Back Cover Front Cover “I really like the local food in the area, for its “There’s been a real buzz in traditional, home-cooked the neighbourhood lately, flavours. I’m also looking with many new malls and forward to the Geylang developments around Paya Bahru MRT station that’s Lebar MRT. My family can’t wait coming up soon.” for everything to be completed.” A NEW WAY OF LIVING. – Lee Meiling, – Charles Yong, resident of Geylang Bahru resident of Paya Lebar 2019: The Future Creating Thoughtful Spaces For enquiries call 6225 9000 Unfolds Here www.simsurbanoasis.com.sg “My friends and I “It’s an exciting time for don’t even have to go Paya Lebar. There is definitely going to be a long-term impact to town anymore— on the properties in the area.” we’ve got so many A NEW HUB – Dr Chua Yang Liang, hip cafés and pubs Head of Southeast Asia research at OF ACTIVITY in the area.” property consultancy Jones Lang LaSalle – Valerie Chong, & EXCITEMENT resident of Geylang “We stumbled upon OLD PLACES Guillemard Road by chance and fell in love with it. It’s a NEW “I’m a huge fan of the food very vibrant area and we’re RISE in the area. What I love most happy to be here serving EXPERIENCES OF A NEW about this neighbourhood the residents coffee.” is its raw, industrial and – Xavier Teo, DISTRICT unpretentious vibe, all thanks owner of café Brawn & Brains to the hardware shops and industrial offices here.” – Fabio De Souza, co-owner of bottle shop The Papa Shop “All these new eateries give the area a much younger and SIMS newer feel. I’m excited to see even more changes Creating Thoughtful Spaces in the future.” TOP For enquiries call 6225 9000 – Justin Fernando, www.simsurbanoasis.com.sg resident of Guillemard Road www.facebook.com/simsdrive CAFÉS Tell us what you think! What do you love about the neighbourhood? Published by: The Amazingly Email your views to [email protected] Asia City Media Group and stand to win exciting prizes! www.asia-city.com.sg The information and contents herein are current at the time of printing and are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While all reasonable care has been taken Well in preparing this brochure, the developer and its agents shall not be held responsible for any inaccuracies or the completeness of the information and contents herein. Hottest All renderings, illustrations, pictures, photographs and other graphic representations and references are artist’s impression only and may be subject to changes and deviation as further required by the developer or required or approved by the authorities. Nothing herein shall form part of an offer or contract or be construed as any Connected representation by the developer or its agents. All plans are not drawn to scale, areas and measurements stated herein are approximate and are subject to adjustment on final survey. Name of Housing Project: Sims Urban Oasis • Name of Developer: Sims Urban Oasis Pte. Ltd. (Reg no. 199503121C) • Developer’s licence: C1154 • Tenure of land: Coolest Leasehold of 99 years commencing 29 July 2014 • Encumbrance on land: Presently encumbered to Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (as mortgagee and security trustee) pursuant to an Assignment and Mortgage executed-in-escrow in favour of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (as mortgagee and security trustee) • Legal description of land: Lot 10713L of Mukim 24 at Sims Drive • Expected date of vacant possession: 30 June 2020 • Expected date of legal completion: 30 June 2023 SD0039_05_A5 Magazine Front&Back Cover-4.indd All Pages 11/24/14 4:20 PM “Sims Urban Oasis is the first prime condominium in the area. Located at the junction of Sims Drive and Aljunied Road, it is only a short drive from Marina Bay and the CBD, and a few minutes’ walk to Aljunied MRT station. The nearby Singapore Sports Hub, Paya Sims Lebar Sub-regional Centre, James Cook University and many other is transforming new developments will create more jobs, recreation facilities and thus increase demand for housing in the area. Yet amidst all this, Where old meets new Sims Drive is a charming and tranquil sanctuary for people to come home and unwind. We believe that Sims Urban Oasis can transform of traditional shophouses lining the area into a highly sought-after residential address. the streets of Geylang and the ” distinctive Geylang Serai Market – Mr Cheng Hsing Yao, in Paya Lebar. The area has Managing Director of GuocoLand Singapore. built a reputation among local rom a sequestered street off foodies for serving some of the Aljunied Road, to the next nation’s best food, from countless iconic lifestyle enclave. Sims local stalls serving authentic F of outdoor activity. Residents will Urban Oasis, situated at Sims Drive, Old School Charm local fare to restaurants famous transforms the east and is set to be also enjoy a skypark on the 19th Sims Drive sits on the cusp of for their delicacies. More and Excellent connectivity the future of residential districts. storey that offers a panoramic view several neighbourhoods, including more new eateries are setting of Singapore’s skyline. Best of all, With its excellent connectivity, Aljunied, Paya Lebar and Kallang. up shop around these historical this jewel is nestled within a great you’re never more than minutes These are all areas with a distinctive neighbourhoods, resulting in a rich location that’s really kicking off with from everything popular. From the old school charm, with clusters juxtaposition of old and new. The a slew of exciting developments. trendiest cafés to the hippest bars rapidly transforming landscape and more. This is the place to be. around SIMS also adds an air of sophistication to the area and A New Urban provides residents respite from the bright lights and bustle of the city. Oasis Emerges Transforming the face of the Witness the east with its upscale design and dazzling architecture, Sims Urban Transformation We’re seeing the emergence of A hip riverside enclave Gardens by the Bay Oasis sets the standard of future a new lifestyle within an old properties. This 99-year leasehold neighbourhood, where modern condominium, provides large establishments reside side-by-side open spaces with lush greenery, traditional shophouses, the perfect vertical greens and pavilions aimed environment to live and play. Over at giving occupants a wider range Shophouses 10 new businesses have popped up in the neighbourhood in the last year. From cafés to design firms and co-working spaces, the area has proved to be a magnet for young entrepreneurs in their 20s and 30s especially those who have just returned from overseas, thanks to the relatively affordable rent as compared to similar spaces Recreational facilities elsewhere. They also bring with them fresh food concepts to the area. With the rise of these middle The idyllic residential area of Sims Drive to high-end F&B outlets, the area is seeing a renewed vibe as the newest is a hidden gem conveniently situated at the Green spaces hangout and has been attracting fringe of the city. foodies from across the island. 2 3 SD0039_05_A5 Magazine-5.indd 2-3 11/24/14 4:19 PM Cafe nation Sims is home to a growing café culture, with cute little coffee spots mushrooming around the area. Café Melba The Tuckshop Maple and Market Located in Cassia Crescent, a residential neighbourhood, this cute bakery and café serves oven- fresh cakes and pastries to locals. The Tuckshop #01-82 34 Cassia Crescent, www.mapleandmarket.com Kin Kin Pan Mee Brawn and Brains hip hot This tiny coffee joint serves Spicy Thai Thai Café seriously good artisanal coffee food spots at by devoted baristas at affordable As authentic as thai food can get, prices. Think $3.50 for a latte— and it’s a double shot, too. sims this no-frills joint hits all the right #01-07 100 Guillemard spots both savoury and sweet. From Rd., 6348-8892, La Barca Ristorante & Wine Bar using charcoal for soup and steamed www.brawnandbrains.sg dishes to importing tea leaves from Spicy Thai Thai Cafe Bottle Cap Thailand for its signature drink. Wine Bar is housed in Goodman Loysel’s Toy Arts Centre and serves Tuscan- This charming, pet-friendly Even its desserts are handmade. alfresco bistro-café lets diners IMS is set to be the Your palate is sure to be pleased. styled cold plates, pastas and pizzas If you’re looking to enjoy a perfect tuck into simple western plates hottest hangout in the #01-35 115 Aljunied Ave. 2, with a contemporary touch. House cuppa, look no further than Loysel’s while seated next to the serene specialties include the Fiorentina Geylang River. #01-54 neighbourhood, thanks to 6747-8558, www.facebook.com/ Toy. A place where traditional meets S Grandlink Square, 511 Steak and homemade Pici Pasta a myriad of restaurants, cafés and spicythaithaicafe modern and where coffee beans served with Pork Ragu. Far from Guillemard Rd., 6743-4470, bars along Geylang’s fringe areas. begins in a classic roaster and end www.facebook.com/bottlecap being stuffy, the interiors are minimal Here are eight hip hot spots that Kin Kin Pan Mee with skilled baristas handcrafting a are all hit and no misses with and elegant. Date night, anyone? gourmet cup. Book in one hand and Backstage Cafe foodies. Another big hit that opened in Block C 90 Goodman Rd., French coffee in another, what’s not Tucked away in an industrial park, this is a hidden gem that Singapore earlier this year is the local 6346-5813, www.labarca-sg.com to love? #01-02 66 Kampong Bugis, boasts a chic feel with high, airy The Tuckshop Char offshoot of the famous KL stall that’s ceilings, serving up hearty café best known for its dry ban mian.