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Vibrant Singapore
Every National Day, this City-State comes alive to celebrate its amazing
achievements and looks brightly towards its future.

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Just as the world turns, the eyes of

the world have been turning east in
recent years. The rise of China as a
global superpower and economic
giant have diverted attention from
traditional Western markets and made
Asia the most important place on the
planet.
Perfectly situated to benefit from
this both in geography and ideology
is Singapore – a small nation with
large ambitions and a track record of
impressive achievement.
A nation of just over 4 million,
Singapore has a global reputation
and presence that belies its size.
Everywhere you look there are
accolades and achievements, world-
firsts and pioneering technology.
Sitting at the gateway of east and
West, and flanked by huge markets
in India and China, the Singapore
success story shows no signs of
slowing.
Whether in Singapore for a
well-earned family holiday or on a
business stopover, the Lion City will
impress you from the moment you
arrive at its world-famous airport.
Changi Airport has won more than
With its rich history of immigration, talents from
all over the world have contributed in developing
Singapore into the vibrant and cosmopolitan
city of today – a hub for commerce, creativity,
culture, education, finance, healthcare, information
technology, transportation and research and
development.
250 awards in its 26-year history,
perhaps the most prestigious one
coming in 2006 when it was voted the
World’s Best airport by Skytrax. Your
first experience of service standards
in Singapore, arriving by air, is
guaranteed to be a memorable one.
It’s no wonder so many expatriates
decide to make the island their home.
People are a resource that has
been key to Singapore’s success.
Today, Singapore continues to
welcome immigrants to work, study
or set up home in the garden city. As This page: Trishaw rides are a relaxing way to see the
Singapore’s forefathers were largely various sights of Singapore.
immigrants from all over the Opposite page: National Day brings families together
and unites all in the vibrant colours of Singapore.

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World, Singapore is a mix of cultures
Singapore is a modern and and religions woven together by a
common respect and understanding.
cosmopolitan city, with a Singapore is a modern and
cosmopolitan city, with a reputation
reputation for having a stable for having a stable and responsive
government, safe and secure
and responsive government, environment, and an efficient
infrastructure to attract foreigners to
safe and secure environment, study, work and live here.
Permanent residency in
and an efficient infrastructure Singapore is attractive with the
country’s high employment rate,
to attract foreigners to study, financial and political stability, mature
infrastructure, high quality of life
work and live here. and a genuine sense of safety and
security that is the envy of the world.
With its rich history of immigration,
talents from all over the world have
contributed in developing Singapore
into the vibrant and cosmopolitan
city of today – a hub for commerce,
creativity, culture, education, finance,
healthcare, information technology,
transportation and research and
development.
Singapore welcomes foreigners
who can identify with its way of life
and wish to contribute positively
Opposite page: Founder of Modern Singapore, the Statue of
to its development. Many of these
Sir Stamford Raffles.
This page: Fresh flowers being sold at one of many open air
foreigners decide to take up
Permanent Residence and eventually
markets near a Chinese temple.
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Residents enjoy better privileges
than foreigners ranging from
dedicated immigration facilities
to subsidized education and
healthcare.
Located at one of the
crossroads of the world,
Singapore’s strategic position and
passionate people have helped it
grow into a major centre for trade,
communications and tourism.
WINNING FORMULA
Think Singapore has solely been a
runaway success due to its location
and luck? Think again. It has taken
hard work and investment for the
small state to become the envy of
the world and a consistent winner
of international awards, for both
leisure and business.
The earliest mention of
Singapore dates back to the 3rd
Century and a Chinese account
which described Singapore as “Pu-
luo-chung” (“island at the end of a
peninsula”), but it was not until the
11th Century that the island gained
its now famous moniker. According
to legend, a visiting prince spotted
an animal he thought was a lion
and Singapore’s modern day name
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“Singa Pura” (“Lion City”) was born.
Before the British arrived in the 18th
Century, Singapore had already
become a small town, welcoming
traders from China, India, Arabia and
Europe on their long sea voyages. The
British saw the need for a strategic
port to repair and maintain their fleet,
during its journeys to the far corners
of the then mighty British Empire.
So it was that Sir Stamford Raffles
established Singapore as a trading
station. The policy of free trade
attracted merchants from as far afield
as the Americas.
By 1824, just five years after the
founding of modern Singapore, the
population had boomed from 150 to
10,000. The trade between east and
West escalated and advancements
in technology, such as steamships
and the telegraph, and the opening
of the Suez Canal in 1869, increased
Singapore’s importance as a centre for
trade.
After the Second World War,
Singapore became a Crown Colony.
The growth of nationalism led to
self-government in 1959 and on 9
August 1965, Singapore became an
independent republic. In those 43
Permanent Residency in Singapore is attractive
with country’s high employment rate, financial
and political stability, mature infrastructure, high
quality of life and genuine sense of safety and
security that is the envy of the world.
years, Singapore has not looked
back and has grown into one of
the world’s great city states.
Singapore is the busiest
port in the world with over 600
shipping lines. One of the world’s
major oil refining and distribution
centres, Singapore is a major
supplier of electronic components
and a leader in shipbuilding and
repairing. It has also become one
of the most important financial
centres of Asia, with more than This page: National Day Parade Celebrations
130 banks. Singapore’s strategic are held each year on the 9th of August to
commemorate Singapore’s independence.
location, excellent facilities,
Opposite page: LASALLE College of the Arts
fascinating cultural contrasts and A conducive environment for artists, curators,
tourist attractions contribute to its researchers, intellectuals, students and
success as a leading destination members of the public to exchange ideas
for both business and pleasure. about art and design.
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Singapore is a mix of cultures and religions that is woven together by a
common respect and understanding.
BEST FOR LEISURE
It’s fair to say that Singapore has
built its success on business, but
it has also used those foundations
to develop another key industry –
tourism.
The Singapore Tourism Board
(STB) is a statutory board operating
under the Ministry of Trade and
Industry (MTI) that focuses on
developing and implementing
policies, strategies and plans to
transform the tourism sector into a key
driver of economic growth.
The STB was established in 1964
to promote Singapore as a tourist
destination. Then known as the
Singapore Tourist Promotion Board
(STPB), its mandate was to coordinate
the efforts of hotels, airlines and
travel agents in promoting the overall
image of the destination. Through
the 1960s and 1970s, the STPB
actively encouraged investments in
infrastructure such as the building
of hotels and tourist attractions like the
Jurong Bird Park and the resort island of
Sentosa.
The STPB was re-named the
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in 1997,
to reflect the Board’s expanding role
beyond that of simply tourist promotion.
From attracting 91,000 visitors in 1964,
the Board today attracts more than
10 million visitors annually. In 2007, a
record number of 10.3 million visitors
landed, an increase of 5.4% over 2006.
In pursuing its mission to develop
and champion tourism, the STB adopts
a comprehensive and holistic approach.
To ensure that the tourism industry
continues to be a key contributor to the
economy, the STB unveiled the tourism
2015 Master plan, in which targets were
set to achieve S$30 billion in tourism
This page: Singapore is a mix of cultures
receipts and 17 million in visitor arrivals. from Chinese, Malays, Indians, Eurasians
“We see no need to adjust our and people of other descent.
strategy under the tourism 2015 plan Opposite page: One of the eagerly
at the moment,” says STB. “Our current anticipated highlights of the National Day
focus is still giving us good growth from Parade are the parachuters who make a
key markets and from key segments.” spectacular entrance to the show.
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The Republic of Singapore is one
of the world’s great economic
successes. A tiny, multiracial island
state, Singapore offers its disciplined
and hard-working citizens a standard
of living unmatched in Asia. Though
predominantly Chinese, English is the
language of Singapore -the language
of international business inherited
from its Colonial past.
Singapore is right here, right now,
at the very epicentre of world growth.
As the economy of the world shifts
from West to East with the opening up
of China and India, in particular, and
countries like Vietnam, Thailand and
Malaysia working towards First World
status, Asia will become the centre
of the economic boom. And when
you consider that Asia’s population
is over three billion people – that’s
half the world’s population – and that
the population will rise to 5.6 billion
in 2050, the understanding of how
significant Asia will be in the future,
becomes clear.
With one of the most stable
Singapore is at the very epicentre of world
growth. Asia’s population is over three billion
people – that’s half the world’s population –
and that will rise to 5.6 billion in 2050.
The understanding of how significant Asia will
be in the future is clear.
political regimes in Asia, a reputation
for being honest, efficient and free
of corruption and a government
that offers numerous free trade
agreements, it is no wonder that
Singapore is, and will become even
more, the strategic gateway to Asia.
And as more and more international
companies from the Americas and
Europe wish to do trade with China
and India, Singapore will be there to
help and to offer itself as the premium
hub for international organisations and This page: Bumboats ply visitors around
associations to set up headquarters as favourite sights along the Singapore River
well as invest in and the ideal place to including Clarke Quay, Boat Quay, The
live, meet and do business. Singapore Merlion and Riverside Point.
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Strong infrastructure and a highly skilled workforce, together with a perfect
location on the cross roads between East and West has ensured that Singapore
is the amongst the worlds leading choices for doing business.

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Singapore has one of the world’s most
developed economies with 7,000
resident multinational companies and
100,000 enterprises, creating a vibrant
business environment.
According to the latest figures from
the Ministry of Trade and Industry,
the Singapore economy is expected
to grow by 4-5% in 2008. For the first
half of 2008, real GDP grew by 4.5%
-bucking the trend towards a global
economic downturn and confirming
the strength of Singapore.
In particular, the services sector
continued to grow, while financial and
business services continued to register
strong growth. Construction sector
also remained strong.
Singapore remains the world’s
second-freest economy, behind Hong
Kong, according to the latest index
of Economic Freedom, released
by US think tank, the Heritage
Foundation. The gap behind Hong
Kong has also narrowed this year,
with Singapore increasing its score.
The higher the score, the lower the
level of government interference in the
economy. In 2007, Singapore scored
87.4 out of 100.
Singapore is renowned for the ease of doing
business. Amongst the world’s globalised
nations, the workforce is recognised for its
high level of productivity and positive
can-do attitude.
For the second year in a row,
Singapore has come top in the
World Bank’s Doing Business
report. Singapore finished ahead
of New Zealand and the United
States when it comes to the ease
of doing business in a report that
covered 178 countries.
Besides having a safe
environment that is conducive
for individuals and families to
make Singapore their best home,
Singapore is also renowned for the
ease of doing business. Amongst This page: Biomedical Research has been
one of the fastest growing areas and a key
the world’s globalised nations,
focus for Singapore’s economic development.
the workforce is recognised for Opposite page: The Marina Bay Financial
its high level of productivity and Centre - Singapore has found innovative
positive, can-do attitude. solutions such as reclaiming its land to find
As economic freedom is linked space for its growing economy.
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Favourable tax system as
compared to many other
global cities and residents
appreciate that those
taxes contribute directly
to bettering the lives of its
people
Opposite page: Biopolis
This campus is dedicated to providing
space for biomedical research and
development activities and promoting
peer review and collaboration among
the private and public scientific
community.
This page: Singapore can boast of a highly
efficient public transportation network which is
amongst the world’s best. The Expo MRT as seen
above is near the Singapore Expo which regularly
holds some of the regions biggest exhibitions and
draws in delegates from around the world.
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with economic growth and prosperity,
this ranking and recent growth means
that Singapore is, in 2008, in a very
healthy position.
The Singapore government
encourages companies, investors
and start-ups, with no restrictions on
foreign ownership of Singaporean
assets; tax incentives to attract
foreign multinationals (especially
those offering to impart knowledge
and technology); and no exchange
controls. The government and
numerous trade associations
proactively encourage Singaporeans
to set up their own businesses,
ventures and entrepreneurial projects.
While the Association of Small &
Medium Enterprise helps to elevate
the profiles of SMEs in Singapore and
motivates entrepreneurs, International
Enterprise (IE) Singapore provides
Singapore-based companies with
business-critical support.
As for regional industry, Singapore
boasts machinery, mineral fuels,
chemicals, agricultural products,
foodstuffs, and crude materials
among its principal exports – sending
them as close as Malaysia, Hong
Kong and China and as far as the
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US. Ship-building, shipping
and marine-related sectors are
also a huge part of Singapore’s
economy and they have recently
experienced a boom as orders for
oil rigs, tankers and specialised
vessels surge on the back of rising
global demand for energy.
New shipbuilding and
conversion activities are also
taking place in the region, driven
by increasing inter-regional trade
as Asia’s economies continue
to strengthen. This, in turn, has
led to a growth in the regional
steel industry too -another huge
Singaporean industry. Thanks to
high oil prices, the oil, gas and
petrochemical industries have
boomed and with China’s need
for energy seemingly insatiable,
Singapore is in the perfect position
to supply new oil and gas reserves.
Masses of foreign multinationals
already use Singapore as their
regional headquarters for Asia and
remarkably, they now account for
75% of Singapore’s manufactured
exports.
Coming to Singapore will be
easy and ideal then for many
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internationals who wish to use the
Republic as a springboard into the
regional and global markets.
Favourable tax system as
compared to many other global cities
and residents appreciate that those
taxes contribute directly to bettering
the lives of its people
Add to this Singapore’s global
network of air links, shipping lines and
freight forwarders that make it a highly
efficient logistic hub and you can see
why Singapore is the smart choice for
business.
Singapore is the leading centre in
Asia for major trade fairs, conferences
and conventions and has won any
number of accolades for its facilities.
In September 2006, Singapore
proudly and successfully hosted the
annual meeting of the World Bank and
International Monetary Fund.
By further offering numerous
incentive schemes and joint
promotional support to overseas
exhibition organisers and great
Intellectual Property (IP) protection
(Singapore is ranked number one in
Asia), the Singapore government is
making sure that Singapore becomes
the premier location for international
trade exhibitions. The International
Exhibition City (IEC) programme,
with endorsement from the Approved
International Fair (AIF), has been set
up to help make this happen.
Singapore’s spotlights for the
coming years are on using Singapore
as an international conference arena,
meeting demands with excellent
infrastructure and networking,
superb facilities and world-class
accommodation.
While the Singapore economy
is doing well, the government is
certainly not resting on its laurels but
instead is seeking to fund Research
and Development (R&D) initiatives
that would reap economic benefits
for the country, in particular two new
sectors
– Environmental and Water
technologies, and interactive and
Digital Media (sectors that Singapore
believes it has a competitive market
in) – have been targeted for the next
10 years.
When it comes to business,
Singapore is leading the way.
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Singapore continues its evolution into
a compelling, must-visit destination
with mega developments such as
the Integrated Resorts (IRs) in the
works, and world-class events like the
world’s first Formula OneTM night race,
held on 28 September 2008.
Singapore also has a calendar of
regular events to draw in millions of
tourists every year. These include
the Singapore Airshow, the Great
Singapore Sale, the Singapore Arts
Festival, the Singapore Food Festival,
the M1 Singapore Fringe Festival,
the Singapore Garden Festival and
the Standard Chartered Singapore
Marathon, among others. This nation
is also the region’s preferred business
destination, with about 5,000
Meetings, Incentives, Conferences
and Exhibitions (MICE) held here
annually.
Singapore has enjoyed four
successive years of record growth
in Visitor Arrivals (VA) and Tourism
Receipts (TR) since 2004, with
continuous growth each month for 46
months since March 2004. Latest full-
year’s (January to December) results
released for 2007 showed that the
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) had
Key attractions in Singapore which continue to be
popular among visitors comprise the Night Safari,
the Singapore Zoo, the Jurong Bird Park, Sentosa
Island and its Underwater World, Asian Civilisations
Museum, and the National Museum of Singapore.
10.3 million visitor arrivals registering
a growth of 5.4 per cent over 2006,
and posted an estimated S$13.8
billion in tourism receipts. Further, in
line with its Tourism 2015 vision, STB
hopes to attract 17 million visitors
and targets S$30 billion in tourism
receipts.
Singapore’s top five-visitor This page: Dragon Boat races are a
generating markets for 2007, with common sight and the participants are
arrival figures, were Indonesia often seen training near the Kallang River.
(1,956,000), PR China (1,114000), Opposite page, above: Clarke Quay
Australia (768,000), India (749,000) facade at night featuring five blocks of
and Malaysia (646,000). These restored warehouses, Clarke Quay offers a
countries accounted for about 51 per quirky alternative to mainstream attractions,
with second-hand and antique shops and
cent of total visitor arrivals.
restaurants with an amazing array of F&B
Benefiting from these impressive options. In the evenings, dance clubs and
arrival figures, the hotel industry saw pubs come alive with music from the 1960s
both the Average Room Rate (ARR) to the present.
and the Average Occupancy Rate Opposite page, below: National Museum of
(AOR) setting new highs. The ARR Singapore at night.
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Opposite page: One of the island’s latest
attractions, the Singapore Flyer is the world’s
largest observation wheel. Standing at a stunning
165m from the ground, the Flyer offers you
breathtaking, panoramic views of the Marina
Bay, the island city – and beyond.
This page: Little India is a kaleidoscope of vibrant
lights during Deepavali celebrations, as seen
on Serangoon Road.
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for 2007 was S$202, an increase of 23.1
per cent year-on-year, while the AOR was
estimated to have reached 87 per cent.
In January 2005, STB identified three key
areas of focus under its Tourism 2015 plan:
(a) Strengthening Singapore’s position
as a leading Convention & Exhibition City
in Asia with a strong and dynamic business
environment.
(b) Developing Singapore as a leading
Asian leisure destination by providing
an enriching experience that is Uniquely
Singapore.
(c) Establishing Singapore as the
Services Centre of Asia – a place where
visitors come to enjoy high-end quality
services such as healthcare and education.
To achieve the 2015 targets, STB has
focused its efforts on achieving leadership
positions in key customer segments,
including Leisure, BTMICE (Business Travel,
Meetings, Incentive travel, Conventions and
Exhibitions) and Services (Education and
Healthcare).
Key attractions in Singapore which
continue to be popular among visitors
comprise the Night Safari, the Singapore
Zoo, the Jurong Bird Park, Sentosa
Island and its Underwater World, Asian
Civilisations Museum, and the National
Museum of Singapore. Besides these there
are many smaller yet consequential niche
museums like the Chinatown Heritage
Centre, Malay Heritage Centre, Changi
Chapel and Museum and Mint Museum of
Toys.
Other must-visit attractions include
Singapore’s ethnic districts of Chinatown,
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Little India, Kampong Glam, and the Katong
/ Joo Chiat area. These are where you can
participate in festive light-ups and religious
and cultural festivals such as the Chinese
New Year, Hari Raya, Thaipusam, Singapore
River Hang Bao, Chingay, the Fire-walking
ceremony, and Deepavali among others.
These are charming precincts in their own
right and give visitors a fairly good idea of
the nation’s rich history, how the various
ethnic groups have coexisted and how they
worked together to create the Singapore of
today.
In March 2008, another addition to the
range of new attractions was the Singapore
Flyer, a giant observation wheel with 28
capsules, each capable of holding up to 28
people. Also for history and culture buffs,
the first-of-its kind Peranakan Museum
opened its doors.
By 2010 Singapore will have two
Integrated Resorts (IRs) developed in
its tourism landscape – The Marina Bay
Sands™ and the Resorts World at Sentosa.
There are also plans to develop the
natural reserves of Mandai into a unique
nature destination embracing the precinct’s
rich biodiversity and natural attributes. Other
upcoming attractions include the Gardens
by the Bay and the National Art Gallery,
each of which will add depth to the island-
nation’s product offerings.
A visit to Singapore isn’t complete
without the experience of the sun and sandy
beaches and trips to soak in the rustic
charm of Kusu Island, Pulau Ubin and St.
John’s Island.
Singapore’s culinary options are
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legendary and besides its range of hawker
centres, food courts, restaurants and dining
hubs, there are two annual events which
attract food enthusiasts in large numbers.
One is the month-long Singapore Food
Festival (SFF) – a Uniquely Singapore
event – featuring an exciting line-up of
weekly core events, culinary workshops and
competitions, and multicultural cuisines.
The World Gourmet Summit (WGS)
appeals to discerning individuals who
appreciate fine wine and cuisines.
This epicurean festival showcases the
craftsmanship of prestigious chefs from
around the world and is complemented
by an exposition of the internationally
acclaimed vineries.
In recent years, the dining and
entertainment scene has also seen
new concepts and establishments that
bring novel experiences to visitors while
enlivening one’s senses with the varied
flavours, textures, colours and aromas of
Singapore. Dining options around the island
have expanded to include lifestyle enclaves
such as Dempsey Road / Harding Road and
the Rochester strip which have restaurants,
pubs bars, and boutiques and antique
shops housed in buildings which were
originally army barracks, black-and-white
bungalows and chapels.
For nightlife, iconic world-class
home-grown products that enjoy strong
international appeal are those dotting Clarke
Quay and Dempsey Hill, and the famed
Zouk Club with its popular ZoukOut annual
dance party on Sentosa’s Siloso Beach.
These have placed Singapore on the global
party map and injected much buzz to the
city’s leisure options after dark. For those
wanting to get an adrenaline high, there is
Singapore’s first and only G-Max Reverse
Bungy at Clarke Quay.
Shopping is another activity that ranks
high on the agenda for visitors – namely
along Orchard Road which is studded with
high-end malls. Between 2009 and 2010,
this popular shopping belt will see new
developments – ION Orchard, Somerset
Central and Orchard Central. These will,
in turn, add another 100,000sqm of retail
space and introduce new retail concepts
and international brands that will benefit
shoppers. In other parts of the island,
shoppers can indulge in the offerings at
Marina Square, VivoCity and Central at
Clarke Quay.
Singapore was the first Southeast Asian
stopover in the Volvo Ocean Race in
January 2008. Hailed as the FORMULA 1
of the sailing world, and taking place over
a period of 10 months, spanning Europe,
Asia and the Americas, it will again have
millions of viewers worldwide watching
the next stopover in Singapore in January
2009 which will be hosted at OneDegree 15 This page: Singapore’s Chinese New Year
Marina Club in Sentosa. celebration is one of the most vibrant in
Asia. The Singapore River Hang Bao, as
one of the major events of this festival,
showcases the best of Chinese culture.
Opposite page, above: One Fullerton offers
an array of restaurants, lounges and pubs.
Opposite page, below: Fine dining and
lounging at One Rochester.
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SINGTEL SINGAPORE F1 GP – FIRST
EVER NIGHT RACE
September 2008 saw Singapore hosting
the highly-successful inaugural FORMULA
1™ SingTel Singapore Grand Prix, the first
night race in the F1 calendar and Asia’s
first street circuit.
There were some ‘firsts’ notched – and
milestones created – in Singapore during
the recently concluded 2008 FORMULA
1™ SingTel Singapore Grand Prix.
To begin with, the first night race in
F1’s World Championship history had an
unexpected winner when Fernando Alonso,
ranked seventh in the Driver’s standing with
28 Points, proved his mettle by piping his
challengers to the finishing post. Alonso
had virtually stood no chance after the
qualifying rounds!
And behind the success of this event
was the important role Singapore Tourism
Board (STB) played in coordinating,
planning and executing the show with the
trademark attributed to this body. Many
parties contributed to Singapore’s success
in securing the rights to host a Formula
One™ Grand Prix. It was a result of a
multi-agency effort and close collaboration
among various government agencies,
including the Ministry of Trade and Industry,
the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Land
Transport Authority (LTA), Singapore Police
Force (SPF), Singapore Civil Defence Force
(SCDF), National Parks (NParks), Singapore
Sports Council (SSC), People’s Association
(PA) and many others.
Working with the various government
agencies, the Singapore Tourism Board
(STB) coordinated various areas of the race
preparation, such as the construction of the
Pit Building, re-surfacing of roads for the
race track, installation of the lighting system
and managing the business continuity
needs of stakeholders in the Marina
Centre area. STB was also responsible
for ensuring a positive and enriching total
visitor experience for the overseas visitors
coming to Singapore for the race, and
increasing tourism spend in Singapore
during the race period.
In the swing of things, soon it was party
time on the fringes in Singapore. On the top
of the list was the Charity Luncheon held
on the lawns of the Presidential Palace,
Istana, which besides President SR Nathan
had high net worth individuals such as F1’s
Bernie Ecclestone, HPL’s Ong Beng Seng
and Esplanade’s CEO Benson Puah and
all the F1 drivers present. The luncheon
was open to the public with 18 tables at
S$30,000 each and 12 tables at S$50,000
per table which were picked up by the
movers and shakers of the corporate world.
The smart casual event was a departure
from the normal black tie dinners usually
hosted on Day One of the F1 races.
Luxury brand Chopard premiered its L.U.C
Tourbillon Tech Twist watch tagged at
more than S$200,000 which was auctioned
This page: Felipe Massa of Ferrari leading the
among other items to raise funds for the
inaugural Singtel’s Singapore F1 GP.
President’s Charity. Opposite page, above: Prime Minister Lee Hsien
VIPs gracing various occasions and Loong of Singapore and F1’s Bernie Ecclestone.
enjoying the F1 included Minister Opposite page, below: The Singapore GP Circuit Map.
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Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, Senior Minister
Goh Chok Tong, Prime Minister Lee Hsien
Loong who gave away the winning trophy,
Cabinet Ministers and the Who’s Who of F1
aficionados.
Spotted among visitors from abroad were
Indian industrialist Vijay Mallya of the UB
Group and Kingfisher Airlines who had his
Force India cars participating in the race,
and Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty escorted by
London-based tycoon Raj Kundra.
The SP season continued with other
parties dotting the island, including the
ultra-exclusive, luxurious evening at Amber
Lounge set up outside Millenia Tower which
had Mika Hakkinen present. This travelling
venue accompanies F1 to selected races.
Event title sponsors SingTel hosted a
packed evening at White Rabbit housed in
a converted chapel in the Dempsey area.
Mercedes Benz transformed its show room to
host the Stylo evening, while an invitation-only
party was at the waterfront Prive at Keppel
Bay Marina where Renault’s Nelson Piquet
turned up.
On the ground the preparatory work to
build the infrastructure started a year in
advance. The island-nation living up to its
reputation of efficiency created a brand-
new track matching the high specifications
and expectations of the standards set by
motor racing’s premier category, FORMULA
1™. The result was one of three F1 circuits
worldwide to run in an anti-clockwise
direction, with the 5.067 km track having 61
laps and 23 turns (13 left, 10 right).
The organisers surmounted one of the
greatest challenges of creating a track
through the heart of one of Asia’s most active
and bustling cities without unduly disrupting
or bringing to a halt commercial and private
life and transportation.
The installation of the lights was another
test – to create a day-like scenario during the
night time event. This task was handed over
to Italy’s competent lighting genius Valerio
Maioli. He successful transformed the racing
track from night-time into day – or ‘Day for
Night’: a term borrowed from Hollywood.
The three-storey high, 350-metres long Pit
Building, completed at a cost of S$40 million
in under a year has 36 garages to house the
visiting race teams for this premier – and
annual future F1 races. With overall floor
space measuring 23,000m2, it will continue
to be home to the Media Centre, to VIP
hospitality areas and the top-of-the-range
Paddock Club with its capacity for 4,000
guests.
With the success of first ever night race,
the world is looking forward to next year’s
race in Singapore.
This page: The first Singapore GP was showcased
Some interesting trivia (Courtesy SingTel
Singapore GP):
• 180 Corporate Suites accommodated
50 guests each
• 13 Five star hotels prepared meals for
Corporate Suites and Paddock Club™
guests
• 350 Chefs prepared meals for guests
in the Corporate Suites and Paddock
Club™
• 15,000 - Estimated bottles of
champagne consumed
• 1,700 - Floral arrangements for
Corporate Suites and Paddock Club™
• 650 tonnes - equipment air-freighted
by Formula One™ teams
• 150 tonnes - equipment sea-freighted
by Formula One™ teams
• 1,000 – Marshals on duty
against the city’s dramatic night skyline.
Opposite page, above: Fernando Alonso
celebrates his maiden victory in Singapore.
Opposite page below: The top three winners
address a press conference.
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Indeed, while shopping is often described as a
national pastime, it’s food that is closest to the heart
of most Singaporeans.
One look around will show you why. Everywhere
you turn you are confronted by delicious-smelling
stalls, fine restaurants and neighbourhood cafes and
kopitiams packed with character.
Singapore being a melting pot of nationalities, it’s no
surprise that choice of cuisines also rich and diverse.
Hawker centres are excellent covered food markets
featuring many stalls with communal seating. Here,
you can enjoy some typical Singaporean favourites
for just a couple of dollars. The choice can be
bewildering, so a good rule of thumb is to join the
longest queue for the best food on offer.
Many of the stalls specialise in just one dish, and
may have been cooking just that for decades. It’s also
not unusual to hear Singaporeans debating where to
get the best dishes and to have family outings across
the island to find their personal favourites.
At the other end of the scale, there is an increasing
emphasis on international eateries run by renowned
chefs and adhering to the highest standards. And of
course, five-star hotels in Singapore have paved the
way for global cuisine and continue to offer some of
the best restaurants in the country.
Eric Teo, president of the Singapore Chefs
Association, describes Singapore as a food paradise
where most world cuisines can be found.
“People here love food and they love to try
People here love food and they love to
try everything. There are so many types
of cuisine in Singapore, like Chinese,
Malay, Indian, Thai, French, Italian,
Mediterranean and American.
everything. There are so many types of cuisine
in Singapore, like Chinese, Malay, Indian, Thai,
French, Italian, Mediterranean and American,”
says top chef Teo.
“Singapore food is very tasty and flavourful. It
has a sweet, sour and spicy taste. The spices
used in the food are usually coconut milk,
pandan leaf, sambal chilli , lemongrass and dried
shrimps. The main signature dishes are Singapore
Hainanese Chicken Rice, Singapore Laksa and
Chilli Crab.”
Singapore is also a food destination. On
alternate years in April, the World Gourmet
Summit descends on Singapore, with guest chefs
from all over the world invited to cook. Each June,
there is also the annual Singapore Food Festival
organised by Singapore Tourism Board.
Whatever your preference and taste, Singapore Opposite page: Fine Dining
will cater to you. at Chijmes
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FINE DINING

Cantonese Cuisine With Cachet

In the ever-changing culinary landscape, even good restaurants
can be here today, gone tomorrow. But with three thriving
restaurants, a broad range of unique and traditional Cantonese
dishes and a fiercely loyal customer base, Peach Garden is
destined to blossom
Cantonese cuisine is widely regarded as portions with matching ambience. the fried prawn in wasabi sauce is delightfully
the finest of China’s regional cookery. Its Veronica Tan describes the Peach Garden unexpected. Be sure to try the roasted
cornerstones are the finest, freshest produce, team simply as people with a passion for shoulder of lamb, served with mustard and
inventive use of ingredients not necessarily good food. She and partner Angela Ho met mint sauce. And what makes it Cantonese?
indigenous to the region while continuing in the hotel F&B industry and after years of The tender meat is marinated in black vinegar
to uphold culinary traditions. Amid the working together, they hatched the plan to set that laces it with a proper tang. You might
establishments in Singapore specialising in up their own restaurant. Calling it The Peach also want to sample the fried crispy noodle
Cantonese cuisine, none have blazed trails Garden was a mindful and deliberate choice. with succulently tender baby lobster in
and won the hearts of critics and foodies alike Says Tan, “A peach tree has branches, it creamy egg sauce – you will not regret it. The
quite as quickly and as thoroughly as Peach bears fruit, and it comes from one seed. list of varied and remarkable dishes goes on
Garden has. That’s what we wanted from our restaurant.” and on. And because the food-loving partners
Soon after they first opened the doors of And what they wanted, they got. The diners take a very hands-on approach to menu
their cosy and understated restaurant in keep coming back for more, and all three development, constantly doing research, and
Novena in 2002, they garnered accolades restaurants are booked for special occasions trying out new dishes, they keep hitting upon
from Singapore Tatler and Wine & Dine not well in advance. Says Angela Ho, “Our diners wondrous taste sensations that delight their
just for their food but for their warm, friendly are more than just customers, they become loyal diners.
and highly personal service. What followed our friends.” Just like the partners, the Whichever restaurant you visit, you
was a larger restaurant in Thomson Plaza customers become friends - friends who love can count on a stellar dining experience.
and then in 2006, they opened their newest great food, most especially Peach Garden’s Furthermore, it’s also one that can be
and most impressive restaurant on the 33rd deliciously inventive signature dishes. replicated at home or even in another venue
floor of the OCBC Centre on Chulia Street in There is a hint of creaminess in the tasty of your choosing. Peach Garden offers a
the heart of the business district. In fact, their double-boiled shark’s bone cartilage soup catering service for private dining events,
network of three establishments landed a spot with fish maw and bamboo pith in golden which means you can have haute Cantonese
on the Sunday Times Life 10 Best Restaurants melon, and yet the owners swear the chef cuisine in the comfort of your own home.
of 2007. The secret of their phenomenal has used no milk. The fried prawn in salted
success? Exquisite Cantonese food for the egg yolk delivers a shock of pleasurably Tel: 6535 7833
traditional connoisseur served in fine dining intense flavour with every bite. The zing of www.peachgarden.com.sg

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FINE DINING
Award-Winning Italian Cuisine With Unbeatable View
il Lido, acclaimed as the New Restaurant of the Year 2008, is located on the resort island
of Sentosa and boasts a panoramic view of the Singapore Straits and a wine list that has
gained international acclaim.
Perhaps it was the stunning sea view that did
it. Or it could have been the delicious modern
Italian cuisine. It didn’t hurt to have a wine list
which made it to Wine Spectator magazine’s
Best of Award of Excellence. In truth, it was
probably a combination of all this that helped il
Lido overcome the competition and pick up the
prestigious New Restaurant of the Year award
at the 2008 World Gourmet Summit. This award
comes just after il Lido was voted Italian Res-
taurant of the Year and Best Restaurant Bar
by Singapore Business Review magazine.
Nice though they are, these awards merely
confirm what discerning Singaporeans already
know; that if you are looking for an unforgettable
gastronomic experience, il Lido is the place to go.
Il Lido may only be two years old, but in that
short time, it has rapidly risen up the ranks.
Helmed by visionary restauranteur Beppe De Vito,
the restaurant bar is located on the resort island
of Sentosa, and boasts a panoramic view of the
Singapore Straits on one side, and the rolling
greens of the Sentosa Golf Club on another.
The view is so beautiful that is not
uncommon for people to spend hours on
the terrace just soaking in the view while
sampling the best of Il Lido’s wine cellar.
It helps that this is no ordinary wine col-
lection. It is thanks to this wine list that il Lido
earned the title Best of Award of Excellence
from Wine Spectator magazine. The wine
list includes an extensive champagne selec-
tion comprising some hard-to-get names, an
enticing range of French labels, delectable New
World bottlings and of course, the best of Italy.
However, people keep returning to il Lido not
for the gorgeous view or it is the rare champagne.
They come because of the superb food. The
head chef at il Lido is Giuliano Dacasto, who had
previously worked at Gordon Ramsay’s Boxwood
Café under Head Chef Stuart Gillies. His first head
chef position was in London at the well-reviewed
2 Veneti. Chef Guiliano, together with the pastry
chef Saverio Busata as well as sous chef Daniele
Bettini all previously worked together at Bauer
Hotel, considered one of the top five-star proper-
ties in Italy. Today, they have reunited to become
Singapore’s most formidable culinary team.
Chef Guiliano is a new arrival to the il Lido
family. He came to Singapore to take over from
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Chef Osvaldo Forlino, whose culinary creations have
helped il Lido earn so many awards. Chef Osvaldo
is now heading a fine dining restaurant at the Fullerton
called Forlino, which is also owned by the il Lido
group.
For Chef Osvaldo, this move is a return to his roots,
in a way. Chef Osvaldo learned his craft working in
his family’s Michelin-starred restaurant, Forlino, in the
northern Italian region of Piedmont. He subsequently
worked at other award-winning restaurants in northern
Italy before eventually joining il Lido in Singapore.
Because his culinary efforts were so well re-ceived,
Chef Osvaldo and il Lido owner Beppe De Vito
decided that Singapore was ready for a different kind
of restaurant. Chef Osvaldo thus persuaded members
of his family to uproot themselves from Piedmont
to start a Forlino family restaurant in Singapore.
In Singapore, Forlino will offer fine Italian dining with
a northern Italian bent. The restaurant itself has been
made to resemble the interior of a plush Italianate
villa. Forlino is located on the second floor of One
Fullerton, and diners will enjoy unparalleled views of
Marina Bay as well as the Marina Bay Sands Resort.
Between il Lido on Sentosa, Forlino at One
Fullerton, and the il Lido luxury yacht which
can also be chartered for dinner on the high
seas, lovers of fine Italian cuisine in Singapore
can truly be said to enjoy La Dolce Vita.

Tel: (65) 6866 1977

www.il-lido.com

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FINE DINING
The Cliff Is At The Cutting Edge Of Sophistication
Award-winning seafood restaurant at The Sentosa Resort & Spa is in another league
The Sentosa Resort & Spa offers a variety of
dining options, ranging from casual to elegant
chic.
For seafood connoisseurs, The Cliff
featuring contemporary cuisine inspired by
the sea is a gastronomic experience not to be
missed.
Designed by famed Japanese designer
Yasuhiro Koichi, The Cliff sets new standards
in the culinary arts in Singapore. Perched
on a cliff overlooking the South China Sea,
this alfresco-style restaurant is a haven for
discerning aficionados of the best in seafood
and fine wines.
The menu reflects the creative spirit of the
talented Chef de Cuisine Shawn Armstrong
who prepares his dishes with a distinct
contemporary French flair. Chef Shawn, who
has won several prestigious awards, is a
master of classical French cooking and has
built a formidable reputation as a seafood
expert.
After enjoying a drink at The Cliff’s outdoor
bar amidst the enchanting sunset, diners can
savour the freshest ingredients produced with
finesse and presented like delectable works
of art.
Signature dishes include the House
Smoked Loch Duart Salmon with Indian
spiced aubergine salsa and caviar; Roasted
‘True’ Cod with cabernet braised lamb shank,
organic carrot puree and truffles; and among
the desserts is Raspberry Extravaganza
with pistachio and raspberry five-way-jelly
croustillant, sorbet, foam and “ravioli”.
A favourite with regulars are the Tasting of
Oysters, available with a number of winning
combinations, including fresh shucked with
tuna and avocado tartare or baked with
forest mushroom fricassee and foie gras
hollandaise. High on the list of the Chef’s
pick of the mains include the Wild Canadian
Lobster poached in chardonnay nage, creme
fraiche with linguini and fresh herbs and Pan-
seared Grey Sea Bream with Crayfish and
wild mushrooms. Meat lovers can delight in
the Duo of Wagyu Beef with braised ribs and
roasted strip loin.
The Cliff’s reputation has earned it
numerous laurels, with recent ones being the
winner of the Singapore Business Review
The Top 50 Restaurants Awards 2008 – Three
Chef’s Hats, Wine & Dine Singapore’s Top
Restaurants Guide 2008 – Special Awards;
Best Ambience (Western), Singapore Best
Restaurant Guide by Singapore Tatler 2008
and Simply Dining Restaurant Guide 2008 –
Gold Award.
All these are authentications of one of the
finest culinary experiences in Southeast Asia.
Tel: (65) 6371 1425
www.thesentosa.com
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 Enchanting Ambience at The Cliff

A Statement Setting Contemporary Zen Setting

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HOTELS & HOSPITALITY
Get Away From It All In The Heart Of The City
The Sentosa Resort & Spa is a luxury hotel that is packed with personality and geared
towards pampering, with a stunning spa and delectable dining options
Situated just minutes away from the city centre
in glorious natural surroundings, The Sentosa
Resort & Spa combines the convenience of a
city hotel with the serenity and tranquility that
only a resort can offer.
A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of
The World, the resort presents 215 rooms,
including 37 suites and 4 villas. All rooms
offer a picturesque garden view, with plenty
of natural light. The rooms are luxuriously
furnished and guests enjoy the privacy and
solitude that each room provides. Each room
is equipped with the amenities expected of a
deluxe hotel. All ensuite bathrooms have their
own separate bath tub and standing shower.
Set atop a cliff in the midst of 27 acres
of lush tropical woodlands overlooking the
South China Sea, The Sentosa Resort & Spa
has an incredible location that is the envy of
the city. The resort is made for relaxation and
to take this mood further, there is a variety of
restaurants ranging from casual to elegant
fine-dining.
All-day dining at The Terrace features both
a tempting daily buffet selection as well as a
la carte specialising in regional Asian cuisine.
For seafood connoisseurs, The Cliff is a
gastronomic experience not to be missed and
without doubt is one of the best restaurants on
the island-nation.
An all-new restaurant, The Garden –
nestled next to Spa Botanica – delivers
a destination dining experience termed
Conscious Dining, a wholesome
contemporary cuisine set in an idyllic respite.
The chef uses specially-sourced organic or
bio-dynamic ingredients.
Spa Botanica is the resort’s most
outstanding attraction. Spa Botanica holds the
status of Singapore’s first garden destination
spa. It promises a blend of indoor pampering
with treatments outdoors, which draw on the
healing powers of nature.
The award-winning spa is a hit with local
residents and overseas guests, as well as
continues to be a winner of many industry and
media accolades.
Complementing Spa Botanica is Seven
Eden Wellness Centre encompassing a
lifestyle gymnasium with top-of-the-range
fitness equipment, Zest Café and Zest Studio.
Included in the menu are Traditional Chinese
Medicine and anti-aging consultations. Seven
Eden is a total holistic wellness retreat to
reinvigorate the body, soul and mind.
When it comes to meetings and
conferences, The Sentosa Resort is totally
committed to successful events and can
accommodate groups of between 20 and
400. The resort emphasises on the concept
of providing conference delegates with a self-
contained environment where a balance of
work and play is achieved in order to ensure
successful meetings.
For business, pleasure or leisure, The
Sentosa Resort & Spa is the natural choice.
Tel: (65) 6275 0331
www.thesentosa.com
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HOTELS & HOSPITALITY

Timeless Elegance Of Raffles Hotel

The Grand Dame is synonymous with the style and grace
of a bygone era and has been aptly called by Somerset
Maugham as the legendary symbol for “All the Fables of
the Exotic East”.

Raffles Hotel is a landmark hotel and an
institution that is distinctly Singapore. From
its world-famous Singapore Sling cocktail that
harks back to colonial splendour, to the very
best service standards available in the world
today, Raffles Hotel maintains the romance
and ideals of a bygone age – complemented
with all modern conveniences. This unique
combination makes it a winner with all
travellers alike.
Raffles Hotel has been conferred with
numerous prestigious accolades since she
welcomed her guests more than a century
ago. These impressive honours include,
for the sixth consecutive year, Raffles Hotel
being voted ‘Best Luxury Hotel’ by readers
of Travel Trade Gazette (TTG) Asia and
China, Business Travel Mice China and TTG
Mice magazine readers. A month earlier the
iconic hotel was recognised as the ‘Best
Boutique Hotel in Asia-Pacific’ for the second
consecutive year, by readers of Business
Traveller Asia-Pacific Magazine.
Other awards include the ‘World’s Best
Service’ award in Travel + Leisure’s Annual
World’s Best readers’ poll, and prior to that,
for the second consecutive year, Raffles Hotel
was voted ‘Best Hotel in Asia’ by readers
of the acclaimed Ultratravel Magazine, a
publication of the prestigious The Daily
Telegraph from the United Kingdom.
Raffles Hotel features 103 elegantly
appointed suites, 18 distinctive restaurants
and bars, the world-class RafflesAmrita Spa,

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and Raffles Hotel Arcade housing the best
in regional specialities and international
brands, offering a wide array of exquisite
merchandise and services.
Declared a National Monument in 1987,
the hotel has grown from strength to strength.
With its restoration and reopening in 1991,
Raffles Hotel today stands as a jewel in the
crown of Singapore’s hospitality industry,
renowned and loved for its inimitable style
and unsurpassed excellence. In multicultural
Singapore it is not surprising that the visionary
founders of Raffles Hotel were a quartet
of enterprising Armenian brothers: Martin,
Tigran, Aviet and ArshakSarkies.
Raffles Hotel opened in 1887 in a bungalow
known as the Beach House. It was named
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after Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of
modern Singapore. Tropical suites and sola
topis were as much a part of Raffles Hotel’s
early style as bentwood tables and rattan
chairs. Over the years the hotel has evolved
into one of the world’s most beloved hotels.
Raffles Hotel is the flagship hotel of Raffles
Hotels & Resort, a collection of luxury hotels
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Singapore is buzzing at night from midnight movies to late suppers and
entertainment outlets where you can dance the night away. Clarke Quay has
become one of Singapore’s favourite haunts for both locals and tourists alike.

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The nightlife scene in Singapore has
changed dramatically over the last
few years. So much so that when
Singapore was voted second only to
Italy in terms of nightlife and dining, a
few eyebrows were raised.
But that’s how far the nocturnal
scene has developed and matured,
with Singapore now offering some of
the finest and most varied nights out
in Asia.
Esplanade - Theatres By The
Bay is an architectural wonder that
welcomes the very best in art, theatre,
music and dance.
West End and Broadway shows
can be seen here, as well as
classical concerts and pop festivals.
Affectionately known as the armadillo
due to its unique design, you can’t
ignore Esplanade.
It’s also worth mentioning
that Singapore has a burgeoing
contemporary arts scene, with Wild
Rice being one of the leading theatre
companies producing great work.
Elsewhere, chart-topping Western
bands regularly stop off as part of
their sell-out world tours. In recent
years music legends such as Eric
Clapton and here-and-now superstars
like Coldplay have taken the
Singapore stage.
The nightclubs on offer include
brands such as Barnone, Crazy
Elephant The Thumper Night Club
and Cafe del Mar, while homegrown
pioneers like Zouk continue to be a
For late-night drinks and some bar-hopping,
people are drawn to the popular Clarke Quay
and Boat Quay areas, packed with bustling
bars and relaxing restaurants.
favourite, especially with their annual
Zouk Out beach bash.
St James Power Station is a
recent addition and the largest
entertainment complex in
Singapore with nine different clubs
under one roof.
For late-night drinks and some
bar-hopping, people are drawn to
the popular Clarke Quay and Boat
Quay areas, packed with bustling
bars and relaxing restaurants.
Boat Quay is more old school,
while Clarke Quay is its funky
younger sister.
Cinema plays a large part in the
lives of Singaporeans and there
are numerous multiplexes dotted
around the island in malls. Local
films always have a huge following
and there is hope to turn Singapore
into a major movie production and
performing arts centre.
This page: The Annual Zouk Out party which
For shopperholics there is a 24 hour attracts revelers from around the region
shopping at Mustafa Shopping Centre Opposite page: 24 hour shopping at Mustafa
in Serangoon Road. Shopping Center in Serangoon Road
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Spirit Of Independence
Set in a colonial house amidst lush vegetation, this
bar and restaurant is a real home away from home
One Rochester is truly one of a kind. An unobtrusive fans, these lush seating areas
independent gastro bar situated in the offer seclusion amidst the calming greenery.
stunning surroundings of a former heritage As well as offering gourmet tapas, Chef
bungalow, it is like nowhere else in Singapore. Reif has unveiled a more formal dining
From the extensive wine menu (more than concept. Set to the side of the bungalow
Unlike many one 280 to choose from) to the unique cuisine
created by Chef Reif (who has worked with
in the gardens, this intimate area offers a
modern European menu with a suggestion
dimensional such luminaries as Gordon Ramsay and Jean
Paul Laquin), everything about this secluded
of Asian flair.
Spirit Of Independence Set in a colonial
establishments, the haven says unpretentious sophistication.
Once the sun goes down, One Rochester
house amidst lush vegetation, this bar and
restaurant is a real home away from home.
bungalow setting comes to life. Unlike many one-dimensional
establishments, the bungalow setting means
As with the rest of One Rochester, service
standards are a signature, with attentive
means that there that there are different themed areas to choose
from – from the atmospheric library to the
and friendly staff knowledgeable about the
food and the drinks available.
are different themed breezy balcony and to the in-house pastry bar.
But perhaps the biggest draw are the
The versatility of the venue means that it
is also a favorite for events – from weddings
areas to choose … gardens. Softly illuminated and kept cool with to product launches. Whether it’s for a

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small gathering of friends or for entertaining
important business clients, One Rochester
has the perfect solution tailor-made to your
needs. Described by Time Out as one of
Singapore’s “best kept secrets” and by
Forbes as “one of the top ten restaurants in
Singapore”… we can assure you that your
night will be an excellent one.

Tel : 6773 0070

Website : www.onerochester.com

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NIGHTLIFE

East Meets West in Archipelago Beers

Originally established in 1931, Archipelago Brewery has once again opened its doors
to offer discerning drinkers an alternative experience

Originally established in 1931 in Singapore,

Archipelago Brewery was the first commercial
brewery to be set up in Singapore and be-
came renowned for its techniques and quality
products. However, after being annexed by
the British Government in 1939, the brewery
was sold to Malayan Breweries in 1941 and
disappeared from the beer drinkers’ radar.
In 2006, Archipelago Brewery reopened
its doors, bringing the best brewing tradi-
tions from the West and the finest Eastern
spices together again to create bespoke
craft beers for the discerning drinker.
Each Archipelago beer is hand-crafted
in small batches using traditional methods
and the very finest ingredients. A range of
signature tastes created by the resident
brewmaster is another key factor that
sets Archipelago apart from the pack.
Award-winning brewmaster Fal Allen
spends countless hours exploring Asian
culture and cuisine, scouring markets in
Chinatown, Geylang and Little India in his
quest for the perfect flavours for beers to
complement Singapore’s diverse cuisine.
Archipelago Trader’s Brown Ale, with a
distinct taste of gula melaka, goes down well
with robust flavours like roast meats and rice

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dumplings. Archipelago Traveller’s Wheat uses
a unique blend of lemon grass and tamarind
and is the perfect accompaniment for sour
and spicy dishes such as Thai Vermicelli Salad.
Archipelago Straits Pale is a wheat beer that
complements curries and Singapore’s
famous Laksa with consummate ease.
With its rich coffee flavour and creamy taste,
Archipelago Java is well suited to everything
from cheese to chocolate. Commemorative
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birthday brew, Archipelago Samui, has distinc-
tive flavours of calamansi lime and pandan
leaf - perfect with pizzas. Completing the
Archipelago family, Archipelago Explorer has
more than a hint of Anise, making it ideal when
paired with good friends and conversation.
Archipelago’s range of speciality brews
are available at numerous quality bars across
Singapore (as well as flagship outlets Archi
pelago at Circular Road and The Straits at
Pekin Street). For those who enjoy savouring
craft beers in the comfort of their own home,
a selection of Archipelago beers are also
available at all Carrefour, Jason’s Marketplace,
Cold Storage and Giant outlets island-wide.
Tel: (65) 6861 6200
www.archipelagobrewery.com
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The Best Place For Live Music And Great Food
Timbre @ The Arts House and Timbre @ The Substation set the standard for live music venues
in Singapore.
When you need to let your hair down to just
enjoy good music, great food and a relaxing
riverside ambience, then Timbre @ The Arts
House is the place to be. Located on the quiet
side of the Singapore River, Timbre has made a
name for itself as the place to see and be seen.
What does Timbre @ The Arts House have
going for it? First it has been garnering rave
reviews for its food. It has more than 20 types
of pizza as well as tapas, salads and desserts.
However, lots of restaurants have tapas and
pizza. What’s unique about Timbre is that it is
one of the few places in Singapore to boast
a line-up of good local bands. At Timbre, the
music is not background noise, it’s the reason
that connoisseurs of Singapore musicians
congregate there. Well known bands like The
Goodfellas, EIC, Pam & Fatt and the 53A duo
take turns to entertain the crowd on different
nights. Whether you’re on a comfortable sofa in
the restaurant or chilling outside as you dine al
fresco, you’re never far away from the music.
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 Timbre takes its music seriously because it
was started by a musician. Danny Loong, the
deputy managing director who joined forces with
Edward Chia to form Ublues Group which owns
Timbre, is also the founder and bandleader of
blues band Ublues, one of Asia’s best known
blues bands. Ublues shared the same billing
with James Brown, Jackson Browne, Robben
Ford and many other music greats at the East
Coast Blues & Roots Festival at Byron Bay Aus-
tralia in April 2004 as well at the Barcelona Blues
Festival in Spain. Because of his background,
Danny takes music very seriously and the bands
that perform at Timbre have to meet his high
standards before they are allowed to take to the
stage. The managing director of Ublues Group,
Edward Chia, started out as a youth and arts
activist and founder and chairman of Arts For
Us All, a non-profit aimed at promoting the arts
in Singapore and now leading Ublues Group
which has also expanding the timbre brand to
include festival, artistes and concert promo-
tion with Timbre Music, food catering services
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with Timbre Catering, as well as bespoke
cocktail bar, Klee @ Portsdown Road and the
newest outlet, Timbre @ Old School located
at Mount Sophia which opens on Oct 2008.
Timbre @ The Arts House is part of the
Ublues Group’s growing empire which began
with Timbre @ The Substation. Located on
Armenian Street, Timbre @ The Substation
took over the old café attached to The Substa-
tion and turned it into a successful restaurant people and is open from 6pm from Monday to
cum live music venue that was the model for Saturday. Timbre @ The Substation seats about
Timbre @ The Arts House. The first outlet, 250 people and is open from 6 pm everyday.
which was opened in 2005, quickly gather a
local following of music fans hungering for great Tel: (65) 6336-3386
live music by its lineup of Singapore bands. www.timbre.com.sg
Timbre @ The Substation may not be by
the river but it has a great ambience nonethe- Opposite page: from top, Timbre @ The Arts
less, situated in a lovely old garden with mature House sparkles with great music and people din-
trees and ancient walls that celebrate authen- ing by the riverside. Relaxing with friends on a
ticity and youthful artistic expression. Dine al balmy tropical night. This page,clockwise, from
fresco amidst the greenery or just pull up a top: Local bands take to the stage at Timbre @
stool and enjoy a beer with the live music. The Substation. A bohemian vibe of nature and
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Whether you are yearning for highbrow theatre or mainstream cinema, cultural
museums or adrenalin-fuelled theme parks, Singapore has it all - a wide array of
museums, beaches, neighbouring islands, a world class zoo, night safari and so
much more to explore.

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Singapore’s arts and cultural scene has grown by leaps and

bounds. Esplanade is one such place where the local and
international arts communities meet.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DARREN SOH

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Beneath the tropical night, lights
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Sentosa, Asia’s Favourite Playground
Where there is something for every side of you.
Set on Singapore’s thriving southern tip, Sentosa
is fast becoming Asia’s favourite waterfront
leisure destination. Named after the Malay
words for ‘peace’ and ‘tranquility’ in 1972,
Sentosa has changed dramatically from a
fishing village to a vibrant island resort. While
this island haven still retains pockets of calm
and serenity, its plethora of exciting leisure
offerings proves to be a magnet to the 6.1
million annual visitors who come to experience
this entertainment and activity hotspot.
Located just 15 minutes from the heart of the
city, Sentosa offers a unique blend of leisure and
recreational facilities including family attractions,
sea sports, golf and luxury hotels. All these in
close proximity to Singapore’s largest shopping
mall, VivoCity, with its wide range of shops,
restaurants and bars, and the chic clubs at St.
James Power Station, an old coal-fired power
station that is a major draw for the young and
trendy. Those seeking a romantic getaway have
the option of Jewel Box on Mount Faber, which
is just a cable car ride away from Sentosa.
Covering an area of five square kilometres,
Sentosa is accessible by car, taxi, bus, monorail
and cable car. With world-class attractions and
recreational developments, championship golf
courses, an emerging waterfront residential cum
marina enclave adding to its established appeal
and unique MICE facilities, the island is poised
to be your favourite place to live, work and play.
Island paradise
Sentosa is best known as an outdoor
playground, a place of sun-kissed beaches
and many other attractions. Home to beach
volleyball as well as numerous beach bars
and pubs including the well-known Café del
Mar, Siloso Beach is where all the action
takes place. Whether it is fun in the sun or
chill-out sunsets, Siloso is the place to be.
Previous page: Dazzling fire, sound and lights
transform the tropical night into a memorable
concert. This page: The Sentosa Express monorail
is just one quick and fun way to visit Sentosa.
Opposite page: Beach sports draw crowds to
Sentosa’s beautiful beaches for sun and fun.
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Palawan Beach, on the other hand, is

Singapore’s happiest family beach. Families
are drawn here because there are so many
things for the young ones to do. For example,
there is the Animal & Bird Encounters at the
300-seat amphitheatre where people can get
up close to reptiles, primates and birds. On
weekends, public holidays and school holidays,
Captain Palawan can be found prowling the
beach and children are invited to help him
find his buried treasure. Palawan Beach also
has a suspension bridge that leads you to
the southern-most tip of continental Asia.
The tranquil Tanjong Beach on the eastern
end of Sentosa is where people go to get away
from it all. The white sands of Tanjong Beach
draw those seeking peace and serenity.

This page, from above: Soft white sand fringed

with green palms at Palawan Beach. The
37-metre tall Merlion lights up with changing hues
at night. Opposite page: The upcoming Resorts
World at Sentosa opens in 2010 with a host of
exciting attractions and world-class hotels.

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Sentosa isn’t just about beaches though.
Songs of the Sea is an award-winning world-
class water extravaganza with dramatic
fire effects, water jets, lasers and music.
This S$30 million night attraction, where
mystical sea creatures, a dashing hero and
a beautiful princess come to life, is the only
one in the region to be set in the sea.
Another popular spot is Imbiah Lookout,
which has a cluster of eight attractions, all
within walking distance. There is the Tiger
Sky Tower, which is Singapore’s tallest
observatory; Images of Singapore, a showcase
of Singapore’s heritage and culture; Cineblast,
a cinema simulation ride; the experiential
Sentosa 4D Magix cinema; the exciting Sentosa
Luge and Skyride and the 37 metre-tall Merlion.
Also at Imbiah Lookout is the Butterfly Park
and Insect Kingdom, where you can come up
close with some of the world’s most beautiful
‘live’ and specimen butterflies and insects.
New developments coming up soon include
iFly Singapore, a vertical wind tunnel which
allows you to experience skydiving at a flying
height of 17 metres; and Resorts World at
Sentosa, the integrated family resort which
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will house the region’s first Universal Studios
theme park, the world’s largest oceanarium,
a water park, casino, hotels and spa.
Visitors to Sentosa will have a host of more
than 50 food and beverage outlets to choose
from. There are gourmet restaurants like
Santaro and Nogawa Japanese Restaurant for
authentic Japanese cuisine, il Lido for five-star
Italian dining and The Cliff for award-winning
modern French cuisine. If you wish to host
an intimate party, there is 35 Artillery, which is a
private dining room that seats six to 10 people.
Apart from gourmet dining, Sentosa also
has numerous delis, cafés and food outlets
serving Asian and Western delights to suit
every taste bud.
More than just sun, sand and sea, Sentosa is
the ideal corporate destination for business and
leisure. When it comes to innovative and
refreshing venues, Sentosa offers a variety of
outdoor settings and first-class MICE facilities,
whether it is at one of the resort hotels such as
the Amara Sanctury Resort Sentosa, The
Sentosa Resort & Spa and Rasa Sentosa
Resort, or at the Sentosa Golf Club. One of the
most prestigious golf courses in Singapore,
Photo courtesy of Resorts World at Sentosa
Sentosa Golf Club is also home to the Barclays
Singapore Open, Asia’s richest national Open.
Other mega corporate events which Sentosa
has hosted included the Forbes Global CEO
Conference and the World Gourmet Summit.
It is also host to the Volvo Ocean Race 2008/2009.
Located on the eastern tip of Sentosa is
the exclusive residential enclave Sentosa
Cove and One°15 Marina Club. Sentosa Cove
offers true waterfront living to the discerning
elite, alongside the One°15 Marina Club,
Singapore’s deepest natural marina with berths
for mega yachts.
From beach sports to romantic sunsets, from
gourmet dining to hard partying, Sentosa offers
something for every side of you. Everything
comes together on Sentosa, Asia’s Favourite
Playground.
Tel: 1800-SENTOSA
www.sentosa.com.sg
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Championship Courses With Stunning Scenery
An unrivalled golfing experience at Sentosa Golf Club
For the avid golfer, nothing in Singapore
offers quite the same experience as the
Sentosa Golf Club, home to two beautiful and
challenging courses – Serapong and Tanjong.
Serapong, which is one of the top five
championship courses in Asia, has gained
much international acclaim as the venue host
for the prestigious Barclays Singapore Open.
At the Barclays Singapore Open in 2007, the
Sentosa Golf Club welcomed Phil Mickelson,
Adam Scott, Angel Cabrera and three-time
Major winner Ernie Els. Other golfing stars
included Lee Westwood, Nick O’Hern, K J Choi
and Darren Clarke. Serapong has also seen
some of Asia’s giants—Thaworn Wiratchant,
Thongchai Jaidee, Jyoti Randhawa and Jeev
Milkha Singh—battle it out on the Par-71 course.
Created by renowned golf course designer
Ronald Fream, the course was redesigned in
2007 by golf course architect Gene Bates.
The friendlier Tanjong course features
natural hazards, freshwater lakes, towering
trees, mounds and bunkers as well as
undulating fairways with narrow landing
areas. The spectacular Tanjong course is
well-known for its stunning backdrop of
the South China Sea. Its signature Hole 2
boasts a very scenic Par 3 which is one of
the most photographed holes in the region.
Adding to the attractiveness of the club are
the excellent gourmet dining options available at
the club. The highly regarded Nogawa Restarant
serves excellent Japanese cuisine while the
award-winning il Lido restaurant is well-known
for its gourmet Italian cuisine. Golfers rushing to
their tees can enjoy a quick meal during lunch at
the Golfers’ Terrace which serves up delicious
local and Asian meals. All the food and beverage
outlets at the club are open to the public as well.
The club also has excellent meeting
and banquet facilities. There are over 10
meeting and function rooms with varying
seating capacities to suit every occasion.
The beautiful green surroundings of the
club naturally make it a popular venue for
weddings, birthday parties or anniversaries.
Great golf, excellent food and an
abundance of nature. For all these reasons,
Sentosa Golf Club is undeniably one of the
most sought-after clubs in Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6275 0090
www.sentosagolf.com
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Asia’s Paradise On Earth
Spectacular waterfront living - a reality only for the privileged few.
Immerse yourself in the dazzle of an oceanfront
paradise beyond compare. Surrounded by
soothing waves and cool ocean breezes, take
time to bask in romantic sunsets and enjoy
casual strolls along tree-lined boulevards. The
allure of Sentosa Cove is unmistakable. This is
a dream address for only an elite few who take
pleasure in calling the exclusive enclave, home.
A Rare Vision
Like every phenomenal success, Sentosa
Cove too started with a vision. A unique
vision to build an exclusive international
marina community that is unsurpassed in
terms of location, concept and prestige.
Sentosa Cove was first conceived to emulate
the splendour of renowned waterfront resorts
and towns in the Mediterranean, the Australian
Gold Coast, and Southern California. Acclaimed
master planners from these regions have
been engaged over the years to advise on the
development’s concept master plan.
A Tropical Haven
The evolution of exclusive community
living comes full circle at Sentosa Cove,
an island retreat that has it all – indulgent
beauty, reflecting pools, private berths
and best of all, spectacular views.
Situated on Sentosa, Singapore’s
premier island resort, known to all visitors
for its pristine beaches, lush greenery
and exciting attractions, Sentosa Cove
residents can enjoy these full resort facilities
within the neighbourhood, including two
18-hole championship golf courses, and
moor their yachts at their doorsteps.
Sentosa Cove is also home to one of the
finest yachting hubs in Asia, the esteemed
ONE°15 marina club. This is the first marina
in Singapore capable of berthing mega
yachts in sheltered waters. Scheduled to
open in 2010 is Resorts World at Sentosa
which will have many world-class attractions
such as the Universal Studios Singapore
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 Theme Park, an exciting Water Park and an
oceanarium set to be the world’s largest.

A Sea-sation Like No Other

Perched high in fine living and world-
class amenities, the paradise haven is only
a stone’s throw away from beach pubs,
multi-culinary restaurants, entertainment
hotspots and the Central Business District.
Relax with the taste of a full-bodied red
wine, hear the breeze of the wind playing in
the cypresses, relish the flavour of the sea,
dine under the stars. Shop at the glamorous
boutiques at Quayside Village, or explore
the unique blend of leisure and recreation
in the island playground of Sentosa.
Come home to a place enveloped by
beauty, a place where no luxury is spared,
a place with an exciting future. A place like
nowhere else in the world. Sentosa Cove.

Tel: (65) 6277 5338

www.sentosacove.com

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Truly a shopping paradise, Singapore is blessed with an array of malls dotted
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Singapore has a deserved
reputation as a shoppers paradise.
From the latest in destination
malls to ethnic markets and tourist
enclaves, there is something for
even the most hardened bargain
hunter or high fashionista to get
excited about.
Shopping has become a pastime
that borders on an obsession for
Singapore residents tempted by the
variety and keen prices.
TANGS department store is to
shopping what Raffles Hotel is to
hospitality. The oldest shopping
mall on Singapore’s Orchard Road
retail belt is 50 years old and
remains an institution sought after
for its uber-chic fashion labels from
around the world. Malls of all sizes
line both sides of Orchard Road
and rentals have hit a premium, with
vacant lots snapped up by eager
developers.
But it’s not just about the bright
shrines to consumerism on Orchard
Road. Over in Little India, Mustafa
Centre is a hive of activity 24
hours a day. Founded by Indian
immigrant Mohamed Mustafa in
1952, it was primarily a shop for
Indian nationals before it began
round-the-clock operations. In
this six-storey treasure trove you
can find anything from cameras to
cosmetics any time of day or night.
Singapore took shopping to a
whole new level last year with the
opening of the island’s largest
shopping mall VivoCity at the
Harbour Front development. This
modern megacentre is the ultimate
one-stop destination packed with
leading stores, a multi-screen
cinema and numerous dining and
entertainment options.
Shopping is most definitely a
huge part of the Singaporean way
of life that has grown to become a
pivotal driver of Singapore’s tourism
industry and earned the nation a
place on the map as one of the
world’s top shopping destinations.
Shopping venues such as
Paragon, Takashimaya, Suntec
and Vivocity can easily be
considered as some of the best
in the world. Distinctive shopping
events such as the Singapore
Fashion Festival in March and
Singapore JewelFest in September/
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October make Singapore one of the is a mecca for shoppers with places such
foremost shopping capitals of the as Raffles Hotel Shopping Arcade, Paragon
world. Shopping Centre and Suntec City Mall.
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SHOPPING
Exquisite Jewellery For Women Of Impeccable Taste
La Putri presents uniquely designed pieces using the finest gems for discerning jewellery connoisseurs.
When a deep knowledge and understand-
ing of gems is combined with impeccable
taste and exquisite workmanship, the re-
sult is beautiful pieces of jewellery that
simply cannot be found anywhere else.
This is how La Putri, a haute designer
and retailer of fine jewellery, has made a
name for itself as a destination for sophis-
ticated women who want their jewellery to
be as special and individual as they are.
In-house GIA graduate gemologists scour
the globe to hand-pick precious stones to add
to the La Putri collection, selecting only the
finest and most unique gems. These gems are
transformed through designs specifically created
to enhance and bring out the best in each gem.
The La Putri collection includes classic pre-
cious colour stones such as blood red rubies
and sparkling sapphires, magnificent pearls,
sensuous jadeite and the perennial favourite,
diamonds. Its collection also has pieces that
use rare gems such as natural spinel, a pre-
cious stone that comes in many hues. Other
prized collection pieces include Padparascha
sapphires, natural colour-change alexandrites
and Keshi South Sea pearls. Each piece in
the La Putri collection bears a distinguishing
characteristic, such as an unusual hue, size or
shape. The correct balance of aesthetics and
intrinsic value are key criteria for selection.
With such a wide array of dazzling pieces,
La Putri is undoubtedly a jewellery lover’s
treasure trove. Whether one is looking for a
modest gift to give away, something intimate to
mark a special occasion, or simply as a self-
reward, La Putri has the appropriate offering.
And for those who prefer to commission a
custom-designed piece, the journey can begin
at La Putri with the selection of that special gem,
selected from the boutique’s collection of loose
stones. Through discussions with La Putri’s
specialist designers, design concepts can be
tailor-made to reflect the individual’s personality
and embody the individual’s vision.
La Putri is also happy to assist in rejuve-
nating or re-designing existing pieces.
La Putri has a distinguished history of
more than 35 years and the brand is now
synonymous with quality and tradition. Not
surprisingly then, La Putri’s exclusive clientele
includes royalty, foreign dignitaries as well
as many esteemed members of high soci-
ety in Malaysia, Singapore and beyond.
In Malaysia, the atelier showcases its finery
at Star Hill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. In Singapore,
the boutique is currently located at #09-09 Ngee
Ann City Tower A. With the rising profile of the
La Putri brand, this boutique will re-locate to
the soon-to-be opened Mandarin Gallery. The
targeted opening date is August 2009. In 2009
until the boutique is opened at the Mandarin
Gallery, La Putri will be available for viewing
by appointment (email info@laputri.com).
Tel: (65) 6733 3345
www.laputri.com
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The Authentic Singapore Shopping Experience
Bugis Street is an Asian street shopping venue that brims with youthful energy.
Too often, shopping in Singapore means
stepping into a generic mall to see the same
old brands being sold in the same old shops.
Sometimes it seems that the main appeal
of these places is the air-conditioning.
However, go to any other major metropo-
lis in Asia and you’ll find that the thrill isn’t
about going to a shopping mall there. The
real Asian shopping experience is stepping
into a cacophonous, crowded place, lurch-
ing from shop to shop to browse through
racks of clothes or piles of t-shirts in search
of the ideal t-shirt (or bag, or pair of shoes).
That is exactly what Bugis Street offers.
With 70,000 sq ft of retail space, Bugis Street
is probably Singapore’s largest street shop-
ping venue. It is certainly Singapore’s most
authentic shopping venue. Nowhere else in
Singapore will you get the feel of traditional Asia
that you can get in Bugis Street. It is a warren
of shops that seems to go on without end.
That’s because Bugis Street has some 600
retail shops offering a wide array of goods jam-
packed into the area. At Bugis Street, you can
find trendy streetwear, cool handbags, fashion-
able shoes, fun watches, kitschy souvenirs and
unique locally-designed products. The shops
appear to be thrown together higgledy-piggledy,
which is part of its charm. It is the polar op-
posite of Singapore’s antiseptic shopping
malls that seem to be clones of each other.
And as part of the authentic shopping
experience, many of the prices in Bugis Street
are negotiable. Time to brush up on your
bargaining skills and join in the fun of good-
natured haggling. Bugis Street is open from
11am to 10pm everyday so there is plenty
of time to shop to your heart’s content.
The atmosphere of Bugis Street is enhanced
by the adventurous architecture of this excit-
ing landmark. The high roofs allow natural light
onto the space below, giving the place a bright
and inviting atmosphere. Aggressive cooling
and lighting systems were also developed to
ensure that shoppers enjoyed a street shopping
experience in a cool and pleasant environment.
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 The atmosphere is complemented by the many
food offerings in Bugis Street. Pick up a tradi-
tional snack as you wander through the street or
head for the coffeeshop for more substantial but
inexpensive local fare. If you have a hankering for
Hong Kong cuisine, you’re in luck because there’s
a Hong Kong Café that serves Cantonese cuisine
as well. And just before you go back home or to
the hotel, stop by the many fruit shops on the
outside of Bugis Street to pick up fresh tropical
fruits from the friendly fruit vendors located there.
Conveniently located opposite Bugis Junc-
tion and just next to Bugis MRT station, Bugis
Street is a unique shopping destination that
appeals to Singaporeans and tourists alike. If
you’re tired of cookie cutter shopping malls
and you’re looking for a place brimming with
youthful energy, one that recalls the great street
shopping destinations of Asia like Chatuchak in
Bangkok, then Bugis Street is the place to be.

Tel: (65) 6338 9513

www.bugis-street.com

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Singapore boasts of excellent choices when it comes to interior furnishings
and furniture whether be it modern contemporary or baroque. It complements
the highly talented pool of interior designers such as The Plush who are
dedicated in making each project unique and extraordinary.

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Bespoke Design Solutions For Life
For the discerning client, design collective The Plush provides the passion and flair to make
your home, office or business premises truly unique
Passion is the most precious commodity on earth.
Without passion, there is no desire, no feeling. And
nowhere is passion more important than in the
creative industries.
Passion is a keyword at interior design house The
Plush and permeates their work with grace and taste.
Design Director Evelina Hu’s eyes light up when
she starts to talk about her work. Even small details
like the sourcing of a certain hue of fine Italian marble
bring a sparkle to her eye that is infectious.
No wonder so many of her clients keep coming back
for more.
“95% of our new business comes from
recommendation,” says Hu proudly. “We also have a
lot of repeat clients. Some of them even fly our team
to another country to do the design for them, with
one very happy client letting us do six of his houses”.
We all know that people can be very precious
about their homes and are aware of the fact that
a tastefully furnished abode can be a reflection of
your own personality. Bearing that in mind, is it a
challenge balancing the client’s expectations with the
desire to create a masterful design?
“Experienced professional designers would know
the design process which will make things much
smoother for both the client and the designer.
Practicality must be the first thing to be discussed,
followed by the design theme the client desires A
successful project reflects not only the best
standard and quality, but always incorporates the
client’s tastes and lifestyle,” says Hu.
“We love working on different styles and trying new
things – whether that be utilising a new material or
even accommodating a completely different lifestyle. ”
It’s not just homes where The Plush excels. Clients
also expect the very highest standards for their
offices, retail outlets and restaurants. Turn to The
Plush for that polished shine of success.
The Plush collective offers a personalised, unique
interior design service to discerning clients who
demand the extra yard. The dedicated creative team
source only the best materials and solutions from
around the world, drawing in talented artisans and
artists to add the extra touches that make all the
difference and also make each home design unique.
With projects not just in Singapore but also in
Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Philippines,
Taiwan and across Mainland China, The Plush has a
growing and enviable portfolio. Their commitment to
quality, being able to adapt and interpret their clients
and that all-important passion is what makes The
Plush truly special.
Tel: (65) 6220 4535
design@theplush.com.sg
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Above: Dining Area
Below Left: Corridor
Below Right: Kitchen

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Contemporary Pieces For Contemporary Lifestyles

This innovative multi-label furniture and home accessories shop gathers together unique and
exceptional pieces from some of the very best names in Europe, offering its customers a collection
of pieces both classic and trendy.
Your home is your sanctuary. It is where you
unwind, relax and restore your soul, and prepare
for your day. And this is why it is imperative
to fill it with things of beauty, each destined
to be a joy forever. The furniture in your home
expresses who you are while creating the set-
ting that you choose for yourself and for the
people you care about. Pieces that are as much
about form as they are about function – this is
what can be found at ModLiving, a comprehen-
sive multi-label furniture shop in Singapore.
ModLiving’s collection exudes contemporary
simplicity and versatility in updated and stylish
furniture and accessories. Bringing together the
best from Europe, ModLiving provides everything
you need for practically every room in your home,
from your living and dining room to your kitchen
and home office, as well as your bathroom,
wardrobe, and outdoor spaces. With its clean,
elegant lines, this range of furniture is understated

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and modern, ranging from avant-garde to
urban chic. They set the mood in any space,
presentable enough to impress dinner guests,
yet comfortable enough to relax and unwind in.
Only ModLiving brings to Singapore such
well-known brands as Moroso, Nube, Em-
memobili, Arflex, Seven Salotti, Salvarani,
FEG, Some, Globe, Zero 4 and Fontana Arte.
What’s more, ModLiving’s in-house stylists
and consultants are on hand to help you sort
through their extensive collection and help you
make decisions about your home, based on
your lifestyle and what your space requires.
Aside from individual home needs, the Con-
tracts Division of ModLiving also specialises in
commercial, hospitality, institution and residen-
tial projects. Their staff of professionals work
exclusively with contract manufacturers from
Europe, United States and Asia so as to provide
customers with an extensive range of products
at different price ranges and design styles,
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while responding to the needs and demands of
their clients. Its exclusive brands include Parri,
Costantini Pietro, Fasem, Frag, Paco Cap-
deil, Plank, Oken, ICF, Miodino and Tecmo.
Not only does ModLiving bring its de-
signer furniture and accessories to custom-
ers in Singapore, its styling service also
helps them achieve whatever look is de-
sired, whether it is in a private residence
or a commercial or industrial projects.
Their work includes a number of luxury
condominium show flats like Newton Suites,
Pan Pacific Serviced Suites, Singapore and
Tan Chin Tuan Mansion@Cairnhill. Their other
commercial projects include serviced apart-
ments, clubs, restaurants, cafes and hotels,
offices, airports and school auditoriums.
Recently completed projects include Changi
Airport Terminal 3, Crown Plaza Hotel@
Terminal 3 and SIA’s Silver Kris Lounge.
Their experience in the business demon-
strates precisely how ModLiving pays attention
to details. Their stylists start by conducting a
survey analysis and space planning. They also
manage projects and maintain cost controls
while scheduling and coordinating with other
consultants on a any given project. Execution
in projects is key and ModLiving goes from
conceptualizing rooms to making them a reality.
With a wealth of experience and a solid
reputation for sophisticated design, ModLiv-
ing has earned its reputation as more than a
furniture store. It’s a one-stop shop with a vi-
sion. With its collection of unsurpassed quality,
it’s no wonder ModLiving is synonymous with
those who are meticulous about details and a
finished project that’s not only stylish, comfort-
able, it makes that exceptional statement in an
understated way.
Tel: (65) 6336 2286
www.modliving.com.sg
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 THE GRAPE HARVEST
Created in 1981 by Luciano Cazzola
is a typical happy scene depicting wine making
until 30 to 40 years ago in Italy which has now
been beautifully preserved in porcelain.

The entire family is seen gathering together

picking and squashing grapes and putting them in
the big vat where after one or two weeks
the juice is put in the barrels. The grandmother is
seen bringing out the food but whilst crossing
the courtyard bumps into a cheat
who is running after chickens and rabbits.

500 of these limited pieces have been sold worldwide

and currently Meroni exclusively owns 498/500 & 499/500.

MERONI FURNITURE(S) PTE LTD

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 Singapore has quickly become one of the regions favourite Spa
Destinations and easily rivals the world’s best. The Estheva Spa offers
relaxing and rejuvenating experiences that are simply unforgettable.

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There is a superb selection of spas with the very best offering unique
treatments in stunning surroundings.
A decade ago, the spa phenomena was
virtually unheard of in Singapore but like
so many successful industries on the
island, things have changed dramatically
in a short space of time.
Visiting a spa has become less of a
luxury while becoming more luxurious.
There is a superb selection of spas with
the very best offering unique treatments
in stunning surroundings.
Retreating to a spa in Singapore
has become a gourmet treat as day
spas serve up Uniquely Singaporean
treatments such as ginger baths,
chilli scrubs, curry wraps and even
our very own Singapore Flower Ritual
at Singapore’s first garden spa, Spa
Botanica.
Singapore’s efforts to position itself
as Asia’s preferred spa destination has
created a booming spa industry. Variety
and pure indulgence are guaranteed at
day spas, niche spas and luxury spas
alike found on virtually any street and
shopping mall.
Along busy Orchard Road, Estheva
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IMAGE COURTESY OF ESTHEVA SPA
Spa at chic Palais Renaissance is a
top-notch day spa that caters mainly to
women but also offers some tantalising
treatments for couples.
Spa Botanica, perhaps the most
famous of all, offers Traditional Chinese
Medicine treatments as well as yoga and
pilates sessions to promote overall well
being.
Singapore is also earning a reputation
as a medical spa destination. Established
to complement Singapore’s position as
a sophisticated medical hub, medical
spas are managed by qualified doctors
and healthcare professionals who can
tailor a combination of surgical and
cosmetic procedures to help clients
achieve maximum results. Their draw lies
in providing a Ritz-like experience and a
team of specialists who take care of your
every desire.
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Spa Botanica Brings You Back To Nature
The stunning, award-winning garden destination spa is a haven in
the urban jungle and a firm favourite for ultimate relaxation
Spa Botanica, set in the lush grounds of The
Sentosa Resort & Spa on Sentosa island is
Singapore’s first tropical garden destination
spa. Constantly ranked among the best
destination spas in the world, Spa Botanica is
a haven for luxurious indulgence.
From a tropical garden setting to a
carefully choreographed menu of signature
treatments to the dedicated service delivery,
Spa Botanica offers a unique experience that
allows the guests to connect with themselves
and embrace nature.
Spa Botanica promises a blend of indoor
pampering or treatments outdoors. By
harnessing the very best in spa ingredients
and blending it with a lush environment, you
can look forward to soothing treatments from
the region’s top spa therapists.
Before treatments even begin, guests are
encouraged to enjoy the spa gardens with the
cascading waterfalls, floatation pools and lap
pool. Opt for volcanic mud to be applied to
the body to cleanse, nourish and moisturise
the skin. Then de-stress and reconnect with
nature in the meditation labyrinth. This pre-
treatment ritual increases the therapeutic
effect of the treatment to follow. In fact, for
most visitors possibly the most stressful part
of their visit is deciding which treatment to
revel in!
Designed for ultimate relaxation, the
signature packages are best enjoyed when
time is of no object. Guest can make optimum
use of the spa’s facilities and garden grounds.
Our spa’s highly-recommended signature
treatment is the Five Elements Cleanse
and Purifying Ritual. The detoxifying body
treatment comprises Tibetan and Traditional
Chinese medicine origins with ginseng and
lotus blossom. It begins by cleansing the
body with natural watercress body cleansing
milk. A detoxifying massage with warm
Tibetan oil and healing clay enhances the
elimination of body toxins. The next step is a
healing clay wrap rich in natural salts which
deeply nourishes the skin. Finally, a herbal
bath and refreshing body moisturising session
prepares the guest for a revitalising journey to
good health.
The three-hour Tropical Glow treatment
is an established favourite. The blend of
indigenous tropical fruits, flowers and spices
smoothens the skin and creates a truly natural
botanical experience. It includes a rhythmic
massage for a natural skin workout followed
by a refreshing shower. The result? Radiant
healthy glowing skin! As with many of the
treatments available, this too can be enjoyed
by either individuals or couples.
For guests with the luxury of time, the
Botanical Refresh is an ultimate indulgence.
The total experience is one that revitalises,
relaxes and refreshes one’s senses with
specialised aromatherapy treatments. A Vichy
hydrotherapy treatment is offered with an
aromatic Body Booster and an aromatherapy
massage. After a light lunch, an aromatherapy
facial and a spa pedicure treatment will round
up the day leaving the guest feeling fully
rejuvenated.
Nestled next to Spa Botanica, an all-new
restaurant, The Garden delivers a destination
dining experience termed Conscious Dining.
Serving a wholesome contemporary cuisine
in an idyllic respite, the chef uses specially-
sourced organic or bio-dynamic ingredients.
Moving into the wellness arena and
complementing Spa Botanica is Seven
Eden Wellness Centre, it encompasses a
lifestyle gymnasium with top-of-the-range
fitness equipment, Zest Café and Zest
Studio. Offering Traditional Chinese Medicine
and anti-aging consultations, it is a holistic
wellness retreat to reinvigorate the body, soul
and mind.
As a testimony to Spa Botanica’s premium
services, multiple awards have poured in. The
most recent ones being Conde Nast Traveller
UK Readers’ Spa Awards 2008 – Top Ten Day
Spas – Overseas (Sixth in ranking) and winner
of the 22nd Tourism Awards 2008 Best Spa
Experience and Best Tourism Host – Spa and
SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards 2008 –
Favourite Spa in Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6371 1318 / 1288
www.spabotanica.com
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Lap Pool

Float Pool with Cascading Waterfall Mud Pool

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ESTHEVA Spa
Singapore’s Most Luxurious Spa Experience for Ladies and Couples
The name ‘ESTHEVA’, certainly creates exotic
connotations, but it has a simple, yet luxuriant
meaning: “A place where life is always a
beautiful and rejuvenating experience.
The kind of experience derived only from a
balance of mind, body and spirit.” To this you
could add “a touch of opulent pampering and
refreshing experience”.
Into its twelfth year, ESTHEVA is inspired
by the natural thermal spas in Southern Italy,
and continues to employ this ancient art of
enhancing beauty and wellness to its guests
within conducive surroundings.
The premier Esthetics Day Spa in this
country has consecutively for four years been
voted ‘Top Day Spa’ on The Best of Singapore
in Singapore Tatler and other numerous
awards.
ESTHEVA is built on a philosophy that
continuously seeks to provide its clients with
the highest level of service and the finest “in”
treatments and products. This comes from
its close association with some of the leading
European brands in this industry.
Upon entering the soothing confines
of the spa the guest is embraced in an
ambience of calm tranquility much of which
is due to the soft pastels and fresh blossoms
used in the décor. With lavishly furnished
over-sized treatment rooms guided by Feng
Shui principles for the ultimate in luxurious
pampering, ESTHEVA has created an elegant
oasis in the heart of bustling Orchard Road for
ladies and loving couples to revel in beauty,
massage and spa therapies.
It is ESTHEVA’s collection of treatments
which continue to remain the main draw for its
repeat and new clients, which include a list of
celebrities and society’s Who’s Who from with
the island-nation and beyond its shores.
Then it is no wonder that its most popular
item is the Celebrity Peel©, a truly state-of-
the-art treatment to reduce the number of
years on the client’s face. It was inspired by
a technique much revered by celebrities in
Hollywood and in Singapore has a regular
female client following from as far as New
York!
Another much-in-demand treatment is the
Ultimate Scrub Package, which includes an
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exotic Personalised Scrub (with 12 different
scrubs to choose from), an invigorating
HydroBath (tailored according to your body
type) and a revitalising Body Massage. This
package offers the guest the option of being
able to indulge in each of the 12 different
scrubs, once a month during the year.
The comprehensive range of spa
treatments includes 128 body treatments
and 18 exclusive luxurious facials. Some of
the other highly popular treatments are the
Sparomatic Detox Package, Ice Tonic Express
Treatment (for Slimming), OxyAromatic
Seaweed Wrap, Swiss Very Whitening
Treatment, Sparomatic Mineral Mask with
Face-Gym© Massage, and Ultimate Eye Face
Chest with Marine DNA and Vitamins A, C &E.
ESTHEVA believes in constantly
developing new and highly unique signature
and world-class treatments that are popular
not just with its wide range of discerning
clients, but among its overseas guests who
are aware that they cannot get many of the
treatments in their own countries.
This full-fledged day spa added a new
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dimension recently to coincide with the
world’s first Formula 1 (F1) Night Race 2008
held in Singapore in September. The advent
of the ladies’ Spa Nights includes a range
of spa packages and ESTHEVA found itself
featured as a highly-recommended top spa
on Singapore Grand Prix’s official website.
As another first in Singapore, ESTHEVA
Spa offers Spa Parties exclusively for ladies
to celebrate special occasions with their
friends or loved ones. Targeted at groups of
five or six within a private area, the Spa Party
comprises the services of a personalised
“butler” with therapist in attendance, exquisite
spa refreshments, use of AromaSteam and
Retreat Space and exclusive spa treatments
specially customised for the guests.
ESTHEVA’s flagship property at Palais
Renaissance (which was officially opened
on 1 July 2000 by His Excellency Mr. R
Loretan, The Ambassador of Switzerland), has
helped raise the bar for the local spa industry
to greater heights in Singapore, and the
management aims to continuing to do so.
Now in its 12th year, ESTHEVA is also
known by its overseas clientele, given the
recent publicity it has garnered in popular
magazines and on TV channels in South
Korea, Japan, India and Shanghai. One of
its signature treatments, Choc De-Ager©, an
indulging and anti-aging treatments using
chocolate, was featured in upmarket lifestyle
magazines in Mumbai and New Delhi, as part
of Singapore’s campaign to draw in affluent
Indian travellers. That is the kind of standing
ESTHEVA has managed to achieve as one
of the leading pioneers in the spa industry in
Singapore.
ESTHEVA is highly valued by its
clients and business partners, both for its
professionalism and commitment to service
excellence. Our clientele includes celebrities,
socialites, professionals and those who seek
a beautiful and balanced lifestyle.
Tel: 65 6733 9300
www.estheva.com
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Time To Get Back To Nature

While many spa retreats claims nature as its inspiration, few can maintain the total
incorporation of nature into its facilities. The award-winning Aramsa ~ The Garden Spa
can. Billed as Asia’s first outdoor spa in a park, Aramsa ~ The Garden Spa is set in
the lush botanical beauty of Bishan Park II. From its luxuriant surroundings and nature-
based treatments to its garden facilities and botanical ingredients, Aramsa is the perfect
destination for relaxation & rejuvenation in Singapore; a haven tucked away from the
maddening crowd.
Winners of the Singapore Tourism Board’s “Best Spa Experience” in
2006 and a finalists again in 2007, Aramsa offers a unique garden
spa experience not found elsewhere in Singapore. The architectural
design by local design firm Formwerkz has also been awarded with
numerous awards and accolades including the SIA Architectural
Award.
Aramsa-The Garden Spa stays true to its name having an all-
natural concept in a secluded haven that boasts earthy décor and
glorious gardens with an incredible 22,000 plants from 200 species.
There is simply no escaping the ‘at one with nature’ feel, from the
reception to the treatment rooms to the alfresco dining at the Green
Room Café and Canopy Garden Dining bistro. Pebble paths lined with
scented herb gardens lead to 17 separate treatment suites including
couple suites, a hydrotherapy suite and a Vichy shower suite, all of
which replicate the outdoor garden feel complete with outdoor rain
showers and sunken garden baths. Further meandering paths lead to
other nature-inspired facilities that focus on enhancing wellness.
Aramsa’s exclusively created products tap into the curative
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nutritive ingredients including coconut, lemongrass, marine mud and
seaweed. A combination of traditional Asian and Western massage
techniques are used to relax and soothe the body, mind and soul.
One of their signature garden packages is the “Tropical Java
Lulur” which begins with a rice and turmeric scrub before a
nourishing yoghurt mask followed by their Aramsa Touch Massage
and then completed with a floral garden bath.Their signature Aramsa
Touch massage is a fusion of Eastern meridian and Western massage
techniques which focuses on complete relaxation.
The multitude of massages offered at Aramsa Spa uses a
combination of techniques including acupressure, Swedish, Thai,
traditional Chinese and rhythmic Hawaiian massage, all of which will
leave you wonderfully relaxed and recharged. Other spa therapies
includes body scrubs, ear candling, water treatments and body
wraps. To complete your spa experience, an outdoor shower or a
soothing garden bath is the ultimate in solitary water refinement. To
compliment the spa’s philosophy of encompassing nature with natural
living there are several healthy dining and recreational options which
truly makes Aramsa Spa a one-stop wellness experience.

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The Spa’s Pilates studio “PowerMoves”, specialises in helping to

enhance flexibility and coordination and build strength. The Green
Room Café is vegetarian dining at its best. Catering to all strict health
aficionados, this vegetarian café uses quality, fresh ingredients in
delicious (but guilt-free) dishes, served either indoors or alfresco
among the gardens. Health drinks ranging from herbal teas
to smoothies to power juices have been specially created to
complement the Aramsa lifestyle and provide preventative health
benefits. For meat lovers and those desiring richer dishes, hit the
stylish Canopy Garden Dining bistro. The mouth watering menu is
ideal for a meal on balmy evenings. There is a certain quirkiness
about the menu that draws on diverse culinary influences from various
western cuisines.
If that isn’t enough to tempt your taste buds, Canopy recently
launched an outdoor bar complete with an alfresco lounge area.
Opened in the evenings, Canopy bar serves quality wines, wine
cocktails, spirits and beers alongside tempting tasters such as tapas
and mezze plates to help you unwind for the day.

Tel: (65) 6456 6556

1382 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1
Bishan Park II S(569931)
www.aramsaspas.com

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Whether a serious operation or cosmetic treatments, Singapore’s health care
system attracts foreign patients from around the world to tap on its world class
facilities and patient friendly approach.

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We have already seen that Singapore is a leading
destination for business and leisure. But much more than
that, it is also the medical hub of Asia, offering world-
class, affordable and safe healthcare.
With well-respected and highly-trained doctors,
internationally-accredited hospitals and clinics, global
reputation as a medical centre of excellence, it’s no
surprise that Singapore welcomes medical travellers
from around the world.
Singapore is a regional medical hub with many
foreign patients taking advantage of the country’s
superior facilities and expertise. A flexible immigration
policy for those requiring medical treatment ensures they
receive the best possible care with peace of mind.
Singapore Medicine is a multi-agency government
initiative that was launched in October 2003 to develop
Singapore into one of Asia’s leading destinations for
healthcare services. The agencies involved are the
Economic Development Board (EDB), Singapore Tourism
Board (STB) and International Enterprise (IE) Singapore.
Every year, more than 400,000 international patients
visit Singapore for a range of healthcare services. STB
targets to attract one million foreign patients per year by
2012.
Whether their needs are basic or complex, patients
find assurance in Singapore’s world-class healthcare
system which emphasizes safety and pushes
boundaries of excellence.
Singapore’s healthcare system was ranked as the
sixth best in the world and the best in Asia by the World
Health Organization in 2000.
Singapore’s Ministry of health maintains a transparent
healthcare system, publishing information and statistics
online. This transparency allows medical professionals
to respond effectively to ever-changing scenarios and
enables patients to make more informed decisions on
their treatment options.
Healthcare providers in Singapore are customer-
focused and most healthcare facilities in Singapore have
dedicated International Patient Service Centres to attend
to needs varying from airport transfers to the provision of
interpreters and after-care.
Indeed, Singapore’s leading healthcare providers
have facilities akin to five-star hotels. The combination of
a hospital’s rational and technical appeal and a hotel’s
emotional appeal is creating the ‘hospital’ of the future-
right now in Singapore
Cost is an important consideration for many
international patients, with treatment in Singapore costing
a fraction of what it does ‘back home’. Visitors from the
United States, for example, can enjoy state-of-the-art
treatment coupled with a welcome holiday and still have
money spare to spend in Singapore’s famous shopping
malls.
The combination of excellent infrastructure, skilled
medical professionals and latest technology has enabled
Singapore to remain at the cutting-edge of healthcare.
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HEALTHCARE
Trusted Leader In Highly Specialised Medical Care
With the rapidly expanding developments in the landscape of medical treatment and technology, SingHealth,
Singapore’s largest most established medical and healthcare group consistently delivers specialised cutting
edge solutions to one of life’s greatest mysteries: the ailments of the human body
With three internationally accredited hospitals and
five national specialty centres under its wings,
SingHealth still remains the country’s largest and
most comprehensive medical and healthcare
group, providing facilities and services for holistic
and up-to-date inpatient and outpatient treatments.
It provides leading edge treatments in the fields
of stomach cancer, orthopaedic, eye and heart
surgeries, and neuroscience with strengths in
the fields of stem cell research and biomedical
research. In fact, many of its specialty centres are
singled out as being the pioneer in their various
fields in the region and even the world.
Its flagship hospital, Singapore General Hospital
(SGH) has recently celebrated its 187th anniversary.
Headed by Prof. Ang Chong Lye, SGH is
Singapore’s largest acute tertiary hospital and
national referral centre. It provides state-of-the-art
facilities for its patient services with 29 clinical
specialties and acts as the national referral centre
of medical specialties such as Haematology,
Endocrinology, Geriatric Medicine, Dermatology
and Nuclear Medicine & PET (Positron Emission
Tomography). One of its latest offerings is the new
Khoo Teck Puat-NNI Integrated Neuroscience
Centre, a world’s first that brings in the most
modern technology in complete cancer care,
otolaryngology, and orthopaedic surgery, allowing
surgeons to conduct more complicated procedures
in a shorter span of time.This enables the patient to
heal quicker and better.
Meanwhile, the KK Women’s and Children’s
Hospital (KKH) has the distinction of being the
only hospital in Singapore that caters specifically
to women’s and children’s health. With 150
years of service under its belt, KKH specialises
in neonatology, paediatrics, and obstetrics &
gynaecology. It has also recently opened a
one-stop Centre for Breast Conditions and the
Children’s Hospital Emergency Transport Services
(CHETS). As the first hospital to be allowed to
use the FDA-approved digital computerised plate
mammography, combined with computer-aided
detection and analysis, the diagnosis of breast
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cancer in women below 50 years old has significantly
improved. Furthermore, KKH also provides a
convenient one-stop “KK Minimally Invasive Surgery
(MIS) Centre”, for convenient diagnosis and treatment
of gynaecological conditions, such as the removal
of polyps, endometriosis, and selected ectopic
pregnancies.
The newest SingHealth hospital, Changi General
Hospital (CGH), is located 10 minutes away from the
hustle and bustle of Changi International Airport.
Celebrating 12 years of service in the medical
industry, CGH is a growing hospital that specialises in
gastroenterology, sports medicine and rehabilitation
services, and male-related medical conditions such
as impotence and urinary incontinence. It also offers
an inclusive medical facility for international travellers,
and provides 24-hour Accident & Emergency (A&E)
services.
The five specialty centres – National Cancer
Centre Singapore (NCCS), National Heart Centre
Singapore (NHCS), National Neuroscience Institute
(NNI), Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC), and
National Dental Centre (NDC) – all provide outpatient
diagnosis and specialised treatments for specific
ailments. NCCS oversees over 50 per cent of all cancer
cases in Singapore, and provides cross-consultation
among the largest pool of oncologists in the country.
Meanwhile, NHCS specialises in cardiovascular
medicine and treatment, becoming the first heart
centre in Asia to receive the Joint Commission
International (JCI) accreditation for quality patient
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care. Similarly, NNI oversees all brain, spine,
nerve, and muscle ailments, providing surgical and
outpatient services across the board. SNEC, on the
other hand, focuses on maximising optical health
care and treatment, managing over 14,000 major eye
surgeries and 13,000 laser procedures each year.
And finally, NDC manages the full spectrum of simple
to complex dental treatments with over 91 dental
operatories and sees over 160,000 patients annually.
SingHealth’s services span the breadth and depth
of medical specialties and seek to bring together
doctors and surgeons, clinicians, nurses and
medical technicians in a vibrant, multidisciplinary
setting to create a one-stop, across-the-board
medical and healthcare organisation that brings
the best of medical science, technology and care
right to the doorstep of Singapore residents, both
local and foreign. As a testament to its success,
patients from overseas are also coming to seek
treatment for complex medical issues and to tap on
the leading edge solutions that the group is able to
offer. SingHealth doctors are even able to collaborate
with medical practitioners in other Southeast Asian
countries.
Ultimately, SingHealth’s teams of doctors,
researchers, and support staff strive as one to shape
not just a hearty and healthy nation, but extend
that goal beyond the borders of Singapore.
24 Hour Hotline: (65) 6326 5656
www.singhealth.com.sg
HEALTHCARE
Aesthetics Par Excellence
The Sloane Clinic is a pioneer, delivering the latest in non-invasive
treatments for people looking to enhance their appearance
The field of cosmetic and aesthetic services
has come a very long way so much so that
the city of Singapore has become recognised
as a regional hub for the finest, safest and
most advanced aesthetic treatments. Among
the vast number of aesthetic centres, The
Sloane Clinic, a medical aesthetic clinic which
started operations in 2003, has emerged as
one of the city’s premiere aesthetic centres
with the technology, staff and expertise
necessary for delivering the fullest range of
the most up-to-date non-invasive cosmetic
treatments. A medical clinic that addresses
the skin, face and body concerns, The
Sloane Clinic stays at the forefront of new
technologies using non-invasive cosmetic
dermatological techniques and the latest
FDA-approved lasers to help their customers
improve their appearance.
When Dr Low Chai Ling and Dr Lee Cheng
San teamed up to start The Sloane Clinic five
years ago, their goal was to deliver the very
best in customised treatments, quality and
service vis-à-vis the customers’ needs. Their
philosophy involves putting people before
profit. Whether the problem is adult acne,
wrinkles, or slimming, both Dr Low and Dr Lee
take part in periodic training programmes to
advance their skills so as to offer only the best
non-invasive cosmetic procedures for their
patients. They encourage their customers to
“throw away their personal notions of beauty
and ageing. If you think you know how a
30- year-old should look or how a 50-year-old
should age,” they say, “Think again… “
Innovation in aesthetics also continues to
be a primary focus. For instance, The Sloane
Clinic pioneered the use of the Fraxel Laser,
a technology that transforms and rejuvenates
skin, wholly minimising problems like scars,
enlarged pores, pigmentation, fine lines and
wrinkles. The doctors there were also the
first to introduce the PPx PhotoPneumatic
technology, which addresses and manages
adult acne, as well as the Mixto Micro
Resurfacing Treatment. The doctors at The
Sloane Clinic don’t offer invasive procedures
like liposuction or cosmetic surgery. Their
concept of perfecting appearance involves
the use of non-invasive treatment methods
as well as consistent use of technologically
advanced skin care innovations. In fact
The Sloane Clinic brought to Singapore the
Epicuren range as well as the very popular
Skin Inc range of cosmeceuticals.
Both doctors believe that wellness and
beauty are integrated entities which is why
The Sloane Clinic has a mandate to inspire
and educate people towards that. Aesthetic
treatments are not just short-term fixes for
physical issues but paths to wellness and
beauty, inside and out. Dr Low’s specialty
is in lasers and cosmetic formulation. But
as the author of In Full Bloom, a book on
looking good before, during and after
pregnancy, Dr Low has much to offer beyond
medical aesthetics. Like Dr Low, Dr Lee
is committed to training other doctors in
aesthetic disciplines. Both are also certified
as International Master Trainers for Restylane
treatments. Clearly the team behind The
Sloane Clinic is not just about superficial
aesthetics, as they volunteer their time for
worthy causes as well as provide medical
aesthetic treatments pro bono to those with
low income who are debilitatingly disfigured.
Those seeking to enhance and improve
their appearance should look no further than
The Sloane Clinic, which prioritises excellence
and service. As their very own doctors attest,
“You are only as old as you think you are, or
as plain as you let yourself be. This is the
place to go to free yourself from your limits of
beauty.”
Tel: (65) 6533 2522
www.sloaneclinic.com
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HEALTHCARE
Ageing Gracefully
NeuGlow offers safe and effective solutions to defy the ageing process
Growing old may be inevitable, but looking
old doesn’t have to be. Thanks to advances
in medical science, you can banish lines
and wrinkles and look younger.
NeuGlow The Aesthetics Doctors is one
of Singapore’s best-known practitioners
of aesthetic medicine in Singapore. Part of
the Healthway Medical Group, NeuGlow
has more than 10 years of experience in
this area.
NeuGlow is a full service aesthetic
practice that offers a wide range of treat
ments such as facial rejuvenation, acne
management, body contouring, laser hair
removal and cosmetic surgery.
For face and skin rejuvenation, NeuGlow
offers Botox injections, chemical peels,
dermal fillers, gold thread skin rejuvenation,
Intense Pulsed Light, laser photorejuven-
ation, micro Botox, microdermabrasion,
radio frequency and threadlifts.
NeuGlow is one of the few select clinics in
Singapore that offers Plasma Skin Resurfacing
and Regeneration, a US Food and Drug
Administration approved procedure for treat-
ing acne scars, wrinkles and pigmentation.
To limit the damage caused by acne,
NeuGlow offers Blue Light Treatment
which helps control acne without use of
medication. It also offers in-house skin
care products to manage oily or acne-
prone skin.
For those interested in body contouring,
NeuGlow has a battery of surgical and non-
surgical options such as Vaser LipoSelection,
Radio Frequency slimming, prescription
weight control drugs as well as on-staff
nutritionists to draw up customised
diet plans.
Unsightly body hair is an annoying
problem that can now be treated safely
and effectively by lasers. NeuGlow has
a range of lasers for permanent hair reduction
from anywhere on the body and for most
skin tones. The procedure is almost
painless, they don’t use gels so they are
clean and neat, and the procedure is
over in minutes. After a few treatments,
hair growth becomes reduced and the
new hairs that grow are much finer.
In addition to all this, NeuGlow also offers
laser services like mole and age-spot removal,
tattoo removal, hair loss management and
weight loss management.
And apart from standard aesthetic treat-
ments, NeuGlow also offers the service
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of a plastic surgeon for surgical procedures such as blepharoplasty
(eye bag removal surgery and double eyelid surgery), breast aug-
mentation, chin augmentation, double eyelid surgery, face threadlift,
jaw augmentation and rhinoplasty (nose surgery).
NeuGlow has three locations — at Square 2 in Novena, OUB Centre,
and Chinatown Point — so getting a consultation or going for a pro-
cedure is very convenient.
With its wide array of procedures, skilled doctors and dedicated
nurses, NeuGlow is setting the standard for aesthetic medicine
in Singapore.

Tel: (65) 8298 8000

www.neuglow.com

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WEALTH MANAGEMENT
A Quarter Of A Century Of Wealth
Management Expertise
Founded in 1983, ipac celebrates a 25-year history together with a
five-year presence in Asia
ipac is an international financial advice and
investment group that helps clients achieve their
financial and chosen lifestyle goals. One of Asia
Pacific’s leading financial planning company, ipac
manages more than US$14.3 billion for individuals
and institutions worldwide. Its lifestyle financial
planning process is practiced in Australia, Hong
Kong, Singapore, South Africa and Taiwan.
ipac launched its business in both Hong Kong
and Singapore in 2003 as a comprehensive
financial planning practice. ipac is licensed by
the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the
Securities and Futures Commission in Hong
Kong. 2008 marks its fifth year in Asia and 25
years since its formation in Australia.
The stability that ipac offers comes also from
being part of the Global AXA Group, a worldwide
leader in financial protection and wealth
management with assets under management of
around US$1.9 trillion. The AXA Group ranked
15th in the 2007 FORTUNE GLOBAL 500 Survey
of “The World’s Largest Corporations”.
ipac’s approach and philosophy to financial
planning is different from most other independent
financial advisory firms. Recognising that smart
money management is a means to achieving a
desired retirement lifestyle, the process begins
with and focuses on helping clients to set their
various long and short-term financial lifestyle
goals. Then, ipac devises a personal, step-by-
step plan on how to get there, providing advice
along the way to ensure their clients make the
right choices and stay on track with the plan.
ipac believes in a holistic approach to financial
planning. Other firms specialise specifically in
either tax, real estate and insurance for instance,
but the ipac philosophy is to examine the client’s
overall needs, including issues of tax, real estate,
debt management, among others, to help make
the right choices for all the important financial
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decisions in life. The focus is on the individual
needs of the client, on his total financial situation,
to help him achieve his retirement aspirations.
From the first obligation-free meeting with
one of ipac’s advisers, the objective is to help
clients focus on making decisions toward
financial choices in life that will make them feel
fundamentally happy and engaged. Part of the
goal setting process involves the education to
think of money as the enabler and not the be-
all-and-end-all of retirement. Then the client is
presented with a comprehensive plan, which will
include well-researched recommendations to
address investment, cash flow, tax, estate planning
and risk management needs. ipac guides their
clients through the entire process, helping them to
stay on track with their financial plan.
Another important part of the ipac process is in
keeping the financial plan ‘alive’ by helping clients
navigate the ever-changing global environment.
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ipac takes a proactive role in accommodating
any changes in the economy, markets, legislation
and clients’ personal circumstances (e.g.
marriage, new addition to the family, change in
retirement goals), to update the financial plan to
make sure goals are achieved.
Effective and open communication is key and
clients can expect regular meetings to review
objectives and strategy. Clients will also receive
regular portfolio valuation statements, newsletters
and invitation to ipac events to keep up to date
with business, the economy and markets as well
as lifestyle events.
ipac will give you confidence with its unique
approach to financial planning to help you realise
your life’s dreams.
Tel: (65) 6512 7000
www.ipac.com.sg

Tanjong Katong Campus (East)
Early Childhood to Grade 8
371 Tanjong Katong Road
Singapore 437128
Tel (65) 6345 1573
Fax (65) 6345 4057
The Canadian International School (Singapore) has long held a position
of pre-eminence in the education of children in the International Schools market of Singapore and
Asia. This standing has been earned through years of successful practice and a firm footing on the
latest research on effective teaching methodologies tailored for the global student.
The Canadian International School, Singapore provides the International Baccalaureate Primary
Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programmes of Education, from Early
Child Education to Grade 12. We are also accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education,
Canada. Our graduates receive the Ontario Secondary Diploma or the IB Diploma, both of which
are recognized around the world by major universities. We are also very pleased to be an associate
member in the Council of International Schools (CIS). This prestigious designation puts us in the
forefront of education leaders in the world.
Our student body that draws from nearly fifty countries is well served by teachers of excellent quality
and by our comprehensive and challenging curriculum. Our focus at every grade is the needs of
each individual learner. Our students pursue excellence in the mastery of creative problem solving,
effective communication, leadership, international understanding, and responsible citizenship.
The Canadian International School currently has 4 campuses in Singapore.
Website www.cis.edu.sg Email admissions@cis.edu.sg
Elementary Campus Middle School Campus High School Campus
Early Childhood to Grade 3 Grades 4 to 8 Grades 9 to 12
5 Toh Tuck Road 71 Bukit Tinggi Road 514 Kampong Bahru Road
Singapore 596679 Singapore 289759 Singapore 099450
Tel (65) 6467 1732 Tel (65) 6875 1519 Tel (65) 6323 0208
Fax (65) 6467 1729 Fax (65) 6875 1516 Fax (65) 6323 0209

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 IMAGE COURTESY OF EMAAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

EDUCATION

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 From renowned universities to expatriate schools, Singapore students are
assured of a holistic approach to education which encapsulates creative
thinking to go beyond the classroom and text books to ensure that the future
of Singapore is in good hands.

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 EDUCATION

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Perhaps nothing in this world is as important as
education.
In Singapore, education is taken seriously
and it is seen as a thriving emerging market
segment that offers a great deal to both the
country’s economy and future.
Known for its top schools and excellent
scholarship in a wide range of subjects,
Singapore is a global school for local and
foreign students and a hub for educational
excellence.
Singapore has a high quality education
system to nurture future leaders and
entrepreneurs. Foreign students from around
the world come to Singapore to study, making
Singapore a global schoolhouse.
The Ministry of Education (MOE) aims to
help young Singaporean students discover their
own talents. Singapore’s students have a global
reputation for achievement, which reflects well
on both the schools and teachers as well as on
the hard-working students themselves.
This national excellence has created a
culture for learning that has formed a strong
collection of private schools for nursery,
primary and secondary age students, as well
as universities that attract the cream of Asia’s
tertiary talent.
There are many international schools
that cater specifically to the large expatriate
communities, such as the American School,
Known for its top schools and excellent
scholarship in a wide range of subjects,
Singapore is a global school for local and
foreign students and a hub for educational
excellence.
Canadian School and Global Indian School.
The National University of Singapore
(NUS) is the largest university and the most
respected. With more than 32,000 students,
NUS nurtures scholars from around the world.
As with healthcare, education is another
sector which has been identified by the
Singapore Government as hub material.
Singapore education is a multi-government
agency initiative launched by the Government
in 2003 to establish and promote Singapore
as a premier education hub and help
international students make an informed
decision on studying here.
For foreign students wishing to study in
Singapore, the application process for the
Student’s Pass is fast and efficient. It’s no
wonder Singapore is the destination of choice
for so many foreign students.
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199
IMAGES COURTESY OF EMAAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
EDUCATION
Educating Citizens Of The World
Fostering a worldwide outlook in their students, the Canadian International School provides
a quality academic education from Early Childhood to Grade 12.
Founded in 1989, The Canadian International
School (CIS) has grown successfully into a
full-service premiere educational institution,
offering kindergarten through grade 12 classes
and enjoying a strong and vibrant reputation
as well as a very loyal following in the expat
community in Singapore. Its diverse student
body of approximately 2,000, represents over
50 countries – a world-class community that is,
in itself a testimony to its world-class status.
While the elementary, middle and high school
campuses are currently in three separate loca-
tions, all will be integrated into one campus in
Jurong West which will be a state-of-the-art
facility that caters to each student’s needs.
Aside from the sports complex that boasts three
gymnasiums and two swimming pools, there
will be an arts center, a 400-seat amphitheater,
two libraries and two cafeterias. There will also
be outdoor playing fields to be enjoyed by the
students, which are not always found in city
schools commonly limited by space constraints.
Responding to the demand for quality educa-
tion on the East Coast, CIS recently opened an
East Campus that goes from Early Childhood
(age 3) through Grade 8 (as of August 2008).
The East Campus, also known as CIS Tanjong
Katong campus (tel: 6345 1573) is CIS’ largest
campus to date. The campus is housed on a
heritage site that preserves the historic value of
the building while updating it into a facility that
holds fully air-conditioned classroom, an outdoor
playground, a large gymnasium, a bicycle
track, futsal and basketball courts, canteen
with kitchen facilities and a vast open field.
CIS also operates out of three other loca-
tions. The Elementary Campus (tel: 6467
1732) is in Toh Tuck Road and offers classes
from Early Childhood to Grade 3. The Middle
School Campus (tel: 6875 1519) is in Bukit
Tinggi Road and runs classes from Grade 4
to 8. Older students go to the High School
Campus (tel: 6323 0208) in Kampong Bahru
Road. This campus handles Grades 9 to 12.
Following the International Baccalaureate
Program, CIS offers the primary and middle
year programs as well as the IB diploma. CIS is
also accredited to award the Ontario Second-
ary School Diploma to qualified students.
Recognising the importance of a well-rounded
education, CIS distinguishes itself by going
beyond the classroom in more ways than one.
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CIS operates an Open Minds program that
seeks to make what the students learn in the
classroom relevant to their lives by taking trips
outside of the classroom for hands on train-
ing and experience, sometimes for several
days. And there is the Wednesday Afternoon
Experimental Learning Program where classes
are suspended in exchange for exploration of
new experiences like drama, music, technol-
ogy, kayaking, golf, and tennis. Finally, there
is the wealth of opportunity for students to
explore numerous extra-curricular activities,
from various clubs to sports to community
outreach programs. Ever mindful of the modern
student in this brave new world of technology,
the school has instituted the Laptop Learning
Programme to enhance this kind of literacy.
Above all, CIS is committed to preparing
its students to become complete and inde-
pendent individuals who are global citizens
of the world -- successful in their endeavors,
well-rounded in their outlook and responsible
for themselves and the world around them.

Tel: (65) 6467 1732

www.cis.edu.sg

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EDUCATION

A Truly International Education

A new international school is up and operational in Singapore and it is
a force to be reckoned with, offering its students a holistic, integrated
and all-rounded education in a multi-cultural, multi-racial environment
With a significant proportion of Singapore’s laboratories as well as sports and recreational attitudinal development are given as much
population comprised of foreigners, there facilities for up to 1,500 students, all in one focus as academics and the school is
is a wide array of international schools convenient and highly accessible central committed to help create the kind of adults
catering to the expatriate student. Demand location. The goal is to provide an integrated that will make a significant and positive
for international education at all levels campus for the all rounded development contribution in their work and in their lives.
greatly exceeds supply and as the expatriate of students from the nursery stage to the The EMAAR International Pre-School
population here continues to grow, so does tertiary levels, offering a “balanced focus on offers a child-centred programme that
the demand for quality education. academic courses, personality development, focuses on academic, physical, social and
EMAAR International School (EIS) has sports and cultural activities,” according to emotional development in an environment
responded to this need placing them at the Mr Boon Yew Ng, Chief Executive Officer of equipped with all the necessary facilities to
forefront as one of the leading expatriate EMAAR Education. support the full range of activities for children
educational institutions in Singapore. EIS Already, the school has grown into a of this age. The Junior School is an IB-PYP
(formerly known as E R International School) lively and progressive student community candidate school*. They adopt an inquiry
is managed by Raffles Campus, and is part of of 55 distinct nationalities, and even the based system of learning, where students are
the growing network of schools within EMAAR administration, faculty and staff are likewise encouraged to ask questions and facilitate
Education of Dubai. international in their background. Its mandate their own learning. To support this, the faculty
Nestled at the end of Holland Road, is to equip students with a holistic education employs internationally-trained educators.
on Ulu Pandan in a 44,085 square meter comprising relevant skills, knowledge and Finally, in the middle school and high school,
campus, the school facilities include air- confidence for a brave new world. the students renew focus on academics
conditioned classrooms, subject specific Creativity, the arts and personality and and prepare to take Cambridge IGCSE and

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A-Level examinations as well as take part in the full range of co-
curricular activities. EMAAR International School also offers the IB
Diploma. IB World Schools share that critical commitment to a high
quality and challenging international education and values which the
new institution already dearly values and upholds.
An excellent, well-rounded education as well as a truly
multicultural, international community where no single nationality
dominates and where the focus is on creating life-long learners.
This is what students at EMAAR International School will enjoy and
which will be their foundation for a bright future.
Tel: (65) 6536 6566

* Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization can

offer any of its three academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the
Middle Years Programme (MYP), or the Diploma Programme. Candidate status gives no
guarantee that authorization will be granted.

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EDUCATION

Educating Tomorrow’s Leaders

The Global Indian International School’s rapid growth is testimony to the quality of the experience
it provides.
In the words of its co-founder and first president,
the late Dr. L.M. Singhvi, “The vision of the
Global Indian Foundation is such that its heart
is Indian, its mind global and its soul always
striving for excellence.” In the six years since
it set up the first school in 2002 in Singapore,
with a mere 60 students, the success of the
Global Indian International School has been
nothing short of startling. The numbers speak
for themselves. In this short period, the school
has grown to provide an outstanding education
to over 4000 students in Singapore alone.
Its educational reach has extended all over
Southeast Asia, and into places far flung from
its first endeavour, such as Japan and New
Zealand. If that pace of growth is anything to
go by, the Global Indian International School is
equipped to be a global education provider.
The main aim of the Global Indian Foundation
has been to further the quality of education
and increase the level of knowledge. This
has been achieved by setting up schools in
places where the Indian diaspora is large or

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growing at a fast pace. Although education is
the main focus of the schools, they also play
a pivotal role in serving the community around
them. Many aspects of Indian culture, in the
form of music, theatre, dance, languages
and yoga are also imbibed in the students.
GIIS Queenstown campus focuses on
High School and Junior College education
and has excellent facilities for the Sciences,
Biotechnology and Computer Studies.

Opposite page, from top: Kindergarten children

learning through creative play, the GIIS choir at
Graduation ceremony for outgoing students.
This page, from top: GIIS students as Canada
delegates at SIMUN, S’pore Model United
Nations, Oranges for prosperity are offered to MP
Chan, Mr Bodhankar and Dr Aditya, the campus
welcomes students, Former President of India H.
E. Dr Abdul Kalam with GIIS student choir after a
touching recital of the Sarva Dharma prayer.

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EDUCATION

The GIIS East Coast campus sports

facilities include an Olympic running track,
two cricket grounds, basketball, tennis,
badminton and volleyball courts.
GIIS Balestier campus was formally
inaugurated by H.E. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam,
eminent scientist and ex-President of India
in August 2008. This new campus provides
Pre-Primary and Primary education to the
Indian diaspora in North Singapore.
The growing number of international
students including Korean, American and
Australian students enrolled in the campuses
in Singapore is a testament to the popularity
of the Global Indian International School. GIIS
schools now educate over 17,000 students
from 30 nationalities in seven countries.
GIIS schools have seen tremendous growth,
and in 2008, the local community in Kuala
Lumpur were fortunate to have a second
campus in Malaysia. The Global Indian
International School in KL can be credited with
another milestone. The enrollment for the
students stands at 35% Malaysian citizens,
close to the maximum quota allowed for
international schools there.
The next international move was to Japan
where GIIS won the approval of confidence from
the Japanese government as well as the
Japanese community to pave the way for the
establishment of schools in Tokyo, Kofu
and Yokohama.
The local communities in New Zealand and
Thailand caught notice of this educational
windfall and the GIIS educational model
was replicated in these countries in 2007.

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Opposite page, from top: East Coast students
planting trees with the National Parks Board
officials at ECP. Mr Chan, MP Joo Chiat, talking
to students in the auditorium at the Chinese New
Year Celebrations. GIIS welcomes students of all
races and creeds.
This page, from top: Keeeping our culture and
traditions alive in school concerts. East Coast
campus. Queenstown Campus.

To leverage on the unique cultural milieu

of diaspora communities and local residents,
the Global International Foundation started
Global International Cultural Centres at all its
schools. The main goal of these centres is to
teach courses in foreign languages, fine and
performing arts, yoga, speech, drama and
sports. These varied courses form an enriching
intellectual glue that binds the communities
together in addition to being a community
hub for parents and students. Parents often
enjoy meeting at these centres over a meal
while their children are engaged in learning.
Global Indian Foundation gives back
to the society, where it enjoys the fruits of
hospitality. In Singapore, the Foundation
works closely with the Singapore Indian
Development Association (SINDA), in addition
to cooperating with local community centres,
orphanages and old aged homes. It has
also instituted scholarships for meritorious
students from India and GIIS schools.
This sense of collective responsibility and
social awareness drove the foundation to
manage the Eklavya tribal school, now called
the ‘Mahatma Gandhi-Eklavya School’, located
in the tribal belt of Tilakwada, near Baroda,
Gujarat, India. The funding for the school
is provided by the Gujarat government but
the honour of managing such an innovative
project has been given to the foundation.

Tel: (65) 6508 3700

www.globalindianschool.org

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property, the Singapore property market has seen steady growth over the
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The property market is enjoying a
healthy boom period in Singapore.
Years of steady growth have
seen demand for luxury apartments
especially go through the roof.
There are now fabulous facades
springing up all over the island,
from beachfront villas on Sentosa
to must-have high-rises around the
magnificent Marina Bay.
Most Singaporeans, as many as
80%, live in excellent public housing
called HDBs. These foster strong
communtity spirits and normally
the neighbourhoods also feature
schools, shops and other services so
that they are almost self-contained.
The standard of HDBs is very high,
making it amongst one of the best
public housing in the world.
A smaller portion of Singaporeans
live in private housing, while most
expatriates rent apartments in luxury
condominiums or huge landed
colonial-style houses.
However, foreign ownership of
property is restricted and anyone
wanting to buy will be restricted.
But the seemingly insatiable
appetite for quality property shows
few signs of being satisfied.
Developers such as CapitaLand, Frasers
Centrepoint, Far East Organization and City
Development Limited (CDL) are appropriately,
household names in Singapore, and responsible
for key landmark developments in prime locations.
Developers such as CapitaLand,
Frasers Centrepoint, Far East
Organization and City Development
Limited (CDL) are appropriately
household names in Singapore and
responsible for key landmark
developments in prime locations.
Many of these companies also
operate far beyond Singapore’s
shores.
Sentosa Cove heralds another first
for Singapore - luxurious beachfront
property available to buy. Perhaps
the ultimate address in modern
Singapore, these marine mansions
will form a community based
around cafes, shops and bars
befitting the stature of its residents.
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Breathing Life Into Space

Frasers Centrepoint Limited is a top-selling residential developer and an award-winning hos-
pitality provider with a stable of successful retail and commercial assets.
From shopping malls to luxurious residen-
tial developments and serviced apartments,
Frasers Centrepoint Limited (FCL) is a leader in
its many fields, both in Singapore and over-
seas. Established in 1963, FCL is a classic
Singapore success story. From just a single
shopping centre on Orchard Road it now has
a diverse portfolio of malls, commercial and
residential property and serviced residences
both here, and in key cities around the world.
FCL is now one of the leading residential
property developers, retail mall, office and high
tech business space owners and operators
in Singapore. Not content to rest on its lau-
rels, the company has 37 million sq ft of land

This page, from top: The deep beauty of the sea

highlights the serenity of The Azure’s spectacu-
lar views. Below: Fraser Suites Glasgow’s ser-
vice residences match impeccable apartments
with warm personal service. Opposite page,
top: Martin Place Residences is just minutes
away from Orchard Road in Singapore, yet in a
quiet green neighborhood. Below: Floating high
above the city, Martin Place Residences is the
pinnacle of fine living.

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here and overseas awaiting development.
A fully-owned subsidiary of Fraser and
Neave Limited, FCL has its businesses dis-
tinctly branded as: Frasers Centrepoint Homes
(residential), Frasers Centrepoint Commercial
(commercial properties and fund management),
Frasers Hospitality (serviced apartments) and
Frasers Property (overseas developments).
Frasers Centrepoint Homes offers Singapore
residents the finest choice of innovative homes
finished to the highest specifications. Recent
high-profile developments (including The Azure,
Soleil @ Sinaran, and St. Thomas Suites) have
seen the numbers of Frasers Centrepoint homes
swell to more than 10,000 units island-wide.
Martin Place Residences is one of the
company’s latest developments and has set
the standard for high-rise luxury living in the
city. Located in a quiet residential enclave just
minutes away from bustling Orchard Road,
the two 33-storey towers house 302 apart-
ments, each outfitted with the finest finish-
ings and offering stunning views of the city.
Frasers Centrepoint Commercial focuses on
commercial property investment and manage-
ment, as well as fund and asset management.
It has a portfolio comprising retail, office and
industrial assets that spans six countries, includ-
ing Singapore. Frasers Centrepoint Commercial
manages its stable of seven local shopping
centres under the brand “Frasers Centrepoint
Malls”. Under its fund management arm, it also
manages two SGX-listed Reits - Frasers Cen-
trepoint Trust (FCT), a retail REIT with a
S$1 billion portfolio of three quality suburban
malls in Singapore and Frasers Commercial
Trust (FCOT), a commercial REIT with a

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S$2 billion portfolio comprising nine commercial

properties in Singapore, Australia and Japan.
FCT also has a strategic stake in Hektar Reit,
a retail reit listed on the Malaysian Bursa.
Frasers Hospitality is a premier global serviced
residence owner and management company
that has won numerous international awards.
Starting from relatively humble beginnings in
1998 with two properties in Singapore, Frasers
Hospitality has expanded tremendously in just
a few years to now feature 30 Gold-Standard
residences in 17 major gateway cities in Eu-
rope, the Middle East, North Asia, South Asia,
South-east Asia, and Australia. Dubai, Bahrain
and Osaka are just a few of the vibrant cit-
ies where new developments are launching.
Targeting to manage 8,500 rooms by 2010,
Frasers Hospitality is well poised to embrace
the world with over 81 properties in all ma-
jor gateway cities over the next five years.
Perhaps the most exciting member of the
FCL family is Frasers Property. This is the
international arm that develops world-class
residential projects, offices, industrial parks, retail
and serviced apartments world-wide. Frasers
Property is responsible for stunning architectural
landmarks around the world. For example, the
Foster + Partners-designed Lumiere Residences
located in Sydney’s city centre is Australia’s first
‘vertical village’. Frasers Broadway, on the other
hand, consists of six hectares of land in the
city being developed with the goal of becom-
ing Australia’s first six-star green community.
In London, the Gardens at Riverside Quarter
is garnering a lot of attention. Sited in Wand-
sworth, along the River Thames, Gardens will
consist of 401 apartments in six residential
buildings. Each apartment will include a Winter
Garden, balcony or south-facing sun terrace.
Frasers Property’s headturner in Bangkok
is The Pano, a 55-storey apartment building
next to the Chao Phraya River. The apart-

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ments in the Pano will enjoy panoramic
views of the river, the city and the spec-
tacular King Rama VIII suspension bridge.
On a completely different scale is the
SongJiang Four Seasons in Shanghai. This
development will sit on 710,000 sq m of
land and will comprise townhouses, semi-
detached villas, medium-height and high-rise
residential buildings as well as residents-
only clubs, commercial blocks and kinder-
gartens. To be launched over five phases,
the first phase comprises townhouses and
semi-detached villas set amidst a green
space complete with winding streams.
With the clarity of its vision, impeccable
design sense, and innate understanding of the
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needs of modern urban living, FCL is set to
continue playing a major role in Singapore and
the global property scene in the years to come.
Tel: (65) 6276 4882
www.fraserscentrepoint.com
Opposite page, top: Central Park in Perth gleams
in the midday sun. Below: Causeway Point in Sin-
gapore throbs with energy. This page, top: Enjoy
a nightcap by the pool while admiring the lights of
Bangkok at Fraser Suites Urbana Sathorn. Right:
Fraser Suites Sydney. Below: Gardens at River-
side Quarter along the River Thames in London.
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PROPERTY

Redefining City Living

Wheelock Properties offers luxury homes in the heart of Singapore.
In Singapore, one property development
company has set the standards for luxury
apartment-living – Wheelock Properties.
Ardmore Park, a Wheelock Properties
development, is one of the most desired
addresses in Singapore. Set on eight acres
of prime real estate in the exclusive Ardmore
Park enclave, the 330 upscale apartments
enjoy privacy and seclusion, while being within
a short stroll from bustling Orchard Road.
Wheelock Properties also has two major
new developments that will reinforce the
company’s reputation as a builder of luxury
homes—Scotts Square and Ardmore II.
Situated on prime Scotts Road, between
the Grand Hyatt Hotel and the Marriott Hotel,
the freehold Scotts Square development will
consist of 338 international-quality apartments
in two residential towers—the 35-storey
Orchard wing and the 43-storey Scotts wing.
Scotts Square’s location offers stunning
views of Scotts Road, Orchard Road and
the sea. Each apartment will be fitted with
superb European appliances and fittings
with perfect form and function. In addition,
for added privacy, all apartments will be
served by a private lift and lobby.

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 Residents of Scotts Square will enjoy all the facilities of a modern, high-
end development, including an almost-40-metre swimming pool, residents’
lounge, business centre, concierge services and a gymnasium. There is
also a sky garden on the 35th floor featuring a 24-metre infinity-edge pool
and heated Jacuzzi.
Scotts Square is expected to complete in 2011.
Ardmore II is another major development in the Ardmore Park neighbourhood
by Wheelock Properties. It comprises 118 freehold homes in two 36-storey
towers. Apart from its excellent location, trademarks of the 2,034-square-
feet apartments are their stunning architecture, well-planned interiors,
and top-of-the-line fittings. Each apartment will be served by its very own
private lift to ensure privacy.
Ardmore II will feature amenities which include a 50-metre lap pool,
a 25-metre resort pool and a unique event lawn for residents to use for
outdoor events.
Ardmore II is expected to be ready for occupation by 2010.
When completed, Scotts Square and Ardmore II will join Wheelock
Properties’ portfolio of stylish modern homes, which also includes the award-
winning Glencaird Residences, Grange Residences and The Cosmopolitan.
This impressive portfolio amply demonstrates Wheelock Properties as one
of Singapore’s leading luxury property developers.
Wheelock Properties, which is listed on the Singapore Exchange, was
originally known as Marco Polo Developments before it was renamed in
2004. Wheelock Properties is a subsidiary of Hong Kong’s Wheelock
and Company.

Tel: (65) 6733 1188

www.wheelockproperties.com.sg

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Below: A stunning view from every apartment at Scotts Square. Opposite
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Below: An exclusive quiet enclave just minutes from Orchard Road.

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Singapore has plenty to offer the
affluent and pamper the privileged.
From championship golf courses
to world renowned spas, stunning
beachfront property to top marquee
sports cars, if you have money then
all you could wish for would be at your
disposal in Singapore.
Although the infrastructure for
luxurious living may have been put
in place for the millions of tourists
that visit each year, there has been a
noticeable shift towards catering to
Singapore’s own high society.
Singapore has enjoyed a period
of growth and prosperity that is the
envy of the world. As the standards
of living have increased, there has
been a demand for greater facilities
and developments to cater to those
residents for whom money is not a
concern.
This new affluence is best
demonstrated by the construction of
luxury city centre apartment buildings
and, for the first time, world-class
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From championship golf courses to world
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in Singapore. Sentosa Cove
offers the ultimate residential
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numerous five-star properties and
amazing spas, championship
golf courses and the region’s latest
and greatest marina. And still to
come is the exciting Integrated
Resort - a sprawling casino, leisure
and conference centre.
Singapore is, of course, famed
for its shopping and there are few
international brands and designer
labels that you will not find in the
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Where The Sport Of Kings Reigns

If you are looking for a Polo or Equestrian lifestyle, then look no further than the Singapore Polo Club.
There are numerous private clubs situated
around Singapore. However, there is only
one polo club. Founded in 1886 by the
officers of the 1st Battalion, King’s Own
Regiment, the Singapore Polo Club is the
only place to indulge in the “Sport of Kings”.
Nestled amidst the lush, tropical green-
ery of Mount Pleasant Road, polo is played
weekly throughout the year (except the
months of January and February). Club chuk-
kas are played on Tuesday & Thursday from
5:30pm and Saturday & Sunday from 5pm.
There are monthly club tournaments and,
at present, two major international events.
Members can keep their pony in a club stable
or, alternatively, lease a pony from the club.
In addition to polo, the Club is also a centre
for other equestrian activities. The club has
a very active Riding Section, including basic
riding, dressage and show jumping at vari-
ous levels. Alternatively, riders can enjoy the
simple pleasure of exploring the jungle trails
adjacent to the club on horseback. There is
also a covered arena for indoor riding and
events. The arena boasts a mezzanine view-
ing gallery with premium views for spectators
of indoor equestrian events and the polo field.
If you want to learn to ride, there is no
better place than the Singapore Polo Club.

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It has fully-equipped facilities and a dedi-
cated staff of certified teaching profession-
als, both local and international. Group,
private and semi-private lessons are avail-
able, and school horses are matched to the
abilities of the riders. Once a student mas-
ters the basics of riding, he/she may opt to
learn the elegance of dressage; the thrill of
show-jumping; or the fast-pace of polo.
As a premier social institution, the
Singapore Polo Club also has all the facilities
expected of a private club: gymnasium, spa,
swimming pool, tennis courts, squash court,
bar and three well-regarded restaurants. The
Mountbatten Room serves exquisite French
cuisine and has a purpose-built wine cellar;
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the Verandah serves local delicacies to diners
overlooking the polo field; and the Mediter-
ranean Poolside Grill offers delicious Mediter-
ranean cuisine with a poolside ambience.
The spa, bar are all restaurants are open to
both members and non-members of the Club.
The Singapore Polo Club is a welcome
relief to the pace of life in this thriving
city. Once you are ensconced in its green
embrace, you will be hesitant to return
to the noisy shopping malls, busy busi-
ness districts,or bustling heartlands.
Tel: (65) 6854 3999
www.singaporepoloclub.org
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A Golf Haven And A Resort Getaway
Renowned New Zealand course architect Chris Pitman designed Orchid Country Club’s three 9-hole
courses that were used for the 1999 Singapore Open.
Located in the picturesque surroundings of
Singapore’s Seletar Reservoir, Orchid Country
Club is a haven of leisure and recreation. Spread
over 100 hectares of parkland, the club was the
brainchild of Ong Teng Cheong, former Presi-
dent of the Republic of Singapore. Conceived to
provide affordable luxury country club facili-
ties for members, Orchid Country Club’s wide
range of amenities make it an ideal destina-
tion for both business travellers and families.
Many activities are centred on the So-
cial Clubhouse. Children will be thrilled with
O’kidspot – an indoor air-conditioned two-
storey play system complete with slides,
tunnels, a bumper maze, ball pit and sus-
pended net bridge, while adults can opt for
an abundance of recreational pursuits includ-
ing ballroom dancing, karaoke, snooker,
jackpot/cards room and many more.
This is in addition to sporting facilities such
as the Olympic-sized swimming pool, ten-
nis and squash courts, a 5,000 square feet
gym and a 36-lane bowling alley, the largest
country club bowling centre in the country.
One of the main attractions of the club is
its 27-hole international championship golf
course, made up of three 9-hole courses
designed by renowned New Zealand course
architect Chris Pitman. Named after orchids,
the Aranda, Vanda and Dendro played host
to the 1999 Singapore Open. The Vanda
and Dendro courses have been refurbished
recently, while the Aranda course is ex-
pected to be opened by the end of 2008.
Breezy wind conditions coming off the
reservoir and the many water hazards around
the course will make it a challenge for amateurs
and professionals. To escape the heat, night
golf is possible. At the same time, practicing
couldn’t be easier with Singapore’s first ever
fully computerized driving range with 160 bays.
Back at the Golf Clubhouse, enjoy alfresco
dining at the Vanda Terrace, which offers a
wide selection of local and Western cuisine.
You can also chill out at the Orchid Tavern
which offers delectable Western fare, beers
from around the world and nightly screening
of sports channels, or relax at the Par Lounge,
a soothing colonial-styled tropical enclave.
For more formal dining, head over to the
Social Clubhouse where the Yishun Lake
Garden serves up a scrumptious array of
Cantonese dishes, while giving diners a
panoramic view of the golf course. For halal
cuisine, enjoy the buffet at Rajah Mas Café,
located right next to the swimming pool.
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 A highlight at the Orchid Country Club is
the Orchid Lodge, a 69-room tropical resort
with full hotel facilities. Designed to a tropi-
cal resort theme, the mixed cane furniture,
soothing earth tones and wood cravings
ensure a warm, resort-like atmosphere.
Each room comes with a panoramic view
of the golf course and Seletar Reservoir.
The Orchid Country Club is also ideal for
corporate meetings, special events and wed-
dings. There are a total of nine function rooms,
all equipped with modern audio and visual
technology. From casual outdoor tea receptions
to grand multi-course Chinese wedding dinners,
the club can arrange for all your catering needs.
The Grand Ballroom is their pride and joy.
With a capacity for 1,800 guests and deco-
rated with marble Åoors and three magnificent
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chandeliers, the grandeur of the hall prom-
ises to make any event a memorable one.
You can also engage in outdoor team-
building activities at the Club. With Tag Paint-
ball available, companies can help their staff
relieve stress as well as promote teamwork
in a fun and interactive way. Alternatively,
companies can sign up for corporate team-
building packages – a joint collaboration with
Focus Adventure – which include a facilita-
tor and the use of low outdoor elements.
Whether for business or pleasure, the
Orchid Country Club is one of the most
complete venues in Singapore, offering to-
tal integrated functions for all guests.
Tel: (65) 6755 9811
www.orchidclub.com
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The Perfect Island Getaway
Banyan Tree Bintan is a magical island paradise that refreshes the soul.
Located amidst a lush rainforest with a pic-
turesque seafront location, an intimate sanctu-
ary is yours to behold at Banyan Tree Bintan.
Bintan island’s most exclusive resort getaway,
this rustic Asian environment is located just an
hour by high-speed catamaran from Singapore,
offering guests space and time to contem-
plate the natural beauty surrounding them.
The award-winning Banyan Tree Bintan
enjoys breathtaking views of the South China
Sea and comprises 62 Balinese-inspired vil-
las. Each villa is raised on stilts, perched on
hillsides with stunning views of the bay below,
providing for an exciting tree-top experience.
Activities available include marine snorkel-
ling and tree-trek walks with rangers from
the Banyan Tree Bintan Conservation Lab.
Renowned for its signature Banyan Tree Spa
and its Greg Norman-designed 18-hole cham-
pionship golf course, this romantic sanctuary
comes into its own once dinner is served.
Dining takes on an additional dimension
when complemented by the beach. Situ-
ated by the sea, Saffron, the fine-dining fusion
and Thai restaurant, seats 59 guests and
is modelled after its namesake in Banyan
240 Best of Singapore
Tree Phuket. Although the interior is more
Indonesian and eclectic in appearance, the
standard of its cuisine remains top-notch.
Unique dining experiences are a major
attraction at the resort, proving a hit with
tourists and frequent visitors from nearby
Singapore looking for a romantic getaway
coupled with the ultimate in gastronomy.
Dinner On The Rocks is a perennial favourite
that still maintains that wow factor, with an el-
evated position on the dramatic coastline. Dishes
are chosen to match the surroundings and excite
the tastebuds, with the fusion of flavours from
East and West combined in unexpected ways.
Perhaps the world’s most relaxing meal
can be savoured with Massage of the
Senses, as it combines a pampering body
massage by the beach followed by a sensu-
ous four-course dinner under the stars.
Dinner Of The Legend is an Indonesian meal
inspired by the ‘rice table’ concept of appetiser-
sized dishes - a truly memorable banquet on the
beach. First, diners are told the story of the Violet
Rainbow Goddess, a traditional tale infused
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with food. Trays are then delivered laden with
authentic delicacies and delectable desserts.
Dinner at 8 is a stunning choice for romantics
and golf fans, with a private waiter and chef
catering to your every whim with a five-course
degustation menu served right on the signature
eighth hole overlooking the South China Sea.
A dramatic dining experience awaits on
the surface of the Rock Edge Pool. Reflec-
tion offers couples an intimate dinner with
an Asian-accented five-course menu.
Finally, authentic seafood and a stunning
setting combine at the Fisherman’s Table,
including wok-fried chilli crab from Bintan’s
own mangroves. Seating up to six people, this
is an excellent selection for groups and fami-
lies looking for something genuinely unique.
With so many dining options, indulgent
spa experiences and luxurious accommoda-
tion, it’s no wonder Banyan Tree Bintan is the
resort of choice for discerning travellers.
Tel: (65) 6849 5800
banyantree.com
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