Upper Serangoon: Where all the best Nasi Lemak Is…About Upper Serangoon is one of Singapore 's bustling heartlands with long blocks of shop houses and basic amenities like schools, supermarkets, wet markets, void-deck shops and a shopping mall. The heartlanders are also treated to the wide selection ...
Adam Road: In the Company of Good Food and Good Friends AboutAdam Road is an upscale neighbourhood for expatriates and important commercial businessmen. This is possibly one area in Singapore that is void of industrial sites, lending it tranquil settings. The busiest area at Adam Road is possibly the Adam ...
Alexandra Road: From Rags to Riches, From Plantation Site to Industrial Hub AboutOne can measure the rapid rate of Singapore 's development just by looking at Alexandra Road. From a blossoming plantation site, it progressively morphed into a booming industrial hub of technoparks and distriparks, and a playground for giant pl ...
Ang Mo Kio District Guide
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Size & Population13 sq km with an estimated 164,000 residents.
About Ang Mo KioThere are 10 sub-zones in Ang Mo Kio; Ang Mo Kio Town Centre, Cheng San, Chong Boon, Townsville, Shangri-la, Kebun Bahru, Sembawang Hills, ...
Arab Street: A Thousand Arabian Nights (and Treasures) AboutArab Street , true to its name, epitomizes the Arabian way of life. Here, one can freely observe conservatively-dressed Muslims hurrying towards the Sultan Mosque once the call for prayer reverberates, robe-clad Arab men puffing away on their ap ...
Ayer Rajah: Where Scientists Live On AboutAn intellectual air surrounds Ayer Rajah, Singapore 's nanotechnology hub. The district is devoid of everything except enterprises, most of which deal in physics and technology. As such, there are many laboratories in Ayer Rajah, placing this di ...
Balestier: Historic Landmarks with Stories to Tell AboutBalestier is located in central Singapore and is near Serangoon, Novena and Bendemeer districts. To many Singaporeans, Balestier is a haven for good local fare, apart from being a residential and industrial area. There are, however, more interes ...
Beach Road: The District for Books, Hotels, Shopping AboutBeach Road lies just inside Singapore 's Central Business District (CBD). Unlike the other areas within the CBD, however, Beach Road is not laden with skyscrapers and office buildings. Instead, you find shopping centres, markets, hotels and resi ...
Bedok District Guide
Size & Population22 Sq Km with an estimated 300,000 residents.
About BedokThe Bedok Town Area, once a hilly region, covers a land area of approximately 9.4 square kilometers, 42% of which are designated residential districts. The hilly are is ...
Bendemeer: A Snapshot of Past and Present Singapore AboutBendemeer is an old district that has been developed over time. Here, you can see a mixture of buildings from the colonial era, modern structures and everything in between. The newer roads in Bendemeer are wide and intersect with the narrower la ...
Biopolis: Singapore’s Research Hub AboutBiopolis is an international Research and Development (R&D) centre located at one-north, Buona Vista, which is dedicated to the biomedical sciences. This purpose-built biomedical research hub is where researchers from the public and private ...
Bishan District Guide
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Size & Population7 Sq Km with an estimated 75,000 residents.
AboutThere are three sub-zones; Upper Thomson, Marymount and Bishan East. The name Bishan or Bi Shang Ting in Chinese is derived from the Canton ...
Boat Quay: Nightlife Hot Spot by the Waterside AboutBoat Quay is the personification of Singapore 's spirited nightlife entertainment and gastronomy with its assortment of wine bars, beer pubs and 4-chefs-hats restaurants. Another plus for the patrons – a wide mix of locals, professionals, expa ...
Boon Lay: Nest for the Birds, Bees, Flowers…and MoreAboutBoon Lay is a residential and industrial estate located in the West, between Jurong West and the new Jurong West Extension. It is bordered by the Jurong Port Road, International road; Upper Jurong Road to the north; Pan Island Expressway; Tuas R ...
Bugis: Singapore’s Charming Mix of Hotels, Shops, Books, Bars and Restaurants Image © Azphotography
Bugis Singapore is in the Central Business District (CBD) and is lively with activity. It is a district filled with hotels, shops and offices. Compared to other parts of the city central, Bugis is low-rise, compr ...
Bukit Batok District Guide
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Size & Population11 Sq Km with an estimated 123,000 residents in 31,000 units.
AboutThere are nine sub-zones in Bukit Batok. They are Gombak, Hong Kah, Brickworks, Guilin, Hillview, Bukit Batok West, Bukit Batok Centra ...