Expat Living City Guide (Singapore) - 1 Aug 2024
• THINGS TO DO • SCHOOLS • HEALTHCARE • DINING
SETTING UP • HOME DÉCOR
EDITORS’ NOTE
STAYING HEALTHY
DECIDING WHERE TO LIVE
GETTING STARTED
SETTING UP YOUR HOME
LEARNING & FUN FOR KIDS
SHOPPING & PAMPERING
EXPLORING THE ISLAND & BEYOND
EATING & DRINKING
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GETTING STARTED
What are one or two things you’d advise a newcomer coming to live in Singapore?
Once you were settled here, is there something you wish you’d done or bought sooner?
What’s something that surprised you or still surprises you about Singapore?
What are a couple of positive aspects and one negative one about living here or being an expat here?
What’s your one favourite place in Singapore?
Moving Matters
SARAH and BO of Tekkie Help outline the key technology boxes you’ll want ticked when you move in.
42 Ace Apps!
RESTAURANTS & DELIVERY
OTHERS
BUSINESS & PROPERTY
Hiring a Helper
Hired a helper before? What are some key questions to ask in an interview?
Classes & Courses
New for 2024
If you have a pet, did you adopt or buy? Got a favourite dog-walking area or hang-out place for pets?
Relocating with a dog or cat
10 Parks with Dog Runs in Singapore
Did You Know?
Join the Club!
Find Your Tribe
Changi Airport
Best New & Notable
Do you use public transport, and what do you think of it?
EZ-Link
3 Buses
Got any tips on using Grab and other car-hailing apps?
4 TAXIS & HIRE CARS
Singapore Snapshot
GETTING STARTED THE BASICS
203,000
10,000
80,000
244,800
TO DRIVE OR NOT TO DRIVE?
About the Basic Theory Test
Is it worth having a car here?
The island’s fastest driver
Three Steps to Getting a Job
Useful resources
Got any advice on finding a job in Singapore or career matters in general? Anything you’d do differently as a newcomer?
Odd Jobs
Do you support a charity or volunteer?
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Are You Covered?
Amarjit Sidhu Law Corporation is a full service law firm providing a broad spectrum of legal services to cater to different individual and corporate needs.
Maximise Your Time
DECIDING WHERE TO LIVE
How did you choose your particular house or apartment? What do you like about it?
Any tips or advice about the property hunt or agents, whether renting or buying?
HOUSE VS CONDO
WHAT IS A SHOPHOUSE?
YOUR NEIGHBOURHOODS
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
WEST
SETTING UP YOUR HOME
Store Spotlight
Furniture Pioneers
Outside
Island Living’s DENISE VRONTAS guides us through what’s new at her popular furniture and homeware store.
For Entertaining
Inspired Interiors
A word from the client
FOR THE COOL KIDS
Feng Shui Tips
STAYING HEALTHY
In a medical emergency, where do you go, public or private hospital, and why?
From dengue to hand, foot and mouth disease, there are some unique tropical medical matters here. What have you encountered and how have you dealt with them?
The Best Start for Teeth
AI in Orthodontics
The Power of Dental Photography!
Mouth Makeover!
Guard Your Gums!
6Ways to a Super Smile
Whole Family Dental Care
All Bases Covered
25 SPECIALIST CENTRES AT RAFFLES HOSPITAL
RAFFLES MEDICAL GROUP BY NUMBERS
INTRODUCING RAFFLES SOLITAIRE
New to Singapore? Here’s Your Health Checklist!
Holistic Healing
We chat with Australian-trained clinical psychologist DR SANVEEN KANG, founder of specialist psychology clinic Psych Connect.
Time for Relationship Rehab?
How do you keep fit here?
Are you a runner? Where’s your favourite route in Singapore?
LEARNING & FUN FOR KIDS
XCL WORLD
The Grange
BRIGHTON COLLEGE
Chatsworth
International
Family School
Curriculum: IEYC, IPC, IGCSE, IB (MYP, DP)
Swiss School
Curriculum:
NEXUS
Australian International
Curriculum: Australian, IB (PYP, DP),
GLOBAL INDIAN
Holland International
Curriculum:
Sir Manasseh Meyer
DOVER COURT
One World International School
ST JOSEPH’S
TANGLIN TRUST SCHOOL
Curriculum:
French School
Canadian International School
Mosaic
INVICTUS
Curriculum:
American School
Dulwich College
Curriculum:
Westbourne College
UWC SOUTH EAST ASIA
Integrated
Curriculum: British Pearson Edexcel, IGCSE AS/A-Levels
Marlborough College
ASTOR
Curriculum:
Stamford American
The Power of Language
PROGRAMMES
FAMILY FUN IN THE FOREST!
More ways to bounce!
Bounce Into Your Birthday
EATING & DRINKING
Hawker Food: A Mini Guide
Just opened!
12 CLASSIC DISHES
Favourite hawker centre or dish?
Healthier hawker eats
Find your closest Little Farms
Did you know that Little Farms now has all-day dining concepts in six of Singapore’s trendiest postcodes?
Could this be your new social playground?
INDIAN Spice up your life
From Europe with love
BRAZILIAN A meaty feast!
VIETNAMESE Oodles of noodles
Picks
Where do you go on “date night” for food, and where for drinks?
Did You Know?
SHOPPING & PAMPERING
It’s no secret that Singapore can be an expensive city to live in. Where can you hunt down a bargain?
What’s the best gadget, accessory or item you have bought while living in Singapore?
How do you get your TV/ film/entertainment fix, from local cinemas to streaming services?
WE WATCH A MIX OF LOCAL TELEVISION, NETFLIX AND CINEMAS.
25 MALLS IN AND AROUND ORCHARD
8 Spots to Shop!
A bit more about The Lash Company
Oh So Dapper!
New opening!
In Singapore
New to Singapore and worried about keeping up with your aesthetic regimen?
Beloved local design house Binary Style has just unveiled its cosy new boutique on the hip Keong Saik Road. It makes for a perfect pitstop during a visit to Chinatown.
EXPLORING THE ISLAND & BEYOND
20 Questions:
LIVE HIGHLIGHTS
DID YOU KNOW?
OPENING & CLOSING
SINGAPORE’S GREEN SPACES:
Give us a one-day itinerary of where you would take a visitor from overseas.
If you have kids, name your top three “go-to” children’s attractions.
THEME PARK NEWS
FLYING TIME: NONE!
Where’s your favourite getaway in the region for the weekend or short break?
FLYING TIME: 4 HOURS
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Got any tips for a cheaper/budget holiday option from Singapore?
Singapore American School
Dr Catherine Lee Orthodontics
Eight Wealth International
The American Club Singapore
The Reading Specialists
International French School (Singapore)
Stamford American International School
Integrated International School
Nexus International School (Singapore)
St. Joseph's Institution International
Velvety Coffee
The Better Toy Store
Kacee Eyecare
The Grange Institution
International Community School Singapore
Invictus International School
FINANCE & LEGAL SERVICES
Spanish Speaking Women's Association - SSWA
Pacific International Dental Surgery
XCL American Academy
E&A Interiors
Tien Court Restaurant
Smilefocus
88 Productions
The Legian Seminyak, Bali
Feng Shui Focus
Konopi
Island Living
Specialist Dental Group
The ENT Clinic
XCL World Academy
Raffles Medical Group
Aesthete Smilestudio
Just Anthony
UWC South East Asia
M Hotel Singapore
Xignam
Smile Inc. Dental Surgeons
BOUNCE Singapore
Originals
The Outlook Shoreham
Boulevard Outdoor Inspirations
Deer Industries
Osler Health International
City Osteopathy & Physiotherapy Group
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel
Anna's Gourmet
Ron & Rich
Tekkie Help
Carnivore Brazilian Churrascaria
The Wyld Shop
Vinomofo
Little Farms
Thirty9
Westbourne College Singapore
WWF
Zebra & Jojo Photography
LILY.S
Black & Walnut
Shahi Maharani Restaurant
Cigna Healthcare
Overseas Family School
Latteria Mozzarella Bar
One World International School
Elements Dental
International Medical Clinic
Counsellingconnectz
Singapore Cricket Club
Tanglin Trust School
Wildflower Florist
Hollandse Club
Holland International School
ImPossible Psychological Services
Sir Manasseh Meyer International School
20 What is the capital of Singapore?
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