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This modern cosmopolitan city has surpassed many of its South East Asian counterparts in its architectural development yet still manages to hold on tight to its cultural diversity.
the durian building
Despite its colonial past and heritage landmarks Singapore also displays hallmarks of the new Asian artistic revolution. The city’s clean, green and roaring with cutting-edge design.
Unwind in our favourite swanky Singaporean pad, the New Majestic Hotel. Hidden in the heart of China Town behind a handsome colonial style building, the New Majestic offers a unique designer paradise. Don’t let the heritage building fool you, because one step inside and you’ll be warped into a boutique luxury heaven. Several of the airy rooms have been individually-designed by some of Singapore’s most avant garde artists and the hotel lobby perfectly encapsulates the mishmash of vintage and contemporary design.
the singapore street grand prix
Take some time out to parade down Orchard Road, a shopaholic’s paradise, where glitzy malls line the strip and you can get lost for hours in designer boutiques. Let your credit cards cool off for a while and stop off for a Singaporean treat, an ice-cream sandwich, sold from mobile karts located at every pedestrian crossing. But there’s much more to do in Singapore than just shop. Swing by the Red Dot Museum, a cool design institute showcasing winners of the prestigious Red Dot Design award. Enjoy sunset drink on the 70th floor at the New Asia bar before strolling down by the river at Clarke Quay where culinary delights such as chilli crab are at your fingertips. If you’re visiting in September, make sure not to miss the annual Grand Prix street race the cars will ripple through the city and under the hotel.
the red dot design museum
Get out and explore culture-rich China Town and Little India before burning some cash at Orchard Road’s fashion emporiums. In the evenings, take your pick of cuisine whilst strolling along Clarke Quay before dancing till sunrise at Singapore’s Ministry of Sound. For a quiet night, enjoy sunset drinks at New Asia Bar before something completely unique, a night safari in Singapore’s world-class zoo. If you’re around in September you’ll be able to catch the Formula One Grand Prix and you’ll be perfectly situated since the cars run under the hotel.
