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Archive for January, 2011
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January 31st, 2011 
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January 31st, 2011 365days2play 
Singapore Central Business District Skyline – Day time
January 30th, 2011 365days2play Here are some pictures of Singapore central business district aka Shenton Way from a vantage point at Marina Bay Sands. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the best of days to take photos. The sky was overcast and slightly hazy. We haven’t had clear blue skies in quite a while. I should know since I can now see for miles from my new office. I think I can even see some of the mountains in Malaysia even though my office is in the south eastern part of Singapore!
There’s the new Marina Bay Financial District on the left of the picture.
Huge open area in front of Marina Bay Sands Shoppes where you have an unblocked view of Shenton Way and all it’s big businesses.
The building with the reddish roof is the old Clifford Pier, which has now turned into the posh Fullerton Bay Hotel.
A closer look of the Fullerton Bay Hotel.
The Fullerton Hotel and One Fullerton. Fullerton Hotel was once Singapore’s General Post Office, while One Fullerton is obviously a building built in modern times, ie about 5 years ago.
See the mass of tourists taking in the sights of the iconic Merlion. I really don’t understand why tourists would specially come here just to take photos with the Merlion. Perhaps it’s like this Parisian I know that has never visited, or thought to visit the Eiffel Tower?
Interesting angle of the Esplanade and the Swisshotel?
Condos right in the heart of town. Are you the type that would love to live near your office or are you the type that would want to get as far away from it after working hours?
The shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
January 29th, 2011 365days2play Here are some pictures of Marina Bay Sands mall I took during the Christmas New Year period. Half of the shopping wing, the half near the convention centre, is still not ready. The whole mall is pretty massive. Walking from one end to the other takes some effort! Luckily, the mall is straight so navigating isn’t a problem.
Love the Season’s Greetings silver decoration at their front entrance. The letterings are so large, I could even see it across the Singapore river from Fullerton Bay Hotel.
It’s cool that you can see the original Singapore skyline from within the Marina Bay Sands mall
In Singapore, they have been named the Sampan Rides. In Macau and in Las Vegas, they are known as the Gondola Rides. The sampan looks modified. The real Singapore sampans that used to throng the Singapore river don’t look like that. I don’t know how the paddle even works, being angled in this manner. I suspect the currents push the boat along.
People waiting expectantly for the next sampan to appear.
The Daniel Boulud DB Bistro Moderne – Read my review here
Can’t quite see it from the photos but the things on the side were spraying tiny foam balls to resemble raindrops.
The Society of Black Sheep. What a quirky name for a clothing store.
Java detour, coffee & tea bar
The foodcourt Rasapura Masters and the skating rink. Dining here must surely be out of the ordinary. Look how close the skaters are! Wonder if people get shocked and choke if someone accidentally bumps into the glass…
The rink isn’t made of ice btw, it’s some synthetic slippery material. Guess that means it’s eco-friendly.
Tall robots. Many people were snapping away at them, especially at the lady.
Some alfresco bar cafe on the outside of Marina Bay Sands
The upcoming ArtScience Museum.
The Marina Bay Sands hotel. Will post a review on my stay there soon!
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myVillage Mall at Serangoon Gardens
January 28th, 2011 365days2play 
Finally had a chance to visit the myVillage mall at Serangoon Gardens yesterday, even though I have known of its existence 2 months back, and in fact, walked past it once. Was invited down by the mall management for a special blogger’s “get to know myVillage” session. The evening was amazing. myVillage really is a charming little mall with personality. The mall even has 2 mascots called Marley and Jules, inspired by the 2 adjoining roads Maju Avenue and Farleigh Road. I mean where else in Singapore can you find such a cute and interesting concept?
The owners of the mall wanted myVillage to blend in with the Serangoon Garden’s laid back vibe, and have people living near there feel as if this is an extension of their backyard. In this aspect, I think myVillage has done a wonderful job. Just look at the signage itself, can you see the words in there? These are handwritten “my”s by over a hundred people living or working in the area.
The roof top is lovely as well. At this point, it’s just wooden flooring and some plants but I think the management plan to install a seating area. From the roof, you can look out over the roofs of the houses nearby. The area is so peaceful, I wish I could have stayed up there longer, just to stare into the sky and imagine away.
I feel quite jealous of the people living near Serangoon Gardens! I want Bedok Point to be like this too! Where’s my property agent….
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