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Woodlands Waterfront Park Kranji Bollywood War Memorial Veggies Khatib Bongsu Yishun Dam Sembawang Hot Springs

Republic of Singapore Flying Club Singapore Marriott Orchard Tang Plaza Hotel Aerotel Airport Street Little India Transit Hotel National Museum Clark Quay Changi Airport Robertson Andaz Hotel Quay Hotel Raffles Hotel Crowne Plaza Conrad JW Marriott South Beach Centennial Four Seasons

Jurong National Fountain of Wealth Gallery Bird Park China Town Esplanade Theatres on the Bay

Merlion Buddha Tooth Relic temple Henderson Waves Bridge The Fullerton Hotel Hotels Attractions Mount Faber ArtScience Museum Golf course Resorts World Neighbourhood Capella Hotel Museum W Singapore–Sentosa Cove Islands Shopping Sentosa Island Theme park

04 16 22 8 WAYS TO EXPERIENCE STARSTRUCK 12 FESTIVALS WHERE THE THE BEST OF SINGAPORE IN SINGAPORE WORLD MEETS Head to the Lion City for A visit to five Michelin- Mark your 2019 calendar unique, immersive, starred restaurants of the with Singapore’s prime memorable experiences all city-state that promise a events to savour world-class year long. Our list of the best diverse array of cuisines art and culture, music, eight for you. served with impeccable sports, food, entertainment, quality and hospitality. and more. Experience a balance of tranquillity and adventure. 10 ON A SHOPPING SPREE 18 26 ON THE COVER From glamorous designer THE DELUXE LIFE LAST HALT The Fullerton Hotel and studios to charming local Singapore’s opulent Check out the new city skyline viewed from Quote to enjoy 15% off on our the Esplanade waterfront. Best Available Rates inclusive of breakfast for two. boutiques, shopping deserves hotels present enough attractions at Changi airport Marina Bay, Singapore. a special mention in your reasons for you to come and where a layover could be your Photograph by

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Clockwise from left: A swim in the infinity pool of Marina Bay Sands Hotel with a stunning night view of Singapore skyline; go happy and wild at Rainforest Lumina; the art display at The National Gallery Singapore begins with its elegant interiors; the iconic Supertrees at the Gardens by Ways To Experience the Bay, Singapore.

Heritage Gardens to the The Best Of Singapore Sun Pavilion, every zone With over 17 million people visiting has something refreshing the Lion City every year, it’s hard to look to offer. During the day, for unique experiences. Singapore, take a stroll on the scenic OCBC Skyway—22 however, never fails to throw surprises. metres above the Kanika Sharma checks them out. ground—for a panoramic view of the Gardens and Marina Bay skyline; 8 spend the night at the Supertree Grove that is 1 POOL WITH A VIEW or bask under the shade absolutely spectacular, livelier now with light and The illuminated dark 4 CANVASING THE ART Ever thought of floating of palm trees, as you soak is what best describes sound. Explore the beauty lanes guide you to a An experience in itself, on top of the world? We the spectacular view. Gardens by the Bay. around; take a 15-minute wondrous and dreamy the National Gallery aren’t talking about zero If you have time, visit Considered one of walk to the city’s rotating setting that soon turns Singapore takes you gravity, but how about the Marina Bay Sands’ Asia’s foremost garden wheel, Singapore Flyer into an engaging and on an imaginative dipping your feet in an ArtScience Museum. destinations, a team to get a 360-degree view adventurous multi- journey through the infinity pool located 57 It hosts interesting of experts not only of the magnificent city. sensory experience. If largest collection of levels above the ground. exhibitions related to curate it every season, gardensbythebay.com you are not a nocturnal modern art in Southeast The twilight sky, the technology, art, science, but also make sure person, you can visit the Asia. Housed in two glittering Singapore and even superheroes. that each plant in this 3 THE MYSTICAL zoo during the day, opt monuments, the City skyline, and sipping Interactive, cutting- botanical bay blossoms RAINFOREST for other experiences Hall and the former on your favourite edge and fascinating. to its finest. Within this The Rainforest Lumina like and the Supreme Court, this champagne—that’s marinabaysands.com green city, you’ll find 12 at the , or international hub hosts what the Infinity Pool at zones, each of which is takes you to a virtual make a trip to the Wildlife long-term and special Marina Bay Sands, has 2 BLOOMING-TALE equally exquisite. From jungle where animals and Reserves of Singapore. exhibitions through to offer. During the day, Environmentally the Flower Dome to humans come together rainforestlumina. the year. One such

you can either sunbathe sustainable and the Cloud Forest, from to protect the rainforest. CLOSEWISE: HANS BLOSSEY/ALAMY; COURTESY OF RAINFOREST LUMINA; ROLAND NAGY/ALAMY; JEFF GREENBERG/GETTY IMAGES wrs.com.sg exhibition is Small Big

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Singapore Guide_8 different Experiences-2nd time.indd 4-5 9/26/18 12:14 PM SingaporeTHE Guide TREK AND TREAT SENSATIONS 6 In 1967, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew visualised the city-state of Singapore as a garden city. Soon, it got Gardens by the Bay and Botanic Gardens, presenting green options to the population. The choices are equally interesting for visitors looking for a break from the hustle and bustle. Get close to nature and explore the Southern Ridges (nparks.gov.sg) where you get one of the best views of the city, harbour and the Southern Islands. The 10-km stretch spans across some of the most popular gardens. It also has Singapore’s highest pedestrian bridge. The Southern Ridges, with its trails, bird-watching points, and picturesque walkways, is an explorer’s paradise.

beyond the experience Sentosa island will make Gardens Food Centre, of screen. From roller- you want to return for Makansutra Gluttons Bay coaster rides to street more. rwsentosa.com (makansutra.com), and shows, shopping to Singapore Food Treats dining, it has something 7 STREET GRUB (singaporeflyer.com/ in store for people of all While the fine dining singapore-food-treats). age groups; the fact is experience in Singapore Name a delicacy, and that you are never too has a charm of its own, you’ll find it at these stalls. old to make the most of the hawker centres are Recently, Singapore also amusement parks! While what can satiate your made a bid to get its street the studio can take up appetite for everything. food recognised by the your entire day, there are Spread across the city, United Nations for the many other attractions some of these joints are heritage that it represents. at the . open for 24 hours, while If this is something that Visit the Dolphin Island, others are operational doesn’t tantalise your and get up close and for specific meal timings. taste buds, then you’d be personal with one of the The Lau Pa Sat Hawker surprised to know that a most fascinating marine Centre is a popular Michelin star was given mammals! Get deceptive one, along with the Old to two food stalls as well. Clockwise, from top left: of tradition, heritage, cuisine, and still have pictures clicked at the Airport Road Food Centre, The good part, Michelin- Fairy sculpture at Universal Studios; a trail connecting and its transformation more to offer when you Trick Eye Museum and Chinatown Food Street starred food stalls do not parks along the Southern through paintings, return. nationalgallery.sg witness the beautiful (chinatownfoodstreet. have prices of Michelin- Ridges; the Lau Pa Sat Festival; documents, and Crane Dance show; the sg), Serangoon starred restaurants. the Dining Room at Raffles Hotel, Singapore. installations. For the 5 AMUSEMENT non-art enthusiasts, UNLIMITED Dreamers featuring there are restaurants There is no way that interactive installations with diverse menus— you’ll be able to curb 8 REFURBISHED HISTORY to teach children values, from Cantonese to your excitement when The year 2019 is much awaited for the opening of Raffles Singapore. An iconic destination, passion, confidence French, and Japanese to you see life-size versions the 19th-century hotel is where luxury meets history, tradition, and colonial architecture. and creativity, through Italian. An immersive of your favourite It is a must-visit when it opens early next year after an year of refurbishment. Expected to have three new celebrity chef dining concepts, you must visit the hotel for not just experiential art and and wholesome animated characters. heritage, but also the new restaurants —a Mediterranean sharing and grill concept, a active play. Visit any time experience, the gallery The Universal Studios French restaurant, and a contemporary Chinese restaurant. The fare is set to be more of the year to experience takes you through a Singapore at Resort diverse, elaborate and innovative, with 10 restaurants vying for your attention. raffles.com

a fine amalgamation whirlwind of culture and CLOSEWISE: MO PEERBACUS/ALAMY; SUTTERSTOCK(2);FOTOSTOCK/ALAMY AGE ROBERTHARDING/ALAMY; World Sentosa, takes you

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The colourful world at Rainbow Reef will remain with you forever.

THE MARITIME EXPERIENTIAL Chill at Adventure River, MUSEUM™ where you can float A new attraction at the down a 620-metre river. resort is The Maritime CLOCKWISE: Specially curated meals available Experiential Musuem, with the Book the Cook service; a 76-inch a larger-than-life jaunt. fully-flat bed with adjustable lighting in Business There are 15 thematic Leading the Skies Class; a 26-inch wide seat with retractable armrests in Business Class; 11.6-inch Pump Up The Thrill galleries, where guests STARTING 28 OCTOBER 2018, SINGAPORE AIRLINES WILL BE touchscreen monitor for Economy Class flyers. relive the extreme At Resorts World™ Sentosa Singapore, surprises await you experiences of seafarers. THE FIRST TO FLY THE BRAND-NEW BOEING 787-10 SERVICE BETWEEN at every step. The integrated resort is where adventure meets Board a sinking ship in NEW DELHI AND SINGAPORE DAILY. BY ANANYA BAHL knowledge, entertainment, and experiences of a lifetime. a treacherous storm at Typhoon Theatre—a ADVENTURE totally multi-sensory COVE WATERPARK™ experience. Southeast Asia’s only aquatic park S.E.A. AQUARIUM™ integrated with marine One of the world’s largest life, Adventure Cove aquariums and home Waterpark is where to more than 100,000 you get to experience marine animals, the S.E.A. The Boeing 787-10 has been designed for the marine world. The Aquarium is a journey the passenger’s comfort destination not only has we must take not just for and convenience. The thrilling slides, but also learning, but also for great cabins o er the fl yers onstantly pioneering more personal space – less turbulence with Business Class seats also immersive experiences in The wonders of Maritime pictures. The Open Ocean newer and with bigger overhead jet’s Smoother give direct aisle access to marine habitats. Snorkel Experiential Museum. Habitat, with floor-to- bins–larger windows, Cinnovative ways in and cleaner air. Ride Technology. passengers. With a personal to Rainbow Reef for a ceiling windows, is where aviation and fl ight The Dreamliner has 18-inch full high-defi nition close encounter with fish thrill, head to Riptide coaster goes down, you almost become part experience, Singapore 337 seats—36 in Business touchscreen monitor, you over colourful corals. This Rocket for a ride. Strictly climbs, drops, of the mesmerising ocean Airlines has once again assured of comfort, Class and 301 in Economy have everything to keep awe-inspiring journey for daredevils, this twists and turns, life. Make friends with upped the ante by convenience and calmness. Class. If you are fl ying the you busy in the seat. It has adjustable lighting; through the reef is where you get to live pushing the adrenaline the floating manta rays, introducing daily Boeing Business Class, you get The Economy 787-10 fl ight services large, dimmable windows forward-facing seats that habitat is something a roller coaster level high. goliath groupers, leopard Class has seats in a 3-3-3 between India’s capital and for personalised aerial are 26-inch wide, come confi guration with a six-way you must take with the on water. Once you sharks, and witness the views; cleaner air Now, visit Singapore. The airline is with retractable armrests, adjustable headrest, whole family. The hydro- are done with usual of the unusual and not only the fi rst to fl y the because of high-tech air and can recline into a 76- foldable wings for more If you are here magnetic two attractions at thrill, chill at spectacular marine world. purifi cation system; and Resorts World™ Delhi-Singapore route with inch fully-fl at bed. All neck support, and a high- looking for ultimate water Sentosa in just Adventure If sharks are what you are the sparkling new aircraft, defi nition touchscreen `2020 (S$38). River, where looking for, head to Shark but also the fi rst to receive monitor, for browsing Shark Seas makes Find out more at you can Seas that has over 100 the Dreamliner’s delivery in Infl ight through over 1,000 for an unforgettable float down sharks from 12 species, March 2018. You can also entertinment movies, TV shows, audio experience. rwentosa.com/en a 620-metre all overwhelming and experience the new aircraft gets better on programmes and games on if you are fl ying to Osaka, river. It’s a a few endangered. Boeing 787-10 through KrisWorld. The airline is Perth, Bali (Denpasar), and myKrisWorld, also the fi rst to offer games lazy experience, but The underwater tunnel Manila from Singapore. feturing content such as Toca Boca and outstanding, as it takes takes you up close recommendtions, Sago Mini on KrisWorld. you through 14 themed with these mighty REFINED EXPERIENCE bookmrking nd KrisFlyer members can zones of jungles, canyons, mortals—an experience The sleek aircraft that the sving preferences for also bookmark content

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and leather bags from From glamorous designer A the 60s and 70s. The studios to charming local collection is handpicked boutiques, shopping deserves by owner Lovie, who a special mention in your found her inspiration in Shoppers’ the intriguing wardrobe Singapore itinerary. Shikha of her mother and Pushpan goes on a shopping grandmother. spree in the city-state. Another interesting Haven shop is Tangers, where Korean-designed-and made clothing is directly shipped from Seoul. A chic twist to simplistic designs is at the core City shopping complex From above: Victoria’s Secret, traditional stores selling of the collection that Mandarin Gallery; Haji Lane next, for a heady mix famous for street art and silverware and carpets. ranges from basic shirts of luxury couture, art fashion. Opposite: Luxury store, Walking is the norm to summer dresses, to Longchamp at the Marina Bay exhibitions, and high-end Sands mall, Singapore. here, so you must wear chunky jewellery and department shopping. comfortable shoes. skinny belts. Its star attraction is parallel to each other Begin with the The quirky Wicked Takashimaya store that’s and offer a stark vintage store, Dulcet Laundry cannot be spread over seven levels. contrast to the high- Fig on Haji Lane, where missed with its bright, If you are looking for an end shopping malls you’ll find dresses turquoise storefront. intimate retail therapy, go of Singapore. While to Mandarin Gallery that Haji Lane wears a LOOK FOR HOLE-IN-THE-WALL BOUTIQUES has over 50 boutiques, cool, hipster vibe with ON HAJI LANE AND ARAB STREET TO PICK UP JUNK including premium chic boutiques selling home-grown brands like accessories and local JEWELLERY, SILK SCARVES, SUEDE JACKETS, Ashley Isham. designer labels, Arab AND INTERESTING EYEWEAR. Once you are done Street is home to more shopping, take a break at one of the many alfresco spots and watch the changing skyline on . The DESIGNER STREET boutiques, cutting-edge CELEBRATED PASTRY CHEF JANICE WONG’S place is best visited High-end shopping malls, and SIGNATURE CHOCOLATE BOX IS A GREAT GIFTING IDEA FOR on Saturdays when international labels plethora of dining and FRIENDS BACK HOME. ALSO TRY THE EDIBLE CHOCOLATE participating outlets The Manhattan to leisure destinations. extend opening hours Singapore, Orchard Road From shoes to apparel PAINT WITH OVER 35 FLAVOURS, INCLUDING GREEN till 11 pm. Watch out for is a 2.2-kilometre-long to electronics, the place MANGO AND SMOKED CHOCOLATE. performing artistes that boulevard housing the offers everything under take the sidewalk during biggest retail brands in the sun, so you must the weekends. the world. Singapore’s save a full day to explore Cartier. Unapologetically one of the celebrity chef most glamorous this high street. lavish with its stylish restaurants such as THE CHIC ADDRESS shopping address, the Begin with ION glass, marble, and steel Sydney Glass Brassiere Boutique place is worshipped Orchard at the end of the architecture, it comes for Australian Yellowtail collectibles and by fashionistas and street. An architectural with premium services Kingfish sashimi vintage classics designers alike for its wonder, it is home to such as a butler style and Petuna ocean Situated in the Kampong unparalleled options designer giants such as concierge. When you’re trout rillettes. Glam area, Haji Lane

in terms of flagship Louis Vuitton, Prada, and weary, take a break at Head to the Ngee Ann SUTTERSTOCK FROM TOP: PETER SCHOLEY/ALAMY; NAWADOLN SIRIBUTR/ALAMY and Arab Street run

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ONE-STOP DESTINATION Go a little further interesting find for those Souvenirs and to be on the Ann Siang who like to shop for antique homeware Road where old shops books and stationary. An ode to the large now house chic, stand- The place enjoys huge Chinese population in alone boutiques selling respect for publishing Singapore, Chinatown clothes and accessories. its own books, focusing is a vibrant marketplace Try Willow & Huxley for on young Singaporean popular for its street funky women’s wear, writers. You don’t have stalls selling everything Mythology for formal to be a bookworm to from antique collectibles party dresses, and Rose explore this place; the to traditional costumes. Citron French Design for collection of stationery Bookmark this place for stunning homeware. and knick-knacks souvenir shopping on If you’re looking can keep you occupied the last day of your trip to combine food with for hours. and go back home with shopping, head to Chinatown is in SEVERAL HIGH-END STREETS OFFER PERSONALISED labels such as Audemars quirky finds—hand- Yue Hwa on Eu Tong its full glory during SERVICE AND VIP ATTENTION TO DISCERNING GUESTS. Piguet and Chopard. The carved chop sticks and Sen Street where an the Lunar New Year giant glass windows, Trust this place to pull From above: Prada handbags retro clocks and phones, impressive Chinese (January or February). vast open atriums, and out an edgy mix of and shoes on display; and many more. façade invites shoppers One month before the a central water feature Chinatown. Opposite, from handmade clothes and above: An elegant retail store The Ming Fang to a world of tea, herbs, festival, the place goes make it a stunning locale vintage collectibles. in The Shoppes, Marina Bay Antique House is an silks, cheongsams and into a decorative frenzy to shop. However, the Sands; a large interactive Their hat collection, floor at the mall. amazing place to shop handicrafts. The place with stunning lights and indoor canal is the star featuring boaters with for vintage Chinese is spread over seven ornaments. with its faux-antique spotty navy brands, DWiz (dwizsg.com), silk trinkets and statues, floors and houses good sampan boats that can felt cloche hats with fabrics from Mahaco including Buddha restaurants where you A COSMOPOLITAN be booked for a lap pheasant feathers, Impex (mahaco.com. idols. Antique is taken can munch on moon EXTRAVAGANZA of the mall with a makes it worth a visit. sg), and intricate carpets seriously here, so cakes and seafood. International personal driver to paddle Visit the Selfie from Amir and Sons expect prices to go up to BooksActually on jewellery you around.

Coffee (facebook.com/ (amir1921.com). thousands of dollars. Yong Siak Street is an FROM TOP: PAUL KENNEDY/ALAMY; KC HUNTER/ALAMY and watch labels The Shoppes is selfiecoffeesg) to get Set in the Central South also a sought-after a picture of yourself District, and surrounded dining destination with instead of latte art, by water and greenery celebrity chefs such before you head to the all year round, the retail as Gordon Ramsay Arab Street. Drop by offerings at Marina Bay and David Thompson Sifr Aromatics (sifr.sg) Sands are intertwined opening British and Thai to curate your signature with stunning skyline cuisine restaurants, at scent, or try out their and bustling activities Bread Street Kitchen and wide selection of for multi-generational Long Chim, respectively. in-house perfumes, shoppers. Sheltered Those looking for an wooden soy candles, sidewalks, and evening of entertainment infused balms and underground and can head to the aromatic jewellery. second-storey links waterfront Garden City Shop for gorgeous ensure a seamless by the Bay. Lie down on Turkish lamps from experience here. the ground, like others Head to The Shoppes around you, and watch for a superlative shopping the stunning music and THE CHINESE SILK experience. The flagship light show take away all TABLE RUNNERS AVAILABLE shopping mall of Marina the weariness from the Bay Sands is where the day. Or, you could also AT THE SHOPS MAKE FOR city’s elite shoppers come head up to the 57th storey GREAT WALL ART. to shop for high-end for a stunning 360-degree

FROM TOP: SHUTTERSTOCK; WING AU YEONG/ALAMY YAU jewellery and watch view of the bay.

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Untitled-3 1 9/24/18 12:02 PM SingaporeTHE Guide FOOD Starstruck in Singapore The rich culinary heritage of Singapore has evolved with rapid modernisation to Dining hall, Shisen Hanten; inset: Mapo Doufu. include new tastes, making its food scene mindboggling. The passion of being listed on the Michelin Guide has added to the drama. While there’s good food all around, Japanese-European Deepa Suryanarayan lists the five two-Michelin-starred restaurants, where you can cuisine, is a fine dining indulge in a diverse array of cuisines served with impeccable quality. pilgrimage you won’t forget in a hurry. For starters, it is helmed Les Amis in its cellar—and what by none other than French for ‘the friends’, you have is a memorable the Japanese-born the refined two-storey fine dining experience. Australian celebrity Shoukouwa; inset: Otoro restaurant in Orchard Set up in 1994 and two stars in the Michelin chef Tetsuya Wakuda tuna belly sushi. Road exudes an air of helmed by executive chef Guide Singapore for himself. The name of sophistication—its high Sebastien Lepinoy, the three years in a row. The this two-Michelin star scampi, and marinated ceilings, lush velvet walls, restaurant’s standout breathtaking experience restaurant comes from botan shrimp with opulent chandeliers dishes include caviar starts when you set Japanese words, waku sea urchin and caviar. and prized artworks all on potato salad (Kristal foot on its majestic (arise) and ghin (silver), marinabaysands.com/ contribute to the effect. caviar surrounded with dining hall, with lavish Chef Tetsuya’s favourite restaurants.html Add to this upscale petals of Roseval potatoes chandeliers, setting off colour, incorporated omakase hideout at a French cuisine and one with capers), smoked the sweeping views of skilfully in the décor Shoukouwa spartan corner of One of the most extensive salmon, and fresh herbs. the city from 35 levels of the restaurant that If sushi is what you Fullerton. The space, wine lists in Asia—with lesamis.com.sg Chef Julien Royer in Odette’s kitchen; above Orchard Road. A opened in Marina Bay crave for, look no further decked in muted, neutral more than 3,000 bottles inset: rosemary smoked organic egg. must-try on the menu is Sands in 2010. The than Shoukouwa, a tones, is minimalist with Odette Chen’s Mapo Doufu, soft place is perfect if you two Michelin-starred a narrow eight-seater Art lovers and foodies National Gallery. Named and silky tofu paired with are seeking an exclusive bar and an ensō painting are in for a treat at the after Chef Royer’s fragrant Hokkaido rice. view of the Singapore looming over it. Ignore two-Michelin-starred grandmother, who taught shisenhanten.com.sg skyline over an exquisite the tranquil décor, as Odette—Chef Julien him how some of the 10-course degustation Shoukouwa packs quite Royer’s contemporary most remarkable dishes Waku Ghin menu created from the a punch sending you French cuisine restaurant can come from the purest A visit to Waku Ghin, best seasonal produce. on an unrivalled dining housed in Singapore’s ingredients, Odette was famous for contemporary Must try: roasted adventure. In January awarded two-Michelin 2018, Shoukouwa joined stars a mere nine beetroot variation. forces with renowned months into its opening odetterestaurant.com Chef Junya Kudo of two in November 2015. Its Michelin-starred Sushi highlights include its Shisen Hanten Ikko, Hokkaido, Japan, interesting colour palette, Shisen Hanten by Chen to deliver an authentic, an aerial installation by Kentaro is the Singapore world-class fine dining Singaporean artist Dawn debut of Japan’s best edomae sushi experience Ng, and a glass-enclosed loved 60-year-old chain accomplished with the kitchen for diners to of Szechwan restaurants. freshest produce flown witness the chefs at A product of a proud daily from Tokyo’s famed work. Visit the restaurant culinary legacy and a Tsukiji Market. Come for its standout dishes, menu of exemplary here for an outstanding Mezzanine, Les Amis; inset: Cold angel Hokkaido Uni rosemary Szechwan and Cantonese Monkfish liver with Uni hair pasta with caviar smoked organic fare, little wonder then Waku Ghin; and crab meat croquette. and black truffle. inset: Roasted scampi

egg, and heirloom that it has been awarded CLOCKWISE: COURTESY OF ODETTE (2); COURTESY OF LES AMIS (2) CLOCKWISE: COURTESY OF SHISEN HANTEN (2); COURTESY OF SHOUKOUWA (2); COURTESY OF WAKU GHIN (2) shoukouwa.com.sg

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JW MARRIOT HOTEL SINGAPORE SOUTH BEACH You can’t miss the undulating shape of this 634-room five-star, located opposite Suntec Singapore Convention Centre. The interiors, designed by Philippe Starke, are edgy and quirky, chic and uber contemporary. Check out the seven-metre tall From above: Andaz Singapore; The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia interactive video wall Singapore; The Fullerton installation by South Hotel; W Sentosa Cove. Korean artist Lee Nam and interactive wallpaper date. Unwind at its in the elevators. It Urbana rooftop bar The Deluxe Life has outstanding F&B that has floor-to-ceiling Singapore’s opulent hotels present enough reasons for the options—contemporary windows affording Japanese eatery Akira a clear view of the world to come and experience the Lion City. By Gargi Gupta Back, three pubs—a spa, city’s skyline and the rooftop infinity pool, and surrounding greens, and THE CAPITOL restored by Pritzker From top: JW Marriot gym to unwind after that a 20-metre infinity pool. KEMPINSKI Singapore; The Price: `14,637 onwards; Prize-winning architect Warehouse Hotel; tough business meeting. The Capitol Kempinski Richard Meier. Blending The Capitol Kempinski. Price: `19,638 onwards; courtyardsingapore.com is where warm Asian Victorian architecture marriott.com hospitality and heritage with modern design and Warehouse Hotel CONRAD CENTENNIAL meet finest European amenities, the hotel has opened less than two COURTYARD BY SINGAPORE luxury traditions. The on offer 157 rooms and years ago. The well- ANDAZ SINGAPORE MARRIOTT Bang in the middle of the newly restored hotel is suites, and Singapore’s located boutique design Located in DUO Towers, The Courtyard by Marina Bay business and located in two heritage first saltwater relaxation hotel, with 37 rooms, close to Marina Bay, and Marriott Singapore entertainment district, buildings just off the city pool for you to enjoy. has already won several the food, shopping and Novena, is a 250-room the Conrad Centennial centre. The structures, Price: `30,216 onwards; awards for its design commercial hubs, Andaz five-star that opened a re-opened earlier this The Capitol Building that kempinski.com and hospitality. Much Singapore has 342 rooms year ago. Located north year after an extensive housed one of the first of it has to do with the affording stunning views of Singapore’s CBD, it redesign. The 511 rooms cinemas of Singapore, THE WAREHOUSE location—a 120-year- of Marina Bay Sands is within a three-mile and suites of the business and the Stamford House, HOTEL old former spice and the Singapore Flyer. radius of the shopping hotel now offer some boasting the city’s earliest Another meticulously godown on the banks of Its highlights include and recreation centres of the best-in-class departmental store, were restored hotel, The the , Mr Stork, a rooftop bar at Orchard Road, Little amenities—spacious that was also, at with a 360-degree-view India, MacRitchie rooms with views of the some point, an of downtown Singapore Reservoir and Botanic skyline, luxurious marble illegal distillery and and a rooftop infinity Gardens. Apart from discotheque. Note the pool. It is also one of the all the amenities for a chic industrial décor, first hotels in the city to successful business especially the overheard introduce chatbots as a meeting and arrangement of cogs in way of communicating memorable the lobby, and the pink with guests. vacation, this tiled infinity pool. Price: `19,627 onwards, hotel is also Price: `24,201 onwards; singapore.andaz. perfect for

thewarehousehotel.com hyatt.com FROM TOP: COURTESY OF JW MARRIOT; COURTESY OF THE WAREHOUSE HOTEL; COURTESY OF KEMPINSKI FROM TOP: COURTESY OF ANDAZ SINGAPORE; COURTESY OF RITZ CARLTON; MAURITIUS IMAGES GMBH/ALAMY; COURTESY OF MARRIOT a romantic

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bathrooms, intelligent windows, a 4,200-piece lighting, and a pillow art collection, the first La Experience menu with 15 varieties. Mer hotel partner spa in paradise at Plus there’s Golden the region, and the one An Affair To Remember Capella Singapore, Peony, famous for its Michelin-star restaurant A likely choice for world leaders, Capella Singapore is a Sentosa dimsums and authentic Summer Pavilion. Need island, Cantonese cuisine. one ask for more? one-stop-shop for all things crucial, luxury, and unforgettable. Singapore. Price: `22,340 onwards; Price: `27,128 onwards; conradhotels3.hilton.com ritzcarlton.com perfect blend of Foster+Partners that led IN THE LIMELIGHT and a Mediterranean— comfort, class the restoration of Tanah tropical island bar and FULLERTON BAY HOTEL ST. REGIS and convenience, Merah—two colonial Art of the Matter the home-style kitchen. A The hotel features a series Located right on the This swanky hotel on Capella Singapore is your bungalows dating to of large-scale indoor and For the rest, you can Marina Bay waterfront, Orchard Road is almost best chance to experience 1880s—giving us a hotel outdoor sculptures, works of enjoy the hotel’s award- this 100-room hotel is an art gallery with luxury at its best. One that is a benchmark in renowned artists across the winning spa, Auriga, built over water and has original art by big-name of the most spacious architecture and design. globe, and strong elements where treatments are a distinctive glass facade. artists in each room, From top: The St. Regis across the Singapore accommodations of local culture. tailored to your needs. Singapore; Bintan Lagoon The rooms are spacious, and hand-painted silk Resort; Conrad Singapore. Straits, this resort in Singapore, the CHIC DESTINATION Colonial Heritage with plenty of natural panels and a baby grand is a tropical getaway set well-located hotel is Luxury is personal The plush island resort is SERIOUSLY BUSINESS known for its colonial façade light and furnishings in piano in suites. On the and crystal blue waters, amid 300 hectares nestled at the heart of at Capella Singapore. A preferred choice for and contemporary Asian warm tones. Note the house are butlers, who is good for business of a beachfront Sentosa Island amidst The hotel with 112 design. Acclaimed interior world and business fragrance in the lobby—a will pack or unpack travellers, leisure garden. A jewel amongst rich vegetation, with guestrooms—a mix of designer Jaya Ibrahim has leaders to meet, Capella signature combination your luggage. Not to staycationers, and people Bintan Resorts, this spectacular views of the rooms, suites, villas and added value to make it a Singapore has witnessed of white jasmine, ylang speak of chauffeur- on the go. Its interiors is the place for a South China Sea. Add to manors, all tastefully masterpiece. action up close. It was ylang, and lily—and the driven Bentley transfers, are bold, futuristic with memorable staycation. it the of exemplary designed—has Personal Love of Literature nothing unusual when Guests at the hotel have artworks, especially Paul- decadent treatments at features such as an LED Swim in the sea or the COURTESY OF CAPELLA SINGAPORE (2) architecture, a work of Assistants to make the hotel hosted US Alexandre Bourdieu’s the Remède spa, and screen waterfall, ‘grass private pool in the villas, exclusive access to the President Donald Trump on-site library with vast 22-metre tall rendering top-notch sushi at the lights’ at the entrance, play golf in the nearby collection of books and DVDs and North Korean leader of the façade. Michelin-starred Shinji and metallic floral motifs 18-hole golf course or and non-stop refreshments. Kim Jong-Un in 2018 Price: `32,979 onwards; by Kanesaka—few throughout. W Sentosa volleyball on the 1.5 km for the much-awaited fullertonhotels.com good reasons that made Cove has the largest private beachfront, your stay comfortable. diplomatic talk. The Prince Harry stay here outdoor swimming pool and check out the Go for a villa or manor hotel with over 24,500 THE RITZ CARLTON last year—that will make fitted with underwater famous seafood with a private plunge sq ft meeting and A fixture on the luxury your stay royal. speakers! restaurant, Nelayan, on pool, an outdoor function space, spacious traveller’s itinerary in Price: `21,543 onwards; Price: `20,745 onwards; the upper deck. There’s shower, and a bathtub pre-function areas, Singapore, this hotel has marriott.com marriott.com also Silk Nightclub & to make the experience and Singapore’s first great location, spacious KTV to keep you busy extraordinary. Treat circular ballroom, has rooms measuring 51 sq W SENTOSA COVE BINTAN LAGOON through the night. your tastebuds at the just the right ingredients A Premier Garden Room m and more, elegant This 240-room resort, RESORT Price: `8,000 onwards; at Capella Singapore. hotel’s fine-dining for such grand affairs.

bathrooms with octagonal set amid lush greenery A 75-minute ferry ride bintanlagoon.com CLOCKWISE: COURTESY OF MARRIOT; COURTESY OF BINTAN LAGOON; COURTESY OF CONRAD CENTENNIAL SINGAPORE restaurants—a Chinese grandluxuryhotels.com

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Spring Festival, is the colour brilliantly. exceptionally big at Witness dancing Chinatown, which bursts processions, markets, with performances and and lion dances, and revelry. “Seeing red” enjoy delicacies like takes on a new meaning pineapple tarts, prune as you stroll through ‘lapis’ or layered cake, the markets, with all the crisp love letters (rolled decorations—lanterns, egg biscuits), and gift envelopes, spring kueh bangkit (coconut couplets on doorways, cookies), because the and ribbons on New Year is here. kumquat plants—and Club it with Chingay : costumes following Parade—Singapore’s People viewing the paintings

Singapore Festival of Fun, March. Singapore is gripped by a constant joie de vivre, courtesy FESTIVALS the many festivals that are organised here through the Where The year. Mark your 2019 calendar with these prime events to World Meets enjoy world-class art, sports, 12 food, entertainment, and thrill. favourite cartoons, while international chefs. It By Ananya Bahl the Street has famed restaurants Fest brings together like Bacchanalia

COURTESY OF (2) FROM LEFT: COURTESY OF SINGAPORE FESTIVAL OF FUN; GODONG/ALAMY famous daredevils, Singapore, Hua Ting

SINGAPORE ART WEEK art and live music at Chinese New gymnasts and jugglers, Restaurant, Gattopardo MONTH: January Gillman Barracks, the Year, Chinatown, escapologists and Ristorante Di Mare, An artsy extravaganza city’s visual arts cluster, February. performing artists Majestic Restaurant, comprising exhibitions, is something that will worldwide to perform and Tippling Club, and walking tours, talks, art make you stay longer. crazy feats. Don’t forget finest collections from fairs and after-parties, Immersive installations, to catch a few laughs at Bordeaux, Tuscany the Singapore Art Week interactive multimedia version of Mardi Gras the comedy shows hosted and Burgundy, coming is a must-do for any shows, and outdoor and River Hongbao—a during the festival. together for dinner art lover. One of the sculptures are other lively Chinese Club it with A cruise pairing sessions. Don’t best events globally to highlights. celebration at NS Square. on the Singapore river. miss the talks with peek into the private Club it with Singapore visitsingapore.com festivaloffun.sg Michelin-starred chefs collections of prominent Botanic Gardens, the held at the festival. artists, and the work tropical botanic garden SINGAPORE WORLD Club it with Hikes at of homegrown indie that is a UNESCO World FESTIVAL OF FUN GOURMET SUMMIT Bukit Timah Nature artists, the show has Heritage Site too. MONTH: March MONTH: April Reserve and Macritchie an interesting lineup artweek.sg Held annually at Clarke Southeast Asia’s premier Reservoir Park to of showcases. Art Stage Quay, this festival haute cuisine festival, burn all the calories. Singapore, the flagship CHINESE NEW YEAR offers something for the World Gourmet worldgourmetsummit.com fair of Southeast Asian MONTH: February everyone in the family. Summit offers food art world, displays A grand occasion, the The Nickelodeon Fiesta lovers the chance to VESAK DAY work from the region’s festival, also called gives kids the chance savour collaborations MONTH: May pulsating art scene. The Lunar New Year and to interact with their between local and This is the day when

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Singapore Guide_Festivals-2nd time.indd 22-23 9/26/18 12:16 PM SingaporeTHE Guide CALENDAR

performers add to the Masters of Wine. wonder, turning the Club it with A stroll and Bugis Heritage Precinct some fresh breeze at the into a world unlike Collyer Quay waterfront. another. winefiesta.com.sg Club it with The vibrant nightlife at SINGAPORE Clarke Quay, Orchard RIVER FESTIVAL Road, and Marina Bay MONTH: November Sands. nightfestival.sg The life force of the Dragon Boat city-state, Singapore Festival, June. GRAND PRIX River is the focus of this MONTH: September festival. The event hosts Buddhists celebrate the elements are dragon International Champions nocturnal beauty ‘to A grand affair, the sporting events, culture, birth, enlightenment and boats and glutinous rice Cup. Singapore’s light’, the Singapore Grand Prix season in tradition, leisure, death of Lord Buddha. dumplings with different National Stadium is the Night Festival is a feast Singapore is when city nightlife, food, shopping, Grand Prix, Temples see devotees fillings, all wrapped in playing field. Legendary for the eyes with eclectic centre streets transform dance, parades, and September. worshipping at dawn, and pandan leaves. Head to teams, such as Arsenal, installations. Each year into race tracks for

sounds of chanting and Bedok Reservoir, Atlético de Madrid and features a thematic zooming F1 cars. Speed ZoukOut, hymns all across. Don’t Kallang River, and DBS Paris Saint-Germain celebration of visual enthusiasts get their December. miss the ritual ‘bathing’ Marina Regatta to catch participated in the game arts. The festival’s past desired fill of adrenaline- of the Buddha statues the action. in 2018, and there’s lots editions have hosted pumped action at this that are eventually lit in a Club it with The Ultra of excitement for the world-renowned live world-class event. grand way. Candle-light Singapore Festival next edition. Try for performances like Enjoy the live music processions like the one at that brings together autographs and photo Gardens of Angels performances put up by Phor Kark See Temple on DJs as they spin some opportunities at the by Theater Tol and top acts from around the Bright Hill Road bring the great electronic dance dedicated fanzones. Fuerzabruta by Ozono world, and experience day to a close. music. sdba.org.sg, Club it with The Great Producciones. The driving an F1 beast at the Club it with The visitsingapore.com Singapore Sale going on signature showcase, simulation centre. Buddha Tooth Relic in June and August. though, remains Club it with Late-night Temple & Museum for INTERNATIONAL international the dynamic light meals at food markets, its gorgeous stupa and CHAMPIONS CUP championscup.com installations projected Tim Ho Wan, Newton Sakya Muni Buddha MONTH: July on the Singapore Art Food Centre, and Lau Pa Gaya Temple at night. Football fanatics will SINGAPORE Museum and National Sat. singaporegp.sg visitsingapore.com have a ‘ball’ as some of NIGHT FESTIVAL Museum of Singapore’s their favourite European MONTH: August façades. Live shows WINE FIESTA SINGAPORE

DRAGON teams battle it out at the Bringing The Lion City’s and street-side FROM TOP: YONGCS/ALAMY; ERWIN TAN/ALAMY MONTH: October BOAT FESTIVAL The annual feature MONTH: June brings together This festival is all connoisseurs and about tradition and enthusiasts who want entertainment galore. Asia’s biggest beach Paul Oakenfold, Armin euphoria. Expect to sample the finest old- Enjoy the action at parties, ZoukOut is van Buuren, Carl Cox, pulsating drumbeats, as world and new-world prime venues, Clarke a premier dance and Tiësto, and David participants toil hard to wines. For the first time, Quay, Boat Quay, and music festival held Guetta have spun their ensure their boat reach the fiesta is going to Robertson Quay. every year at Sentosa tunes alongside local the finishing line first in be organised indoors Club it with A meal at Island’s Siloso Beach. talent in past editions of the annual dragon boat at the Fullerton Bay the famed restaurant, It is put up every year the festival. contest. Rooted in local Hotel. Here is a chance Little Saigon. srf.sg by Singapore’s own Club it with The legends about an upright to meet winemakers, Zouk nightclub, a fiesta at Christmas politician, man-eating Singapore learn about wine-and- ZOUKOUT world-famous nightlife Wonderland and the Night Festival, fish, and rice, today, August. food pairings, and MONTH: December spot. Renowned DJs Marina Bay Singapore

the festival’s essential FROM TOP: DPA PICTURE ALLIANCE ARCHIVE/ALAMY; COURTESY OF SINGAPORE TOURISM BOARD attend masterclasses by Touted as one of like Above&Beyond, Countdown. zoukout.com

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Singapore Guide_Festivals-2nd time.indd 24-25 9/26/18 12:16 PM SingaporeTHE Guide LAST HALT The Idyllic Escapade Take the leap and join us over in Sunny Singapore, the city that never sleeps.

Begin your day bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as you take your senses on an adventure in the precinct of Tanglin... Sight With the interior of our front lobby set to look like one of the World’s Most Awarded Airports - the Singapore Changi Airport, Celebrate The Layover sit in comfort and awe while waiting to check in. Check out the very latest in a whole bouquet of experiences Changi has come up with in its bid to become not just a place of transit, but a destination by itself. Sound Listen to the therapeutic sounds of coffee being brewed whilst at HAVE ART entertainment centre ON YOUR WAY with Xbox and Kinect Jen’s Kitchen On-the-Go. The warm and inviting sounds of people Visitors to the departure stations, and a 12-hour- chatting over coffee has a delightful calming effect on those looking lounge at the year- free movie theatre. to have some me-time. old Terminal 4 of Singapore’s Changi KNOW THE LOCAL Airport have a new CULTURE attraction to look out Passengers passing Smell for—a huge, five-storey- through Terminal 4 tall contraption made of of the airport now Just a stone’s throw away is the UNESCO World Heritage site, thick crimson netting get to experience the Botanical Gardens. Take in deep breaths and let your worries float that looks something cultural offerings of the away as you soak in the scenery. between a chandelier Peranakan Gallery in the From top, left: The butterfly Marina Bay Promenade, garden; sunflower garden; and a vase. A work of art, Heritage Zone. Visitors Peranakan Gallery. Gardens By The Bay it’s also a play structure, to the gallery have the and the Singapore Flyer, Taste complete with climbing opportunity to discover The recent initiative respectively. The tours nets and fireman poles, and learn about the rich runs two complimentary include one-way airport- Our very own Ah Hoi’s Kitchen boasts a Chilli Crab that is that children and adults Peranakan culture in tours, Heritage and hotel transfer and mobile finger-licking good. With a thick and rich gravy that can be eaten can enjoy as a kind of Singapore. Known for City Sights, that take SIM card worth `510. with piping hot rice or crispy and warm man-tous (asian croissants), recreational activity. The their interesting heritage you to Chinatown, Packages are available it is not to be missed. Chandelier Playground built by generations of Little India, Singapore’s from `3,204 per person. unveiled this August— immigrants living with banking district and changiairport.com built using 10 km of rope indigenous communities Kampong Glam, and —Gargi Gupta and about 15 tonnes of across Southeast Asia, steel—can admit up to Peranakans have vibrant Touch 50 people at no cost. customs, cuisine, and After a long day of exploration, nestle in your cushy, soft and plush bed. language. WATCH OUT FOR NATURE IS FUN TOO The piece de resistance at Changi will be the ‘Jewel’ Drift off into dreamland at your home away from home - that’ll be operational in 2019. Designed by Moshe Safdie, And there’s so much of TERMINAL AND the Israeli architect famous for making Marina Bay Sands, Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore. it at Changi—butterfly, BEYOND it’ll be a shopping-cum-leisure destination covered in sunflower, orchid, Passengers who’ve a a transparent dome-like roof. There will be a 40 metre waterlily and cactus. longer layover can book waterfall at the centre of the structure, surrounded by five floors of a Paradise Garden with thousands of plants 1A Cusaden Road, Singapore 249716 There’s also a rooftop a Changi Stopovers tour sourced from across the world. (T) +65 6738 2222 (E) [email protected]

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