Explore Bukit Timah: Race Course Precinct

Dining1. Mimo kitchen & Bar55 Fairways Dr., 6467-7748Enjoy a taste of the countryside with all the modern trappings at this intimate restaurant., Explore Bukit Timah: Race Course Precinct2. Picotin Bistro & Bar100 Turf Club Rd., 6877-1191 Co-owned by celebrity chef Emmanuel Stroobant, Picotin serves up excellent European fare and they even do home deliveries.3. Rider’s Cafe51 Fairways Dr., 6466-9819Hearty breakfasts like Eggs Benedict are the specialty here. Stop in for a bite before a ride at the adjacent Bukit Timah Saddle Club.4. Unique Seafood Market#03-01/02/03 Turf City, 200 Turf Club Rd., 6883-2112The former grandstand building of the race course is now famous for the two Unique Seafood Market restaurants (Ah Yat Seafood Restaurant and Owen Seafood) on its third-floor terraces. With over 100 types of seafood in 60 tanks, a culinary adventure awaits.Bars5. La Maison55 Fairways Dr., 6467-7748An old race course is the last place you’d expect to find a swanky nightspot. This self-described “concept club” created with the help of French hipster Andre Saraiva a.k.a Andre (graffiti artist and man behind the Le Baron chain of clubs), fills its floors on Fridays and Saturdays.Shops6. The French Bookstore#01-36 Turf City Shopping mall, 200 Turf Club Rd., 6423-1279Exclusively stocking titles in the language of love, this is a great place to immerse yourself in a different culture.7. Turf City SuperstoreTurf City, 200 Turf Club Rd.Brimming with a seemingly random collection of cheap clothes, footwear, toys and household products, shopping at the Turf City Superstore is a modern-day treasure hunt.Others8. Asoka Muay Thai Gym#01-02B Horsecity, 100 Turf Club Rd., 6466-2257With the popularity of martial arts on the rise in Singapore, Asoka offers something a little different; Muay Thai classes in the tranquil surrounds of a former horse stable.9. Bukit Timah Saddle Club51 Fairways Dr., 6466-2264With a focus on show jumping and dressage, this equestrian center has produced riders that have competed for Singapore in major regional competitions. Classes and leisure riding are also available for riders of all experience levels.10. Horsecity100 Turf Club Rd., 6463-6012Horsecity is Singapore’s largest riding center and caters to every imaginable equine need. Riding lessons are available for all ages, saddles and other gear can be purchased at the Horseshop, and you can even take steps towards owning your own horse.11. Om Shiva Yoga#01-02B Horsecity, 100 Turf Club Rd., 6466-2257Choose from their long list of yoga variants and salute the sun while you breathe in the fresh air of Bukit Timah., Explore Bukit Timah: Race Course Precinct12. Rider’s Lodge100 Turf Club Rd., 6465-4828Rider’s Lodge is a one-of-a-kind hotel with rodeo-inspired colonial style rooms. It’s the only hotel in Singapore that caters specifically to riders.13. Sylvia’s Secrets #01-02C Horsecity, 100 Turf Club Rd., 6465-5338A comprehensive beauty and wellness oasis for waxing, manicures and pedicures, spray tans, massages, aromatherapy sessions and hot stone treatments.