District 1: Boat Quay, Raffles, Marina Bay, Singapore

During the early days of Singapore, Boat Quay served as Singapore’s major trading and commerce hub especially during the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869. It wasn’t until the late twentieth century that developing technology shifted modern freightage to Pasir Panjang, and this saw the demise of Boat Quay. Since then, Boat Quay has undergone a preservation plan and now provides its famous nightlife with the historical ambiance of the river.

In the same district, 1 area is home to the iconic Marina Bay area, known for its famous skyline including the Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, other architectural delights, and even celebrations hosted by the river like National Day

Shopping Malls in the area include Great World City, Riverside Point, Clarke Quay Central, and provide a variety of stores that sell anything from fashion to technology to groceries. Furthermore, all these malls include many restaurants and food places with cuisines from all around the world that one can enjoy. Boat Quay also offers many different restaurants and food stalls from various cuisines where you can eat and take in the beautiful riverside view.

With various shopping malls like the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Raffles Place, Marina Square, and more, all your shopping needs are sure to be covered from luxury designer goods to home products and kids games and toys.

The dining options in the Marina are as plentiful as shopping options, with an offering from restaurants, to cafes and bars to large food courts, you are sure to be able to find food from all around the world at various prices and dining experiences, craving some local food? Head to Satay by the bay for some delicious hawker food.

While commonly overlooked as just a nightlife area, there are still plenty of activities to enjoy in this area. Some of the many family-friendly activities include a scenic boat cruise throughout the river, a ride on the Singapore Flyer to enjoy the famous Singapore skyline, the many museums in the area documenting the historical roots of Singapore, a thrilling reverse bungy jumping experience, and many more scenic and fun activities.

On top of this, with the Marina Bay area being one of the biggest tourist destinations in Singapore, there are of course various family activities to do in the area. Visitors can visit Singapore’s iconic merlion park, appreciate art at the National Gallery Singapore or the Art Science Museum, and even enjoy the beautiful flowers and greenery at Gardens by the Bay, and get a good view of the city up above.

Like many other popular destinations in Singapore, this area is easily accessible by many MRT stations including Clarke Quay, Fort Canning station, Marina Bay, Bayfront, City Hall, Raffles Place, and Esplanade. There are also various bus stops and taxi stands throughout the area.