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Singapore : Singapore - July 2008
Country Code: Dial ++ 65 for Singapore
FROM THE AIRPORT
Taxi: Journeys to the city cost about $20 after the mandatory airport fee ($5 between 5pm and midnight and $3 otherwise) and other charges.
TABLE TALK
Cheap chic
Shah Alam
(20 Circular Road. Tel. 6536-1672)
Prata, a fried doughy flatbread served with curry, is one of Singaporeâs favourite Indian dishes. Try it at this casual coffee shop after a stroll along Boat Quay.
(20 Circular Road. Tel. 6536-1672)
Prata, a fried doughy flatbread served with curry, is one of Singaporeâs favourite Indian dishes. Try it at this casual coffee shop after a stroll along Boat Quay.
Mid-range magic
Crystal Jade
(#B2-36 Ngee Ann City, 391A Orchard Road. Tel. 6238-1411)
This chain of Chinese restaurants is popular with locals for dumplings, handmade noodles and other gourmet dishes. There are several outlets across the island, all with prompt service and great food. www.crystaljade.com
(#B2-36 Ngee Ann City, 391A Orchard Road. Tel. 6238-1411)
This chain of Chinese restaurants is popular with locals for dumplings, handmade noodles and other gourmet dishes. There are several outlets across the island, all with prompt service and great food. www.crystaljade.com
AFTER DARK
Cocktail hour
Hacienda
(13A Dempsey Road, Tanglin Village. Tel. 6476-2922)
Head for a table on the lawn at this relaxed but stylish bar. Smooth tunes and slick patrons are guaranteed every night. www.hacienda.com.sg
(13A Dempsey Road, Tanglin Village. Tel. 6476-2922)
Head for a table on the lawn at this relaxed but stylish bar. Smooth tunes and slick patrons are guaranteed every night. www.hacienda.com.sg
BODY & SOUL
Guided meditation
(Level 2, 11 Yan Kit Road. Tel. 6438-1127)
Learn from an experienced monk and teacher at the Odiyana Meditation Buddhist Meditation Centre. Drop in anytime for a one-on-one session.
(Level 2, 11 Yan Kit Road. Tel. 6438-1127)
Learn from an experienced monk and teacher at the Odiyana Meditation Buddhist Meditation Centre. Drop in anytime for a one-on-one session.
HOT SPOTS
Seletar Airbase –Step into the colonial past in this former British military barracks. Admire stately homes on London-sounding streets and finish with a bite at Sunset Bar.INSIDER TIPS
Religious harmony –Along a 100m stretch of South Bridge Road, there is a mosque, Christian church, and Hindu and Buddhist temples. Visitors are welcome â wear sleeved shirts and avoid mini-skirts or shorts.DAY TRIPPING
Sentosa –Singaporeâs island playground is home to decent beaches, cycling and walking trails, and many family-oriented activities â perfect for a day out.IN THE KNOW
Did you know that the Singlish word âlahâ is in the online version of the Oxford English Dictionary? Oxford defi nes the gem of local patois as: âa particle used with various kinds of pitch to convey the mood and attitude of the speakerâ. Very good, lah!Compiled by
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