The district of Kampong Glam presents a special allure all its own, and summons the feel of an aged Arabian district, as it once housed Malay royalty in the nineteenth century. Experience the variety of cultural enclaves that similarly dot the Singaporean landscape, when you check into a quality serviced residence Singapore has to offer its corporate and leisure visitors. The Riverdale Serviced Residence Singapore presents a quality array of long stay serviced apartments Singapore offers its visitors, with its central location and well-appointed interiors. Kampong Glam is referred to as the country’s “Muslim Quarter” even today, with a long history of housing Muslim residents, business and culture, and is charmingly apparent even today. Venture down to Bussorah Street, which sees the strongest presence of Arabic culture with an enchanting array of shops, street stalls and eateries that are a delight to explore. Food enthusiasts with exotic palates will enjoy sampling the likes of Rumah Makan Minang, Salero Mundo and Zam Zam. You might also the eclectic offering of a halal restaurant featuring Swedish cuisine at Fika, located on Arab Street. This iconic thoroughfare also features handicrafts, lace, Persian carpets, batiks, semi-precious stones and more, for your Singapore souvenir shopping spree. Fashionistas will have all their needs taken care of at Haji Street, which features a cool array of stylish boutiques, quirky second-hand stores and neat offerings of various knick-knacks. For a welcome respite, wind down at the Blu Jazz Café on Bali Lane that features quality music pervading the air of a chill restaurant/hang-out spot with a delectable menu of fusion cuisine. Remember to also visit the impressive Sultan Mosque and the fascinating Malay Heritage Centre, which provides an intriguing glimpse into Malay heritage. Plan on spending at least a day exploring and delving into this unique enclave of Singaporean Malay culture.
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 intends to visit them all someday.
