Suggestions for ISSA attendees - January 2020

Suggestions                        for ISSA attendees – January 2020
This “city in a garden” is a unique destination offering a range of unique experiences. Some
advanced planning will ensure you don’t miss a thing!

Here are some things to consider when you visit Singapore ...

Getting around

Transportation in Singapore is easy and relatively affordable. There is a good public transport
system called the MRT with stops located close to most attractions. Many times directions are
given in proximity to the MRT stations.

If you are a fan of Uber, you won’t find them in Singapore. The local equivalent is “Grab” and if
you want to use them, you should download their App ahead of time. www.grab.com

Taxis are also an easy alternative and will be readily available at taxi ranks.

The Singapore Dollar and the Australian Dollar are usually within about .10 cents of each other,
so whatever prices you see while in Singapore you can roughly translate to your currency back
home in Australia. Those from the US will do a bit better – Currently you will get $1.38 SIN for each
USD, so you can look at those Singapore prices and know you are saving quite a lot. For the latest
rates and to check other currencies, best to check the latest exchange rates!

The Jewel

The Jewel is one of the newest destinations to open in Singapore and it’s conveniently located at
the international airport, so you can schedule an extra few hours when you arrive or depart to visit.

This premiere shopping destination is built around a huge atrium with the largest man made
waterfall in the world, that mystically falls from the center of the glass dome. There are luggage
storage facilities in the terminals if you need to leave your bags and enjoy your shopping without
dragging your bags along.

The Jewel is integrated into Terminal 1’s arrival hall, and is accessible form terminals 2 & 3 by an
enclosed walkway.

Gardens by the Bay

www.gardensbythebay.com.sg
The attractions below can be bundled for the best rates – Check the website above.

This has become one of the most iconic destinations in Singapore and your visit won’t be complete
without spending some time here. Built on over 100 hectares of reclaimed land, there are various
themed gardens to stroll through with four main areas to see ...

Supertree Grove

A collection of tree-shaped vertical gardens that are between nine and 16 stories tall. There is a
walkway between some of them and they light up with music each evening.

Cloud Forrest Dome

Inside this glass dome is a 35 metre tall mountain, veiled in mist and covered in tropical vegetation,
including one of the tallest indoor waterfalls.

Flower Dome

Enter the other giant dome in the Garden by the Bay development to find perpetual spring in
bloom! Exotic plants from five continents are displayed in nine different gardens.
Located inside the Flower Dome is the highly acclaimed Pollen restaurant, offering a full menu and
tantalizing afternoon high tea! www.pollen.com.sg

Floral Fantasy

This is the latest thematic attraction at Gardens by the Bay – Flowers, artistry and technology
come together to create a dream-like fantastical experience.

Zouk – Singapore Nighlife

www.zoukclub.com
3C River Valley Road, The Cannery, Singapore 179022
Tel: +65 6738 2988

If you are interested in checking out the cutting edge night life in Singapore, there are a number of
top notch clubs in the Clarke Quay precinct. Zouk has been around for almost 30 years, and is
constantly evolving and innovating to maintain it’s spot as the leader in Singapore dance music
scene.

There’s also one of the newest clubs in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands, called Marquee!
www.marinabaysands.com/restaurants/marquee-singapore.html

Ocean – Restaurant

www.rwsentosa.com/en/restaurants/ocean-restaurant
ocean@rwsentosa.com
Equarius Hotel, West B1M Carpark, +6565776869

There are endless dining opportunities in Singapore, but Ocean offers the unique experience of
enjoying your fine dining while peering into one of the world’s largest aquariums, brimming with
amazing sea life. Reservations are a necessity and you will have to request a spot in the front row.
This will be an expensive meal but will be memorable – Lunch reservations save you a lot
compared to the dinner menu!

Shopping – Haji Lane

www.wanderersandwarriors.com/haji-lane-singapore/

Singapore’s reputation as a shopping mecca is well deserved. Retail therapy abounds around
every corner. The Orchard Road belt offers everything one could desire at all ends of the
marketplace. For a unique experience with more eclectic shopping head to Haji Lane. Arab Street
and the Sultan Mosque are also in the area and worth a look.

Little India

https://theculturetrip.com/asia/singapore/articles/the-top-10-things-to-do-and-see-in-little-india-
singapore/

Beautiful temples, world-class shopping and divine food – it doesn’t get much better than
Singapore’s Little India. Of all the ethnic enclaves in Singapore, Little India is the city at its most
lively and colourful.

Marina Bay Sands Hotel

www.marinabaysands.com

The Marina Bay Sands is an engineering feat and when built was the most expensive stand-alone
integrated resort ever built at over $5 billion USD. Literally topping it off is the world’s largest infinity
pool, featured in endless photos and even movies like “Crazy Rich Asians”. Many swimming
people dream of visiting the pool, but access is limited to hotel guests. So, if you want to visit the
pool and compete with all the selfie takers for the perfect pool lounging pic, you will have to book a
night in the hotel. The room rate is steep, but many enjoy the experience and the hotel is the best
located to walking across to the Gardens by the Bay development.

                       This is just a taste of what Singapore has to offer ...
                       Get out, explore and enjoy this amazing destination.