If you visited the Botanic Gardens recently, you might have noticed the beautifully restored Atbara (1898) and Inverturret (1906) bungalows at the Gallop Road extension. I’m so glad that after being in a state of disrepair for many years, NParks and SLA finally decided on restoring these two bungalows that have often been associated as the oldest black and white.
May 02, 2021
Urban Treasures
When we did our last ultimate new launch cheat sheet in February 2020 (view here), I don’t think many people would have predicted then how the property market would have moved as much as it had in the past year.
It was, after all, the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic (for Singapore, at least). And it was not long after this that Singapore had to go into lockdown mode.
Now, it isn’t just the mass market that is moving, but there is a slew of high-end new launches coming up, and HDB resale prices have climbed up for 4 straight quarters.
Ramly burgers, bustling bazaars, and
kueh galore. The season of Ramadan is known to be when we can expect plenty of tasty street food at bazaars and festive lights to treat both our tummies and eyes to.
This year, we’ve still got the
‘rona on our tails – which translates to plenty of festivities being scaled down. But if you’re still searching for something that abides by safe distancing rules, here are some
Ramadan Bazaars in 2021 to check out. Some have even adapted to the times and gone online!
1. Mr Malabar Cafe – mini bazaar with snacks near Mustafa
Not far from the usual streets of the popular Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar is