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WHAT’S ON TAKE ME HOME 04 Look out for these exciting events. 20 Take your pick from unique keepsakes that pay tribute to Singaporean culture.
PARK LIFE 10 Explore green sanctuaries that are SHOPPING TRAILS easily accessed from the city centre. 22 Don't miss out on the best buys in town.
TREASURES OF LITTLE INDIA EYE-OPENING TOURS 12 Teeming with traditional sights, 24 Sign up for these immersive tours to sounds and scents, Little India experience a very different side of invites you to browse a wide range Singapore. of heritage and modern souvenirs.
JUST KIDDING AROUND MAKAN TIME 26 Here are some ideas of how you and 14 Tuck into our city’s best your young ones can explore Singapore local dishes. together.
THE EAT LIST ACTION & ADVENTURE 16 Indulge in new epicurean experiences 28 Be part of the action. at these modern restaurants.
NEON NIGHTS ART IN THE CITY 30 Dive into new after-dark experiences 18 Be inspired by different forms that you won't forget. of art.
Editor Andre Frois Contributing Editor Darren Chua Sub Editor Chai Tze Yuen Art Director Nor Hamimah www.mongoosepublishing.sg DC 001 05 19 Q4
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Trains typically run from 5.30am to midnight. Standard tickets vary from GST Refund S$1.50 to S$2.60 (inclusive of S$0.10 card cost). See page 32 for the MRT map. Payment by cash and cards is safe and efficient in Singapore. Tipping is not www.smrttrains.com.sg a common practice as service charge has been factored into the Goods and +65 6331 1000 Services Tax (GST). As a tourist in Singapore, you can claim a refund on 7% GST under the Tourist Tax Refund Scheme if you make any purchase more Bus than S$100 at the participating shops. Here’s how to go about it: Fares start from S$1.40. Try to have the 1. Look out for these signs at the shops. exact fare as change will not be given. www.sbstransit.com.sg www.smrt.com.sg +65 6331 1000
You can now use your Mastercard® and Visa contactless bank cards issued outside of Singapore for the payment of 2. When making purchases from retailers who are on the Electronic public transport fares in Singapore. Tourist Refund Scheme (eTRS), you are required to show your Foreign admin fee applies, please refer to passport in person to prove your eligibility under the TRS. TransitLink’s SimplyGo website (simplygo.com.sg) for more information. Photocopies or images of passports are not acceptable. The retailer will then issue an eTRS transaction to you at the point of purchase with your passport details. Taxi Fares start from S$3.90. 3. Apply for your tax refund at the eTRS self-help kiosks located at Comfort & CityCab +65 6552 1111 Singapore Changi Airport’s Departure Check-In Hall (before Premier Cabs +65 6363 6888 departure immigration) and Departure Transit Lounge (after SMRT Taxis +65 6555 8888 departure immigration); and at Seletar Airport Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) duty office. CONNECTIVITY 4. At the eTRS kiosk, scan your passport to retrieve all your purchase Free Wi-Fi details.
Register for free public Wi-Fi service with 5. If you are departing from Changi Airport, you can choose to have the your foreign number at any Wireless@ refund credited directly into your credit card, Alipay account (for Chinese SG hotspot across Singapore, and receive your login details via an SMS citizens only) or get a cash refund. If you are departing from Seletar message. Overseas charges may apply. Airport, you will be asked to choose your refund to be made by credit card, Alternatively, you can rent a pocket Wi-Fi Alipay (for Chinese citizens only) or bank cheque. Once you are done, device at Singapore Visitor Centre review the outcome of your refund request shown on the eTRS kiosk to (orchardgateway) or Changi check if you need to go to the Customs Inspection counter, where custom Recommends at Changi Airport. officers may ask to see your purchases for further verification.
SIM Card 6. Due to the handling fees, the refunded amount will be less than the Telcos in Singapore have ceased the original GST amount charged. The details of your transactions can provision of 2G network in Singapore. To be verified by registering and logging into the eTRS e-Services at attain 3G/4G roaming, buy a Singapore https://touristrefund.sg or via the “eTRS Singapore” app downloadable prepaid SIM card from Singapore Visitor from Google Play or Apple App Store. Centre (orchardgateway), Changi Recommends or telecommunications retail shops located at the airport, major shopping malls and convenience stores islandwide.
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Download and try the enhanced Visit Singapore WHAT THE Travel Guide app for tips and recommendations on hidden gems in the city. Choose places of SINGLISH? interest according to your Passion Tribes, explore English is Singapore’s Singapore with ease and discover the latest primary language, though events in town. our English is peppered with colloquial expressions that you can easily pick up. Local Tips
Paiseh • Keep to the left on escalators, especially during peak hours. Paiseh means “it’s not courteous of me to do/say • When taking public transport, always give way to alighting passengers. this”, so you might hear a Board buses from the front door and exit by the rear door. Remember to Singaporean say paiseh press the ‘stop’ button early. “ ” if he or she is late, makes a • Some items like pets and durians are not allowed on public transport. mistake, is embarrassed or is informing you that you are breaking a rule.
Bojio • Singaporeans love queueing. If you see a queue, check out what’s at the A Hokkien phrase locals use front of it—you might be in for a treat! when not invited to an activity or event. • Singapore does not have a tipping culture, but if you’d like to express your appreciation for the service you have received, please feel free to do so. “You went to get coffee without me this morning? Mobile e-payments Bojio!"”
Running out of cash while shopping? These electronic payment apps will Makan make sorting notes and coins a thing of the past. Electronic payments are A Malay expression referring widely accepted by various merchants across our island. to food or the act of eating. Download: Look out for VIA’s logo should you “There are many shiok have a compatible makan places in this e-wallet under VIA neighbourhood—here, it’s alliance. makan time, all the time! Alipay: Usage of Alipay’s mobile payment function may be restricted beyond mainland Chinese users ” VIA™: VIA™ is Asia’s 1st cross border mobile payment alliance that allows you to use your local mobile wallet overseas. Simply look out for the VIA™ logo to pay via QR. Find out more at viaconnects.com Shiok An expression of great Muslim-friendly Destination satisfaction and pleasure. Singapore's diverse, multi-ethnic community offers many Muslim-friendly facilities. “The food in hawker This includes facilities ranging from Halal-certified or Muslim-owned eating centres like Lau Pa Sat and establishments to prayer rooms in most* major attractions, hotels and shopping Tekka Market is very malls. For a full list of mosques in Singapore, visit www.muis.gov.sg/mosque shiok!”
* Do check in with the individual establishments on the facilities available.
HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE OCT/NOV/DEC 2019 — 3 WHAT’S ON OCTOBER Oct Oct 4-6 10-12 Wine Fiesta 2019 The GREAT Wine & Dine Festival Enjoy delicious food and wine pairings and attend The GREAT Wine & Dine Festival brings you a selection seminars by revered experts in oenology. At this landmark of exclusive dishes by acclaimed celebrity chefs. Over th 12 edition of Wine Fiesta, you can take your pick from 200 wines, including those nominated at the inaugural over 250 different wines from around the world. Wine Pinnacle Awards, will also be featured.
www.winefiesta.com.sg www.thegreatfestival.com Grand Hyatt Singapore Resorts World Ballroom, Resorts World™ Sentosa Orchard HarbourFront by Hofesh Shechter Shechter Hofesh by
Oct Finale Grand 9-11 International Chefs Summit Asia (ICSA 2019) Image courtesyof ICSA 2019 focuses on Asian chefs, Asian restaurants and Rezvani © Rahi Company ingredients that are unique to our region. Take part in panel Oct discussions, live cooking demonstrations and special dinners held by renowned chefs from around the world. 10-20 da:ns Festival 2019 www.icsaworld.com Award-winning dance companies and choreographers Monti Fullerton Pavilion from around the world will descend upon Singapore to Raffles Place celebrate the 16th edition of Esplanade's da:ns festival. This 11-day festival will treat audiences to free and ticketed showcases of classic and contemporary styles of dance, including traditional dances of Asia. This year’s highlights include international ballet superstar Carlos Acosta’s dance company Acosta Danza, an epic street dance showcase FULL OUT and award-winning choreographer Hofesh Shechter’s latest work for Hofesh Schechter Company, Grand Finale.
www.esplanade.com/dansfestival Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay Esplanade Image courtesy Asia Summit Chefs International of
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Oct Oct 11-12 26 Erdinger Oktoberbest 2019 UFC Fight Night Singapore Don your lederhosen and celebrate Oktoberfest with lots UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) of music, dancing, carnival games and, of course, organisation returns this year with the sport’s finest Erdinger beer. Enter the mini German town that has athletes from around the globe, who will compete in the sprung up in Clarke Quay and indulge in a mouth- Octagon at our Indoor Stadium. Leading up to this watering spread of German delicacies, festive games and grand showcase, you can also meet athletes at Open drinks. Admission is free. Workouts and meet-and-greet sessions.
www.clarkequay.com.sg www.ufc.com/Singapore Clarke Quay Fountain Square Singapore Indoor Stadium Clarke Quay Stadium
Oct 11-20 JeweLuxe® Singapore 2019 Take your pick of jewellery and timepieces by world-renowned jewellery houses, designers and watchmakers—the likes of Fred Leighton, Kwiat, Lorenz Baumer, Maison Verney, Alessio Boschi, Paolo Costagli, Dickson Yewn, Konstantin Chaykin, Fiona Kruger and more. The largest jewellery and timepiece festival in Southeast Asia, JeweLuxe® brings you the best value in rare gems, jewels, works of art and cutting-edge timepieces from around the globe. Admission is free.
www.jeweluxesingapore.com Orchard Road, Tent@Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza Orchard
Oct Nov 31 - 2 Clarke Quay Halloween Party 2019 This October, Clarke Quay will be transformed into Halloween party central with live music performances and spooky scare zones. Come dressed in your most elaborate costume, take part in fun games and you’ll stand to win attractive prizes. Clarke Quay’s numerous bars and restaurants will also be rolling out special theme parties and promotions.
www.clarkequay.com.sg Clarke Quay Fountain Square Clarke Quay
HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE OCT/NOV/DEC 2019 — 5 WHAT’S ON NOVEMBER Nov Nov Dec 15-17 16 - 31 Boutique Fairs The King’s Fiesta Discover sustainability- and design-oriented brands and Jurong Bird Park is the first wildlife institution outside of their handcrafted apparel, shoes, accessories, jewellery the Philippines where guests can see the Philippine and more. This multi-storey indoor market also indulges Eagle. Join us at Jurong Bird Park as we celebrate the its guests in a wide range of food and beverages, as arrival of the ‘King of the Skies’ with music, dancing, they pore through an array of art, fashion, furniture, games, face-painting and more. Young visitors will also homeware and toys. learn more about birds of prey through various edutaining challenges. www.boutiquefairs.com.sg F1 Pit Building www.birdpark.com.sg Promenade Jurong Bird Park Take bus 194 from Boon Lay MRT station
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Disney Tsum Tsum River Escapade 16 - 1 These holidays, join Disney Tsum Tsum on an Christmas on A Great Street exhilarating escapade at the River Safari. The Tsum This Christmas, come celebrate Christmas on A Great Tsums have dressed up to hang out with their river Street and discover “The Greatest Gift” on Orchard friends. Put on your explorer gear and try to spot them Road. Create precious and memorable moments with amid interactive experiences and insta-worthy photo your loved ones and immerse in the joyous spirit of the opportunities! holiday season, in the company of the ever-endearing Santa Claus. Another highlight to look out for is this www.riversafari.com.sg year’s Great Christmas Village, which will return on a River Safari bigger scale, offering many more amusement rides, Take bus 138 from Ang Mo Kio MRT station “live” music performances and carnival food and drinks.
www.orchardroad.org/christmas Orchard Road Dhoby Ghaut, Orchard and Somerset Nov 2019 Mar 2020 19 - 15 Suddenly Turning Visible: Nov Dec Art and Architecture in Southeast Asia 1969–1989 22 - 15 Southeast Asian art and architecture are Hermès petit h manifestations of the dreams and development of our From the master artisans of Hermès, come whimsical region. As you explore the reinvention of art objects birthed from Petit h; where objects are born movements and vernacular traditions, you’ll discover from leftover materials, the latter breathing life into the lesser-known links between modern art and former. Their challenge is to take a new look at architecture through three influential regional art materials, to reinvent, innovate and create dreamlike institutions: The Cultural Centre of the Philippines, the and useful objects. These one-of-a-kind creations are Alpha Gallery in Singapore and the Bhirasri Institute of shown through a travelling caravan that will be coming Modern Art in Bangkok. to Singapore.
www.nationalgallery.sg www.hermes.com/us/en/petit-h National Gallery Singapore Hermès Singapore, Liat Towers, 541 Orchard Road City Hall Orchard
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Nov 2019 Mar 2020 22 - 22 Singapore Biennale 2019: Every Step in the Right Direction Helmed by Patrick Flores as the Artistic Director, Singapore Biennale 2019: Every Step in the Right Direction focuses on the imperative of making choices and taking the steps to consider current conditions and the human endeavour for change and betterment. This international contemporary visual art exhibition will take place in multiple locations across the city centre, including museums, galleries as well as cultural and heritage venues. Nov Dec www.singaporebiennale.org Various locations 28 - 8 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street It’s the notorious English barber’s first time in Singapore! The winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical and starring Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, this riveting Broadway musical by Stephen Sondhiem will bring you to the edge of your seat.
www.srt.sg/show/sweeney-todd Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands® Bayfront
Nov 23-24 Neon Lights 2019 Groove to the music of local and foreign bands, while you soak in the wide variety of art on display. Every year, popular musicians from around the world fly to Singapore to play at this weekend-long, multi-stage outdoor soiree, held on the verdant slopes of Fort Canning Park. Nov Dec 29 - 1 www.neonlights.sg Fort Canning Park Fort Canning C3 Anime Festival Asia Singapore (C3AFA) C3AFA invites one and all to dive into Japanese pop culture, fashion trends, anime and manga. The winner of ‘Best Leisure Event’ at the Singapore Tourism Awards 2019, this showcase will be graced by local and international cosplayers, voice artists, singers, performers and musical groups, whom you can get to know through a variety of interactive programmes.
www.animefestival.asia Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre Promenade
HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE OCT/NOV/DEC 2019 — 7 WHAT’S ON DECEMBER Dec Nov 2019 Mar 2020 7-8 15 - 20 Singapore Comic Con Living Worlds: An Animal Planet Singapore Comic Con is Southeast Asia’s ultimate Experience celebration of the best of Western and Asian pop culture Created and produced by Kingsmen, in partnership with content. From toys, collectibles, comics and e-sports to Discovery Inc. and Science Centre Singapore, Living cosplay, there is something for everyone to experience! Worlds is a first-of-its-kind immersive wildlife exhibition Don’t miss the chance to take photos with cosplayers that takes visitors on a trek through wild terrains. and score the autographs of your favourite comic Unearth extraordinary tales direct from nature’s heart, creators, illustrators and toy designers. You can also pick experience never-before-seen Discovery footage, and up limited edition collectibles and take part in cosplay meet the videographers who bring these stories to life. competitions at this annual extravaganza. www.discoverydestinations/livingworlds www.singaporetgcc.com Science Centre Singapore, The Annexe Jurong East Marina Bay Sands® Bayfront
Nov Dec 16 - 31 Nov 2019 Jan 2020 8 - 5 Twilight Encounters 2019 Discover Nocturnal Wonders like the Armadillo, Pangolin Poinsettia Wishes and more in this night of fantasy and mystery. Be enthralled Pretty poinsettias will take over by keeper-animal interactions, light installations and other Gardens by the Bay this Christmas exciting activities at Night Safari’s Twilight Encounters. season. Take an enchanting stroll through different varieties of www.twilightencounters.sg poinsettias arranged in mesmerising Night Safari patterns and celebrate the holiday Take bus 138 from Ang Mo Kio MRT station season with the most magical festive floral display. Nov Dec www.gardensbythebay.com.sg 29 - 26 Gardens by the Bay Bayfront 2019 Christmas Wonderland@Gardens by the Bay Revel in the festivities of Singapore’s very own European- style Christmas extravaganza, Christmas Wonderland at Dec Gardens by the Bay. Be dazzled by luminarie light sculptures 14-15 from Italy, walk through a festive market and have a go at Epicurean Market carnival games and rides. You can also look forward to being At this celebration of premium food and wine, you can entertained by carollers belting out yuletide tunes. savour the trademark dishes of celebrity chefs in www.christmaswonderland.sg sample size and taste hundreds of fine wines from Gardens by the Bay Bayfront across the globe. Attend masterclasses led by award-winning bartenders and chefs, then take your pick from a plethora of fresh produce displayed in its farmer's market.
www.marinabaysands.com/EpicureanMarket Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands® Bayfront
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Nov 2019 Jan 2020 29 - 1 RWS Christmas Experience A Universal Christmas at Universal Studios Singapore, where you can meet your favourite characters, take a stroll through falling snow and hop aboard an unforgettable sleigh ride with Santa. Celebrity chef restaurants will also be rolling out special Christmas- and New Year-themed menus. So don’t miss the Festive Roasts Image courtesy of Resorts World Sentosa Image courtesy Resortsof World and other takeaways like roasted turducken (a chicken stuffed into a duck stuffed into a turkey), cookies, fruitcakes, panettones, log cakes and more. As part of the resort’s line-up, S.E.A. Aquarium’s Glowing Ocean will also return with immersive installations that offer a glimpse of underwater spectacles like glowing plankton and bleached corals. Last but not least, Get Set Get Wet at Adventure Cove Waterpark invites you to take part in ridiculously exhilarating water-based challenges and the Waterpark’s first-ever water parade.
www.rwsentosa.com/christmas Resorts World Sentosa HarbourFront
Dec 31 Clarke Quay New Year’s Eve Countdown Party 2019 Celebrate the last day of the year at Clarke Quay with electrifying live band performances, pop-up activities and Instagram-worthy photo opportunities at Fountain Square. Party non-stop as the whole precinct is transformed by theme parties and promotions, for a fantastic start to the New Year!
www.clarkequay.com.sg Clarke Quay Fountain Square Clarke Quay
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Marina Bay Singapore Countdown Arts & Entertainment Ring in the new year at Singapore’s biggest year-end party! Aside from catching the stunning countdown Culture & Heritage fireworks display that will light-up the iconic Singapore city skyline at F&B midnight, you can soak in the festive atmosphere on New Year’s Eve with a Nature & Wildlife host of exciting celebratory programmes around the bay. Sports/Action www.marinabaycountdown.sg Marina Bay Shopping Bayfront, Esplanade and Raffles Place
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01 03 05 Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park Gardens by the Bay Marina Barrage A three-kilometre-long river flanked Spanning over 101 hectares of Built across the mouth of the by wildflowers flows through this reclaimed land, this award-winning 350-metre-wide Marina Channel, scenic park, which is a popular venue garden is home to the world’s Marina Barrage is Singapore’s 15th for outdoor activities like cycling, tallest indoor waterfall and reservoir and caters to around 10% jogging, tai chi (internal Chinese 16-storey-tall Supertrees. Spend of the nation’s water needs. martial art) and yoga. Besides a your day in the conservatories and Responsible for alleviating floods in variety of plants and birds, you will Far East Organization Children’s some of the lower-lying areas of the also spot various soil bioengineering Garden before heading to the OCBC island, Marina Barrage also offers techniques that are applied to Skyway to enjoy breath-taking water sports like kayaking and stabilise these riverbanks. Biotopes waterfront views of the Marina sailing. Fly a kite or have a picnic on naturally clean the river water and Reservoir and city skyline. End your its verdant roof, and be sure to stay bioswales reduce surface run-off. night with the Garden Rhapsody, a till the evening to enjoy an Occasionally visited by Singapore’s daily, dazzling light and sound show unhindered view of the sunset. wild otter family, this park has a in the gardens. wheelchair-accessible merry-go- www.pub.gov.sg/marinabarrage Marina Barrage, round and swing that are both www.gardensbythebay.com.sg 8 Marina Gardens Drive wheelchair accessible. 18 Marina Gardens Drive Marina Bay +65 6420 6848 www.nparks.gov.sg Bayfront Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 Take bus 50, 53, 55, 58, 71 or 262 from Ang Mo Kio Bus Interchange or Bishan MRT Station 04 02 The Southern Ridges East Coast Park Great for hiking and bird-watching, this A popular hangout among families ten-kilometre trail provides you the and sports enthusiasts, this lively opportunity to encounter the array of flora park is where you can picnic, fly kites, and fauna that inhabit Kent Ridge Park, cable ski and even play laser tag. HortPark, Telok Blangah Hill, Labrador Rent a bicycle or a pair of rollerblades Nature Reserve and Mount Faber Park. The and zip down its 15km stretch of highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore, beach, along which an array of futuristic Henderson Waves is a popular establishments serve local hawker photo spot with families, couples and fare, drinks and fresh seafood. joggers. At the end of your trek, you can take a scenic cable car ride to Sentosa from www.nparks.gov.sg atop Faber Peak. East Coast Park Service Road Bedok, Eunos and Kembangan Labrador Park
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10 MUST DO’S WHILE YOU’RE IN SINGAPORE
Try a durian—the spiky, strong-smelling tropical fruit that’s loved by many Singaporeans.
OVER 47% of our island is covered by greenery. Explore Singapore’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Visit National Gallery Singapore, which houses the world’s largest display of Southeast Asian modern art.
Singapore recycles over 20% of its waste. Get up-close with wildlife at our award-winning Singapore Zoo. SINGAPORE has 72 hectares of rooftop gardens and green walls and aims to triple Indulge in countless local and this by 2030. international brands along our famed shopping belt of Orchard Road.
Party it up in Zouk, which is ranked among the world’s best nightclubs.
Take your own environmentally friendly tour of Singapore. Have a drink at Manhattan, Download a bike-sharing app Asia’s number one bar. and explore our island via the We are among the 20 extensive Park Connector most carbon efficient countries Network, which will soon be in the world. Soak in stunning views from long. 300km the infinity pool atop Marina Bay Sands®.
Bungy jump off Singapore’s first and only bungy tower at AJ Hackett Sentosa.
Immerse in local heritage at our cultural precincts— MORE THAN 80% Chinatown, Joo Chiat/Katong, of households are within a ten-minute Kampong Glam and Little India. walk from a park.
HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE OCT/NOV/DEC 2019 — 11 CULTURAL PRECINCTS TREASURES OF LITTLE INDIA Teeming with traditional sights, sounds and scents, Little India invites you to browse a wide range of heritage and modern souvenirs. Discover the artistry and practices of the local Indian community through interactive workshops and indulge in the bevy of dining options that pepper the neighbourhood.
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1 Explore a colourful and 01 historic temple Dedicated to the Mother Goddess Sri Periyachi, 1 Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple (555 Serangoon Road) began as a picture of this deity under a banyan tree and gradually expanded into an intricate temple. Take some time to admire its huge statues and detailed reliefs, which were recently refurbished. Some place their new-borns at the feet of this guardian goddess to ask for her blessings.
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02 Taste modern and traditional dishes Tuck into western dishes with Southeast Asian twists, such as Asam Pedas Aglio Olio and Smoked Duck Lemak Chili Padi, at halal-certified 2A The Malayan Council (22 Dunlop St) and order the restaurant’s Classic Ondeh Ondeh Cake (cake layered with palm sugar filling and coated with desiccated coconut) for dessert. Along the same street, traditional delicacies and creative desserts can be enjoyed at 2B The Singapura Club (102 Dunlop Street), which shifted here from Tiong Bahru. Foodies seeking more traditional dishes should check out 2C The Banana Leaf Apolo (54 Race Course Road), which serves classic Indian delicacies like its famous fish head curry.
3 Don’t miss the Deepavali Light-Up (7 Sep-10 Nov), which will deck Little India in colourful decorations and lights. Check out the Indian Heritage Centre’s Culturefest (22 Nov-1 Dec) too, where you can learn about the history and artistry of Singapore’s Indian community, through panel discussions, performances and workshops.
JALAN BESAR Not too far from Little India, you can witness the various facets of old and new Singapore by taking a walk through historic Jalan Besar, Discover endearing keepsakes which translates to "Big Road". Explore some of 03 its smaller roads, which are named after WWI Take your pick from an array of traditional Indian generals, and discover beautifully restored jewellery at 3A Malabar Gold & Diamonds (121 shophouses. Jalan Besar is known for its Serangoon Road) and enjoy 24/7 shopping in vibrant cafe culture, where hip cafes like Chye 3B Mustafa Centre (145 Syed Alwi Road), a massive Seng Huat Hardware (150 Tyrwhitt Road) hold shopping complex that sells everything from masterclasses on coffee making and coffee traditional treats and tableware to toys and luxury appreciation. This historic road is flanked by timepieces. Featured in the Wallpaper* City Guide, the places of worship like Abdul Gafoor Mosque (41 Louis Vuitton City Guide and Monocle, 3C Onlewo (129 Dunlop Street) and the Church of Our Lady of Jalan Besar) translates to “safe and happy nest” in Lourdes (50 Ophir Road), along with popular Chinese and retails everyday items like plates, restaurants like CreatureS (120 Desker Road) business card cases, silk scarves, cushion covers and and Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant (183-191 glass sculptures emblazoned with motifs of Jalan Besar). Singaporean culture.
HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE OCT/NOV/DEC 2019 — 13 FOODIE’S PARADISE MAKAN TIME Tuck into our city’s best local dishes.
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01 02 03 Hainanese Chicken Rice Kaya Toast Fish Head Curry This Singaporean creation is adapted A traditional Singaporean breakfast A spicy and sour curry, this dish was from the Wenchang chicken recipe of available at most coffee shops, introduced in Singapore by migrants Hainan Island and was brought here these toasted bread slices are from India and adapted to local by Chinese migrants. Featuring spread with a jam made from palates. Enjoy the tender meat of the steamed or roasted chicken served coconut and eggs. Pair your kaya fish head that flavours the curry. with chicken stock-flavoured rice, toast with soft-boiled eggs, which Singapore’s rendition of chicken rice you can drizzle with black soya Enjoy at: The Banana Leaf Apolo also places emphasis on the flavour sauce, and wash down your meal www.thebananaleafapolo.com of its accompanying chilli and garlic with either kopi or teh, which are the 54 Race Course Road sauces. Singaporean versions of coffee and +65 6293 8682 tea. Little India Enjoy at: Chatterbox Mandarin Orchard Enjoy at: Heap Seng Leong 333 Orchard Road Level 5 10 North Bridge Road #01-5109 +65 6737 4411 +65 6292 2368 Somerset Lavender
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Gulab Jamun An iconic Indian dessert, 5 made of deep-fried flour balls soaked in sugar syrup.
Chendol An iced dessert topped with green rice flour jelly, red beans, coconut milk and palm sugar. 04 05 Carrot Cake Hokkien Mee Starkly different from Western-style One of Singaporeans’ favourite carrot cake, Singaporean carrot comfort foods, this dish from cake consists of white radish and China’s Fujian Province consists of rice flour stir fried with garlic, eggs yellow and white noodles wok fried and preserved radish. This with squid and prawns. A good scrumptious yellow and white local plate of Hokkien mee is not just favourite also has a black version juicy and flavourful, but also that is doused with sweet soy accompanied by tasty chilli paste sauce. and lime. Ice Kachang Dig through its mountain of Enjoy at: Redhill Food Centre Enjoy at: Newton Food Centre syrupy shaved ice to uncover a Block 85 Redhill Lane #01-49 500 Clemenceau Avenue North base of palm seeds, jelly, red Redhill Newton beans and sweet corn. Illustrations by Amanda Ang Amanda Illustrations by
HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE OCT/NOV/DEC 2019 — 15 FOODIE’S PARADISE THE EAT LIST Indulge in new epicurean experiences at these modern restaurants.
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01 02 03 Indigo Blue Kitchen Cheek Bistro Cloudstreet As a personal tribute to Les Amis Replacing the now-defunct Opened by the Chef Rishi, who's Group Chairman Mr Desmond one-Michelin-starred Cheek by also behind Cheek Bistro and its Lim's grandmother, this Jowl, Cheek Bistro is the new predecessor Cheek by Jowl, Peranakan* heritage restaurant is casual reiteration of the former. Cloudstreet is a 40-seater where you can discover flavours of Helmed by husband-and-wife team, restaurant with an open concept a bygone era. Savour Peranakan Chefs Rishi Naleendra and kitchen and a chef's table at the classics like kueh pie tee (crispy Manuela Toniolo, Cheek Bistro heart of the restaurant. It canapé cups), popiah (fresh spring serves modern Australian fare in showcases seasonal ingredients roll with vegetables and assorted this casual dining establishment. through thoughtful dishes that filling) and bakwan kepiting (a soup You'll find signatures like Oysters marry the multicultural influences with meatballs made from mud with Smoked Tomato Granita and of the chef's Sri Lankan and crabs, prawns and minced pork) in Waffle with Chicken Liver Parfait. Australian background. A a soothing setting. For dessert, do give the Chocolate restaurant that focuses on food Tart or Cheese Plate a try. and beverage parings, Cloudstreet www.lesamisgroup.com.sg/ also has a wine programme that indigo-blue-kitchen www.cheekbistro.com comprises over 350 natural and Shaw Centre, 1 Scotts Road 21 Boon Tat Street classic-style wines. #03-09/10/11 +65 6221 1911 +65 6235 3218 Telok Ayer www.cloudstreet.com.sg Orchard 84 Amoy Street +65 6513 7868 * The term is an Indonesian/Malay Telok Ayer word that means “local born”, which generally refers to people of Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage.
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04 05 06 Min Jiang at Dempsey Kausmo The Dragon Chamber Nestled in lush greenery, Min Jiang In Kausmo, decorated young chef Walk through the refrigerator of a at Dempsey indulges its guests in Lisa Tang wishes to inspire quiet coffee shop in Boat Quay and hearty Sichuan and Cantonese thoughtfulness and sustainability you’ll find yourself in a speakeasy delicacies within an intricately through her ever-evolving menu of restaurant that serves irreverent refurbished, one-storey colonial mod-Sin (modern-Singaporean) reinterpretations of Chinese building. You can admire the dishes. Unlike most chefs, Chef classics. Indulge in creative main restaurant’s beautifully tiled walls Lisa prepares her tantalising courses like Wagyu Truffle Beef Hor and mosaic floor as you indulge in creations from secondary cuts of Fun (a soupy, thick noodle dish its Legendary Wood-fired Beijing meat that are seldom used, served with premium Japanese Duck. Don’t pass on Min Jiang at lesser-known vegetables that are beef), Flaming Pineapple Beef Dempsey’s Heritage Treasures native to Singapore and seafood (served in a burning pineapple), Platter, which includes crispy from small farming communities in and Firecracker Chicken and Maple shrimp rolls, and deep-fried the region. Fritters, while enjoying the intricate crabmeat with chicken liver and tongue-in-cheek artwork that lines salted egg yolk. www.kausmo.com The Dragon Chamber’s walls and Shaw Centre, 1 Scotts Road menu. www.goodwoodparkhotel.com/ #03-07 en/dining/min-jiang-dempsey. +65 8126 8538 www.facebook.com/pg/ html Orchard TheDragonChamber 7A and 7B Dempsey Road 2 Circular Road +65 6774 0122 +65 6805 8181 Farrer Road Clarke Quay
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3 4 Image courtesy of Singapore Art Art Image courtesySingapore of Museum Paulin Image courtesyJeremy The Parkview Art will spring up 01 Esplanade 02 Museum 03 across Singapore You can discover different forms of Popularly referred to as “the Batman From 15 to 24 November, you will performing arts in the Esplanade’s building”, the Art Deco-style be able to experience Singapore many performance venues. Parkview Square houses a museum through a series of art events, Tenanted by numerous that is open to the public free of tours, workshops and activations Singaporean retailers and eateries, charge. This museum, located above held across the city. Key highlights the Esplanade also hosts free the highly acclaimed ATLAS bar include the Singapore Biennale outdoor concerts along Marina Bay (page 31), is known for holding 2019 (page 7), Affordable Art Fair and offers guided tours that thought-provoking exhibitions, and special programmes held in showcase the many facets of this including the current showcase, our cultural precincts—Chinatown, captivating arts destination. Disturbing Narratives (running till 8 Little India, Kampong Glam and Feb 2020), which comprises dark Joo Chiat/Katong. Check out www.esplanade.com and enigmatic drawings, paintings, VisitSingapore.com or download the 1 Esplanade Drive photographs and videos. Visit Singapore Travel Guide app +65 6828 8377 (page 3) for more details closer to Esplanade www.parkviewmuseum.com the date. Parkview Square, 600 North Bridge Road Level 3 Various locations +65 6799 6971 Bugis HIGHLIGHTS OF VOILAH! "No Taste for Bad Taste" Design 04 Re-Imagine Voilah! Exhibition 12 Oct-16 Nov Catch a variety of concerts and some of the freshest French "Bear's Mouth" outdoor performance at movies during the Voilah! French Singapore Festival 2019. This Gardens by the Bay 19-20 Oct annual celebration will indulge you in unexpected experiences, French Film Festival 4-17 Nov mixing French wines with Singaporean food, alongside sessions Naturalist Video-Mapping at Armenian Street 8-10 Nov with French writers, scientists, performers and avant-garde artists. Arts In Your Neighbourhood (AYN) 9-24 Nov
www.voilah.sg Various locations Visit Voilah!’s website for more details and activities.
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Nominate now at www.SingaporeTourismAwards.com LOCAL SOUVENIRS TAKE ME HOME Take your pick from unique keepsakes by these local brands, which pay tribute to Singaporean culture.
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In this shophouse in Joo Chiat/ Supermama's most popular Besides a wealth of teas from Katong, you’ll find books, magnets, products include stackable around the world, you can also stationery, tote bags and other apartment block-inspired mugs, indulge in Singapore-inspired tea accessories inspired by this colourful calendars and the iconic blends like Stamford Raffles Tea and neighbourhood's colourful tiles and blue and white porcelain plates Singapore Breakfast Tea, along with French reliefs. featuring famous Singapore tea-infused pastries, sweets and landmarks. Other unique souvenirs desserts at TWG’s many salons. www.cat-socrates.myshopify.com include sticker books based on local This Singaporean company’s 448 Joo Chiat Road artists' take on Singapore emblems. tea-scented candles and tea tasting +65 6348 0863 sets make for great souvenirs. Take bus 10 or 32 from Dakota www.supermama.sg www.twgtea.com MRT Station 265 Beach Road +65 6291 1946 Takashimaya, 391 Orchard Road Level 2 Nicoll Highway +65 6363 1837 04 Orchard In Good Company 05 In Good Company started in 2012 Old Seng Choong as a brand that focuses on 06 minimalism. Today, this proudly Indulge in delicious cakes, cookies Klosh Singaporean label stocks its wide and pies that are infused with local range of understatedly elegant flavours like hae bee hiam (spicy Take your pick from Singapore- apparel and accessories in major floss made of ground shrimp) and inspired home decor and lifestyle cities around the world. Take your laksa (spicy coconut milk-based products at Klosh, a Singaporean pick from men’s, women’s and noodle soup). Old Seng Choong's retailer themed on the art of gifting. children’s clothes that are both chic premix sauces taste amazing You'll find cushions shaped like local and comfortable. too—you can use them to cook traditional snacks (eg. pandan cake), iconic Singaporean dishes like chilli plates that pay homage to classic www.ingoodcompany.asia crab and Hainanese chicken rice in Peranakan design and even a ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn your own kitchen. These products Singapore memories collection #B1-06 come in packages that reflect local cardholder themed on Jewel Changi +65 6509 4786 culture and heritage, and cookies of Airport. Orchard different flavours can also be packed together in gift-worthy boxes. www.klosh.online Jewel Changi Airport #04-230 www.oldsengchoong.com +65 6214 3321 07 Design Orchard, 250 Orchard Changi Airport Batu Lesung Road Somerset Named after the traditional pestle and mortar that are used to make 09 many types of Asian sauces, Batu Bynd Artisan Lesung Spice Company sells spice 08 pastes like Rendang Rempah (a gravy Binary Style Bynd Artisan is well-known for its of coconut milk and spices for simple and stylish carriers and braising meat in), Panggang BBQ Best known for scarves themed on notebooks made from premium Marinade (Malay-style barbecue icons of Singapore, Binary Style’s leather. You can also personalise marinade) and Classic Curry. These apparel and accessories feature the bespoke items with Bynd Artisan’s sachets come with instructions that Singapore River, our vibrant skyline, talented craftsmen. This explain how to prepare classic cultural neighbourhoods and even environmentally conscious brand dishes with them. prominent playgrounds. only uses paper that has been sustainably and responsibly sourced. www.batulesungspicecompany.com binarystyle.myshopify.com Stocked at COMO Marketplace Isetan Scotts, 350 Orchard Road www.byndartisan.com (17 Dempsey Road) Level 2 44 Jalan Merah Saga #01-54 +65 6225 3542 +65 9030 6465 +65 6475 1680 Farrer Road Orchard Holland Village
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Step into Design Orchard (250 Orchard Road), which immerses visitors in over 70 brands by local entrepreneurs. A multipurpose space that incubates Singaporean start-ups and social enterprises, this unconventional shopping destination holds pop-ups in 01 collaboration with local musicians and F&B establishments too. In Orchard addition to these, there are monthly events that you can Night At Orchard check out, including these this Shopaholics will love Night At Orchard (along Orchard Road), a roving quarter: pop-up concept happening on the first weekend of every month that will treat them to the best of Singaporean fashion, art, design, gastronomy and • Film x Literature (Oct) music. At these pop-up booths along our famous shopping street, you’ll get • Home for Xmas (Nov) to meet the creators behind local souvenirs, and get to personalise • Shop in the Dark (Dec) keepsakes for yourself and your loved ones. You can also have caricaturists draw pictures of you, while enjoying fresh tunes from local buskers who You can also take in a panoramic have been specially invited to perform here. view of Orchard Road when you visit Design Orchard’s open-air Somerset Markets rooftop event space. Nearby, Somerset Markets (beside *SCAPE, 2 Orchard Link) showcases enticing designs by local entrepreneurs. Avid shoppers can take their pick www.designorchard.sg from arts, crafts, accessories, apparel and more, while being entertained by 250 Orchard Road street performers.
ION Orchard's 10th Anniversary Celebrations: Aerial Spectacular featuring BANDALOOP (USA) As part of ION Orchard’s 10th Anniversary and in conjunction with the Autumn Winter 2019 collections, ION Orchard will entertain shoppers with performances by BANDALOOP, the pioneers of vertical dance, who will be performing in ION Orchard’s Level 1 outdoor event space. This will be the aerial dance troupe's first time performing in Orchard Road. There will be three evening shows Friday through to Sunday, happening from 4-6 Oct.
Orchard and Somerset
* From 1 Jan 2019, all public areas within Orchard Road will become a designated No Smoking Zone (NSZ). Designated Smoking Areas (DSAs) will be available at specified locations within the precinct. For more information, please visit www.nea.gov.sg/ORNSZ
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02 03 04 Marina Bay HarbourFront Civic District
The boutiques of local brands like Check out Singaporean brands like In this historic precinct from which Chinese herb retailer Dragon Brand Charles & Keith, Benjamin Barker, Singapore's urban development Birds’ Nest, and apparel and IRVINS, Mala Mala and The Hour began, Funan (107 North Bridge accessories labels In Good Glass in VivoCity (1 Harbourfront Road) is a new experiential mall Company (page 21) and Lisa Von Walk), which is one of Southeast that houses an urban farm, an Tang stand alongside those of Asia's biggest malls. Take the new indoor cycling track, a rock climbing international luxury brands in glitzy Boardwalk AdVENDture to Sentosa, wall, a food court that accepts Marina Bay Sands® (10 Bayfront where you'll find cashless vending cryptocurrency payments, and Avenue). Nearby, more dining and machines that dispense fresh food, numerous local brands like Love, retail experiences await in Marina entertaining games, crafts by Bonito, Carrie K. and Beyond The Square (6 Raffles Boulevard) and differently abled artists, souvenirs Vines. You can play a game in Suntec City (3 Temasek Boulevard). themed on Singapore and Funan mall's fully unmanned futsal Leading up to the Marina Bay hand-sketched scenes of court, pick up high-tech gadgets Singapore Countdown 2019 (page Singaporean landmarks. Nab a bag and catch a musical in W!LD RICE 9), the banks of Marina Bay will be of Singapore-inspired snacks, like @ Funan's new 358-seater theatre. lined by street musicians, fringe Fragrance Salted Egg Potato Chips, Enjoy robot-enabled handsfree activities, pop-up art installations from these vending machines shopping and a 24-hour click-and- and souvenir stalls. When you take before you make your way into the collect drive-through service when a stroll around Marina Bay, you can ‘State of Fun’. you make purchases in Funan. indulge in a bevy of food and drinks and take part in interactive games. HarbourFront City Hall
Bayfront, City Hall and Esplanade
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01 02 03 The Art of Chinese Meet our Communities: Original Chinatown Walk Teochew Opera the Jewish History of by Indie Singapore by Xperience DMC Singapore by Jane’s Singapore Tours Take a stroll through Chinatown to Discover the meanings behind the witness and experience the intricate movements of Teochew On this informative excursion, you'll Singaporean way of life. Discover Opera and learn to play its learn about the culture and hidden gems and savour local traditional instruments. Third- contributions of Singapore's treats, as you learn about generation performers from one of lesser-known Jewish community. A Singapore's hardworking Singapore's last remaining Teochew knowledgeable guide will bring you forefathers and how a fishing opera and puppetry troupes will to two beautiful synagogues, the village developed into a trend- also show you their elaborate Mahalah old Jewish quarter and setting global city. costumes and sets. historic Eden Hall, which was originally designed for Jewish Tue & Fri 9.30am Call in advance to make a booking merchant and hotelier Eziekel Chinatown MRT, Exit A Pickup from Chinatown Manaesseh. Book at: www.indiesingapore.com +65 6513 4337 Book at: www.xperiencedmc.com Call in advance to make a booking +65 9879 2088 Book at: www.janestour.sg
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04 05 06 Street Art & Food Tour Magical River Singapore by Night by Wok ‘N’ Stroll by The Walking Singapore by Tour East
Embark on an expedition through The landing point of many of Enjoy an alfresco dinner by the Singapore's back streets, which will Singapore's first settlers, the Singapore River, then hop aboard a let you taste Singaporeans' Singapore River now teems with bumboat that will bring you to Clarke favourite foods. You will also see modern entertainment and dining Quay and Boat Quay, which were contemporary street art—by mural options. Explore this magical river important landing points during this painters Yip Yew Chong from on a river taxi in the evening, which trading port’s formative years. On Singapore and Ernest Zacharevic will show you the beliefs and your voyage, you’ll also get to see the from Lithuania—that embellish practices that early migrants skyscrapers of our financial district these historic walkways. brought with them to Singapore. and visit the recently reopened Raffles Hotel, where you can sip on a Thu 9am Mon-Fri 6.30pm Singapore Sling while soaking in this Tekka Market taxi stand on Race The Esplanade Mall, 8 Raffles historic hotel’s extravagant details. Course Road (Little India MRT, Avenue #01-18 Exit C) Book at: www.thewalkingsingapore.com Daily 6.30pm +65 8338 3571 Pickup from hotel Book at: www.woknstroll.com +65 6738 2622 Book at: www.toureast.net
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1 01 Kiztopia
Kids can cook, make music, learn various arts and crafts, and hold parties in this interactive indoor playground that opened in June 2019. Kiztopia welcomes children to ‘play to learn’ and ‘learn to play’ together with their parents, in an augmented reality basketball room, an indoor driving school, bouncy castles, role play rooms, an indoor train ride, a challenging obstacle course, colourful slides and a massive ball pit.
www.kiztopia.com Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard #01-09 +65 6493 0211 Esplanade
02 2 Jurong Lake Gardens – Lakeside Garden
Explore Singapore’s third national gardens, after Gardens by the Bay and the Singapore Botanic Gardens, with your family and you'll discover intriguing spots like a tree made of repurposed materials, a nature playgarden at Forest Ramble and scenic boardwalks. Inspired by the inhabitants of a freshwater swamp forest, Forest Ramble is the largest nature playgarden in Singapore’s heartlands. Visit Clusia Cove, which has a closed-loop water recycling system where children can experience simulations of coastal water movements like tidal patterns, surface ripples and directional currents.
Yuan Ching Road Image courtesyNParks of 1800 471 7300 Lakeside
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T-Hall.sg welcomes thrill-seekers of all ages to take on its various rock walls. Young families will love the motion-sensor-operated games available on these augmented climbing walls—portions of this wall light up to facilitate mini games. T-Hall holds both classes for beginners and climbing clinics for experienced climbers.
www.t-hall.sg 464 Crawford Lane +65 9832 7656 Lavender
04 4 The Polliwogs at VivoCity
Designed to promote parent-child bonding, The Polliwogs' VivoCity outlet lets you have fun with your children in indoor play arenas and entertainment programmes. This huge playground has a separate play area designed to help toddlers develop their motor skills. Families can also customise exciting activities and memorable parties with The Polliwogs FUN ambassadors and enjoy free Wi-Fi in the comfortable lounge.
www.thepolliwogs.com VivoCity, 1 Harbourfront Walk #03-12 +65 6376 8097 HarbourFront
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Foster stronger bonds with your friends and family in Take a break from your daily routine when you engage the many activity zones of the new NERF Action in the most exciting form of therapy in the market. Xperience. NERF fans young and old will love putting After you’ve donned protective gear, The Fragment skills like stealth, speed and accuracy to the test in this Room invites you to decimate a room full of 18,000-square-foot child-friendly indoor complex. After breakables with a baseball bat. You can yell all you having a blast in various arenas, you and your loved want and play your own music in these soundproof ones can indulge in the NERF-themed merchandise, rooms, while you destroy glasses, electronic food and beverages sold here. appliances, vases and more. You can even pay more to annihilate additional items like laptops and TV sets. www.nerfax.com.sg The Fragment Room also offers special packages that Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard #01-208 let you break unlimited items or neon-lit items. Esplanade www.thefragmentroom.com 490 MacPherson Road +65 6970 0343 Mattar and Tai Seng
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03 04 ZOVB Singapore Mega Adventure — Singapore
For a memorable gathering, invite your friends and Enjoy exhilarating views of Sentosa when you soar family to ZOVB Singapore. The land-based activities through the air on Mega Adventure's ziplines. Not only available at this unique establishment include bowling are you welcome to take on the 75-metre-high, down giant pins with you as the player in the centre of 450-metre-long MegaZip, which stretches from the the ball, and hurtling down a hill while inside this jungle canopy of Imbiah Hill to the sands of Siloso air-cushioned hamster ball. The water version of the Beach, you can also challenge yourself and race your ZOVB ball can be rented for pool parties. You and your friends on the MegaClimb, which will take you through party can also take part in challenging team games like Sentosa’s canopy of Eucalyptus trees. Take a leap of dodgeball, futsal and Capture the Flag, while each of faith when you take a MegaJump, which recreates the you are sheathed in the smaller-sized BLOOP ball. feeling of free-fall parachuting without the need of an airplane, and try to execute circus-style acrobatics on www.zovbsg.com the MegaBounce afterward. 116 Jalan Bukit Merah #01-1655 +65 6779 1031 Tiong Bahru sg.megaadventure.com Sentosa, 10A Siloso Beach Walk +65 3163 4398 HarbourFront
FRIGHT NIGHT!
Hailed as the best Halloween event in the region, Universal Studios Singapore™ Halloween Horror Nights (27 Sep-31 Oct) dares you to step into hair-raising haunted houses inhabited by a host of ghouls and spectres. This world-renowned theme park is filled with exclusive merchandise, your favourite Universal Studios characters and thrilling roller coaster rides.
HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE OCT/NOV/DEC 2019 — 29 OUT & ABOUT NEON NIGHTS After the sun sets, dive into new experiences that you won’t forget.
1 01 AVENUE Singapore
A swanky lounge located within the complex of MARQUEE Singapore, AVENUE Singapore is a nightclub with a unique atmosphere. Avenue is the third establishment set up by TAO Group in Singapore, after LAVO and MARQUEE. You are invited to explore the distinct zones within AVENUE Singapore—a private section with two mini bowling alley lanes, a main lounge with plush chairs and low tables that host convivial gatherings nightly, a lively gaming room with a pinball machine and a pool table, and a sophisticated gold room that has its own private bar.
www.avenuesingapore.com Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue Basement 3 (accessible via its Level 1 entrance on the exterior of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands) +65 6688 8680 Bayfront
03 Lady Wu Have an unforgettable night in a vivacious karaoke bar on the rooftop of a conserved shophouse. Located along the Singapore River, Lady Wu hosts live bands and serves a wide range of drinks. Tuck into mouth-watering Asian-style tapas like Wagyu Beef Cubes, Lobster Fried Rice and Pork Dumplings in this rooftop space that used to house The Mad Men Attic Bar, while you take in majestic vistas of the Central Business District.
02 The Offshore Building, 11 North Canal Road Attic Level Tiger Street Lab at Jewel +65 8338 7479 Changi Airport Raffles Place
Have you sampled Singapore's award-winning local 3 beer? Tiger Street Lab invites you to enjoy new experimental flavours of Tiger Beer, popular Singaporean dishes and exclusive Tiger merchandise, while taking in a spectacular view of the world's tallest indoor waterfall at Jewel Changi Airport. Profits from beer sold here go towards promoting Singapore's hawker culture and to the next generation of hawkers.
www.jewelchangiairport.com/en/dine/tiger-street-lab.html Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Boulevard #05-205 +65 6243 2047 Changi Airport
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4 05 Wild Bar
Part of a multi-concept dining hall that purveys a variety of cuisines, drinks and bar bites, Wild Bar is where you can challenge your friends to beer pong, darts and video games. This gregarious hangout’s common karaoke room is very popular among patrons too.
www.wildbar.com.sg Shaw Tower, 100 Beach Road #01-28 +65 9247 5319 Esplanade
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04 The Old Man Singapore
A sister bar to The Old Man Hong Kong, which is currently ranked number one among Asia's 50 Best Bars, The Old Man in Singapore is an open concept bar that encourages mingling. Themed on Ernest Hemingway, the punchy cocktails served here are named after famous works by the author, like Islands in the Stream and Death in the Afternoon.
www.facebook.com/TheOldManSG 55 Keong Saik Road #01-04 +65 6909 5505 Outram Park
6 06 ATLAS
Located in a grand hall on the ground floor of gothic building Parkview Square, ATLAS is home to the largest collection of gins in the world—over a thousand bottles and counting. Soak in the extravagant Art Deco details of ATLAS, which is themed on New York City during the Roaring Twenties, while rubbing shoulders with its high-roller clientele.
www.atlasbar.sg Parkview Square, 600 North Bridge Road Level 1 +65 6396 4466 Bugis
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