IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Singapore is known for its smorgasbord
of great food, exciting sights, and
colourful culture, so be sure to sample
an authentic taste of this bustling city at
its heart – hawker centres. Slurp up local
specialities such as laksa, fried carrot
cake, chicken rice and char kway teow,
washed down with a mug of sugarcane
juice or bandung limau (rose syrup and
lime). If you need an afternoon caffeine
fix, the Outram Park area is brimming
with cafes,
including
Strangers’
Reunion (37
Kampong Bahru
Road) and The
Lokal (136 Neil
Road), both of
which also serve
a mean brunch.
Work off those extra calories and flex
those shopping muscles with a hunt for
the most original souvenirs in town.
Explore local brands and carefully
curated stores such as Cat Socrates (231
Bain Street) and Supermama (71 Bras
Basah Road) for some contemporary
lifestyle accessories, pop by Gallery &
Co. (1 St Andrew’s Road) housed within
the new National Gallery Museum – also
worth a jaunt for its large collection of
contemporary Southeast Asian art – for
some quirky artist-collaborated pieces,
or pick up some kueh-inspired earrings,
totes and prints at Naiise (6 Eu Tong Sen
Street) for a glimpse into Singaporeans’
love affair with this heritage snack.
Armed with Dorsett Singapore’s
Handy smartphone, be sure to check
out some of the city’s most iconic
neighbourhoods, including Tiong
Bahru, Chinatown, Bugis Street, and
Haji Lane, the last a hipster haven of
unique fashion stops, quirky cafes, and
gritty old-school tattoo shops.
Whatever your itinerary, you’ll be glad
you have Handy with you to plan it.Deluxe Room King
Gallery & Co. at the
For more information, visit dorsetthotels.com/singapore. National Gallery Museum
Naiise
Laksa
PHOTOGRAPHS: 123RF, GALLERY & CO., NAIISE@CLARKE QUAY CENTRALIt helps to have a local handy to guide
you through a new neighbourhood,
but when one isn’t available, Dorsett
Singapore offers a different kind of
“Handy” – a smartphone that helps
you stay connected with unlimited
connectivity, Wi-Fi tethering, and 3G
Internet. Not just confined to use
within the hotel, Handy can also be
used while out and about to get
directions and discover tourist
attractions. A complete city guide of
Singapore and exclusive discounts
and offers have been installed on the
smartphone so that you’ll have the
city at your fingertips.