Mar to 9 Apr yourself in creativity Nickelodeon Fiesta, Singapore Street WORLD GOURMET SUMMIT at sustainable light Festival and Magners International SINGAPORE 2017 art festival i Light Comedy Festival are coming together for this stand-up comedy over four Savour some of the world’s fnest favours at this esteemed Marina Bay, Singapore days, with exclusive appearances of culinary event, where you’ll get to sample an array of Design Week 2016, and Nickelodeon characters, side-splitting creations by a cast of celebrity and Michelin-starred chefs. stand-up comedy, and more. Want to take your kitchen skills up a notch? Orchard Road Style magicrock.com.sg Be sure to sign up for one of their themed masterclasses! Festival 2017. Clarke Quay www.worldgourmetsummit.com Clarke Quay Various venues

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January is a crazy busy (but fun!) Asian region. This edition also Little India trail (12 to 17 January, month for art lovers in Singapore, as marks the highly-anticipated Little India) and be transported to a the city greets the New Year with a arrival of the prestigious Benesse world of Hindu gods and goddesses, slew of exhibitions, blockbuster fairs, Art Prize, previously held at as legends come to life through public art festivals, talks and tours Venice Biennale. Artists to watch stories told within the walls of under the Singapore Art Week include homegrown talent Han one of Singapore’s most historic (www.artweek.sg), happening from Sai Por, Ahmad Fuad Osman from enclaves. Discover an eclectic 11 to 22 January. , and Martha Atienza from mix of captivating artworks and the . music performances that highlights Photo credit: Afur Wong A good place to start is the Little India's many intersections of 2017 For a dose of Singapore’s street traditional and modern cultures. (through 26 February 2017, culture, head down to the edgy and Kampong Glam district for an These events are just the tip of the Exposé other venues in the Bras Basah. evening of good vibes, street iceberg. Southeast Asia’s fagship art Bugis Heritage Precinct, www. art, skateboarding and dance fair 2017 singaporebiennale.org), which performances at the Aliwal (12 to 15 January, Sands Expo & HOW SINGAPORE CELEBRATES features the theme “An Atlas of Urban Arts Festival Convention Centre) and exhilarating Mirrors” for its ffth edition. The (14 January, Aliwal Arts Centre). nocturnal arts bash Art After CHINESE NEW YEAR four month-long contemporary art Dark (13 January, ) exhibition draws on the diverse Guided tours are a great way to are making a comeback this year. Like Christmas, Lunar New Year Chinatown), Chingay Parade up in the air using chopsticks while perspectives of 60 Asian artists, as discover the city, and Singapore Plus, there is a whole bunch of in Singapore is a time of family- (10 to 11 February, F1 Pit Building), reciting auspicious phrases for luck they present site-specifc and never- Art Week presents a wide array of exciting exhibitions and activities to bonding, giving, traditions and, of River Hong Bao (26 January and success. The higher you toss, before-seen artworks that refect art-related tours exploring different look forward to all across the island. course, merriment. The festivities to 4 February, The Float@Marina the better. But be warned: it’s shared histories and current realities precincts across the island-city. Pop on to www.artweek.sg for a begin almost a month prior to the Bay) and at shopping malls around a messy affair! within and beyond the Southeast Journey along the ARTWALK complete overview. start of Chinese New Year (28 the city. January) – the lights and auspicious More deliciousness ensues in the decorations are up island-wide, More traditions are observed at form of iconic Chinese New Year festive tunes are heard in the malls, home, like spring-cleaning the house goodies like bak kwa (barbecued there are special reunion menus at before the holidays, exchanging meat) and pineapple tarts – items restaurants, and shops everywhere oranges, and giving out ang bao (red you’ll see on offer at the festive get ready for the crowd with extra packets with money) to children street bazaar and fower . Be in the thick of the action and younger relatives – all of which market in Chinatown (7 at Chinatown, where you’ll get to conveys blessings of good fortune January to 25 February), as well as experience the spectacular Street for the year ahead. Then, there’s the shops around Singapore during the Light-Up from 7 January to all-important reunion dinner, where festive period. Often, these treats 25 February. friends and families gather ‘round for symbolise good things like wealth a precious annual feast. and prosperity, so do give these Art Stage Singapore A common sight during Chinese seasonal specials a try when you’re New year is the Lion Dance, an Another popular practice in in the Lion City. elaborate ritual that is believed Singapore as part of the traditional to start the year off (or a new get-together meal is the business) on an auspicious note. toss. Carried out at home or Welcoming Boisterous beats performed with when dining out at restaurants, the year of the traditional drums, cymbals, and yusheng is a raw fsh salad that Rooster! gongs set the tone for this spirited comes with an array of ingredients and highly animated dance, which including shredded vegetables, mimics a lion’s movements. Don’t crushed , fried four crisps, be taken aback by all the noise; it’s pomelo, and more. Each ingredient meant to drive off bad luck! You can represents different blessings for a catch a glimpse of the lively act at healthy and prosperous year ahead. Aliwal Urban Art Festival Boedi Wijaja, Singapore Biennale 2017 the International Lion Dance The idea is to get everyone around Competition (14 to 15 January, the table to toss the ingredients

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BIKE & BITES TOUR CITY BY THE WATER In just eight to nine hours, this KICK SCOOTER TOUR cycling/walking tour by Let’s Go Bike Where there’s water, there’s life. Singapore covers landmarks and Singapore’s history is intimately historical sites in Chinatown, Tiong connected to water – the city-state Bahru, Singapore River, Kampong is located at the crossroads of the Glam, Civic District, Bugis-Bras China-India and Asia-Europe trading Basah and Little India. You’ll spend Photo credit: Chee B P routes, and it was a key port of call the morning riding around the for sailing and steam vessels in the Central area and learning about 19th century. Find out more about the city’s history before heading to This issue’s cover is… You can also see more works at My favourite place in the founding of Singapore, how Little India for the rest of the day inspired by a tattoo fash sheet. One Somerset Skate Park as well as along Singapore is… water impacted our communities and exploring the neighbourhood can also see it as sticker sheet. It’s Everton Road. around King George’s Avenue and and urban development, our on foot. made up of my stylised portraits Lavender Street. I’ve been living in dependence and adaptation to along with various icons and images To experience Singapore the neighbourhood for the past www.letsgobikesingapore.com limited water resources, and the of the cultural and artistic nuances like a local… eight to nine years. It’s sandwiched (65) 9004 4332 management of our waterways in of Singapore. I recommend staying in a cultural between the bustling Jalan Besar this tour by Betel Box Tours as you precinct like Chinatown and and Victoria Street, with 24-hour whiz from one landmark to another The art scene in Kampong Glam, and explore the shopping mall Mustafa Centre just on a kick scooter. Singapore is… city on foot or use public transport. 10 minutes away. The area is also www.betelboxtours.com defnitely on the rise. New spaces Spend some time in Little India; peppered with trendy cafes such as (65) 6247 7340 such as the National Gallery eat (fatbread) or 5th Quarter and The Refnery. Singapore have added a new (Indian mixed rice dish) with your dimension to the city’s artistic hands. Navigate the alleyways in the landscape through its showcase of neighbourhoods. There are always regional art. Marquee art events interesting discoveries when you SINGAPORE GOURMETBUS like the Singapore Biennale and Art trod down the unbeaten path. Give your weary feet a break and get onboard the city’s frst-ever luxury Stage Singapore are also becoming restaurant-on-wheels – of sorts. The Singapore GOURMETbus has no institutions of their own. For great souvenirs… kitchen, but you’ll be served a delicious two course local lunch or an Indo- head to Naiise and Supermama. Chinese dinner as you make your way around Singapore’s city sights in the Kampong Glam… These stores have an array of Civic District and Chinatown. You’ll also be able to see Gardens by the Bay is a great place to see street art in cool locally designed products up close during a scheduled hop-off after the main course. The lunch tour Singapore. Yes, we have them here with unique Singaporean favour starts at 1pm and the dinner show is from 7.30pm. Be sure to check in 30 in Singapore! I have a mural in the and identity. minutes before the scheudule at DUCK & HiPPO Hub at Suntec City. neighbourhood, around Bugis Street. www.gourmetbus.com.sg (65) 6338 6877

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1 3 5 8 Singapore on 10 a shoestring PhotoPhoto credit:credit: NationalNational ParksParks BoardBoard From cheap cocktails Must-dos in and happy hour deals Singapore 6 to free concerts and fea markets, here’s how 9 to have the most fun Photo credit: Singapore is many things National Parks Board possible on a tiny budget. 4 at once: a vibrant multi- cultural state, a lush Garden 1 City, a renowned business 2 STARGAZE AT THE SCIENCE CENTRE hub, a foodie’s paradise, 7 a world-class shopping OBSERVATORY destination, and a nation 10 2 with history and depth. EAT AT A LOCAL Here are 10 incredible HAWKER CENTRE SUCH experiences you can’t miss: AS MAXWELL FOOD CENTRE

3 FIND THE CITY’S TALLEST 01 03 05 07 09 MERLION (IN SENTOSA) GO TREKKING AT CRUISE DOWN SPEND A DAY IN ORDER A JUMP ON BOARD THE NATURE RESERVES SINGAPORE RIVER PULAU UBIN SINGAPORE SLING SINGAPORE FLYER 4 COMMUNE WITH Slow down and be one with nature at Jump aboard the Singapore River Hop on a bumboat and head to the There’s no better place to try the Take to the skies aboard the world’s NATURE AT GARDENS BY the beautiful parks around Singapore. Cruise for a scenic ride down the neighbouring island of Pulau Ubin. world famous cocktail than at the very second tallest observation wheel for THE BAY Make your way to the summit of the river, hitting all the hottest riverside Admire abundant wildlife at the Chek spot where it all began: Raffes Hotel’s scenic views of Marina Bay, the Central city’s highest peak at Bukit Timah spots like Clarke Quay, Boat Quay, Jawa Wetlands, and step back in time iconic watering hole, Long Bar. Business District, and beyond. Nature Reserve or get a scenic bird’s Esplanade and Bayfront South. to marvel at Singapore’s last remaining www.raffes.com/singapore www.singaporefyer.com 5 eye view of MacRitchie Reservoir Park www.singapore-river.com kampongs (Malay hamlets or villages). Raffes Hotel, 1 Beach Road Singapore Flyer, 30 Raffes Avenue ENJOY FREE LIVE on the HSBC Treetop Walk. Various locations Pulau Ubin (65) 6412 1816 (65) 6333 3311 PERFORMANCES AT THE www.nparks.gov.sg City Hall Promenade ESPLANADE Various locations 04 06 EAT SOME OF THE EXPERIENCE SENTOSA 08 10 6 02 GO SHOPPING AT EXPERIENCE CITY’S FINEST FOOD ISLAND SAVE BIG BUCKS WITH WALK ON THE ORCHARD ROAD MOD-SIN CUISINES KILLER HAPPY WILD SIDE There’s great food pretty much They don’t call it The State Of Fun for HOUR DEALS everywhere in Singapore, but luxury nothing. Aside from pristine beaches Shopaholics, welcome to your heaven. Embark on a one-of-a-kind Get up close and personal with the mall Marina Bay Sands houses upscale and top-notch dining, try thrilling From high-end to high streets, designer gastronomic adventure through animal kingdom at The Singapore restaurants by some of the world’s rides at Universal Studios Singapore®, to discount fnds, there is something innovative modern-Singaporean (mod- 7 Zoo and River Safari. Cosy up to biggest culinary names, including Waku indoor skydiving at iFly Singapore or for everyone on Orchard Road. Hit up Sin) dishes like the ice cream EMBARK ON A HERITAGE resident giant pandas Kai Kai and Ghin, Adrift by David Myers, and Spago fowboarding at Wave House Sentosa. ION Orchard for international labels, at Labyrinth and crème brulee TRAIL BY NATIONAL as well as TANGS and Robinsons The at The Quarters. Jia Jia byday, then hit the Night Safari by Wolfgang Puck. www.sentosa.com.sg HERITAGE BOARD Heeren for local wares. when dusk falls to see nocturnal www.marinabaysands.com/ Sentosa Island labyrinth.com.sg creatures in action. restaurants.html (65) 1800 736 8672 www.orchardroad.org www.thequarters.sg 8 Various locations Labyrinth & The Quarters Singapore Zoo, River Safari and Various locations HarbourFront SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP AT Night Safari 80 Mandai Lake Road Orchard 8 Raffes Ave & 16 Enggor Street (65) 6269 3411 (65) 6223 4098 & (65) 6834 4174 BUGIS STREET Choa Chu Kang + Esplanade & City Hall connecting bus service 927

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Good for kid-friendly activities Little Kampong SENTOSA rd Road India Glam Zip-lining, skydiving, snorkelling, cha golfng – Sentosa is where everyone Or goes to have the most fun in the city. Carve out a day for Resorts World Sentosa, where you’ll fnd Universal Studios Singapore, S.E.A. Aquarium, Adventure Cove Waterpark, as well as celebrity restaurants, retail stores Bras Basah. Katong and spas. ru Civic Good for art and culture ah Bugis BRAS BASAH.BUGIS B District As one of the oldest districts in g Good for heritage n KATONG Singapore, BBB has weathered o British colonialisation, the Japanese Ti A residential suburb rooted in Occupation, the state’s merger wealth and traditionally associated with Malaya, and decades of trading. Good for culture and nightlife with the Peranakan (Straits native Major museums like National with mixed local and foreign Museum of Singapore, Singapore CHINATOWN ancestry) and Eurasian community, Art Museum, and National Design You’ll know you’re in Chinatown Katong is a charming picture of old Centre are just a stone’s throw away when you’re walking on narrow fve- and new, with hip cafes, shopping from each other, which is perfect for foot-ways (fve-feet-wide walkways) malls, cool bars and modern museum-hopping. M and surrounded by raucous street eateries situated alongside heritage C arina ay hawkers, medicinal halls, endless establishments. Good for high-street and hinatown B souvenirs, and Chinese architecture. luxury boutiques Get the most out of the amazing Good for hip cafes ORCHARD ROAD a Sands neighbourhood with our day and s TIONG BAHRU No shopping jaunt in Singapore is o night itineraries on page 18. t Before it became one of the city’s complete without a visit to Orchard n Good for bargain shopping coolest neighbourhood, Tiong Bahru Road. Lined with sparkly malls, the e – also one of Singapore’s oldest renowned shopping belt also sizzles S LITTLE INDIA housing estates – was notorious for with cool bars and lip-smacking The name says it all. This vibrant housing the mistresses of the rich restaurants for the foodies. Our precinct is a slice of India in multi- and powerful during the pre-World picks: Café & Meal MUJI (#04-36 cultural Singapore, with spice shops, War II years. Now, it’s a hotspot Paragon) for lovely sweets, and jewellery stores, fower vendors, for scenesters, expats and out-of- Lokkee (#03-01 Plaza Singapura) for sari makers, trendy cafes and hip towners looking for artisanal coffee modern Chinese. watering holes at every turn. And (40 Hands), books (BooksActually), of course, this is where you’ll fnd local grub (Tiong Bahru Market & Good for historical sights some of the most authentic Indian Food Centre) and more. CIVIC DISTRICT food around town. Good for a swanky night out This is where it all began. Started as a master plan in 1822 by founder Good for foodies MARINA BAY Think of Singapore and the shiny image of of Singapore Sir Stamford Raffes KAMPONG GLAM Though Marina Bay was only to cater to the needs of a thriving Navigator Marina Bay district probably comes to mind: Once an ethnic enclave for the constructed in the last four decades trade post, the Civic District is NEIGHBOURHOOD Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Flyer, Gardens by Muslim community, including Arab on reclaimed land, it wasn’t long where Singapore’s most important the Bay, and, of course, towering skyscrapers. and Bugis traders, Kampong Glam is before the area became the ultimate buildings stand. On the banks of But you’ll fnd that there’s much more to now a thriving neighbourhood with representation of Singapore. Its Singapore River, you’ll fnd the old WATCH Parliament House (now The Arts Singapore when you venture into the other highlights like the majestic Sultan collection of architectural wonders Mosque, hip shopping street Haji includes Marina Bay Sands, an House), the former City Hall and neighbourhoods, each with its own feel, Lane, as well as Blu Cafe, Bali integrated resort comprising of a Supreme Court (now National identity and highlights. These are the city’s Lane’s magnet for the hip and funky. luxury hotel, a museum, a theatre, Gallery Singapore), and Victoria fnest ‘hoods to explore: and a shopping mall. Theatre and Concert Hall.

WANT MORE? VISIT WWW.YOURSINGAPORE.COM HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #YOURSINGAPORE 18 | ESSENTIAL SINGAPORE ESSENTIAL SINGAPORE | 19 Navigator Straddling the line between old and new is the buzzing enclave of Chinatown. The heritage-rich neighbourhood has pretty CHINATOWN much everything to keep you busy from day to night – from fascinating cultural sites and bargain shopping to delicious 2 1 In the hawker fare and hip watering holes. Need a little guide? These evening Walk away with one-of-a-kind Kickstart your afternoon adventure at morning/evening itineraries cover the best spots: pieces for your home at Odds Free The Robot (118 Telok Ayer Street), and Collectables (128 Telok which offers potent, coconut-infused coffee, Ayer Street), a quirky treasure as well as an array of scrumptious Western- trove of a shop. style brunch dishes. 1 2 3 Start your day in The famous fve-storey Learn about Chinatown's Chinatown with some Buddha Tooth Relic colourful past and the har gao (steamed prawn Temple and Museum lives of its early residents 3 4 In the dumplings), siew mai (pork (288 South Bridge Road) is at the beautifully- Before the clock strikes fve, head Located right next to Thian Hock Keng Temple, the Singapore day dumplings), , and home to sacred artefacts restored Chinatown down to Thian Hock Keng Musical Box Museum (168 Telok Ayer Street) charts the rise crispy yam dumplings at of the Buddha, including Heritage Centre (48 Temple (158 Telok Ayer Street), and fall of musical boxes in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Cantonese dim sum eatery a tooth relic encased in Pagoda Street). one of the oldest Hokkien temples Tak Po (42 Smith Street). a giant gold stupa. The in Singapore, usually frequented by roof garden is perfect followers of Mahayana Buddhism, if you need some quiet Taoism and Confucianism. 5 contemplation. Catch the sunset on Ann Siang Hill Park (1 Ann Siang Hill), Chinatown’s highest geographical point built 6 5 4 in 1993.

Stop by Sri Mariamman Temple Need a quick pick-me-up? Pick up some authentic from Tong (244 South Bridge Road), Singapore’s Grab a fortifying cup of Heng (285 South Bridge Road); famous 6 oldest Hindu temple, it is dedicated to (traditional local coffee for having the best traditional Chinese the divine goddess Mariamman, who is with condensed milk) and in town. Head up to Lepark (which means believed to possess the power to cure at Nanyang Old Coffee loafng around in local slang) on the illness and disease. (268 South Bridge Road). top foor of People's Park Complex's carpark. The funky rooftop restaurant- bar pays homage to Singapore’s dynamic culture with quirky décor and a locally- 7 inspired menu.

Try the Cantonese soya sauce chicken and BBQ pork (served with rice and noodles) from one- Michelin-starred eatery Hong Kong Soya 7 Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle (#02-126 Make your way down a fight of Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre). stairs by Oxwell & Co to get to Operation Dagger (#B1-01, 7 Ann Siang Hill) a clean, minimalist bar with a tightly curated menu of interesting, well-made concoctions.

8 8 Shop for affordable souvenirs and knick-knacks at the massive Chinatown Street Market, Have supper likea local at the famous which spreads across Pagoda Street, Trengganu Chinatown Food Street (333 Street, Street, and Smith Street. Smith Street), where can you tuck into national dishes like chicken rice, (stir-fried rice noodles with egg, Chinese sausages, beansprouts, fshcake and cockles), and prata (South Indian fatbread).

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Scotts Square True to its sleek, art-adorned interiors, this luxury mall houses a mix of designer brands like Alexander McQueen and cool multi-label boutiques such as MARINA BAY Pedder local designer champion K+ Curatorial Space and Upscale malls stand tall in this precinct on Scotts shoe paradise Pedder on Scotts. at every turn, offering a slew of shopping deals in fashion, furniture, food and more. CHANGI AIRPORT We all know it as the world’s best airport for its effciency and world-class facilities. But it comes as no surprise that Changi Rebecca Ting Airport is also a top-notch shopping Co-founder of local womenswear destination, brimming with upscale label Beyond The Vines BRAS BASAH.BUGIS boutiques and duty-free stores. A thriving district with a Orchard Road is the heartbeat colourful past, Bras Basah. of Singapore’s retail culture. Bugis offers a mix of hip The malls along the shopping malls, charming boutiques, belt are diverse and unique. and bustling street markets. Ed Et Al ION Orchard has an array of local and international labels HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS for any kind of shopper; TANGS Orchard packs a large selection HIGHLIGHTS of beauty, home and wardrobe National Design Haji Lane Capitol Piazza essentials; the food hall in Centre Shop from local indie This chic mall boasts Art Deco interiors, delightful restaurants, and Ngee Ann City's Takashimaya Underground labels and retailers like Soon Wines And Spirits Duplex Store swish boutiques like Marimekko, SABRINAGOH, and Benjamin Barker. has endless options for foodies; homegrown designer wares Lee, Mondays Off, The winner of Best Shopping Experience at the Mandarin Gallery (that’s where Millenia Walk abound at hip retail spots and Dulcetfg. 2016 Singapore Tourism Awards is where to shop our shop is!) offers a range of Make a stop here for one-of-a-kind home décor goods from Kapok and KEEPERS. for a mind-boggling selection of fne wines, spirits, lifestyle shops that oozes chic Supermama stores like Dreamweave & other stories and Grafunkt, plus local and tobacco with savings of up to 70%. sophistication; while Plaza Flagship Store fashion labels like Ed Et Al and Déjà Vu Vintage. Singapura is perfect for a fun Bugis Village Uncover quirky, witty Shilla Duty Free Cosmetics & Perfumes afternoon out with the family. Bargain hunters, head over treasures at this tranquil A beauty wonderland that stocks over 190 of the The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands to the buzzing enclave gallery-shop, which is a frm hottest international brands such as Estée Lauder, Undoubtedly the swankiest mall of them all, The Shoppes for affordable clothing, supporter of local designers Shiseido, and MAC. The store also offers relaxing offers stunning waterfront views and a plethora of luxury souvenirs and street food. and Japanese artisans. in-house spa services for weary travellers. brands such as Hermès and Louis Vuitton.

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Don't leave Singapore without 6 7 Take Me Home 10 these must-have local gems.

1. Mila shorts by Ying The Label, $189. Available at 庄 Zhuang - Home of Singapore Designers pop-up store at TANGS Orchard 1 2. Kueh tote bag by Lee Shu Han, $26. Available at The Farm Store (#04-20, 261 Waterloo Street)

3. Streets luggage tag by LOVE SG, $9.90. Available at 庄 Zhuang - Home of Singapore Designers pop-up store at TANGS Orchard

4. Saffron kaya () by Ujong Gourmet, $9.50. Available at Isetan Scotts Supermarket (#B1-00 Shaw House)

8 5. Cilicuka (a traditional Singaporean red chilli sauce) by Shermay’s Singapore Fine Food, $9.95. Available at Bengawan Solo

3 6. Customised body moisturiser, $48.15. Available at Spa Esprit Beauty Emporium (8 Dempsey Road)

7. Durian cushion by Meykrs, $29.90. Available at The Farm Store (#04-20, 261 Waterloo Street)

8. Racial Harmony doormat by Souvenirs From Singapore, $12.90. Available at NAIISE (#02-02 14 orchardgateway)

9. Little India cushion, $28. Available at Onlewo 11 13 (129 Jalan Besar) 2 9 4 10. Kingsley layered knit top, $189. Available at In Good Company (#B1-06, ION Orchard)

11. Jasmine orange essential oil candle by Hush Candles, $18. Available at 庄 Zhuang - Home of Singapore Designers pop-up store at TANGS Orchard

12 12. My First Pictorial Book Of Dialect Idioms & Slangs by Sibeynostalgic, $25. Available at NAIISE 15 5 (#02-02 orchardgateway)

13. Porcelain soap dispenser by Kim Choo, $109. Available at The Farm Store (#04-20, 261 Waterloo Street)

14. Nut and Bolt bracelets, $198. Available at Carrie K. (#02-03 National Design Centre)

15. Mini soap bar by Ashley & Co, $14. Available at Gallery & Co. (National Gallery)

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Rice Jeremmy Crab en Chiam i ick of Le Binchotan ill Ch Ch I love… the prata at Sin Ming Roti Prata (#01-51 Blk 24, Sin Ming Road), the fried carrot at Hai Sheng Carrot Cake (#01-09 Ang Mo i Prata Kio Central Market & Food ak ot Centre, 724 Ang Mo Kio Ave Lem R 6) and the chilli crab at No si ake Signboard (#01- a Carrot C 14/16 Esplanade Mall). N F i sh 284... at KPT, 284 Bishan Street 22, is my He top spot for supper after ad work. It serves a mean set of Cu kway chap – which consists rry of a bowl of thin, broad rice sheets in a broth CHILLI CRAB milk and pandan (a tropical plant) chunks, and the unmissable chilli and Singapore. Its invention is credited egg version with sugar and curry, and a plate of braised items leaves. This traditional Malay dish . to M.J Gomez, who adapted the dish or explore unorthodox creations like pig innards, pig skin, A true blue Singaporean speciality, pork belly, fsh cake and more is served with deep-fried kuning WHERE TO EAT: to suit local tastes by using the head ranging from the crepe-like roti the chilli crab is a favourite staple fsh, ikan billis (fried anchovies), of the fsh, which he thought was tissue to a cheese prata. – till 4am in the morning. served at zi char (Chinese home- Tian Tian Chicken Rice (#01- 10/11 kang kong (water spinach) and Maxwell Food Centre) popular with his Chinese customers. style cooking) restaurants here. WHERE TO EAT: (chilli paste), all wrapped The fsh head curry is also available Casuarina Curry (138 Casuarina Road) The invention of this dish can be in banana leaves. Now, ingredients in different variations - the assam fsh attributed to pushcart hawker KAYA TOAST like peanuts, cucumber slices curry uses a tangy paste FRIED CARROT CAKE Madam Cher Yam Tian. The original and fried sunny side-up eggs are Visit any coffeeshop in Singapore for while some interpretations feature a This medley of vegetables, fruits recipe was then reinvented by popular modern day additions to breakfast and chances are, you’ll fnd generous dose of . Also known as chai tow kway in the and fried dough is a the owner of Dragon Phoenix locals ordering crispy slices of bread Teochew dialect, frst-timers to the savoury-sweet salad known as this indulgent meal. WHERE TO EAT: restaurant, who added the popular slathered with thin slabs of butter fried carrot cake will be surprised rojak, which means “mixed” in WHERE TO EAT: Muthu’s Curry (#01-01, mix of eggs, sambal (chilli paste), and kaya, an aromatic spread made to learn that it typically contains no Malay. The dish has both Chinese and tomato paste. Ponggol Centre (965 7 Dempsey Road) Upper Serangoon Road) of coconut, pandan and eggs. carrots. Instead, its main ingredients and Malay ingredients such as kang WHERE TO EAT: are rice four and preserved white kong, beansprouts, Chinese turnips, WHERE TO EAT: ROTI PRATA Roland Restaurant (#06-750, 89 Island-wide radish tossed with eggs, bits of pineapples, young mangoes, jambu Marine Parade Central) by Madam Cher’s CHICKEN RICE Introduced to Singapore by Indian spring and , and served (rose apples) and fried beancurd son, and Dragon Phoenix restaurant A much-beloved national dish immigrants, roti prata literally means in sweet dark soya sauce or light tossed in a thick black sauce made (#06-00 Novotel Clarke Quay, 177A River with roots in the Hainan island CURRY fat (prata or ) bread (roti) in soya sauce. of fermented prawn paste, sugar, Valley Road) lime and chilli paste, and garnished off China, the Hainanese chicken This tantalising broth may have Hindi. Making this dish is a theatrical WHERE TO EAT: rice is made of three signature borrowed infuences from the process that involves deftly twirling Bukit Merah View Carrot Cake with chopped peanuts. NASI LEMAK ingredients: fragrant pandan rice, traditional South Indian curry, the stretched dough until it is paper (#01-37 Bukit Merah View Market and Food WHERE TO EAT: The allure of nasi lemak lies in its roasted or poached chicken but it’s a creation that’s unique to thin. The dough is then cooked on Centre, 115 Bukit Merah View) Lau Hong Ser Rojak (#02-14 Dunman aromatic rice, cooked with coconut an oiled griddle. Try the plain or Food Centre, 271 Onan Road)

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Crab party Serious Anglo-Chinese food Hot Tables LONG BEACH SEAFOOD CHOPSUEY CAFÉ DEMPSEY This Singaporean legend is the Expect no traditional Chinese plates here. As the name go-to restaurant for seafood lovers suggests, this pretty restaurant dishes out contemporary EDITION craving the perennial local favourite, American-Chinese fare, with satisfying plates like Crispy chilli crab. The rich, red gravy is Duck Pow! Pockets, steamed 'lasagna' of snapper and spicy and sweet, and you’ll fnd , as well as sweet treats like brulee. yourself mopping up any leftovers www.pscafe.com/chopsuey-cafe-at-dempsey-hill with a serving of deep-fried mantou #01-23, 10 Dempsey Road Sharing is caring buns. Another must-try here is the (65) 9224 6611 crunchy cereal prawn. SAMY’S CURRY www.longbeachseafood.com.sg This South Indian restaurant made a name for itself with 25 Dempsey Road its reasonably-priced rendition of the popular fsh head (65) 6323 2222 curry, which consists of a red snapper head stewed in an aromatic curry, with the addition of assam (tamarind) Great for groups juice for acidity and sweetness. www.samyscurry.com PORTICO PRIME 25 Dempsey Road Escape the bustle of downtown (65) 6472 2080 Singapore and retreat to this laid-back restaurant, which offers a menu of homely European classics MICHELIN-STARRED DINING like braised wagyu beef cheek in KOK SEN Bib Gourmand (exceptional food at moderate prices) mulled wine and Morroccan spice- RESTAURANT braised lamb shoulder. Or, opt for HILL STREET more unconventional dishes like This corner coffeeshop sees a perpetual crowd thanks the chilled truffe-scented angel TAI HWA to its affordable and varied selection of zi char. Its more Peranakan frenzy hair pasta. PORK popular picks include stuffed tofu, (fried chicken in prawn paste) and the signature big prawn hor www.portico.sg CANDLENUT KITCHEN NOODLE fun (fat rice noodles). #01-20, 10 Dempsey Road One Michelin Star Local chef-owner Malcolm Lee’s (65) 6474 7427 30-32 Keong Saik Road Candlenut Kitchen (now part of Singapore is now the frst country in the world with (65) 6223 2005 Outram Park Como Dempsey, a new lifestyle Michelin-starred hawker stalls, and one of them is chef quarter) is the frst Peranakan For the lovers Tang Chay Seng’s humble eatery. Two things make his CORNER HOUSE One Michelin Star (Straits native with mixed local and THE WHITE RABBIT legendary bowl of bak chor mee (minced pork noodles) a foreign ancestry) establishment winner: the rich, tasty sauce with lots of umami favours, Set amongst the lush greenery of the Singapore Botanic Housed within a beautifully restored to receive a Michelin star. The and the addition of a big stuffed pork wanton (dumplings) Gardens is this culinary tribute to EJH Corner, the chapel, this romantic spot offers restaurant offers a great mix of in the dish. The cherry on top is the crispy piece of fried man largely responsible for Singapore’s “Green City” European classics like ocean , traditional and contemporary ti poh (dried sole fsh). status). It serves up French-inspired dishes – inventively Peranakan dishes like itek tim (a duck and Alaskan king crab tagliatelle. At described by local chef, Jason Tan, as “Gastro-Botanica” – the back of the restaurant is the www.taihwa.com.sg and vegetable ) and the gula Perfect for families like Hungarian mangalica pork and Patagonian toothfsh. bar – fttingly named The Rabbit #01-12, 466 Crawford Lane melaka (palm sugar) king prawn. OPEN FARM COMMUNITY Lavender www.cornerhouse.com.sg www.candlenut.com Hole – where you can sip creative 1 Cluny Road 174 Dempsey Road renditions of gin and tonics amidst a Set amidst lush greenery is this (65) 6469 1000 (65) 1800 304 2288 lush garden setting. charming farm-to-table restaurant that FOREST One Michelin Star Botanic Gardens www.thewhiterabbit.com.sg boasts a garden flled with herbs and Local celebrity chef, Sam Leong, gives SONG OF INDIA One Michelin Star Mediterranean galore 39C Harding Road vegetables, worm and ant farms, two the contemporary treatment at Forest. Savour (65) 6473 9965 BLU KOUZINA lawn bowling lanes, ping-pong tables, unconventional appetisers like pan-seared foie gras This swish Indian restaurant will give you a as well as a small retail store. Grab in red wine sauce, as well as Alaskan king comprehensive education on Northern Indian The best Greek restaurants are a seat on the timber-decked patio in served playfully in a cone. Main courses like steamed eats. Located in a classic black and white heritage run by Greeks, and that is why Blu the back of the restaurant and tuck cod in black bean sauce and charcoal-grilled kurobuta bungalow, the lavishly decorated restaurant will have Kouzina is a hit amongst the locals. into farm-fresh dishes like the red pork in hoisin sauce are also specialities that are not you singing praises of its signatures like nalli gosht Highlights on the menu include its grouper with peas and mint purée, and to be missed. (spiced lamb shanks) and lahsoona jhinga (stuffed signature lamb chop, grilled octopus, a coconut (coconut milk-based www.rwsentosa.com/Homepage/ prawns in tandoori marinade). souvlaki and baklava. curry broth) . Restaurants/CelebrityChefs/Forest www.thesongofndia.com blukouzina.com/SG www.openfarmcommunity.com 8 Sentosa Gateway, Equarius Hotel 33 Scotts Road #01-21, 10 Dempsey Road 130E Minden Road (65) 6577 7788 (65) 6836 0055 (65) 6875 0872 (65) 6471 0306 HarbourFront Newton

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