Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong said having prime space at downtown Marina Bay to expand the Central Business District gives Singapore a "significant competitive edge" to grow the financial sector at a time when opportunities in Asia abound. He added Marina Bay is a great example of how the country has risen from "mudflats to metropolis". Speaking at the 10th anniversary celebration of the Fullerton Hotel,...
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ComfortDelGro has introduced eight more premium bus services, providing direct and faster connection from suburban housing estates to city areas in Robinson Road and Shenton Way. From February 25, the buses will service estates in Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang, Punggol and Sengkang. Thereafter, the services will be extended to Bukit Batok in the coming weeks. Residents need only pay a...
Rentals of Grade A offices in Singapore are expected to continue rising this year. According to property consultant Savills, average office rentals here may even nudge above that of Hong Kong's, currently the highest in the region. They added that Singapore's office property sector will continue to remain buoyant despite worries over the US sub-prime crisis. One Raffles Quay in Singapore's Central...
The Clift is a metaphor for modern living located in the heart of the Central Business District. A 43-storey tower of compact residential units designed by world famous Super Potato of Japan beckons the soul that seeks a life less ordinary. Located on the cross junction of Telok Ayer and Mccallum Street, The Clift transcends traditional notions of living space. It neighbors include concrete skyscrapers...
One Shenton – This architectural iconic jewel designed by world-renowned architect Carlos Otts comprises 341 apartments and penthouses. Soaring with twin towers at 50 and 42 storeys high, One Shenton will dramatically enhance Singapore’s Skyline, offering residents spectacular unforgettable views of the energetic city, green parks and soothing waters. One Shenton is perfect for those seeking a seamless...
CROWN Jewel Of Marina Bay Poised to become the most desirable address in Singapore, Marina Bay Residences is a new iconic landmark that will redefine the meaning of luxurious living. Set in the heart of the brand new Marina Bay district, Marina Bay Residences offers residents a superb selection of business and pleasure activities. The Marina Bay Financial Centre is right next door and the...
BS Capital yesterday opened the showflat for its Lumiere development off Shenton Way. BS Capital chief executive Chin Teck Chuan said yesterday that sales are likely to begin this week, but pricing has not been finalised. Prices at The Sixth Avenue Residences averaged about $1,000 per square foot (psf). Some agents who brought their clients to the showflat at Mistri Road yesterday were overheard...
City Developments Limited is converting a former commercial building in the Central Business District, One Shenton Way, to a condominium and is expected to release units for sale this year. Carlos Ott, renowned for his designs of Opera de la Bastille in Paris, the Hangzhou Grand Theatre and the National Bank of Dubai, has been engaged as the architect for the project. The 99-year leasehold project is...
THE ICON - GET READY FOR CHIC METROPOLITAN LIVING Wake up to the magnificent views of the business district and South China Sea from your full-height bedroom windows. Pop up to the gym on the 31st floor and work up a sweat, followed by a few laps in the 50M lap pool on the 7th to cool down. Grab a latte from the cafes before taking a short walk to work. Without any traffic jams and the hassle of...
The Sail @ Marina Bay would be the new icon set at the skyline of Marina Bay, which is located in Marina Boulevard. It is considered a 6-star waterfront lifestyle condominium. An architectural icon soars to greet the sky, the structure of The Sail is 245 metres and 70 storey high. The Sail is Singapore’s tallest condominium / apartment and it is among the top 10 tallest residential building in the...