Renowned the world over as a cosmopolitan playground for the masses and a shopaholics dream come true, Singapore is a straight-laced city with dual identity akin to Monte Carlo. Tipped to be one of Asia’s booming island nations, this mega touristic hub with little natural resources has slowly transformed into a force to be reckoned with in the region’s eclectic touristic landscape. It has done so by packing in world-class franchises with equally intriguing local attractions to create an unbeatable combination worthy of a global city.
Although Universal Studios and Sentosa Island are what first springs to mind when one considers holidaying in the Lion City, it is Clarke Quay that truly packs in a punch for the home grown points of interest with its good mix of world class attractions and activities for travellers of varied tastes.
Littered with ‘floating’ bars, exclusive restaurants andentertainment and recreational facilities, Clarke Quay is the mature sibling of Sentosa Island with a wide variety of distractions to boot. Ideally situated in the centre of Singapore River, Clarke Quay occupies five warehouse blocks and can be reached via traditional bumboats and river taxis or cruises.
One of the venue’s most coveted attractions is of course the G-MAX reverse bungee experience which canon-balls visitors 60m into the air at staggering speeds of 200kmph. Shoppers can buy intriguing trinkets and secure great bargains at the Quay with its Sunday Flea Market, glittering retail outlets, pushcart vendors and other five-foot-way sellers. The Quay’s hottest nightspots on the other hand include Zirca Mega Club, the Bellini Grande, Rebel Boutique Club and the Yellow Jello Retro Club while One Nite Stand is the venue’s best comedy club.
Diners can enjoy delicious treats at a multitude of restaurants of which Madame Butterfly, Quayside Seafood, IndoChine’s Bar Cocoon and Senor Taco reign supreme. Other hotspots include the Whopper Bar, IVORY – The Indian Kitchen, Coriander Leaf, Renn Thai and Ras in addition to Borgata Trattoria Osteria where Italian delicacies are the order of the day.
Singapore Hooters, Mulligan’s and the Brewerkz Restaurant & Microbrewery are some of the top watering holes at the Quay while the Shisha Lounge Bar and the Verve Espresso bar also pack in the crowds come night time.
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