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1 THE Guide DISCOVER THE BEST OF EVERYTHING THE LION CITY HAS TO OFFER RIGHT NOW HOTELS & RESORTS INSIDER S EYE FOOD & DRINK SHOPPING ENTERTAINMENT 2018 HIGHLIGHTS HOTELS & RESORTS INSIDER S EYE FOOD & DRINK SHOPPING ENTERTAINMENT 2018 HIGHLIGHTS

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3 THE Guide INSIDE YVETTE CARDOZO / ALAMY 04 NAVIGATOR Map, apps and information on landmarks and hotels to make your stay in even more comfortable and delightful. 06 A NATION CITY Our comprehensive eight-page guide and factsheet about that s sure to help you visit, stay, enjoy and dine at the finest of places. 16 SINGAPORE IN 45 DISHES A round-up of s most popular delicacies, spanning cuisines, bridging budgets and bringing together myriad culinary experiences REASONS TO STAY LONGER s not just a stop-over hub or a place to cram in a day. The 2018 calendar is jam-packed with reasons to extend your trip. Here s how. 26 LAST STOP Much more than just a terminal, Changi Airport is a haven for lovers of the good life, with vibrant food courts, great duty-free shopping outlets and luxurious services. ON THE COVER Supertrees during sunset at Gardens by the Bay, Photograph by N Umnajwannaphan/Gettyimages CONTENTS The Social Tree in Changi Airport, lets travellers take selfies. travelandleisureindia.in 3

4 THE Guide NAVIGATOR GETTING STARTED Insider info for the luxury traveller ARRIVAL Visit to apply for a visa. You must apply at least a month ahead of the arrival. Visas take about three working days and a fee of S$30 (agent fees extra). A dollar equals ` COMMUTE A well-connected city, has a good network of mass rapid transport, buses and taxis. Visit or download MyTransport for hassle-free travel. Tourist helpline: CONNECTIVITY Free public wi-fi is available in. Register your foreign mobile numberat a Wireless@SG hotspot and download the apps like GoThere.sg, Insider (for the finest experiences in the city), Heritage Trails and Chope (a real-time reservations app). SHOPPING A shopper s paradise, has the airport, malls (like Vivo City), neighbourhoods (Orchard Road, Bugis, etc) and heartlands (Tampines and Queenstown) to keep you busy. Bollywood Veggies Kranji War Memorial Woodlands Waterfront Park Sembawang Hot Springs Marriott Orchard Tang Plaza Hotel Street National Museum Four Seasons Jurong Bird Park China Town Henderson Waves Bridge Mount Faber Resorts World Sentosa Illustrated by Ajay 00 travelandleisureindia.in

5 SINGAPORE Pulau Ubin Khatib Bongsu Yishun Dam Little India Clark Quay Robertson Quay Hotel Republic of Flying Club Naumi Raffles Hotel Aerotel Airport Transit Hotel Changi Airport Crowne Plaza National Gallery Merlion Buddha Tooth Relic temple Flyer Fountain of Wealth Esplanade Theatres on the Bay The Fullerton Hotel Marina Bay Sands ArtScience Museum Gardens by the Bay Tiger Sky Tower W Sentosa Cove Sentosa Island Hotels Attractions Golf course Neighbourhood Museum Islands Shopping Theme park travelandleisureindia.in 005

6 THE Guide DELIGHTS A NATIONCity Colourful emergency stairs on new Bugis Street Village. NATTHAWAT/GETTYIMAGES 6 travelandleisureindia.in

7 N ORCHARD RD. LITTLE INDIA ORCHARD One of the five Asian Tigers, displays a blend of modernity and tradition. Our eight-page guide and fact sheet is sure to help you pack-in all the sights, sounds and tastes the garden city has to offer. TIONG BAHRU CHINATOWN MARINA BAY CBD KATONG SINGAPORE STRAIT 0 2 MI 3.2 KM SENTOSA ISLAND LAY OF THE LAND ORCHARD ROAD Head to this 2.5 kilometre-stretch of road with the largest concentration of shopping malls in the world! You can also enjoy global fare at a host of world-class eateries or spend time in art galleries. ROBERTSON QUAY Situated along the river, this is now one of s most popular nightlife districts. Choose from a wealth of restaurants and bars located here. COLONIAL DISTRICT Reminiscent of the British-era, the area is packed with famous landmarks like Old Parliament House, Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall, the Old Supreme Court and City Hall. LITTLE INDIA This most vibrant part of houses several spectacular temples and bustling shops selling everything from gold jewellery to Hindi music CDs, cheap clothing and souvenirs. CHINATOWN A plethora of hawker stalls, restaurants and wine bars offer foodies plenty of options for eating and entertainment. KAMPONG GLAM Funky-meets-quaint with a line-up of trendy boutiques and cocktail bars along this tiled pedestrian area. Mosques and carpet shops give the area a distinct Middle Eastern vibe. TIONG BAHRU The city s oldest housing estate is one of the most happening hoods in town with row-after-row of quaint art-deco shophouses and food and lifestyle establishments. travelandleisureindia.in 7

8 THE Guide DELIGHTS STAY Your Humble Abode While the Orient takes pride in humility, we assure you there s nothing low key about these iconic hotels. CLOCKWISE: COURTESY OF W; COURTESY OF SOFITEL; COURTESY OF THE FULLERTON CASSIA BINTAN Consider the newest addition to the exclusive Laguna Bintan Integrated Resort your home-away-from-home. Enjoy a relaxed vacation on Bintan Island, just an hour s ferry ride from, from the comfort of spacious lofts. Make new friends at the beach club, take a dip in the pool or just unwind. You can also tee-off at Bintan s 18-hole golf course. Prices US$119 and up; cassia.com W SINGAPORE SENTOSA COVE Known for its wow-factor, the hotel s signature contemproary restaurant Skirt serves s most sought-after steaks. The rooms and suites are classified as per comfort, ranging from Wonderful to Spectacular, Fabulous, Marvelous, AWAY and WOW. Enjoy the mood lighting. Prices start at US$383; wsingaporesentosacove.com THE FULLERTON HOTEL SINGAPORE Once a post office originally built in 1928, the converted hotel building now sits on Marina Bay and is a short 25-minute car ride from the Changi Airport. With incredible views over the city and riverside, the understated elegance 8 travelandleisureindia.in

9 Clockwise: The drift sculpture in the hotel lobby of Marina Bay Sands; a room in Naumi Hotels; Capella ; Waku Ghin: marinated botan shrimp with sea urchin and caviar. Opposite: The living room of the two-bedroom garden loft, Cassia Bintan; AWAY Suite, W, Sentosa Cove; Town Restaurant, The Fullerton Hotel,. CLOCKWISE: COURTESY OF MARINA BAY SANDS(2); COURTESY OF NAUMI HOTEL; COURTESY OF CAPELLA HOTELS of the hotel is old world charm redux. The hotel s signature Kueh Lapis cake, available at The Fullerton Shop, is a must try. Prices start at US$348; fullertonhotels.com CAPELLA SINGAPORE Perched dramatically atop a cascading hillside with the shimmering South China Sea in the background, Capella is the preferred address for people seeking refuge from the hectic pace of the city. While the rooms and suites offer shimmering views of the sea, the spacious villas, surrounded by verdant vegetation, come with an outdoor rain shower, private plunge pool and spacious veranda. Prices start at US$544; capellahotels.com NAUMI HOTEL This is an intimate retreat, which caters to both business and leisure travellers. What s more, it also offers sound-proof rooms! The property received a facelift and now stands as a contemporary boutique hotel. One of its novelties are the rooms inspired by global greats. Two suites, Gabrielle and Camellia are fashioned after Coco Chanel, while the Eden and Nirwana are an ode to Andy Warhol. An entire floor on the third level can be booked by those seeking privacy or ladies travelling by themselves. Prices start at US$280; naumihotel.com RAFFLES SINGAPORE EPITOMISES THE ROMANCE OF THE FAR EAST AN INTOXICATING BLEND OF LUXURY, HISTORY AND COLONIAL DESIGN. IT HAS EVOLVED THROUGH THE LAST 130 YEARS FROM A 10-ROOM BUNGALOW IN 1887 TO BEING ONE OF THE WORLD S MOST ICONIC HOTELS TODAY. THE HOTEL IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING A CAREFUL AND SENSITIVE RESTORATION THAT IS BEING CARRIED OUT IN THREE PHASES AND IS SET TO REOPEN WITH A GRAND CELEBRATION IN AUTUMN MARINA BAY SANDS The triple-towered, 55-storey mega property needs absolutely no introduction. It is one of the most iconic buildings in and is reportedly the most expensive standalone, integrated resort ever built. Enjoy views of the city s breathtaking skyline from the stunning Sands Skypark observation deck or relax in the world s largest rooftop infinity pool. Prices start at US$419; marinabaysands.com travelandleisureindia.in 9

10 THE Guide DELIGHTS Universal Studios Theme Park, Genting. Gardens by the Bay,. SEE+DO World of Choices Within 52 years, has consolidated itself as an Asian tourist hot-spot. Here are the attractions that everyone is flocking to. NATIONAL GALLERY The gallery is a new institution featuring the world s largest public collection of modern an and South East Asian art. nationalgallery.sg MOUNT FABER PARK One of the oldest parks in, it sits on the city s second highest hill. s cable car system links Mount Faber to Sentosa Island, and is a fantastic way to see both the island and reach the dining and entertainment complex that now occupies its peak. mountfaber.com.sg GARDENS BY THE BAY Whimsical sculptures, futuristic supertrees and bio-domes form a part of the 100-hectare fantasy land that is Gardens by the Bay. Walk on the OCBC Skyway suspended between two supertrees, with knockout views of the gardens, city and South China Sea. gardensbythebay.com.sg UNIVERSAL STUDIOS Southeast Asia s only Universal Studios theme park at Resorts World Sentosa is divided into seven zones. Shops, shows, restaurants, rides and roller coasters are all neatly packaged into fantasy-world themes based on blockbuster Hollywood films. rwsentosa.com ARTSCIENCE MUSEUM Located within the Marina Bay Sands complex, the museum building is nothing short of spectacular. The iconic lotus design features 10 fingers or petals, each revealing different gallery spaces, with skylights illuminating the dramatically curved interior walls. marinabaysands.com NIGHT SAFARI A icon, Night Safari is the world s very first nocturnal wildlife park. The eight geographical zones of this park can be explored by a 45-minute tram ride with on-board commentary, or on foot via three 20-minute walking trails. nightsafari.com.sg WINGS OF TIME Set against a signature backdrop and a larger-than-life water screen, a contemporary storyline is weaved together and presented with an epic experiential fusion of the latest multimedia effects, including 3D projection mapping, state-of-the-art lasers, robotic water fountains, giant water jets and pyrotechnics. wingsoftime.com.sg CLOCKWISE: COURTESY OF RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA; JOHN HARPER/GETTYIMAGES; COURTESY OF WINGS OF TIME 10 travelandleisureindia.in

11 An art installation in the garden of the National Gallery. Emerald Hill Road,. Emerald Hill is a prestigious street with a row of former shophouses that have been converted into upscale nightspots. An interactive digital multimedia theme park using advanced, special tools and cutting-edge technology from Japan, MOSH! is a first-of-its-kind in. It is located on Palawan Kidz City, Sentosa. mosh.com.sg Often referred to as s last kampong (Malay village), Pulau Ubin is a boomerangshaped island that is a 10-minute boat ride from Changi Point Ferry Terminal. Once you arrive, rent a bike to see wild mangroves, traditional wooden houses and the occasional wild boar. CLOCKWISE: COURTESY OF MATTHIEU SALVAING; TUUL & BRUNO MORANDI/GETTYIMAGES;ART KOWALSKY/ALAMY ESPLANADE The eye-catching durian fruit-like structure on s skyline is Esplanade Theatres on the Bay. It s a classy and upscale arts and entertainment complex, with a large theatre, concert hall and various smaller performance spaces. esplanade.com REX CINEMA This art-deco style building has housed several forms of entertainment since it opened in 1946 with the screening of The Jungle Book. From starting out as a cinema, it converted into a concert venue, then an ice skating rink, a church and a disco, and is currently s only standalone cinema. rexcinemas.com.sg SINGAPORE FLYER Enjoy panoramic views of the city from atop this 165-metre viewing wheel. Try the Premium Sky Dining Flight or raise a toast with the Premium Champagne Flight. singaporeflyer.com Marina Bay Sands Hotel and ArtScience Museum,. CRANE DANCE AUDIO VISUAL TECHNOLOGIES AND STUNNING LIGHT AND WATER EFFECTS COME TOGETHER ON SENTOSA ISLAND TO DISPLAY THE LARGEST ANIMATRONIC SHOW IN THE WORLD. IT TELLS THE STORY OF LOVE BETWEEN TWO MECHANICAL CRANES AND HOW THEIR PASSION TRANSFORMS THEM INTO REAL BIRDS. RWSENTOSA.COM travelandleisureindia.in 11

12 THE Guide DELIGHTS Marina Bay Sands is known for its luxury brand stores. SHOP More for Your Dollar is synonymous with shopping, so here s how to get a bang for your buck. VIVO CITY A one-stop retail and entertainment destination. High-street shops abound, from Ted Baker to Zara, and La Senza to Timberland. A large Toys R Us and several children s clothing stores will keep those with young families happy too. THE SHOPPES AT MARINA BAY SANDS Head here for high-end luxury brands such as Burberry, Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Hermes and Miu Miu as well as high street favourites Guess, Miss Sixty and Banana Republic. After you ve had your fill of luxury, explore the vast atriums, central canal and restaurants from the world s leading celebrity chefs. HAJI LANE Haji Lane, in the Arab quarter, is a hip and trendy shopping destination for young ans, who come here looking for cult labels and vintage clothing in the offbeat boutiques that line the lane. ION ORCHARD Ion Orchard is one of s biggest and most popular shopping malls. From the ground floor up you will find all the big brand designer names, from Gucci to Prada, Diane von Furstenburg to Kate Spade. Descend through the floors to hunt down high street favourites such as TopShop, Mango and more. Basement level 4 is home to an excellent food court. A canal inside the shopping mall, The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands. CULINARY JOURNEY Food glorious food, especially when you re in Asia s food capital. Uncover local food secrets with the hop-on, hop-off Makan Bus. Originating on Orchard Road, it winds through great food neighbourhoods that are off the beaten track and recommends the best dishes at small eateries, iconic restaurants and hawker centres. makanbus.com A+B Edu Tour s Makan food tour is a great introduction to s history and philosophy of food in areas away from the Central Business District such as the Peranakan and Indian-Muslim food culture of Joo Chiat and the Malay culture of Geylang. abedutours.com.sg Melding street food with swanky surrounds, the dozen curated food stalls at Makansutra Glutton s Bay offer an upmarket hawker-centre experience right on the harbour front. Across the water, Marina Bay Sands and other high rises light up the skyline. makansutra.com CLOCKWISE: COURTESY OF PAUL KENNEDY/ALAMY; ATLANTIDE PHOTOTRAVE/GETTYIMAGES; JUERGEN HASENKOPF/ALAMY VIVO City Mall

13 The Arts House is located in the Old Parliament House of. LOCAL TAKE Go Beyond Discover the they didn t tell you about with these hidden gems. These ace insiders share information on attractions that give you an authentic flavour of the city. CLOCKWISE: IVAN NESTEROV/ALAMY; COURTESY OF OLIVIER LENOIR; COURTESY OF FABIO GRANATA; COURTESY OF TARUN KALRA TARUN KALRA General Manager The Warehouse Hotel To get transported to another time and space, check out the majestic buildings in the civic district like the Victoria Concert Hall, The Arts House and Old Parliament House. Relish timeless recipes and traditions of yesteryear at The White Rabbit, housed in the beautifully restored 1930s Ebenezer chapel. Collect a tool or two from The Warehouse Hotel s Object of Vice collection unique, hard-to-find items, mirror accessories that the original warehouse bosses would have used, such as lighters, ashtrays and flasks. Enjoy classic plays and bestsellers from leading stages, especially from London s West End and Broadway at one of the leading theatre companies in Asia, the Repertory Theatre. FABIO GRANATA Executive Sous Chef St Regis One of my favourite local delicacies is char siu and crispy pork belly rice, which is fortunately easily available in most parts of. Try the humble street versions of these evergreen favourites. The best of s food culture can be experienced at its local hawker centres. My favourites include Maxwell Food Centre, Golden Mile Food Centre, Newton Circus and Lau Pa Sat. For downtime, I usually visit Harry s and the easy-going OverEasy. Occasionally, for a leisurely walk, I head over to the lush Botanic Gardens, which is within close proximity to The St Regis and is s first UNESCO site. OLIVIER LENOIR General Manager Andaz The opening of world-renowned bar Employees Only has added diversity to the night scene. Some of the places I love are Blu Jazz in the Kampong Glam district for its great live music, Spago for its sophisticated vibe and view of the skyline and of course, our very own Mr Stork, up on the 39 th floor rooftop, to sip cocktails, while enjoying the sweeping 360-degree view of the city. For families, our flagship restaurant, Alley on 25 brings street dining to a hotel by offering seven alleyway shop houses on one floor. The steak house, 665 F on the 38 th floor is the ideal spot for couples looking for a cosy nook to hide away in. WITH SOARING CEILINGS AND BEAUTIFUL STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS ACCENTUATED WITH WARM WOOD, BLACK MARBLE AND BRONZE TONES, WALKING INTO THE WHITE RABBIT MAKES YOU FEEL ALMOST REVERENT. TARUN KALRA travelandleisureindia.in 13

14 THE Guide LEISURE s Resorts World TM Sentosa has fun activities for the whole family. Fantastic Island s Resorts World Sentosa is rightly acclaimed as one the best integrated resorts across the length and breadth of Asia. Curious? Here s just a few fabulous reasons why it should be on your bucket list. O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL! December sees Resorts World TM Sentosa transform into a veritable winter wonderland of Christmas cheer. Hourly snowfall, a festive fireworks and lights display, Christmas-themed musical performances and Santa s workshop and toy factory are some of the highlights. THRILL SEAKERS UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SINGAPORE Tinsel town s first theme park in Asia gives you premium access and a walk on part into a back catalogue of your favourite Hollywood yarns. Split into seven action-packed zones, a range of state-of-theart immersive rides and rollercoasters takes you up close and personal with the best of the silver screen. Thrill seekers might want to unwrap The Revenge of the Mummy or battle the Decepticons on Transformers The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle, while smaller mites will go a bundle for Shrek 4-D Adventure or Madagascar: A Crate Adventure. ADVENTURE COVE WATER PARK Strategically placed next to Universal Studios, Adventure Cove is the perfect foil to the world of coaster and simulations, especially when it s baking hot. Its eclectic collection of fast-moving water rides and aquabound experiences are just the ticket to cool off. Adrenaline junkies will have a whale of a time on the Riptide Rocket Asia s first hydro-magnetic rollercoaster-cumwaterslide or aboard the twists, turns and disorientating tunnels of the Spiral Washout and Whirlpool Washout. Also, try snorkelling along the Rainbow Reef where you can swim with fish and marvel at a rainbow of aquatic colour. OTHER GREAT ATTRACTIONS S.E.A. AQUARIUM A date with over 1,00,000 marine creatures belonging to a staggering 800 species awaits you at the world-famous aquarium. Don t miss the Open Ocean Habitat with its 36-metre viewing panel. DOLPHIN ISLAND Your chance to get up close and personal with the fascinating Indo-Pacific Bottlenose dolphin. Feed, interact and learn all about them in the hands of experts. DINE IN STYLE Joël Robuchon Restaurant This is the only restaurant in to garner three Michelin stars, serving up the finest in French haute cuisine. The degustation menu, paired with fine wines, is its signature dish. L Atelier de Joël Robuchon Avant-garde French cuisine that is lovingly prepared at a live counter has earned L Atelier two Michelin stars and a reputation for cooking up a culinary storm. Forest celebrity chef, Sam Leong, redefines Chinese cuisine. His ten-course Discovery menu is a tour de force for the taste buds. Get up close and personal with dolphins at Dolphin Island. 14 travelandleisureindia.in

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16 THE Guide FOOD 45 in THE ISLAND CITY S MULTI-ETHNIC CULTURE AND HERITAGE HAS LED TO A RICH, DIVERSE FARE THAT INCLUDES INNOVATIVE LOCAL DISHES AND CELEBRATED GLOBAL DELICACIES. THESE ARE OUR 45 ALL-TIME DIE, DIE, MUST TRY THINGS TO TASTE THE SPIRIT OF SINGAPORE. WE RE CERTAIN THEY WILL INSPIRE HEATED DEBATES, WITH A LOT OF INSTANTLY TWEETED ALTERNATIVES HASH-TAGGED TO US, PLUS A FAIR FEW NODS OF AGREEMENT. AGREE OR DISAGREE, YOU WILL DROOL AS YOU READ. Makan, the Malay word for food always inspires a passionate conversation in. The way Germans talk about football and Indians talk about Bollywood stars, ans (and anyone who has eaten an food long enough) talk about food. All you need to do is ask this innocent question in a gathering: Where do you get the best chicken rice? That s it. Be prepared, it may take a round of Iced Milo to calm everyone down. Chicken rice, chilli crab, kaya toast... the real taste of lies as much in the usual suspects, as it does in innovative dishes found everywhere from hawker centres to upscale restaurants. Here are 45 dishes that we think capture all the wonderful flavours, talents and passion this city has for food. 16 travelandleisureindia.in

17 1 BAK KUT TEH A slow-cooked pork rib/spare rib broth underlined with rich flavours of pepper, garlic, star anise and herbs. Choose the one with pork ribs, the meat is so tender, just your lips can prise it off. One of the many stories of Bak Kut Teh s invention was that during the olden days of, a poor, starving beggar came by a roadside pork noodle store to beg for food. The stall owner was equally poor, but wanted to help him. He boiled some of his left over pork bones and added whatever cheap spices he had to flavour the soup, including star anise and pepper, which created a soup resembling tea in colour. Thus, the pork bone tea was born. Another story goes that this was a tonic invented to reinvigorate the Chinese coolies that worked in the Clark Quay area. The other variant would be the Klang Bak Kut Teh, a dark and more herbal flavoured soup originating from Malaysia. BEST PLACES TO TRY Ya Hua Bak Kut Teh yahuabakkutteh.com Song Fa Bak Kut Teh songfa.com.sg Ng Ah Sio Pork Ribs Soup ngahsio.com Leong Kee (Klang) Bak Kut Teh 321 Beach Road (closed on Wednesday) 2 WANTON MEE wanton noodles were probably influenced by Hong Kong cuisine, but have become a an classic dish. The local version is typically eaten dry, drenched with some light, sweet sauce, slices of pork char siu and wanton dumplings filled with pork, with a small bowl of soup on the side. The spicy type sees chilli being mixed into the noodles, while the non-spicy kids version will have tomato sauce mixed in. The Malaysian variant is a darker coloured sauce, sweeter tasting mee. FLASHBACK FAVOURITES BEST WANTON MEE STALLS Fei Fei Wanton Mee 62 Joo Chiat Place Kok Kee Wanton Mee 380 Jalan Besar, Lavender Food Square, #01-06 Parklane Zha Yun Tun Mee House 91 Bencoolen Street, #01-53, Sunshine Plaza 3 CHICKEN RICE More accurately known as Hainanese chicken rice, this is one of s most well-known and celebrated dish. No coffee shop in is complete without a chicken rice stall. The whole chicken is steeped in sub-boiling pork and chicken bone stock to absorb the flavours and cook. Some shops will also dip the bird in ice after cooking to create a jelly-like finish on the chicken s skin. The rice used is cooked with chicken stock, ginger, garlic and occasionally pandan leaves for fragrance. Chilli sauce made with garlic and red chilli is served with the dish, and the dark sauce and heaped spoons of chopped ginger are also topped on it. BEST CHICKEN RICE STALLS Boon Tong Kee boontongkee.com.sg Ming Kee Chicken Rice & Porridge 511 Bishan Street 13 Tian Tian Chicken Rice 1 Kadayanallur St, #01-10, Maxwell Road Hawker Centre 4 ORANGE CROISSANT A single orangette (candied orange peel) is folded elegantly into Tiong Bahru Bakery s exemplary croissant. Enough said. tiongbahrubakery.com 5 CHAR KWAY TEOW Char Kway Teow is another signature noodle dish made with flat rice noodles with sweet dark sauce. Stir-fried with egg, pork lard, Chinese sausages and fish cake, Char Kway Teow was intentionally made to be loaded in fats because labourers in the past needed a cheap source of energy, and what better way than this. BEST CHAR KWAY TEOW STALLS Hill Street Char Kway Teow Blk 16 Bedok South Road, #01-187, Bedok South Road Market & Food Centre Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee Blk 531A Upper Cross Street, #02-17, Hong Lim Food Centre Number 18 Zion Road Fried Kway Teow 70 Zion Road, Zion Riverside Food Centre, #01-17 Guan Kee Fried Kway Teow Blk 20 Ghim Moh Road, #01-12, Ghim Moh Market and Food Centre 6 POPIAH ROLLS The round Popiah skin is a thin paper-like wheat crepe that rolls up all the ingredients. A sweet sauce called hoisin is lathered on the laid out flat skin thereupon fillings are added. Ingredients within a Popiah typically include small prawns, boiled eggs, Chinese sausage, lettuce and bean sprouts. BEST POPIAH STALLS Glory Catering glorycatering.com.sg Jit It Thai San Popiah Blk 449 Clementi Avenue 3 Qi Ji 109 North Bridge Road, #01-17, Funan IT Mall Miow Sin Popiah & Carrot Cake 380 Jalan Besar #01-04, Lavender Food Square Ann Chin Popiah Blk 335, Chinatown Complex Market, Smith Street # travelandleisureindia.in 17

18 THE Guide FOOD 7 CARROT CAKE Fried Carrot cake is made with eggs, preserved radish (chai poh) and white radish flour cake, which resembles a white carrot and that s how the name comes about. Variants include the black version, which is with sweet sauce (molasses) added, or a crispy version with the cake fried on top of a beaten egg to create a crust and chunks of cake. BEST FRIED CARROT CAKE STALLS Carrot Cake 20 Kensington Park Road, Chomp Chomp Food Centre (closed on alternate Tuesdays) Fu Ming Carrot Cake Blk 85 Redhill Lane, Redhill Food Centre Hai Sheng Carrot Cake Blk 724 Ang Mo Kio Ave 6, Market and Food Centre, #01-09 He Zhong Carrot Cake 51 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, Bukit Timah Market and Food Centre 8 ROTI PRATA Roti Prata is of Indian origin, has a Malay name, and is eaten by the Chinese! That s what racial harmony is all about. A fried paratha, Roti Prata s popular variants are made by adding cheese, eggs, mushroom, onions or even nutella to the batter. The dough is flipped multiple times into a large thin layer before folding the edges in. Some outlets also flip the dough so thin that it turns crispy when fried on the metal pan. These are called paper or tissue prata. Prata is served with fish or chicken curry, while some people like to have the caramelised banana and sugar version. BEST PRATA STALLS Thasevi Famous Jalan Kayu Prata Restaurant 237 & 239 Jalan Kayu Casuarina Curry Restaurant casuarinacurry.com The Roti Prata House 246M Upper Thomson Rd ENAQ Restaurant Block 303 Jurong East Street FIERY PEPPER/CHILLI CRAB Wilin Low may have coined the term mod-sin, but Chef Han Li Guang totally elevated the cuisine when he opened Labyrinth in His incredibly elegant, modernist take on s favourite dishes is a feast for the senses. Chilli crab, for instance, is presented as a beach scene on a plate. labyrinth.com.sg FOR THE ORIGINAL Long Beach Seafood Blk 1018 East Coast Parkway Crab Party 98 Yio Chu Kang Road Ban Leong Wah Hoe Seafood 122 Casuarina Road 13 OON S LAKSA Violet Oon, s answer to Julia Child, may have built her name on cooking and teaching ans how to cook Peranakan food. But at her eponymous bistro, it is her modern renditions of Nonya classics that make repeat visitors out of us. Try her dry laksa, swathed in a fragrant laksa pesto and topped with prawns, tau pok (bean curd puffs) and bean sprouts and the buah keluak (black mangrove nut) pasta a tangle of smooth angel hair noodles richly flavoured with the pungent black nut, chilli padi, minced prawns and coconut milk. Violet Oon s Kitchen 881 Bukit Timah Road FOR THE ORIGINAL 328 Katong Laksa 51/53 East Coast Road Sungei Road Laksa Blk 27 Jalan Berseh, # Janggut Laksa 1 Queensway, Queensway Shopping Centre, # MILO DINOSAUR, GODZILLA, T-REX The iced chocolate and malt-powdered drinks are made hot, cooled with ice and then heaped on with a spoonful of Milo powder. The powder sinks into the drink slowly and in clumps, so what you get with your spoon are little pockets of sweet cocoa malty goodness. BEST MILO STALLS Nana Teh Tarik 65 Killiney Road Al Ameen Eating House 2-4 Cheong Chin Nam Road Rasa Istimewa Waterfront Restaurant rasaistimewa.com.sg 10 ROJAK Chinese/Malay Rojak is a mixture of youtiao (dough fritters), bean sprouts, tau pok (beancurd puffs), radish, pineapple, cucumber and roast peanuts, mixed together with a black, fermented prawn paste sauce. Chilli is optional. BEST ROJAK STALLS Al Mahboob Indian Rojak Blk 506, Tampines Ave 4, # Toa Payoh Rojak Blk 51 Old Airport Road, #01-108, Old Airport Road Food Centre Hoover Rojak 90 Whampoa Drive, #01-06 Whampoa Food Centre 11 GYOZA AT THE GYOZA BAR The upper level of Ramen Matsuri at Boat Quay has the little-known Gyoza Bar, reminding us that some of the best Japanese food is found at obscure spots. Decorated with lanterns, look out for a door with a small signage that says Gyoza Bar. The Yaki Gyoza is worth every bit of the money, one of the best that can be found in crispy thin skin, plump fillings moist with juice. Pop each into the mouth to experience the burst. gyozabar.sg 18 travelandleisureindia.in

19 ASSAM/TANGY 14 CANTONESE COMFORT CLASSICS The list is long, but you must try the dim sum (baked and fried), Chinese fusion dishes, steamed rice with scallion oil, crispy Peking duck or zesty pan-seared Wagyu beef cubes with sea salt and lime. Kai Garden kaigarden.com.sg 15 RICKSHAW NOODLES This assembled dish of yellow Hokkien noodles in pork and anchovy broth sold by mobile hawkers on trishaws is a thing of the past. However, it can still be found in the lush confines of The Clifford Pier at The Fullerton Bay Hotel, where chef Ken Zheng has created his own two versions. BEST NOODLES STALLS The Fullerton Bay Hotel fullertonhotels.com Teo Heng Porridge Stall Hong Lim Food Centre, 531A Upper Cross Street 16 BAK CHOR MEE Colloquially known as Bak Chor Mee, this is a noodle dish with minced pork, liver, meat balls/ fish balls, fish cake slices and a signature vinegar braised sauce that adds some wetness. Variants include an exclusively soup version with home-made noodles famous at Bedok Blk 85. BEST BAK CHOR MEE STALLS Tai Hwa Pork Noodle Blk 466 Crawford Lane # Minced Meat Mee 3 Yung Sheng Road, #03-150, Taman Jurong Market and Food Centre Seng Hiang Food Stall (soup variant) Blk 85 Bedok North Street 4, Fengshan Market & Food Centre Seng Kee Mushroom Minced Pork Noodles 49A Serangoon Garden Way, Serangoon Garden Market & Food Centre 17 MEE SIAM Popular among the Muslim community as well as Chinese, Mee Siam has been absorbed into s Nonya culture. Mee Siam means Siamese noodles and is vermicelli soaked in a sweet and spicy gravy flavoured by tamarind (assam), dried shrimp and Tau Cheo (fermented bean paste). It usually comes with a boiled egg, bean sprouts and tau pok (beancurd puff) and is garnished with chives. BEST MEE SIAM STALLS Dju Dju Indonesian Food Blk 304 Serangoon Ave 2, #01-14 Killiney Kopitiam killiney-kopitiam.com Wak Limah Stall 320 Shunfu Road, #02-15, Shunfu Food Centre 18 MEE REBUS In the past, mobile hawkers would sell Mee Rebus on the road using a pole and two hanging baskets one basket with the ingredients and the other with the stove and boiling hot water. Mee Rebus is COFFEE SHOP CLASSICS 19 Barbecued Sting Ray with Sambal the stingray is coated in a spicy sauce and grilled for a smokey flavour. 20 Chui Kueh is a dense rice cake that s topped with savoury preserved vegetables. 21 Fish Ball Soup is served piping hot with a side of chillis. 22 Hong Kong-Style Wonton Noodle Soup has a delicious seafood broth, thin egg noodles and wontons with pork and shrimp filling. 23 Tuna Murtabak uses a dough that is stuffed with minced lamb, egg and onions or tuna and sambal. 24 Roast Duck Noodle Soup gets its flavours from the sweet and savoury duck, with all its fatty meat. 25 Fish Cake is minced fish meat pounded till it is springy. 26 Chinese Seafood Omelette uses shrimp, salmon or just any seafood. 27 Otak-otak is a grilled cake made of mashed fish mixed with coconut milk, chilli and spices. a noodle dish using egg yellow noodles like the type in Hokkien prawn mee, with a brown, sweet curry gravy. BEST MEE REBUS STALLS Afandi Hawa & Family Mee Rebus Blk 14 Haig Road, #01-21, Haig Road Food Centre Inspirasi stall Blk 207 New Upper Changi Road, #01-11, Bedok Town Centre Market and Food Centre Selera Kita Blk 58 New Upper Changi Road, #01-182, Block 58 Market and Food Centre travelandleisureindia.in 19

20 THE Guide FOOD 28 BAK KWA What it is: Sweet-salty sheets of barbecued pork jerky traditionally sold around Chinese New Year (but now, you can get all year round). There is a range of Bak Kwa for one to sample at Lim Chee Guan. limcheeguan.com.sg 29 YUMMY YU SHENG This raw fish salad is no ordinary dish, but an auspicious one that is most commonly eaten during Chinese New Year. Rest of the year, you can try it at Zhen Zhen Porridge. They serve it with slices of fresh wolf herring with lettuce, ginger, fried shallot, toasted sesame, sesame oil and fresh squeezed lime. What makes this refreshing dish unique is the use of local wolf herring fish that is also commonly used to make fishballs. Maxwell Food Centre 1 Kadayanallur Street 30 STEAMBOAT Try a luxe version of this familystyle meal at the Hotpot Kingdom, Marina Bay Sands. From the famous Chungking Szechuan hot pot, Korean kimchi stone pots to Macanese stews, you ll find their soup bases are a result of long hours of simmering and super fresh ingredients. B1-01B, Galleria Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands FESTIVE & FAMILY 31 TEOCHEW PORRIDGE We have a significant number of Teochews in who have contributed much to the street food we know today. Teochew porridge is like an introduction course to their cuisine, noted for the fresh seafood and cooking methods such as braising and steaming. It is comfort food at its finest, with dishes such as steamed pomfret done simply to retain its natural sweetness. Find it at stalls such as Teo Heng. 32 SINGAPORE RAMEN A Noodle Story opened a couple of years ago by two Shatec-trained hawkerpreneurs who use modern European kitchen techniques to make an dishes. Inspired by Japanese and Hong Kong noodles, their fusion dish is unique noodles styled after Bak Chor Mee (flat yellow noodles with mushrooms and minced 33 PORK BELLY ROLL AT IZY A deceptively simple but mind-blowing snack of thin sliced meat wrapped around a generous slice of fresh young ginger (to cut the fat). Bar food at its best. Izy izy.com.sg 34 FOIE GRAS WITH YUZU AT IKYU Their impressive foie gras is marinated with saikyo miso and then pan-seared, so it has a lovely caramelised crust but is still rare within. The accompaniment of raw koh-shin daikon and fresh wasabi cut through the richness. MODERN meat), tossed in kelp, topped with sous-vide char siu (barbecued pork), boiled wantons, onsen tamago (poached egg) and a crispy potato-wrapped prawn. The result: a bowl heady with the flavour of crustacean. Stall number #01-39, Amoy Street Hawker Centre 37 ICE-CREAM BREAD This is a sandwich made from a slice of rainbow-coloured sweet white bread and a brick-like slab of strawberry or chocolate ice cream. You can t miss the slightly crabby uncles selling ice-cream bread on Orchard Road. The Ngee Ann City crossing across Paragon has at least three of them permanently parked, so while you wait for the pedestrian light to turn green, there s plenty of 35 FRENCH TOAST WITH RUM SABAYON More like indulgent bread pudding than a breakfast dish, this dessert crafted from buttery brioche that s made in-house boasts a custardy interior and a brown brûléed top, can t be beat. The quenelle of vanilla ice-cream served alongside creates a fantastic hot-cold contrast too. Fordham & Grand 43 Craig Rd 36 CEREAL PRAWNS Fried in butter, topped with fried curry leaves and chilli padi, the prawns are coated in a batter of oats that turn crisp when fried. Red House Seafood redhouseseafood.com

21 time to get tempted by this sweet snack. If you don t like bread, you can have it sandwiched between two wafer biscuits. But the bread version is the yummiest. And it s probably the only thing that still costs only S$ UP PORK RIBS/COFFEE RIBS The delicacy is also called Champagne pork ribs, the name coming from the fizzy drink used to tenderise the meat. Chinese cooking wine is used as well and the combination of bubbles and wine results in a sweet caramelised pork dish with crisp skin and tender meat. Similar in taste, but with the heady aroma of Nanyang-style kopi, are the coffee pork ribs. BEST COFFEE RIBS STALLS Por Kee Eating House 69 Seng Poh Ln #01-02 Siang Hee Restaurant Serangoon Garden Market & Food Centre, 49A Serangoon Garden Way 39 JANICE WONG S ECLAIRS From Chocolate Paint in a variety of colours to eclairs in fantastic flavours (from popcorn to pandan) featuring chocolate art reproductions of Matisse paintings, Janice Wong is s queen of desserts. Her sweet boutique, 2am in Holland Village is an experience that bewitches one s mind as much as the taste buds. 2amdessertbar.com SWEET 40 KAYA TOAST AND SOFT BOILED EGGS Set A. That s all you have to say. They greatly improve any Monday morning: two slices of traditional bread grilled and smeared with a layer of kaya and featuring four mini blocks of melting butter. Served with soft-boiled eggs topped with light soya sauce and white pepper. If you love boiled dhaba-tea, you ll enjoy the Teh (tea with sweet condensed milk) that comes as a part of Set A. BEST KAYA TOAST STALLS Good Morning Nanyang Cafe 20 Upper Pickering Street, Hong Lim Green Community Centre Ya Kun Kaya Toast 18 China Street #01-01, Far East Square (there are over 30 outlets of Ya Kun in ) 41 ONDEH-ONDEH CUPCAKES There is more than artisanal coffee and brunch plates available at this Tiong Bahru cafe. Grab the ondeh-ondeh cupcake (S$3.50), if it is available. The cupcake version of the traditional Malaysian kueh (dessert) is executed perfectly. The icing is pandan flavoured and dusted with coconut shavings, and just like the kueh, the cupcake has a decadent gula melaka centre. The cafe also has cupcake versions of other local desserts like Chendol (coconut milk-based drink with green jelly-like riceflour noodles) and peanut pancake. 40 Hands 40handscoffee.com 42 CANDLENUT S BUAH KELUAK ICE-CREAM An eye-opening combination of the Peranakan black nut with dark chocolate and chilli specks (which crackle in the mouth like pop rocks), this salty-sweet dessert s the stuff of dreams. 331 New Bridge Road, #01-03 Dorsett Residences 43 SUGEE CAKE No other dessert speaks Eurasian more than sugee cake (semolina almond cake). At Chin Mee Chin Confectionery, it is decadently buttery, dense yet moist with chunks of finely chopped almond in the batter. 204 E, East Coast Road 44 FRENCH HOT CHOCOLATE Parisian tearoom Angelina has arrived in, finding its home at luxury lifestyle mall Capitol Piazza City Hall. Angelina has a history from 1903, when Proust and Coco Chanel were customers at the tearoom at Rue Du Rivoli. You have to try the old-fashioned hot chocolate L Africain and Mont Blanc (sweet chestnut purée vermicelli, smooth light whipped cream beneath the layer and meringue as its base). Angelina Capitol Galleria #01-82, 15 Stamford Road 45 PULUT HITAM CAKE This Ang Mo Kio bakery has been in business since 1982, steadily keeping up with the times, fusing the old with the new seamlessly. The Pulut Hitam cake (black glutinous rice cake) is one of the most popular, with a vanilla sponge base, coconut-flavoured fresh cream dotted with glutinous rice and a layer of pulut hitam on top. Unlike the original dessert-in-abowl version (a thick, sweet stew of black glutinous rice drizzled with coconut milk), this is a light, textured cake. Pine Garden s Cake 529, Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 travelandleisureindia.in 21

22 THE Guide FESTIVALS 12 REASONS TO STAY LONGER IN SINGAPORE An action-packed calendar of events in 2018 offers many reasons to linger a few days longer in and indulge in internationally acclaimed music, art, sporting and gourmet festivals. St Jerome s Laneway Festival MONTH January Australia s most popular indie music export, Laneway returns to for its eighth year, with an electrifying line-up of 15 bands. Big names, including Anderson, Paak, Mac DeMarco, Bonobo, The War on Drugs and others play at the massive outdoor location, The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay, at this much-loved daylong music festival. Goes well with Explore Gardens by the Bay, downtown s green lung, where an elevated walkway connects the futuristic supertrees. singapore. lanewayfestival.com Chinese New Year MONTH February welcomes the Year of the Dog with parades, lantern-strung streets, lion dances and a festive vibe. Sample traditional food like pineapple tarts, shrimp rolls and bak kwa (pork jerky). Don t miss the CAMERON SPENCER/GETTYIMAGES 22 travelandleisureindia.in

23 Chingay parade, where colourful floats make their way down the street. Goes well with Chinatown is particularly festive during this season, with street markets selling decorations and traditional food and music and dance shows at night. visitsingapore.com Festival of Fun MONTH March 8-18 Indulge in family fun with SpongeBob, the Ninja Turtles and other street performers as local kids make the most of the school holidays. The 2017 edition featured Nickelodeon characters at Clarke Quay, clowns and magicians, scavenger hunts and stand-up comics at the Magners International Comedy Fest. Goes well with Sentosa Island s Trick Eye Museum is ideal for a fun afternoon spent taking goofy pictures at the interactive exhibits. funfest.asia World Gourmet Summit MONTH April 2-29 Celebrated chefs from around the world bring innovative menus to s top restaurants at a series of specially curated culinary and wine events. Sample degustation menus, learn about craft FROM TOP: COURTESY OF RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA; MARTIN PHILBEY/REDFERNS/GETTYIMAGES beers or rare Japanese whiskies and sign up for interactive events with acclaimed master chefs. Goes well with Hit up s celebrated hawker centres like Lau Pa Sat and Maxwell Food Centre for quick, easy-on-the-pocket fare. worldgourmet summit.com Dragon Boat Festival MONTH May Slender, colourful boats painted with dragons race through the water as drums beat, flags wave and hordes gather to celebrate a From above: The 3D artworks at Trick Eye Museum, RWS transport you to an imaginative world; St Jeromes Laneway Festival hits all the right notes with acclaimed performers. Opposite: Chingay Parade started in 1973 as a neighbourhood parade, but later evolved into one of the biggest street parades in Asia. bit of Chinese heritage. Soak in the festival s electric atmosphere at DBS Marina Regatta, where you can watch teams compete and snack on traditional rice dumplings. Goes well with Take a bumboat ride to the charming island of Pulau Ubin to spend a day in lush, rustic environs. travelandleisureindia.in 23

24 THE Guide FESTIVALS focus on s national monuments, and international and local performance artists will interact with audiences through readings, exhibits and installations, apart from music and theatre. sifa.sg Goes well with Catch a performance at Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, which hosts concerts, workshops and theatre in halls with wonderful acoustics. Night Festival MONTH August With grand light installations on iconic heritage buildings, music and theatre performances and interactive art exhibits, s nights come alive for two weekends in August. Events are concentrated in the Bras Basah-Bugis area, and Night Lights, held at the National Museum and Art Museum, is a major draw. nightfestival.sg Goes well with Check out the Peranakan Museum, showcasing the unique heritage of the Baba Nyonya community. Grand Prix MONTH September Top names from the motorsport circuit participate in thrilling races at the annual Formula 1 Grand Prix, held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Apart from the races, headlining entertainment acts have included names such as Ariana Grande, Calvin Harris, One Republic and many more. singaporegp.sg Goes well with Experience the nightlife around Marina Bay FROM TOP: MARCUS MOK/GETTYIMAGES; COURTESY OF ULTRASINGAPORE.COM Ultra Music Festival MONTH June Among the world s largest electronic music festivals, Ultra promises two days of top international DJs, electronic, house and techno acts on three stages. Held at Marina Bay Sands, past editions have featured big names like Kygo, DeadMau5, AfroJack, Steve Aoki and Tiesto. ultrasingapore.com Goes well with For live acoustic gigs, check out Timbre s chain of restaurants, where budding musicians from their music academy regularly perform. International Festival of Arts MONTH July Music, dance and theatre come together in a month-long celebration of the arts. The 2018 edition will 24 travelandleisureindia.in

25 CLOCKWISE: MANFRED GOTTSCHALK/GETTYIMAGES; DARBY SAWCHUK/ALAMY; DOMONABIKESINGAPORE/ALAMY Sands at glitzy rooftop bars such as Cé La Vi and 1-Altitude. Wine Fiesta MONTH October Now in its 11th year, this outdoor wine event features vino from around the world, including France, Italy, Australia and New Zealand, alongside great food, at sit-down dinners and wine tastings. Meet with vineyard owners and enrol for masterclass sessions to brush up your wine knowledge. Goes well with Try bespoke cocktails at the charming Bar Stories, located in a shophouse on the atmospheric Haji Lane. winefiesta.com.sg River Festival MONTH November The stretch along the River transforms into a hotbed of activity as music, art installations, parties and events pop up at Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay. There are LED light displays, dragon boat races, parades and Above: The indoor skating rink at Marina Bay Sands; Esplanade Theatres on the Bay; a part of the famed Taking the Past Forward sculpture at Peranakan Museum. Opposite, from above: Three dragon boats ready to race at the River Festival; an electrifying performance at the Ultra Music Festival,. outdoor parties along the open-air stretch to celebrate the heritage of the river. srf.sg Goes well with Step in for a drink at the trendy Beast & Butterflies bar at the Philippe Starckdesigned M Social boutique hotel at Robertson Quay. Christmas Wonderland MONTH December Experience a tropical Christmas at Gardens by the Bay with a European-style Christmas market complete with mulled wine, baked treats, dressed up trees and plenty of yuletide cheer. Kids will love the carousel and posing with Santa in his cottage, and can even try ice-skating. Goes well with s iconic shopping stretch Orchard Road comes alive with stunning light displays, street performers and Christmas offers at the many malls. christmaswonder land.sg travelandleisureindia.in 25

26 THE Guide LAST STOP Changi Airport You might just want to spare that little more time for your transit home than you thought, as s famous airport is an attraction in its own right. TERMINAL VELOCITY The airport s very latest edition is its supershiny, state-of-the-art Terminal 4. Billed as fast and seamless, the new terminal employs a facial recognition system to check-in and print baggage tags. You can also kiss goodbye to the horror of partial undressing and bag-emptying at security, as CT scan technology uses its x-ray eyes to check your bags through. If the ergonomic design of the terminal or hypnotic kinetic artwork don t float your pre-flight boat, then the 80-plus bauble packed shops and stalls littered around T4 are bound to. GARDENS OF FIVE SENSES Feel like a little fresh air? Then, a gentle stroll around one of Changi s five concept gardens could be just the thing to get your lungs pumping. Flit through a 1000 butterflies, send your olfactory senses into overdrive with the nose of over 700 orchids or just marvel at the intrinsic weirdness of sprawling cactus. Once you re through with your arboreal overture, chill by the Kio ponds and sit, mesmerised, as carefree carp glisten beneath the aquamarine. PUCK-ER UP America s culinary sweetheart and Hollywood s best buddy, Wolfgang Puck, recently unleashed his take on the pre-flight refined dining experience, Kitchen, at T3, Changi. Billed as comfort dining, this bar-cum-diner is already kicking up a storm for those in search of flavours a little outside the norm. His Spicy Chicken Potstickers, in particular, have already become a dish of legend. And, if you re not in need of sustenance, simply pull up a bar stool, order from an eclectic menu of cocktails and watch a stylish crowd go about their day. ENDLESS MATINEE Those of you with a slightly longer wait or an unexpected delay will find either of Changi s two movie theatres a total boon. Screenings CHANGI LIFE DOESN T HAVE TO COST A DIME Internet booths for 15 minutes Xbox 360 and PS3 gaming Catch Z s in the Snooze Lounges Wear them down in the Children s Play Area Four hours Wi-Fi Foot massage are all absolutely gratis and reels roll for 24 hours a day. Every day. TWISTING BY THE POOL If you re a water baby and in need of one last splash in the pool, then your best bet pre-flight option for a dip is the rooftop pool at T1. It s part of the Aerotel Transit Hotel and costs for non-patrons, but with a Jacuzzi, a pool bar and great views of taxiing airplanes, it s small chips to pay. 26 travelandleisureindia.in

27 SINGAPORE AIRLINES PROMOTION AT HOME IN THE SKIES SUITES AND BUSINESS CLASS SEATS ON SINGAPORE AIRLINES A380 FLEET ARE ALL ABOUT FIRSTS, IN SERVICE AND INDUSTRY. CLOCKWISE: Airlines A380 Suites offer the best in comfort and privacy; feel the 130-degree recline of your seat in Business Class; and a standalone flat bed in a suite. he Airbus A380 truly is a colossus Tof the skies. Not only does it have the most fuel-efficient engines of any commercial airliner currently plying a route, but it also boasts the quietest. Quite a feat for a bird of its vast proportions. All of which means that wherever you re seated on a Airlines A380, you re carried in style, but none more so than when you re seated in one of its luxurious Business Class seats or 12 exclusive Suites. BUSINESS IS THE BUSINESS The first thing you notice in Business Class is the fusion of space, comfort and attention to detail lavished on the compartment. They say it s the little things, but clever design means that whichever of the 34-inch wide, leather upholstered Business Class seats you re in, you ve direct, and easy access, to the aisle. Your savvy seat also reclines all the way to 130-degrees, transforming it into a comfortable couch. If you are ready for bed, then the seat flips down into a full-flat bed, complete with linen and duvet. Suites come equipped with a multitude of ports and connections, including USB, video-in and in-flight phones. There s also a full-size desk to deploy if it s work you want. SWEETS FOR MY SUITE Up top on the A380 odyssey are 12 sublime suites that take luxury and service to a whole new level. Not only do they offer the discerning passenger heaps more space and storage for personal Getting to a hub that flies Airlines from India has never been easier courtesy of Vistara and its ever-expanding network that now stands at 21 routes. belongings, each suite also boasts privacy and comfort levels more akin to a luxury yacht or hotel room. INDULGE YOURSELF Each of the private cabins is a marvel of natural hues and wood, featuring seats upholstered with Italian leather. The coes de gras, though, is that each of the suites comes with its own standalone bed complete with luxury linen and duvet there s even a turndown service! Not ready for bed yet? We suggest you leaf the extensive dining menu and chow down on a gourmet selection while you flick through a wide array of movies, games and music offerings all delivered on a whopping 23-inch screen. For more information, visit

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