Walk into an area of Singapore imbued with Arabic allure: Arabic Street that sits in the midst of the exotic area of Kampong Glam, which was once the seat of Malay royalty in Singapore. Make Arab Street part of your walking tour of the area when you check into a fine serviced apartments in Singapore such as those you will encounter at The Heritage Singapore which is considered to offer visitors some of the best Singapore long stay apartments in the city. Head on over to an intriguing cultural enclave situated in the midst of Kampong Glam, which is where you will find the stylish Arab Street, and encounter eclectic boutiques and fine restaurants that offer some of the best Middle Eastern cuisine in the city. Here, you will be treated to an excellent selection of perfumeries (the alluring scents alone will entice your entry here), restaurants that offer world-class cuisine, as well as a colourful array of traditional textile shops offering you some of the best Arabic products on the market. In a startling example of multiculturalism, you will also find a charming Swedish Café, Fika, serving some of the finest crepes in the area, located at the corner of Arab Street. Be sure to check out the offerings at Haji Street and Bussorah Street, two additional thoroughfares chock full of interesting shops and eateries designed to please all those who visit with some of the finest trappings of Arabic culture within Kampong Glam.

Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and hopes to visit them all someday. Google+