Explore Bukit Timah: Upper Bukit Timah Precinct
For all that places like Beauty World Centre appear to be stuck in the 80s, the Upper Bukit Timah area is enjoying a new lease of life, with all manner of interesting outlets.
Explore Bukit Timah: Race Course Precinct
Horses have had a long association with Bukit Timah. What is believed to be the first ever horseback ride in Singapore took place here in 1840. Punters once gathered at the Bukit Timah Race Course to try their luck but after nearly 70 years of thrills, the Turf Club relocated to Kranji in 1999. Today, the race course area is replete with some of the city’s classiest haunts.
Explore Bukit Timah: Clementi
Around Bukit Timah Road’s junction with Clementi Road, Bukit Timah’s railway heritage is most evident. An iconic bridge goes over the main road and Bukit Timah Railway Station is just a short walk down from it. The Pan Island Expressway flyover gives it an otherworldly feel, and the area is lively until late in the evening.
Explore Bukit Timah: Greenwood
Hidden in a maze of bungalows but easily reachable by Hillcrest Road, Greenwood is home to a large block of F&B establishments that draw avid foodies from all over the island.
Explore Bukit Timah: Sixth Avenue
Sixth Avenue Centre is where the “good life” culture of Bukit Timah is most evident. With a relaxed yet refined vibe, the restaurants and bars are some of the best in town. And, if the mood takes you, why not join the joggers and cyclists to further explore the area.
Jean-Michel Cochet: Chili Crabs Go Well With X.O
The Hennessy ambassador stopped by Singapore for the International Bartenders Association Congress and spoke to I-S about how cognac is evolving.
A Curious Teepee Opens
From quirky lamps to fashion accessories and giant snow globes, be tickled by all things weird and wonderful at this new store by the people that gave us Camp Pong and Tanjong Beach Club.
Streetwise: All You Need To Know About Bukit Timah
I-S uncovers the best of the historically steeped part of the city
ZoukOut According to Zul Andra
Last year, my ZoukOut moment came when Armin van Buuren dropped Cosmic Gate’s remix of Paul van Dyk’s “Home” (talking about it still makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up).
ZoukOut According to Zaki Jufri
ZoukOut came and went like a fiery lahar laden with thumping beats and trippy lights.