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A Visitor’s Guide to Singapore
PEOPLE • PLACES • EVENTS • DINING • NIGHTLIFE
APR - JUN 2019
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04 WHAT’S ON
Look out for these exciting events. 18 ART IN THE CITY
Be inspired by different forms of art.
10 PARK LIFE
Explore green sanctuaries 20 TAKE ME HOME
Take your pick from unique
that are easily accessed from keepsakes that pay tribute to
the city centre. Singaporean culture.
12 KAMPONG SPIRIT
Explore the old and new facets of
22 SHOPPING TRAILS
Don’t miss out on the best buys
historic Kampong Glam. in town.
14 MAKAN TIME
Tuck into our city’s best
24 EYE-OPENING TOURS
Stroll through a very different
local dishes. side of Singapore.
16 THE EAT LIST
Indulge in new epicurean experiences
26 JUST KIDDING AROUND
Here are some ideas of how you
at these modern restaurants. and your young ones can
explore Singapore together.
28 ACTION & ADVENTURE
Be part of the action!
30 NEON NIGHTS
Dive into new after-dark
experiences that you won’t
forget.
Editor Andre Frois
Contributing Editor Darren Chua
Sub Editor Chai Tze Yuen
Art Director Nor Hamimah www.mongoosepublishing.sg
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HANDY TIPS
TRANSPORT HANDY TIPS
Follow these pointers to make the best of your stay.
MRT
Trains typically run from 5.30am to
midnight. Standard tickets vary GST Refund
from 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
a common practice as service charge has been factored into the Goods
www.smrttrains.com.sg
+65 6331 1000 and 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 than S$100 at the participating shops. Here’s how to go about it:
Bus
1. Look out for these signs at the shops.
Fares start from S$1.40. Try to have
the exact fare as change will not be
given.
www.sbstransit.com.sg
www.smrt.com.sg
+65 6331 1000 2. Choose one credit/debit card as a Token for tagging your purchases.
Don’t forget to ask for your eTRS Ticket, original invoice or receipt.
Taxi 3. Apply for your tax refund at the eTRS self-help kiosks located at
Fares start from S$3.90. Singapore Changi Airport’s Departure Hall and Departure Transit Lounge
of Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as at the ICA duty office at Seletar
Comfort & CityCab +65 6552 1111
Premier Cabs +65 6363 6888 Airport. Be sure to file your GST claims before checking in your goods.
SMRT Taxis +65 6555 8888
4. At the eTRS kiosk, swipe your assigned Token to retrieve your
purchase details. Otherwise, scan your eTRS tickets to retrieve your
CONNECTIVITY purchase details.
Free Wi-Fi 5. You can choose to have the refund credited directly into your credit
Register for free public Wi-Fi card at the eTRS self-help kiosk, or get a cash refund. If you chose
service with your foreign number at the latter (available only at Changi International Airport), proceed to
any Wireless@SG hotspot across the Central Refund Counter after the immigration checks.
Singapore, and receive your login
details via an SMS message.
6. Alternatively, apply for tax refunds with the Tourego app, a mobile
Overseas charges may apply.
Alternatively, you can rent a pocket tourist tax refund solution that is downloadable from the Apple App
Wi-Fi device at Singapore Visitor Store or Google Play Store. Get your refund ticket issued directly to
Centre (orchardgateway) or Changi an e-wallet. Tourego also provides users with the latest shopping,
Recommends at Changi Airport. food and travel tips for an overall fuss-free journey in Singapore.
SIM Card
Telcos in Singapore have ceased
Muslim-friendly Destination
the provision of 2G network in
Singapore. To attain 3G/4G Singapore's diverse, multi-ethnic community offers many Muslim-friendly
roaming, buy a Singapore prepaid
facilities. This includes facilities ranging from Halal-certified or
SIM card from Singapore Visitor
Centre (orchardgateway), Changi Muslim-owned eating establishments to prayer rooms in most* major
Recommends or attractions, hotels and shopping malls. For a full list of mosques in
telecommunications retail shops Singapore, visit www.muis.gov.sg/mosque
located at the airport, major
shopping malls and convenience
* Do check in with the individual establishments on the facilities available.
stores islandwide.
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HANDY TIPS
Visit Singapore Travel Guide
WHAT THE
Download and try the enhanced Visit Singapore
Travel Guide app (available on iOS) for tips and SINGLISH?
recommendations on hidden gems in the city. Choose
places of interest according to your Passion Tribes, English is Singapore’s
explore 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 Makan
A Malay expression referring
• Keep to the left on escalators, especially during peak hours. to food or the act of eating.
• When taking public transport, always give way to alighting passengers.
Board buses from the front door and exit by the rear door. Remember to
“ There are many shiok
makan places in this
press the ‘stop’ button early. neighbourhood—here, it’s
• Some items like pets and durians are not allowed on public transport.
makan time, all the time! ”
Shiok
An expression of great
satisfaction and pleasure.
“ The food in hawker
centres like Lau Pa Sat and
• Singaporeans love queueing. If you see a queue, check out what’s at the Tekka Market is very
front of it—you might be in for a treat! shiok!”
• 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
Tapao
The Singlish equivalent of
do so.
takeaway.
Mobile e-payments “ If you can’t finish your
makan, you can always
tapao.”
Running out of cash while shopping? These electronic payment apps will
make sorting notes and coins a thing of the past. Electronic payments are
widely accepted by various merchants across our island.
Bojio
A Hokkien phrase locals use
Download: when not invited to an
Look out for VIA’s
logo should you
activity or event.
have a compatible
e-wallet under VIA
alliance. “ You went to get coffee
without me this morning?
Alipay: Usage of Alipay’s mobile payment function may be restricted beyond mainland Chinese users
Bojio!"”
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
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WHAT’S ON
APRIL
Image courtesy of National Heritage Board
Image courtesy of World Gourmet Summit
Till 7 Apr
Singapore Heritage Festival
1 Apr - 12 May Enjoy heritage trails, tours, open houses and performances
at spots across Singapore, and hear hidden tales of our
World Gourmet Summit colourful history and heritage. National Heritage Board’s
At the 23rd outing of the month-long World Gourmet annual signature festival for the people, by the people, SHF
Summit (WGS)—Asia’s premier haute cuisine festival that presents novel and immersive programmes and
celebrates fine cuisines, wines and dining experiences— experiences in partnership with the community and
expect a stellar line-up of international masterchefs, stakeholders. For 2019, the Singapore Bicentennial edition
along with our brightest culinary talents, serving you of the festival will take place over four weekends, with
dinners, brunches, masterclasses and more. events and programmes centred around iconic venues like
Kampong Glam, Bedok, Telok Blangah and Kranji.
www.worldgourmetsummit.com
Various locations
www.heritagefestival.sg Various locations
3 - 20 Apr
The Truth
Best known for staging acclaimed productions like
Forbidden City: Portrait of an Empress and Shakespeare in the
Park, the Singapore Repertory Theatre invites you to
uncover Florian Zeller's The Truth. This suspense-filled story
about betrayal and deceit premiered at The Chocolate
Factory, London, in association with Theatre Royal Bath.
www.srt.com.sg/thetruth KC Arts Centre
Fort Canning
1 - 30 Apr
Easter Eggs-travaganza with Gudetama 3 Apr - 4 Aug (1 st
Edition)
Join us in Easter Eggs-travaganza at Jurong Bird Park,
SAM Mini Mobile Museum
which will be peppered with the beloved Japanese egg
The Singapore Art Museum’s Mini Mobile Museum invites
character. Gudetama fans young and old will love taking
you to an intimate experience of Southeast Asian artists’
photos with the park’s avian mascots and taking part in
contemporary artworks within a public space. Featuring
Easter-themed craft activities. Embark on the egg-venture art forms like drawings, installations, sound and video,
hunt and stand a chance to win attractive prizes. you can expect five editions of this travelling art
exhibition starting from 2019 onwards.
www.birdpark.com.sg
Jurong Bird Park
www.singaporeartmuseum.sg
Take bus 194 from Boon Lay MRT station Jurong, Tampines and Woodlands Regional Libraries
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WHAT’S ON
Ongoing
Shopkeepers & Heritage Association
Goh Seng Choo Gallery: Magic &
Image courtesy of Little India
Menace
You’ll be amazed by the many types of magic and
supernatural beliefs practised by traditional Southeast
Asian communities. This eye-opening exhibition will
expound on the flora and fauna that are associated with
(LISHA)
and used in magic, along with supernatural remedies for
illnesses, wards against evil and spells of manipulation.
www.nationalmuseum.sg
National Museum of Singapore
7 Apr - 7 May
Bencoolen, Bras Basah and Dhoby Ghaut Indian Cultural Fiesta
A joyous display of unity by the various Indian ethnic
communities, this month-long fiesta showcases the
vast array of traditions, customs and practices of the
13 - 14 Apr Indian diaspora in Singapore. At Indian Cultural Fiesta,
you can enjoy cultural performances, exhibitions,
HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens 2019 interactive educational journeys, heritage activities and
Don’t miss this intense competition between the world’s traditional games.
top 16 rugby nations, as they duke it out for the coveted
Sevens trophy. This tournament’s enthusiastic fans have www.littleindia.com.sg
been known to don whimsical outfits when attending its Little India - Campbell Lane, Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) &
exhilarating matches, so feel free to join in the costumed Clive Street (POLI Site) Little India
fun. Spectators will also be entertained by roving
performers and exciting games. Take your pick from
exclusive memorabilia available at merchandise stands
and have a ball with rugby superstars at the event’s
after-party.
www.singapore7s.sg
Singapore Sports Hub
Stadium
24 Apr - 26 May
The Phantom of the Opera
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s famous musical about the
19 - 21 Apr
mysterious patron of the Paris Opera House will be JSSL Singapore International 7’s
returning to Singapore with its breath-taking sets and Let the gifted competitors of the region’s largest youth
intricate costumes. Broadway’s longest-running show football tournament inspire you, as you cheer them on in
has been seen by over 145 million people around the exhilarating match-ups. At Asia’s largest youth football
world and will have you singing along with its 37-strong competition, you’ll be awed by young talents from over
international cast and 14-piece live orchestra. 400 teams, including aspiring professionals from the
academies of top clubs like Arsenal FC and FC Barcelona.
www.marinabaysands.com
Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands® www.jssl-singapore7s.com
Bayfront Our Tampines Hub (Main venue) Tampines
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WHAT’S ON
MAY
13 Apr - 22 Sep
Festival Village: Around the City:
Wonderland
1-12 May 10-18 May
Fall down the rabbit hole into Wonderland, an immersive film Singapore Cocktail Festival
exhibition celebrating Lewis Carroll's timeless tale and Alice's Singapore Cocktail Festival is a social and experiential
adventures in more than 40 cinematic odysseys. Explore gathering of drink makers and lovers from around the
how this precocious heroine inspired revolutionary film-making, world. Kicking off Asia’s largest celebration of cocktails,
from groundbreaking special effects and animation to its Festival Village congregates some of the world’s
evocative storytelling and technological development in this best under one roof. With pop-up bars, artisanal spirit
experiential exhibition at Singapore's iconic ArtScience Museum. tastings and award-winning guest bartenders, this
village in the Civic District is where cocktail and spirits
www.marinabaysands.com/ArtScienceMuseum melds with great music and gastronomic delights. The
ArtScience Museum Bayfront fun then continues around the city, as one and all are
invited to masterclasses, guest shifts and special
3 - 12 May
parties, organised by the hottest bars in Singapore.
www.singaporecocktailfestival.com
RWS Street Eats Empress Lawn (in front of Victoria Concert Hall)
Tuck into a tantalising spread of iconic hawker dishes Raffles Place
when you visit this gastronomical festival. Here, you will
not only get to feast on irresistible Singaporean street
foods like popiah (fresh spring rolls with vegetables and
assorted filling) and satay (grilled skewered meat)
prepared by skilled chefs, but also savour the classic
delicacies from our neighbouring countries like
Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
www.rwsentosa.
Image courtesy of Arts House Limited
com/StreetEats
Resorts World™
Sentosa:
Malaysian Food
Street &
Waterfront
HarbourFront
11 - 12 May 16 May - 2 Jun
OCBC Cycle
A mass cycling race that brings participants past iconic Singapore International Festival of Arts
Singapore landmarks, this exuberant sporting event Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) is your
encompasses various categories, including routes for chance to indulge in a wide spectrum of programmes
kids of different ages. Iconic landmarks that were part of across theatre, music, dance, film and visual arts. You can
the 2018 route include East Coast Park and Marina Bay experience captivating performances by Singaporean and
Cruise Centre Singapore. international artists as well as engaging installations during
the 2019 edition of SIFA. Refer to pg 18 for more info.
www.ocbccycle.com
Singapore Sports Hub www.sifa.sg
Stadium Various locations
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WHAT’S ON
11 May - 11 Aug
Dino Quest Exhibition
Travel a million years back in time and join Professor V and
Rex on an immersive quest to find the elusive dinosaurs of
Australia. Explore different theories and discover how the
different fields of science work together, through a real-life
Dinosaur Scientist Adventure. Curated by world-renowned
palaeontologist Emerita Professor Patricia Vickers-Rich, this
17 May - 30 Jun exhibition features seven interactive zones that offer
thematic and technology-powered adventures. Join us to
find out what it takes to be a Dinosaur Detective!
Ocean Fest!
Celebrate the ocean and the message of conservation at
www.science.edu.sg
the second edition of Ocean Fest! At this special Science Centre Singapore
commemoration of World's Oceans Day held in one of the Jurong East
world’s largest aquariums, you and your family can take
part in activities centred on environmentalism and unlock
the secrets of the ocean.
www.rwsentosa.com/oceanfest
S.E.A. Aquarium™, Resorts World™ Sentosa
HarbourFront
25 May - 30 Dec
Gallery Children's Biennale 2019
The highly anticipated Gallery Children’s Biennale returns
in 2019 with ten new interactive and immersive art
24 - 26 May installations that will spark the imagination of both
young and old. Presenting the most extensive display of
Tatinis Art Show 2019 : artworks by Singaporean and Southeast Asian artists to
Hope. Peace. Love date, this event is curated specially for the young ones.
Shining the spotlight on emerging artists, the Tatinis Art You and your family can engage in endless possibilities
Show 2019 will display and retail over 500 works, priced offered through art and invest in the imaginary, the
between S$100 and S$6000, by 50 emerging local and fantastic and the impossible. Coupling thematic
international artists. The art show provides an programming with the annual Singapore International
opportunity for everyone—from first time art novices, to Children’s Film Festival, this exhibition lets you dive into
art lovers and seasoned collectors—to seek out the diverse art forms beyond the conventional.
perfect piece of art. You can also check out the fashion
showcase put on by special needs kids. www.childrensbiennale.com
National Gallery Singapore
www.tatinis.com F1 Pit Building Promenade City Hall
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WHAT’S ON
JUNE
3 May - 16 Jun
Hari Raya Light-Up
Hari Raya Aidilfitri or “Eid al-Fitr”, marks the end of
Ramadan—the Islamic holy month of fasting and
repentance—with joyous celebration. During the month
leading up to Hari Raya Aidilftri, visit the Geylang Serai
Image courtesy of Wildlife Reserves Singapore
Bazaar and admire the colourful lights that illuminate the
streets. Under its dazzlingly lit canopies, you will find an
array of contemporary street snacks as well as an
assortment of traditional wares and accessories. Besides
Geylang Serai, a smaller scale bazaar is also held in the
historic Muslim quarter of Kampong Glam (pg 12-13).
Geylang Serai Eunos
Jun
Rainforest Lumina
Presented by Singapore Zoo, this lush and luminous world
invites you to embark on a night walk into a magical
rainforest. Illuminate your senses as you experience an
enhanced multisensory adventure with over ten
immersive zones. Meet the Creature Crew, a quirky group
of virtual animals who will bring you on a whimsical
1 Jun - 31 Aug
adventure, on which you and your young ones can capture Circle of Life
memorable photos and take home exclusive souvenirs. It’s time to go wild! Meet the animals that inspired
Mufasa, Simba, Timon, Pumbaa, the laughing Hyenas
www.rainforestlumina.sg
and other characters from The Lion King, at Singapore
Singapore Zoo
Zoo and Night Safari. Immerse yourself in the bustling
Take bus 138 from Ang Mo Kio MRT station
atmosphere, as mobile sets of iconic scenes from The
Lion King move around the zoo.
Jun www.wrs.com.sg
Singapore Zoo and Night Safari
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Take bus 138 from Ang Mo Kio MRT station
Savour the best of culinary innovation, diversity and
sustainability at ‘the Oscars of global gastronomy’, which
will be held in Singapore this year. Hosted in Asia for the
first time and featuring an equal balance of voters from
both genders, The World’s 50 Best Restaurants,
sponsored by S. Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, will boast
its prestigious gala awards, bespoke dinners, interactive
masterclasses and lively discussions.
www.theworlds50best.com Various locations
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8 - 9 Jun
ULTRA Singapore
You’ll be blown away by the world’s top DJs at this
international electronic dance music festival. Rub
shoulders with fellow revellers at the Singaporean leg of
ULTRA, as you enjoy laser and pyrotechnic displays that
will light up ULTRA’S various stages.
www.ultrasingapore.com
Ultra Park, 1 Bayfront Avenue
Bayfront
21 Jun - 28 Jul
GSS: Experience Singapore
Take home a slice of Singapore from the refreshed
Image courtesy of Colossal Photos
GSS: Experience Singapore. Originally entitled the
“Great Singapore Sale”, this year's event will extend
beyond attractive discounts and deals, and will offer
experiential events that shine spotlight on local talents
and culture.
gss.sra.org.sg
Orchard Road and various locations across the island
27 - 30 Jun LEGEND
Beerfest Asia 2019
The 11th edition of the largest beer Culture & Heritage
festival in Asia invites you to savour
more than 600 different beers by Arts & Entertainment
over 50 exhibitors from around the
world. At Beerfest Asia, you will be F&B
entertained by a variety of
musicians, who will keep the party Sports/Action
going until the early morning.
www.beerfestasia.com Shopping
Marina Promenade
Promenade Nature & Wildlife
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PARK LIFE
A City in a Garden, Singapore is home to numerous green sanctuaries that are
easily accessed from the city centre.
Image courtesy of Danny Santos
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East Coast Park Bukit Timah Nature Marina Barrage
A popular hangout among families
Reserve Built across the mouth of the
and sports enthusiasts, this lively Young and old can explore the 350-metre-wide Marina Channel,
park is where you can picnic, fly boardwalks and gentle slopes of this Marina Barrage is Singapore’s 15th
kites, cable ski and even play laser ASEAN Heritage Park, which is one of reservoir and caters to around 10%
tag. Rent a bicycle or a pair of Singapore’s oldest rainforests. Home of the nation’s water needs.
rollerblades and zip down its 15km to 40% of Singapore’s flora and fauna, Responsible for alleviating floods in
stretch of beach, along which an a serene quarry and the nation’s tallest some of the lower-lying areas of the
array of establishments serve local hill (164 metres), Bukit Timah Nature island, Marina Barrage also offers
hawker fare, drinks and fresh Reserve also presents interactive water sports like kayaking and
seafood. displays at the Exhibition Hall on the sailing. Fly a kite or have a picnic on
second storey of the Visitor Centre its verdant roof, and be sure to stay
www.nparks.gov.sg (177 Hindhede Dr) and through the till the evening to enjoy an
East Coast Park Service Road events listed on its website. unhindered view of the sunset.
Bedok, Eunos and Kembangan
www.pub.gov.sg/marinabarrage
www.nparks.gov.sg
Marina Barrage,
Hindhede Drive Beauty World 8 Marina Gardens Drive
02 Marina Bay
Gardens by the Bay
Spanning over 101 hectares of
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reclaimed land, this award-winning Coney Island
garden is home to the world’s
A popular cycling and bird-watching
tallest indoor waterfall and
venue, Coney Island comprises of
16-storey-tall Supertrees. Spend
coastal forests, grasslands,
your day in the conservatories and
mangroves and casuarina woodlands
Far East Organization Children’s
that are home to many rare and
Garden before heading to the OCBC
endangered species. Embark on a
Skyway to enjoy breath-taking
two-hour guided tour of this
waterfront views of the Marina
ecologically sustainable island, which
Reservoir and city skyline. End your
is conducted on selected Saturday
night with the Garden Rhapsody, a
mornings, or explore on your own by
daily, dazzling light and sound show
following its signs, which are made
in the gardens.
from the recycled wood of uprooted
casuarina trees.
www.gardensbythebay.com.sg
18 Marina Gardens Drive
www.nparks.gov.sg
+65 6420 6848 Beside Punggol Promenade Nature
Bayfront Walk
Take bus 84 from Punggol MRT station
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10 MUST DO’S
WHILE YOU’RE
IN SINGAPORE
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MORE THAN 80% Chinatown, Joo Chiat/Katong,
of households are within a ten-minute Kampong Glam and Little India.
walk from a park.
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KAMPONG SPIRIT
Kampong Glam has its origins as a thriving port town and is Singapore's oldest urban
quarter. In Malay, the word kampong means "compound", while glam is often
attributed to the gelam (long-leaved paperbark tree), which was found and used
locally for boat-making, medicine and even as a food seasoning. This historic Muslim
quarter will be especially vibrant during the fasting month of Ramadan, which is when
you can expect vibrant street light-ups and night bazaars.
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traditional favourites like beef rendang
(braised beef cooked in coconut milk and
spices) and ayam masak merah (chicken in
spicy tomato sauce). For a taste of fusion
Malay cuisine, head to restaurants like The
Malayan Council (71 Bussorah Street) or
Hararu Izakaya (16 Bussorah Street).
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Discover the heritage
02 of Kampong Glam
Prominently located in the heart of Kampong Glam, you
won’t miss Sultan Mosque (3 Muscat Street) and its
Take your pick from traditional
03 and modern wares
massive golden domes. To let all Muslims contribute to
its construction regardless of their social statuses, the
mosque accepted glass bottle ends from poor Muslims,
Follow the neighbourhood's colourful murals as you
which now decorate the bases of these domes. The
explore Haji Lane's array of independent boutiques
Sultan Mosque is an iconic place of worship, and if you
and modern indie labels. On the other side of Haji
are there during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan
Lane, Arab Street displays a spread of traditional
(pg 9), check out the night market in this neighbourhood
accessories, ceramics, decorations and garments
and its many food stalls. To gain a better understanding
for you to take your pick.
of the history of Singapore's Malay community, visit the
Malay Heritage Centre (85 Sultan Gate).
4 SOAK IN THE FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE
OF THE GEYLANG SERAI BAZAAR
Sunset transforms these
04 historic streets Geylang Serai's festive decorations and colourful
After an adventurous day, unwind along hip Haji lights line a vivacious night market that serves
Lane, which is one of the narrowest streets in seemingly countless variations of traditional and
Singapore. Offering a wide range of drinking, dining fusion foods. Throughout the fasting month of
and entertainment options, Haji Lane also hosts a Ramadan, families come to this pop-up bazaar to
variety of street performances and parties. Check browse an array of garments, ornaments and more.
out Good Luck Beerhouse (9 Haji Lane) for a You can even have henna art done at this bazaar,
revolving menu of craft beers on tap or chill out in which gets into full swing once the sun sets and lasts
Going Om (63 Haji Lane), where upstart musicians till Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
are invited to take the stage. These performances
tend to spill out onto the streets on busy nights. Paya Lebar
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MAKAN TIME
Tuck into our city’s best local dishes.
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3
01 02 03
Hainanese Chicken Rice Carrot Cake Kaya Toast
This Singaporean creation is adapted Starkly different from Western-style A traditional Singaporean breakfast
from the Wenchang chicken recipe of carrot cake, Singaporean carrot available at most coffee shops,
Hainan Island and was brought here cake consists of white radish and these toasted bread slices are
by Chinese migrants. Featuring rice flour stir fried with garlic, eggs spread with a jam made from
steamed or roasted chicken served and preserved radish. This coconut and eggs. Pair your kaya
with chicken stock-flavoured rice, scrumptious yellow and white local toast with soft-boiled eggs, which
Singapore’s rendition of chicken rice favourite also has a black version you can drizzle with black soya
also places emphasis on the flavour that is doused with sweet soy sauce, and wash down your meal
of its accompanying chilli and garlic sauce. with either kopi or teh, which are the
sauces. Singaporean versions of coffee and
Enjoy at: Redhill Food Centre tea.
Enjoy at: Chatterbox Mandarin Block 85 Redhill Lane #01-49
Orchard Redhill 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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Enjoy these sweet
treats at hawker
centres, traditional
4 dessert shops
and local bakeries.
Pulut Hitam
Sweet dessert made from
black glutinous rice with coconut
5 milk and palm sugar.
Kueh Dadar
A pandan-flavoured crepe
stuffed with coconut
04 05 shavings.
Rojak Nasi Lemak
The Chinese take on Indian rojak is Nasi lemak is defined by its rice that
an entirely different dish. It stirs is richly flavoured by coconut milk
pineapple, cucumber, turnip, you and pandan leaves. Enjoy this
tiao (dough fritters) and fried bean fragrant rice that is served with ikan
curd in a sweet sauce mixed with bilis (fried anchovies), a chicken leg,
shrimp paste, then sprinkled with peanuts, cucumber, a fried egg and
ground peanuts. sambal (spicy chilli paste).
Illustrations by Amanda Ang
Enjoy at: Balestier Road Hoover Rojak Enjoy at: The Coconut Club
Whampoa Wet Market & Food 6 Ann Siang Hill Chendol
Centre, 90 Whampoa Drive Telok Ayer
An iced dessert topped with
Boon Keng green rice flour jelly, red beans,
coconut milk and palm sugar.
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THE EAT LIST
Indulge in new epicurean experiences at these modern restaurants.
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THE SAMPAN Courtyard Café & Lounge
Paying homage to the historic Singapore River, THE This bistro housed within National Gallery Singapore
SAMPAN is a three-storey restaurant and bar located in provides a casual dining environment serving perfect
the heart of Boat Quay. This dining destination offers renditions of local classics like Hainanese chicken rice,
unique Pan-Asian cuisine that includes dishes like laksa (spicy coconut milk-based noodle), mee siam
Szechuan Pepper Chicken Spare Ribs with Spring Onion (vermicelli in a spicy and tangy gravy) and herbal
Salad, and Crispy Chili Beef & Mango Salad with Crispy chicken soup. Here, you can take your pick from
Noodles. Inventive cocktails that you can find in this different variations of kopi and teh, which are local
conserved shophouse include Pandan Old Fashioned, coffee and tea. For something lighter, try the chilli crab
which is a classic whisky cocktail made with pau (steamed buns stuffed with Singapore's iconic chilli
pandan-infused rye, and Chalong Bay, which is a crab) and various nonya kuehs (Peranakan* bite-sized
chocolate vodka drink made with fresh coconut and its snacks).
namesake Thai rum.
* The term is an Indonesian/Malay word that means “local
www.thesampan.sg born”, which generally refers to people of Chinese and
63 Boat Quay Malay/Indonesian heritage.
+65 6732 1698
Clarke Quay
www.facebook.com/CourtyardCafeAndLounge
National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew’s Road,
Supreme Court Wing #01-K1 (Lounge) &
#01-02A (Cafe)
+65 6384 1874
City Hall
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03 04 05
Preludio JAM at SIRI HOUSE Baba Chews
At Preludio, Bogota-born executive You can indulge in dishes like Formerly a coconut plantation where
chef Fernando Arévalo and his team thick-cut scallop carpaccio; the Peranakans would socialise, the
give diners a prelude of new and slow-cooked prime rib finished on a colourful enclave of Joo Chiat/Katong
upcoming fine dining trends, charcoal grill; and handmade had a two-storey police station, which
through fresh produce specially pappardelle tossed in a lobster and now houses the modernist Peranakan
selected from around the world. prawn reduction, then topped with restaurant Baba Chews. Enjoy
The restaurant’s ever-changing charcoal grilled mussels and tiger contemporary iterations of Peranakan
menu indulges one in new flavours prawns at JAM at SIRI HOUSE. This classics, such as beef rendang, which
and textures. Its debut menu, modern restaurant and bar is part of is braised beef cooked in coconut
themed "Monochrome", though Siri House, a multi-concept venue milk and spices, and kueh durian,
comprising of mostly black and created by acclaimed luxury which is the bite-sized snack kueh
white ingredients, was hailed as property developer Sansiri. This dadar (pg 15) stuffed with durian
robust and innovative. Diners at modern restaurant and bar is part of instead of the usual shredded
Preludio can expect chef Fernando, Siri House, a multi-concept venue coconut and palm sugar.
who previously helmed the kitchens created by acclaimed luxury
of Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse and property developer Sansiri. Here, you www.babachews.com.sg
Artemis Grill, to serve up can also browse its art gallery; take Katong Square, 86 East Coast Road
unparalleled culinary experiences. your pick from exclusive homeware, +65 6723 2025
accessories and apparel; and even Take bus 10 or 32 from Dakota
www.preludio.sg buy a new home at its sales gallery. MRT Station
Frasers Tower, 182 Cecil Street
#03-01/02 www.sirihouse.com
+65 6904 5686 Dempsey Hill, 8D Dempsey Road
Tanjong Pagar #01-02
+65 9667 0533 Farrer Road
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ART IN THE CITY
Singapore’s vibrant arts scene invites you to immerse in a variety of
invigorating experiences.
1 2
Image courtesy of Joel Lim @ Calibre
Image courtesy of National Gallery
Singapore
Pictures
3 4
Gallery Children's Singapore
01 Biennale 2019 02 International 03 ArtScience Museum
A museum dedicated to making art
Festival of Arts (SIFA) Dubbed the Museum of Creativity,
more accessible, National Gallery Experience a spectrum of visual and the ArtScience Museum lets you
Singapore houses the world’s largest performing art forms at art forms at discover fascinating facts and
collection of Southeast Asian modern SIFA, which will bring you through both concepts about art and science
art, which currently stands at over presentations of works and into through compelling exhibits. Enjoy
8,000 pieces. Families can learn more meaningful dialogues with artists and keen insight into the trajectory of
about the art on display through key opinion leaders. Highlights of science and technology at Future
interactive and hands-on activities in 2019's edition include Dionysus by World, an interactive digital
Gallery Kids. During this season, a Suzuki Company of Toga & Purnati showcase by teamLab, then enjoy
special exhibition called the Children’s Indonesia (Japan & Indonesia), the wildlife exhibition Into The Wild,
Biennale (pg 7) will stir your child’s Displaced Persons’ Welcome Dinner by which comes alive through your
imagination with its flurry of interactive Checkpoint Theatre (Singapore), and smart phone.
installations and absorbing activities. A Dream Under the Southern Bough:
www.marinabaysands.com/
Reverie by TOY Factory (Singapore).
25 May to 30 Dec museum.html
www.nationalgallery.sg 6 Bayfront Avenue
16 May to 2 Jun
1 St. Andrew’s Road Bayfront
www.sifa.sg
City Hall
Various locations
04 The Vagabond Club’s Artist-In-Residence programme
Through its Artist-in-Residence programme, The Vagabond Club highlights artists of various disciplines, with whom
hotel guests are encouraged to interact with. You’re invited to have a drink at The Vagabond Salon, a vintage-style studio
where the current Artist-in-Residence works on new pieces and live musicians add to the convivial atmosphere. A tour of
The Vagabond Club’s permanent pieces and current installations is complimentary for hotel guests.
www.hotelvagabondsingapore.com 39 Syed Alwi Road Jalan Besar
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BEST SINGAPORE TOURISM EXPERIENCES
It takes true commitment to bring about smiles through great experiences.
Show your appreciation for Singapore’s tourism stars, by nominating an establishment
or customer service representative for the Singapore Tourism Awards today!
The Singapore Tourism Awards celebrates both establishments and individuals for delivering
outstanding experiences and exceptional customer service. Organised by the Singapore Tourism
Board, the Awards is always open for nominations, and is held annually to recognise
the best within Singapore’s tourism sector.
NOMINATE IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS
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Tell us the type of tourism experience you enjoyed.
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Nominate now at www.SingaporeTourismAwards.comLOCAL SOUVENIRS
TAKE ME HOME
Take your pick from unique keepsakes by these local
brands, which pay tribute to Singaporean culture.
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7 8 9
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Flesh Imp clothing Violet Oon ARKADEMIE
Inspired by global street culture, Celebrated Singaporean chef Violet From leather journals to backpacks,
local boys Vincent Quek and Oon’s fourth restaurant has an founder James Lee and his artisans
Nicholas Cho founded Flesh Imp in in-restaurant store that purveys let you take your pick from an
2000. Over the past two decades, traditional and Asian-inspired snacks. assortment of accessories made
their brand has collaborated with Take your pick from attractively from natural full-grained vegetable-
the likes of Adidas, Hypebeast, Andy packaged kaya (traditional jam made tanned leather, a premium grade of
Howell, Casio G-SHOCK and Canon. from coconut and eggs), classic leather that is extra durable. You
Flesh Imp retails affordable street delights like pineapple tarts, gula can even customise an item with
wear with international appeal, yet melaka (palm sugar) tea cakes, and the ARKADEMIE team, by
distinguished by tongue-in-cheek cookies with Asian flavours like personalising details like its colours,
references to local culture. peanut, sugee (traditional Eurasian dimensions, inscriptions and type
cake) and cashew. of leather.
www.fleshimp.com
Orchard www.violetoon.com www.arkademie.com
ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn contact@arkademie.com
#03-22/28/29
Orchard
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THE FARM STORE 05 Singapore Memories
Founded in 2010, THE FARM
LOVE SG
Pick up uncommon scents from
STORE was the first store to retail this sophisticated perfume maker,
Take a piece of Singapore with you
quirky trinkets themed on whose vintage-inspired perfumes
in the form of a brooch, kitchen
Singaporean identity. The and room fragrances are themed on
accessory, luggage tag or T-shirt
multi-brand boutique collaborates Singapore's native orchirds and
embellished with icons of
with local designers to create named after iconic landmarks in our
Singaporean culture. The practical
whimsical everyday items like city—Sunrise in Botanical Garden,
daily items that LOVE SG retails
heritage snacks in plushie form and Nyonya's Home, Kampong Glam
blend local flavour with international
tote bags emblazoned with local and more.
appeal, and also include cute
places of interest and colloquial
Merlion toys for children.
expressions. www.singapore-memories.com
www.lovesg.sg TANGS at Tang Plaza, 310
www.thefarmstore.sg Orchard Road Basement 1
National Museum of Singapore,
National Design Centre, Orchard
Museum Label Shop,
111 Middle Rd
93 Stamford Road
Bugis
Bras Basah
08 09
07 Rye
Old Seng Choong
Red Republic Besides cakes, cookies and pies
Local entrepreneur Bessie Ye infused with memorable
Red Republic’s accessories and designs timeless and stylish Singaporean flavours like goreng
homeware are themed on the many womenswear, which flatter a wide pisang (banana fritters) and bak
quirky facets of life in our Lion City. range of female silhouettes and kwa (barbecued meat slices), Old
Browse mugs and keychains come in a kaleidoscope of gentle Seng Choong also retails premix
inspired by famous landmarks, colours. The manifestation of her sauces that you can use to make
along with accessories like the belief that less is more, these Singaporean classics like chilli
‘good morning towel’, which were serene forms are inspired by her crab and Hainanese chicken rice in
commonplace in early Singapore. personal experiences. your own kitchen.
www.area65.sg www.r-y-e.co www.oldsengchoong.com
Malay Heritage Centre, kapok at National Design Centre, The Central @ Clarke Quay, 6 Eu
85 Sultan Gate Level 1 111 Middle Rd Tong Sen Street #01-48
Nicoll Highway Bugis Clarke Quay
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SHOPPING TRAILS
Attention ardent shoppers: This is your essential guide to the best buys across town!
1
DESIGN ORCHARD
Orchard Road is gradually
being transformed into a ‘living
lab’ for start-ups and social
entrepreneurs, starting with
the recent opening of Design
Orchard. Dedicated to
nurturing Singapore designers,
01 Design Orchard invites you to
browse products by popular
Orchard Road local brands such as Ying The
Label, Eden and Elie, and
When you visit this verdant neighbourhood, be sure to drop into NomadX (68 Binary Style. You can also
Orchard Road), where you can interact with smart displays to learn more about attend events that will be held
various products, then shop till you drop at Don Don Donki (181 Orchard Road), in the retail showcase every
which retails a wide range of products around the clock, in Orchard Central. For month which will touch on
an aerial view of this teeming street, visit the rooftop garden of Orchard Central, themes like future of smart
an eclectic mall where you can also enjoy flight simulations and indoor rock retail, modern products that
climbing. Comcrop (2 Orchard Link), which is Singapore's first sustainable celebrate heritage, and local
urban farming project, is also located in this precinct. Afterward, visit ION food innovation. There is also
Orchard (2 Orchard Turn) nearby and take the lift to ION Sky on the 56th floor, a rooftop amphitheatre that is
which proffers a panaromic view of Singapore that stretches on for miles. opened to the public to rest
The ION SKY experience also presents you with an 11-minute multimedia and relax while enjoying a view
animation display atop the observation deck on level 56. Within ION Orchard, of Orchard Road.
The Grande Whisky Collection indulges enthusiasts in masterclasses, tasting
sessions and tours of this immense showcase that houses over 4,500 bottles. www.designorchard.sg
250 Orchard Road
Dhoby Ghaut, 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 Bras Basah.Bugis
Apart from housing international VivoCity (1 Harbourfront Walk) is Take a stroll along Arab Street,
luxury labels, acclaimed Marina Bay one of Southeast Asia’s biggest which sells traditional decorations,
Sands® (10 Bayfront Avenue) also malls, where local retailers like garments and homeware; and
offers local brands—like Kwanpen, menswear label Benjamin Barker colourful Haji Lane, where hip
Lisa Von Tang, RISIS and TWG Tea— and luxury watch distributor The independent apparel and accessory
that are recognised globally. Soak in Hour Glass have set up shop. brands can be found. Numerous
views of the city skyline from the Browse an array of apparel, local brands and innovative designs
SkyPark and infinity pool, then check accessories and homeware at are housed within the National
out interactive exhibitions at the Singapore-founded department Design Centre (111 Middle Road),
ArtScience Museum (6 Bayfront store TANGS, and pick up toys for while in nearby Bras Basah
Avenue) (pg 18). More retail the young ones from ActionCity Complex (231 Bain Street) you can
experiences await in Marina Square and Toys"R"Us before you ride the browse a variety of literature in
(6 Raffles Boulevard) and Suntec City Sentosa Express to ‘the State of bookstores like Basheer Graphic
(3 Temasek Boulevard), where you Fun’. Books, art supplies in Art Friend,
can find the boutiques of Charles & unusual homeware and kitchenware
Keith, Straits Establishment, T.M. HarbourFront in Cat Socrates, and musical
Lewin and more. Catching one of the instruments in Swee Lee.
many performances held at
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay (1 Bras Basah and Bugis
Esplanade Drive) is a good way to
end your night.
Bayfront, City Hall and Esplanade
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EYE-OPENING TOURS
Sign up for these immersive tours to experience a very different side of Singapore.
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01 02 03
Disappearing Trades Le Tara: Singapore Keeping It Alive!
by Tribe Tours Southern Island Yacht by Singabites
Tour
Take a trip back in time when you by Fish2go Get to know Singaporean culture
meet artisans of Singapore’s through tasting its local delights.
traditional crafts. Taste freshly Discover lesser-known islands This tour lends its participants
baked bread from one of including one verdant man-made insight into the techniques involved
Singapore’s few remaining island that used to be a landfill. The in preparing signature Singapore
traditional bakeries, meet craftsmen experienced crew will take you on a foods, and even teaches them how
who make paper effigies to honour two-and-a-half hour cruise, aboard they can replicate these recipes in
the dead, and learn how robusta a luxury vessel, along the Southern their own homes.
coffee beans are roasted the old coast of Singapore. Your
way to yield Singapore-style kopi knowledgeable guide will divulge Fri 3pm
(coffee). the history and folktales of these Nanyang Sauce Boutique,
islands and show you its diverse 228 East Coast Road
Tue & Fri 9am array of marine life. Book at: www.singabites.com
Newton Food Centre, 500
Clemenceau Avenue North Mon-Fri 10am, 3pm & 5.30pm
+65 6463 1031 Marina at Keppel Bay,
Book at: www.tribe-tours.com 2 Keppel Bay Vista
+65 8111 6168
Book at: www.letarayacht.com.sg
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Picturing Places of Our Singapore Story: An Flavours of Singapore
Colonial Singapore Artist Journey by Let's Go Cook Singapore
by Culture Curious by Oriental Travel
Pick out local ingredients in the
2019 marks Singapore's Discover how street art depicts the nearby wet market and learn to
bicentennial year where we look provenance and modern way of life cook in a cosy studio. On this
back on 700 years of heritage to the of Singaporeans of different experiential tour, friendly and
turning point of 1819, when Sir ethinicities. This tour starts in the engaging chef-guides will teach you
Stamford Raffles arrived on heartlands of Ang Mo Kio and how to prepare authentic local
Singapore's shores. But have you gradually moves to the city centre, delicacies and whip up
ever wondered how artists viewed where historic migrant settlements delectable desserts.
and portrayed the daily scenes of now teem with vibrancy and
early Singapore? In this small group modernity.
tour of the Civic District and Daily 9am, 2pm or 5pm
Chinatown, you’ll travel back in time Thu & Sat 9.30am (2 to 4 hours)
to discover riveting tales of people Yio Chu Kang MRT Station Block 462 Crawford Lane #01-57
and places, told through vignettes Main Entrance +65 9271 0978
and photographs of artworks from +65 8262 6266 Book at: www.letsgocooksingapore.com
National Gallery Singapore along Book at: www.oriental.tours
with archival images of Singapore.
Refreshments will be provided.
Thu 9am
Telok Ayer MRT Station Exit A
+65 9115 3874
Book at: www.culturecurious.biz
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JUST KIDDING AROUND
If you’re travelling with the brood in tow, here are some fun ideas of
how you and your young ones can discover Singapore together.
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KidZania
KidZania Singapore is the first
KidZania in the world to house a
full-wing fuselage of a Boeing 737
and the first KidZania city to be
located on an island resort. This
interactive indoor edutainment city
built for kids aged three to 17 years
offers kids a glimpse of various
careers through realistic role-play,
which teaches them valuable life
skills.
www.kidzania.com.sg
Sentosa, Palawan Kidz City,
31 Beach View #01-01/02
+65 6653 6888
HarbourFront
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Wild Wild Wet
Wild Wild Wet is a four-hectare adventure park with
numerous high-octane thrill rides like Vortex, Free Fall
and Royal Flush. Alternatively, you and your family can
drift down its 335-metre-long lazy river or relax on a
float in the wave pool. Wild Wild Wet also recently
began holding free outdoor movie screenings and
opened its electric go-kart circuit, which family
members aged eight and above can drive in. Wild Wild
Wet is part of the multi-concept venue, Downtown
East, which invites families to enjoy darts in Forest4
Darts Café, pool at Cue Guru, live music in OBAR Live
House and karaoke in Teo Heng KTV. Downtown East’s
dining outles include popular local chains like Founder
Bak Kut Teh and Mellben Seafood.
www.wildwildwet.com
Downtown East, 1 Pasir Ris Close
+65 6589 1666
Pasir Ris
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Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden
Asia’s first garden dedicated to children invites your kids
to learn more about ecology and the importance of
sustainability, through fun activities and spacious play
areas. This garden is located in Singapore's first
UNESCO World Heritage Site, Singapore Botanic
Gardens, where you and your kids can also grab a bite in
kid-friendly restaurants like Botanico and Corner House.
Afterwards, catch outdoor performances (on weekends)
at the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, and discover
numerous species of orchids in the National Orchid
Garden.
www.nparks.gov.sg
Singapore Botanic Gardens,
481 Bukit Timah Road
Botanic Gardens
04 4
Cool De Sac
Parents can relax in one of the many eateries in Suntec
City Mall while their kids are actively engaged in Cool De
Sac’s wide variety of educational and unique play
stations. Healthy family meals are also served within
this capacious indoor park. Your children will love
making art, learning new skills, climbing through jungle
gyms and playing games with friendly adult facilitators
in this fun-filled venue where creative play is nurtured
and encouraged.
www.cityplay.asia
Suntec City Mall, 3 Temasek Boulevard #02-379/380
+65 6337 0205
Esplanade
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ACTION & ADVENTURE
If high-octane entertainment is your cup of tea, here’s a
shortlist of the best places where you can be part of the action.
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Royal Albatross Zero Latency
Climb the mast of the Royal Albatross, which is one of Escape into different worlds with your friends and
the few remaining ‘tall ships’ in the world, for a family, when you don a virtual reality headset in this
breathtaking view of Sentosa. Permanently docked along warehouse-sized free-roaming VR park. A multi-player
the waters of Sentosa, this particular vessel is the only social gaming experience that employs state-of-the-art
one of its kind in Singapore and welcomes you to embark wireless technology, Zero Latency is where you can try
on guided tours of this magnificent vessel. If your family your hand at surviving a zombie apocalypse, carry out a
members are the adventurous type, they might enjoy deep space mission or wander through a warped and
experiencing a sailor’s life by climbing the immense mast whimsical alternate reality called Engineerium.
of the Royal Albatross, which takes them 21 metres
above sea level. This climbing experience is bundled with www.zerolatencyvr.com.sg
a S$25 F&B voucher and comes with a certificate Suntec City Mall, 3 Temasek Boulevard #03-346/347
personally signed by the ship’s captain. +65 6931 0331
Promenade
www.tallship.com.sg
8 Sentosa Gateway (Tall Ship Royal Albatross’s home
berth is adjacent to Adventure Cove WaterparkTM at
Resorts WorldTM Sentosa)
HarbourFront
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Skyline Luge Sentosa Forest Adventure SuperPark
Hop aboard the Luge Ride with your Famous for its 300-metre Big Zip Race your kids in pedal cars and take
little ones, which is a unique and challenging suspension turns trying to defeat a robot
go-karting experience that bridges, this tree-top adventure park goalkeeper. At this family-friendly
comprises four luge tracks with challenges you to take on its Grand venue, you can also watch your kids
exhilarating tunnels, hairpin corners Course, which lasts two and a half muscle their way through obstacle
and downhill slopes. After dark, hours and comprises 44 adrenaline- courses and hurtle down its thrilling
colourful lights give the luge tracks pumping obstacles including three tube slide. Besides these family-
a completely different atmosphere. giant ziplines. There’s also a junior friendly activities offered in SuperPark
If you’d like to take things slow, course of 26 obstacles and one Singapore’s three unique zones—the
jump aboard the Skyride, which will zipline across the water; and a kids Adventure Area, Game Arena and
take you and your party on course for five- to nine-year-olds Freestyle Hall—this indoor park also
four-seater chairlifts into the air, which features 22 crossings and has an Augmented Climbing Wall
from which you can enjoy an aerial two ziplines. integrated with digital aspects and
view of the Singapore skyline and additional games that will challenge
South China Sea. www.forestadventure.com.sg even the most experienced climbers
Bedok Reservoir Park with new obstacles. Show off your
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5 Siloso Beach Walk, between Bedok area, trampoline platform, and skate
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Suntec City Mall, 3 Temasek
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Promenade
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