S.E.A Aquarium

Explore and discover the stunning marine life at the S.E.A Aquarium together with your partner. Experience a world of over 100,000 sea creatures and over 800 different species. From the smallest of fish to big scary sharks you can come face to face with them all. There is definitely something magical and romantic about the ocean and the many layers and mysteries, which lie beneath it.

After you have made your way around the aquarium and taken your time to see everything on offer, it is time to feed your appetite.

One of the top suggestions is the Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora. This has been developed by escorts World Sentosa and Cat Cora – renowned celebrity chef and the first female Iron Chef in Singapore. You can literally dine and watch the sea life at the same time. This is the perfect time to pop the question which will be the last thing expected.

Years later, you could visit the aquarium with your own children and tell them all about your romantic proposal.

ENTRANCE FEE: S$34 (One-day park pass)

WHEN: 10:00 – 19:00

WHERE:  Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, S098269

PHONE: + 65 6577 8899‎

Flower Dome at Gardens By The Bay

The Flower Dome is a spectacular conservatory filled with amazing flowers. These are a flower lover’s delight and if your partner loves flowers then this is the perfect place to propose. One of the most remarkable aspects about this place is that everything replicates the cool dry climate of the Mediterranean. Picture beautiful flowers in the spring time, except this is all year round.

Due to it always being spring time and the beautiful flowers all around you, this is the ideal place to propose. You could consider buying your partners her favorite flowers and proposing at a special spot. Should you be unsure about the best way to go about this, you could ask the staff for advice and suggestions as they would be more than happy to help.

ENTRANCE FEE: $12 to $28

WHEN: Open daily 09:00 – 21:00

WHERE: Gardens By The bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive Singapore 018953

PHONE: +65 6420 6848

Singapore Botanic Gardens

What more can you ask for than to propose in a place that is filled with nature, scenery, tranquility and even longevity. The Singapore Botanic Gardens has been around for over 150 years. Expect to experience a wealth of stunning trees and flowers plants.

In these beautiful gardens you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to the exact spot for the proposal to take place. You could pick a spot by a waterfall or under a big old tall tree. You could set up a picnic spot secluded in nature for you and your love and pop the question. Or take her to the National Orchid Garden where more than 3000 species of orchid are in bloom and let it be the magnificent backdrop of your romantic proposal.

PRICE: Free (except for the National Orchid Garden which is $5.00 for adults)

WHEN: 05:00 to 00:00 midnight daily

WHERE: 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569

JAAN

Couples who are food lovers will love it there at Jaan, one of the top restaurants in Singapore known for its top chefs and award winning French food. Only greatness is to be expected as Jaan was ranked literally as one of Asia’s 50 best restaurants. It was also awarded a Michelin star, which is testament to the type of food you should expect.

Situated on the 70th floor of the Swissotel, the view of this restaurant is so magnificent. No matter where your table is, you can also contemplate a beautiful view over Marina Bay. What could be better than being there with the love of your life, treating your palate with the finest French foods and feasting your eyes on one of the most wonderful views Singapore has to offer?

So if you are both into food of fine dining class, then you have found your ideal proposal place. You could even arrange the proposal with the staff as we are sure that they would be more than happy to help.

PRICE RANGE: From $78+ for a three-course lunch and from $198+ for a five- course dinner.

WHEN: Mon to Sat 12:00 – 14:30; 19:00 – 22:00

WHERE: Level 70, Equinox Complex, Swissotel, The Stamford Singapore 178882

PHONE: +65 6837 3322

Henderson Waves Bridge

The Henderson Waves Bridge is shaped like a wave true to its name. It is an impressive 274 meters in length and is Singapore’s tallest Bridge. The wave forms are beautifully lit up at night with Led lights creating the perfect scene for romance.

There is plenty of privacy available in addition to some amazing spots to take a break and relax. Watching the sunset on this spectacular bridge could be the perfect opportunity to pop the question, especially when she least expects it after a long hike.

This experience is guaranteed to build up a strong appetite. So remember to book a romantic restaurant at Mount Faber or Vivo City to end the experience on a delicious note.

PRICE: Free entry to the park

WHEN: Daily, 24 hours

WHERE: Henderson Road, Southern Ridges, Bukit Merah, 159557

My Cozy Room Beauty Spa

FACIAL DEALS:
1. BeKind Signature Facial – $88: This 90-minute facial treatment tops this list because it gives your skin just what it really needs with a single session only. No matter what your skin condition is, congested, sensitive, dull, dry, or aging, the well-versed beauty therapists at My Cozy Room always have the right treatment and products for you. This customized facial session starts with a careful analysis of your skin condition, continues with the most suitable treatment using the top homegrown skincare brand, BEKIND, and completes with an amazing result, leaving your skin soft, smooth, and rejuvenated. This is the best facial choice as it saves you money, time, and hassle from committing multiple packages just to achieve the same outcome.

T&Cs:

  • Only during Off-Peak booking from Mon-Fri 11am – 4pm, excluding PH
  • Promotion prices are valid for first-time customers who are Singaporeans/PR/EP/DP/SP/WP holders only
  • Prices are subjected to 9% GST

2. Ultimate Pore Extraction Facial – $144: This 22-step treatment is just perfect for those who have troubles with visible, enlarged pores, oily and rough skin texture, and blemishes from oil clogs and congestion. The right techniques, like extraction of the congested skin and the right use of BEKIND products, will help improve those skin problems. Luxurious alginate peel-off mask with natural ingredients comes after these steps to give a refreshing finishing touch while reducing redness from the extraction. After this 120-minute treatment, what you finally enjoy is a clarified skin complexion. As its name would suggest, the treatment enhances your experience by pampering your head, shoulder, and even hands massage.

NOTE: The above prices apply to first-trial and choice of one treatment only and are available for Singaporeans, Singapore PRs and Employment Pass holders. The usual prices are $208 and $338 respectively.

HSBC Singapore Rugby 7s: Get Ready To Rock, Ruck And Rumble!

The HSBC Singapore Rugby 7s, which is held on 15 & 16 April 2017, is an exciting fiesta for everyone to enjoy world class rugby and entertainment in the iconic Singapore National Stadium. The world’s top 16 rugby teams will play 45 matches over two days.

Matchdays run from 11am to 9pm, and the rumble never stops with a steady line-up of entertainment planned. Fans can enjoy a range of family-friendly entertainment consisting of singalongs, music from in-stadia DJs, exciting rugby-themed games in the activity zone, and a designated kids’ area. In the great tradition of Sevens Rugby, fans are encouraged to don fancy dress and to ‘show your colours’.

A top class tournament and an Olympic discipline, Rugby Sevens is addictive and ultra-friendly to all. It’s also a huge carnival, creating the biggest festival atmosphere in sports!

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TICKET INFORMATION
2-Day Pass
– Platinum (Reserved seating with F&B): from S$270
– Premium (Reserved seating): from S$187
– Category 1 (Free seating): from S$115
– Category 2 (Free seating at Level 4): from S$44

1-Day Pass (Saturday or Sunday)
– Platinum (Reserved seating with F&B): from S$142
– Premium (Reserved seating): from S$97
– Category 1 (Free seating): from S$61
– Category 2 (Free seating at Level 4): from S$26

Purchase ticket online at StubHub, the event’s Official Ticket Partner.

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Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa

Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa is the perfect beachside resort to propose to the love of your life. It is near to all sorts of other attractions such as Universal Studios, the Aquarium and Mega Adventure Park. Even though you may already be aware of this information these are good factors to take into consideration when you are planning your proposal.

There are plenty of fun attractions to see and plenty to do at the resort such as kayaking, swimming and even swinging on the Flying Trapeze. Consider booking a spa treatment for you and your love at Chi, The Spa that is right on site. Enjoy a day on the beach and soak up the sun together. Write your names in the sand or, better yet write a proposal message in the sand with a heart.

There are plenty of memorable dining options to choose from. Dine On 3, is an excellent choice as it is a special place with a few restaurants situated under one place. If you are a more of a laid back and pizza type of couple then you could visit the Trapizza which spoils guests with authentic wood fired pizza, pasta and light meals.

With the feeling of being on holiday in addition to the luxury of paradise this is the ideal location to propose. You could plan the perfect day from morning to night with a romantic proposal thrown in there somewhere.

PRICE RANGE: SGD 550 per night (Includes a buffet breakfast)

WHEN: Check-in: 3 PM; Check-outs: 12noon

WHERE: 101 Siloso Road, Sentosa, 098970, Singapore

CONTACT: sen@shangri-la.com or call (65) 6275 0100

Sky Dining on Cloud 9 Mount Faber

This is a unique and magical experience like none other offered by Faber Peak Singapore. The idea is to enjoy a spectacular and romantic four-course meal while enjoying the stunning backdrop of Singapore’s night lights.

Enjoy a delicious welcome drink upon arrival and hopefully you can get in the beautiful sunset at the same time. These are picture perfect moments, making the ideal proposal photos that will give her the ultimate boosting rights with her friends for years to come.

You will be able to wine and dine your lucky partner in style. Enjoy the ultimate private dinner experience while you are literally onboard a cable car. The entire duration of your meal, allows you to have three cable car rides. There is not only a complimentary drink on arrival, but also a delicious box of chocolates for each couple included.

This is the ideal proposal idea as you will have many opportunities to pop the question. You could wait for after the delicious dessert or during one of the cable car rounds. The experience is so spectacular in itself that a proposal will be the ultimate surprise on top of the already glamorous and amazing experience.

PRICE RANGE: $288 per couple

WHEN: Dinner starts from 6.00pm

WHERE: 109 Mount Faber Road Faber Peak Singapore

CONTACT: skydining@onefabergroup.com or call: (+65) 6377 9688

The Sultan of Selangor’s Cup 2017

There’s also something for Football lovers and it’s the attention-gripping match between Selangor and Singapore. Selangor and Singapore are known to have played 17 Malaya Cup finals and 6 Malaysia cup finals. These teams are best known for their passion and the rivalry that leave fans with a truly unforgettable football experience.

This much anticipated football match will be featuring three sessions the traditional curtain-raising match between the Singapore Veterans and Selangor Veterans, the main match between the Singapore Selection and a Singapore-Selangor Schools Challenge Cup Match. The Sultan of Selangor’s Cup is definitely a worthwhile event to check out as it remains a significant event in the Malaysian and Singapore soccer.

MATCH TIMINGS
4:45PM – Singapore Sports School VS. Selangor Combined Schools
6:30PM – Singapore Veterans VS. Selangor Veterans
8:00PM – (Main Match) Singapore Selection VS. Selangor Selection

ONE: Dynasty of Heroes

The Singapore Indoor Stadium will come alive with excitement on 26 May, as ONE Championship captures its audience with a night of the best mixed martial arts action! In this star studded fight, two-time Muay Thai world champion, Istela Nunes will be challenging ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion, Angela Le.

At the One Championship, you can be sure of a simply invigorating time, cheering for your local heroes as they fight for glory alongside the biggest superstars in Asian MMA today.

Healthy Mummy, Healthy Family Symposium 2017

At the Singapore Heart Foundation it’s all about health. The Singapore Heart Foundation in association with the American Heart Association and World Heart Federation launched the Go Red for Women Campaign as part of its project to get women empowered with the knowledge and tools they need to decrease their risks of cardiovascular disease.

As part of the Mother’s Day celebration, these foundations will be holding the Healthy Mummy, Healthy Family Symposium. This will be a highly enlightening event featuring speaking sessions by health experts. Women who will be attending this event will be hearing about great heart and body care tips from a cardiologist and dietician among other health experts. There would also be interactive activities and sessions plus a half-day event of a lucky draw and buffet lunch.

One of the special highlights of the event will be the Hearty Bento Workshop by the renowned Singapore bento artist, Shirley Wong. This workshop is limited to 60 seats so it’s better to get your tickets on time if you’re thinking of attending.

Participants who attend the workshop will also get a special gift worth $50. If you’re thinking of great way to celebrate your mum this Mother’s day, this is an event that would definitely leave a lasting impression.

Geronimo Stilton Live In the Kingdom Of Fantasy

For lovers of all things fantasy, Geronimo Stilton is coming to Singapore! For the first time ever, the widely popular hero of the children book, Geronimo Stilton will be touring Singapore. Geronimo will come to life on stage in a musical that promises to be enchanting. This enchanting musical is the perfect event the whole family can enjoy.

Fans will be coming to the MES theatre at Mediacorp to witness this brand new musical which is based on the best selling series of Geronimo Stilton and the Kingdom of Fantasy. Get ready to join Geronimo for his most “dangerous” quest as he tries to save the Queen of the Fairies. Geronimo’s quest through the kingdoms will bring him face to face with witches, pixies, gnomes, mermaids and even a giant!

Simply come prepared for this spell bounding musical that has been played to over 200000 people all around the world.

Couple’s Perfume Workshop

Enjoy a time of mixing up scents with your loved one at the couple’s perfume workshop. This workshop combines fun and innovation to give you a memorable time.

This unusual event starts out with a perfume personality quiz to help you discover new things about your partner. From then on, it’s all about mixing fragrant ingredients to create a scent that suits your partner’s personality. Couples who have attended this workshop in the past have used the word “hooked” “charming” and “impressed” to describe the experience.

What’s more? Each participant will go home with 105ml of custom perfume as a reminder of the scent-filled time at the workshop. Now, that’s lasting fun!

10 Best Craft Stores in Singapore for DIY Supplies

When it comes to art and craft, quality plus preference are the main considerations. Today, creativity and technology has allowed easy crafting of different products by hand at the comfort of your convenience.

To well achieve the best products, you will need the best DIY supplies in the market. Find them at the below recommended craft stores.

IKEA

Besides home products from interior to gardening stuff, IKEA also sells DIY supplies. In Singapore, the company has two shops, which are on Alexandria Road and Tampines North Drive 2. For both shops, there are adequate parking spaces for customers and discounts on different products all year long.

PRODUCT RANGE
IKEA stores stock a variety of craft DIY supplies such as fabric and sewing products, quilts and rugs. As compared to the other lines of products stocked at the shop, craft tends to be on the low side. However, we cannot ignore the fact that the products are of high quality and hence sought-after by many customers.

LOCATIONS & OPENING HOURS
IKEA @
Tampines
Address: 60 Tampines North Drive 2, Singapore 528764
Phone: 6786 6868
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 23:00

IKEA @ Alexandra Road
Address: 317 Alexandra Road, Singapore 159965
Phone: 6786 6868
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 23:00

Daiso

Originally established in Hiroshima Japan in 1977, Daiso has more than 10 stores in Singapore alone, and more than 860 shops in 25 other countries. This very large number of shops in one country explains the level of demand of its products by the citizens.

Our Singaporeans love this Japanese brand for its cheap and creative products of many kinds. Many rely on Daiso to get their DIY supplies to simple projects.

PRODUCT RANGE: Daiso stocks different Japanese art and craft supplies, from paint, brushes, craft paper, and pencils and just to mention but a few.

LOCATIONS: Daiso shops are available at

  • Changi City Point
  • Chinatown Point
  • City Square Mall
  • East Point Mall
  • IMM Outlet Mall
  • IPN Orchard
  • J-Cube
  • Parkway Parade
  • Plaza Singapura
  • Sembawang Shopping Centre
  • Singapore Sports Hub
  • Tampines 1
  • Vivocity
  • Water Way Point.

Golden Dragon

The Golden Dragon store was established in 1949, with the idea of being a hub for crafters and hobbyists. This is a shop that has got all your tailoring supplies stocked all under one roof. The store has two shops in Singapore, the main office on Henderson Road and a retail store at People’s Park Centre.

PRODUCT RANGE
Golden Dragon store stocks its DIY supplies, which are categorized in terms of the functions and activities they are used for. These include:

  • knitting and crochet
  • sewing, patchwork and quilt
  • bead and jewellery
  • cross-stitch and embroidery

The store tends to focus more on the tailoring aspect of the craft and serves crafters of all ages. The good thing of finding many products in one store is that, it increases creativity and imagination, further improving the art of craft.

OPENING HOURS
Mon to Sat: 10:00 – 20:30
Suns & PHs: 12:30 – 19:00

CONTACT
Address: 101 Upper Cross St, People’s Park Centre #02-51, S058357
Phone: (65) 6535 8454 / (65) 6535 8234

Spotlight

Up in Level 5 of Plaza Singapura shopping centre find the Spotlight store which not only stocks craft DIY supplies, but also end products made from these supplies. This makes the shop big in capacity and the products, which they sell.

In addition it is worth noting that, Spotlight being a multinational store, it operates both the physical and online stores. This allows customers to shop at the convenience of their homes and environments at the click of a button. Delivery in designated geographical areas is made available, of course at a small additional fee.

PRODUCT RANGE
Spotlight offers a huge variety of craft DIY supplies, which are organized in categories based on the need served by the products. These supplies include:

  • basic craft supplies: glue and adhesives, craft materials, craft paint, timber and paper mache
  • art supplies: painting tools, drawing and calligraphy, boards and surfaces
  • paper craft: paper, cutting tools, embellishments
  • bead & jewellery: bead and tool accessories, bead and charms, jewellery findings

The shop also stocks up office and school supplies, yarn and needle art, and craft kits. It surely can feed you with all DIY supplies you can imagine.

OPENING HOURS
Daily 10:00 to 22:00

CONTACT
Address: 68 Orchard Rd, Plaza Singapura level 5, Singapore 238839
Phone: +65 6733 9808

Paper Market

Paper Market is a paper and crafting store established and situated in Singapore. The store is ran by a team of top designers and educators, all motivated by the desire to create awesome crafts cut in different shapes and models. Paper Market has two stores; the flagship store at Raffles City and the other at Plaza Singapura.

PRODUCT RANGE
Unquestionably, craft paper is the best thing to buy at Paper Market. Besides this major product, there are other craft items to check out such as:

  • pens
  • paper cutting tools
  • and brushes.

Beyond the actual products, Paper Market has and organizes craft festivals and workshops to explore more on paper crafts. This makes the store unique.

LOCATIONS & OPENING HOURS
Paper Market @ Raffles City
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, Raffles City Shopping Centre B1-27
Phone:  +65 6333 9007
Opening hours: 11:00 – 22:00 (Sun to Wed); 10:00 – 22:00 (Thu to Sat)

Paper Market @ Plaza Singapura
Address: 68 Orchard Rd, Plaza Singapura B1 – 12, S238839
Phone: +65 6333 9002
Opening hours: 11:00 – 22:00 (Sun to Wed); 10:00 – 22:00 (Thu to Sat)

Overjoyed

Overjoyed is a multi national art and craft product store, with shops in many countries around the world. In Singapore, Overjoyed store is located at The Cathay @ Dhoby Ghaut. Its global existence explains the credibility of the store’s products to its customers. The shop operates both a physical shop and an online platform, making it convenient to all types of craft shoppers.

PRODUCT RANGE
Overjoyed stocks a wide variety of products within the craft line of need, well arranged and distinguished into different categories. These are:

  • painting: tools, paints and papers.
  • drawing: pencils, crayons and markers.
  • material: wood, floristry, pom pom, chenille and fibre.
  • craft paper: tissue, corrugated, coloured, decorative, cellophane and crepe.

Their selection of drawing supplies is what people love most about the shop.

Within the set geographical locations, products can be ordered, shipped and delivered to you at a cost.

OPENING HOURS
Mon to Fri: 10:00 – 19:00
Sat: 10:00 -14:00
Sun: Closed

CONTACT
Address: B1-11 The Cathay, 2 Handy Road, Singapore 229233
Phone: (+65) 6466 4366

Junior De Artist

As the name suggests, Junior De Artist, well known as JDA, was initially started and established to serve the craft needs of the young children back in the year 2002. With time, JDA has grown to become one of the most popular craft stores in Singapore today.

PRODUCT RANGE
Strategically located in the Novena Square Shopping Mall, Junior De Artist store boasts of a wide range of high quality crafting products. These are:

  • craft papers
  • die cutting systems
  • scrapbooking
  • drawing papers, pens, brushes
  • and rubber stamps.

The store’s most special product, hunted by many customers, is craft paper. Junior De Artist has promotions and discounts all through the year, not to mention free gifts and hand-outs on different purchases in the store.

OPENING HOURS
Daily 12:00 to 20:30

CONTACT
Address: 238 Thomson Road, #03-22, Novena Square, S 307683
Phone: +65 6255 7860

Orchid Bowl @ E!Hub

Orchid Bowl is running a total of 5 bowling centres with 140 lanes equipped with fast sound and lighting system. The one at E!Hub is a good option due to its convenient location at Downtown East shopping mall. It is where bowling experience is complemented by shopping, dining, and other fun activities.

Miniature and cosmic bowling are among the big draws of this bowling centre. Frequent bowlers can rent a locker for storing personal shoes and bowling balls.

PROMOTIONS: Their 2-hour deal at the rate of $19.90 per player on weekdays is a good chance for those who want an own practice.

NUMBER OF LANES: 32

BEST FOR: Families and large groups of friends who live in the East.

PUBLIC RATES:

  • $4.30 per game from 10:00 to 18:00 on weekdays
  • $5.50 per game from 18:00 until closing on weekdays

STUDENT RATES:

  • $3.30 per game from 10:00 to 18:00 on weekdays
  • $5.50 per game from 18:00 until closing on weekdays

OPENING HOURS:

  • Mon to Thu: 10:00 – 01:00
  • Fri & Sat: 10:00 – 03:00
  • Sun: 10:00 – 00:00

ADDRESS: Market Square Downtown East E!Hub, 1 Pasir Ris Close, S519599

PHONE: (65) 6583 1622

K Suites

SONGS:
K Suites has a wide selection of songs in different languages including English. You can choose between golden classics and modern hits.

KARAOKE SYSTEMS:
Their karaoke systems are modern, operating via touch screen. They also provide extra options such as song recording that can be sent over to your phone. This acts as a memento of your visit.

KARAOKE ROOMS:
Their large rooms have a lot of space. They can accommodate ten people comfortably, with room for more people. There are exquisite couches as big as beds and beautiful furnishings. You can get bedroom slippers and snuggly blankets on request.

FOOD AND DRINK:
There is a comprehensive menu to choose from for the drinks. The bar and lounge area also serves cocktails and beers with champagne starting from $15. However, the food menu is quite limited.

NOTES:

  • $8 per hour for the smallest room on weekdays from 11:00 to 19:00
  • For the VIP room the charge is up to $200 per hour on weekends from 19:00till closing

TIP: Make your reservation at least three days in advance to ensure the availability of a room.

Cash Studio

SONGS: Songs are available in

  • Cantonese
  • Hokkien
  • Mandarin
  • Japanese
  • English
  • Korean
  • Malay
  • Hindi
  • and Tagalog.

KARAOKE SYSTEM & EQUIPMENT:

  • DAM karaoke system
  • 2 or more display screens in each room
  • Retro microphone in most of the rooms
  • A mini stage in each room

PRICE LIST: The below prices are charged per pax per 2 hours of using the room.

Mon-Thurs Fri Sat Sun
1 PM – 6 PM $12.90++ $12.90++ $22.90++ $22.90++
6 PM – 6 AM $22.90++ $29.90++ $29.90++ $22.90++

 

ALL LOCATIONS:

@ Cuppage Plaza
Address: 5 Koek Road, Cuppage Plaza, #B2-09 to 20, S228796
Opening Hours: Daily 1 pm – 6 am
Tel: 6533 0090

@ Prinsep Street
Address: 72 Prinsep Street, Singapore 188671
Opening Hours: Daily 2 pm till late
Tel: 6336 6696

@ Clarke Quay Central
Address: 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #03-57 & #03-58 Clarke Quay Central, S059817
Opening Hours: Daily 12pm till late
Tel: 6238 8198

@ Bedok North
Address: 445 Bedok North Street 1, Djitsun Mall @ Bedok, #03-03, S469661
Opening Hours: 1 pm till late (Mon-Thu), 1 pm till 3 am (Fri-Sun)
Tel: 6244 4162

Kilo Lounge (closed)

MORE ABOUT KILO LOUNGE:
The Lounge first opened in 2014 in Ture building at 66 Kampong Bugis but it later shut down due to zoning issues. Initially, its industrial themed lounge gave a rustic vibe to guests who had to clamber into a manually operated cargo lift covered in graffiti art in order to get to the lounge area on the 8th floor. In December 2016, Kilo announced its comeback, this time in the back alley of Tanjong Pagar Road, retaining some of its original charm and rustic theme with graffitied doors, concrete tunnel and unisex toilets.

COVER CHARGE:

  • $20 in cash at the door
  • Free entry on Thursdays

MINIMUM AGE: 21 years old

SCAPE Underground

MORE ABOUT SCAPE:

  • SCAPE Underground is a spacious indoor retail space with small-scale rental shops selling a wide variety of products. The shops are randomly situated in the shopping space, such that you find the products you want as you move. This is motivated by the fact that the spaces are rented cheaply and on a first come first serve basis, hence the random positioning within the shopping space.
  • SCAPE Underground is part of SCAPE Company, which offers and provides services for all needs of its shoppers, from entertainment joints, and restaurants to playing areas, all at subsidized prices as they are all meant for youth empowerment.

TRANSPORTATION:

  • Buses: 106, 123, 143, 502, and more.
  • Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23) (4 min walk)

Budget Shopping at City Plaza

GUIDE TO SHOPPING AT CITY PLAZA: With five stories packed with dozens of shops and stalls selling everything from electronics, fashion, accessories, toys, and mobile phones to books, coach tickets, and beauty services, it’s not easy for shoppers to find what they’re looking for if they don’t know where to go. Here is a quick guide to help you navigate your way around the mall and score the best deals that City Plaza has to offer:

  • Level 1: The ground floor has a plethora of banks, currency exchange booths, and ATMs to ensure that the shoppers’ wallets are well-stocked cash for a day of splurging and retail therapy. Here you can also find decent boutiques and beauty salons along with a wide variety of electronics and mobile phone shops.
  • Level 2: The second floor has a huge variety of wholesale fashion and accessory stores that offer discounts and bulk buying for attractive prices. Here, shoppers can also find the famous Arnold’s Fried Chicken eatery for a delicious lunch.
  • Level 3 & 4: The shopping fun continues at level three where you can browse dozens of mid to low-range fashion stores that offer great deals on all sorts of clothing items, bags, shoes, and accessories. Some famous stores such as Refash offering fashion deals starting from $10 can be found on the third floor along with a bulk of similar wholesale shops. Shoppers can also make a pit stop at one of the beauty salons for a relaxing massage or a manicure for as little as $5.
  • Level 5: After a long day of shopping and bargaining with store owners, it’s time to recharge your batteries with a great meal. From stalls selling generous portions of tasty handmade noodles (mee hoon kway) for less than $5 to authentic Thai and Malaysian food, City Plaza has an entire floor dedicated to its famous food court where you can find local as well as international cuisines, all under one roof.

NOTES: City Plaza has basement parking, which is open 24/7. The parking cost per hour can vary depending on time and day. For more information, check out City Plaza’s official website https://www.cityplaza.sg/getting-there/

TIPS:

  • Despite the price tags on most items, shoppers can still bargain for a discount, and more often than not, shop owners are willing to sell items for a sum lower than the asking price.
  • City Plaza is famous for its wholesale prices, which is why it’s best to shop here with a group of friends to avail of sizable discounts.

TRANSPORTATION:

  • Buses: 2, 7, 13, 17, 21
  • Nearest MRT station: Paya Lebar

Ras The Essence of India

MENU
Ras offers both a la carte and buffet options. The menu has tandoori specialities, main curry dishes, rice and biryani, and desserts. There are wines, beers and cocktails to complement the spicy flavours.

AMBIENCE
The indoors are cosy and warm with elegant furnishings. But the real fun is the al fresco dining option. The staff is extremely pleasant and efficiently quick.

RECOMMENDED DISHES

  • Chicken Tikka Masala
  • Lamb Biryaani
  • Butter Chicken
  • Tandoori Lobster
  • Lamb Vindaloo
  • Kacchi Mirchi ka Chicken
  • Paneer Makhanwalla
  • Garlic Naan
  • Gulab Jamun
  • Kulfi

AVERAGE PRICE PER PAX: S$80

NOTES

  • Catering services available
  • Reservation is a must

Rang Mahal

MENU
Rang Mahal serves daily Gourmet Lunch Buffets (Sun-Fri, $58+), with an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian tandoori starters, main dishes, breads and desserts. A la carte and set menus are also available for lunches and dinners (2-course $88+, 3-course $98+). There is an extensive range of wines to complement the food.

AMBIENCE
Beautiful, candle-lit entrance and spacious dining space with high ceilings reflects the luxurious atmosphere while adding a touch of warmth. The elegant interior blends traditional Indian aesthetics with a modern, chic style effortlessly.

RECOMMENDED DISHES

  • Tandoori Chicken
  • Tandoori Portobello
  • Raarha Gosht (Chunks of lamb in a spicy curry)
  • Butter Chicken
  • Sea Bass Curry
  • Tawa Charred Scallops
  • Quinoa Upma
  • Rasmalai
  • Kesari Jalebi

AVERAGE PRICE PER PAX: S$100

NOTES

  • You will be required to wear smart casuals
  • Reservation is mandatory