SingaporeTHE Guide the ► EXPERIENCES ► HOTELS & RESORTS ► RESTAURANTS Lion City ► SHOPPING A Land of Unusual Delights ► EVENTS TNL1018-Cover-Singapore-Final.indd 1 9/25/18 4:28 PM SingaporeTHE Guide CONTENTS INSIDE SINGAPORE Woodlands Waterfront Park Kranji Pulau Ubin 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 Singapore Flyer 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 Marina Bay Sands Hotels Attractions Mount Faber ArtScience Museum Gardens by the Bay Golf course Resorts World Sentosa 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 <T+L India> 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 ILLUSTRATED BY AJAY Singapore itinerary. enjoy the city. larger-than-life experience. Andrew Watson/Alamy To make your reservation, email [email protected] CAPELLA SINGAPORE 1 THE KNOLLS SENTOSA ISLAND SINGAPORE 098297 +65 6377 8888 WWW.CAPELLASINGAPORE.COM travelandleisureindia.in 3 Contents-final-2nd time.indd 3 9/26/18 12:12 PM Untitled-3 1 9/24/18 11:59 AM SingaporeTHE Guide SENSATIONS 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 river safari and the Supreme Court, this champagne—that’s marinabaysands.com green city, you’ll find 12 at the Singapore Zoo Jurong Bird Park, 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 4 travelandleisureindia.in travelandleisureindia.in 5 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 integrated resort. 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 6 travelandleisureindia.in travelandleisureindia.in 7 Singapore Guide_8 different Experiences-2nd time.indd 6-7 9/26/18 12:14 PM SingaporeTHE Guide SINGAPORE AIRLINES PROMOTION RETREAT The colourful world at Rainbow Reef will remain with you forever.