Festive Celebrations in Singapore

1.  Teleport to the Nordics at Gardens by the Bay

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You may be familiar with the towering Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay, but in December, the awe-inspiring indoor garden transforms into a Christmas Wonderland!

Be wowed by the magnificent Italian luminarie light sculptures, Festive Fairground, and outdoor skating rink at The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay.

Address: Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953

Getting There (By Taxi/GrabCar): 21-minute drive from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

Getting There (By Bus): 36-minute ride from Royal Plaza on Scotts; Board Bus 518 at Far East Plaza and alight at Marina Bay Sands Hotel after 11 stops

*GrabCar works similarly to a taxi service — simply book via the kiosk at the hotel and get picked up at the hotel’s entrance!

2.  Marvel at the Christmas Village and Festive Decor along Orchard Road

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At night, Orchard Road transforms into an enthralling world of lights and offers a unique Christmas shopping experience complete with an European-style Christmas Village, pop-up gift stores, al-fresco dining area and amusement rides.

Even the malls along Orchard Road,  Singapore’s famous shopping street, are dressed for the season—the buildings are elaborately decorated with a plethora of lights, sparkles, and IG-worthy Christmas trees and exhibits.

Pssst… to add on to the festive cheer to Orchard Road, there’ll even be a mass Christmas Eve Countdown Concert at the Christmas Village on 24 December 2017! It starts from 8pm onwards, so get there early if you want to get a seat!

Christmas Village (Ngee Ann City)

Address: 28 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310028

Getting There (By Feet): 9-minute walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

3.  Feel the Force of Christmas with Star Wars

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Star Wars Fanatics, you’ll feel the force (of Christmas) this year at multiple locations islandwide!

Choose from a selection of costumes and dress up as your favourite characters such as Luke Skywalker and even a First Order Stormtrooper at Changi City Point, or snap a shot with the row of Stormtroopers outside Centrepoint!

If you’re in the vicinity of Marina Bay Waterfront on 15 December at 8.30pm, you'll even get to view a free-to-public Star Wars-themed light and water multimedia extravaganza.

Various Locations

Changi City Point

Address: 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, Singapore 486038

Getting There (By Taxi/GrabCar): 30-minute drive from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

Getting There (By Train): Expo MRT Station, 25 stops from Orchard MRT Station (3-minute walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Orchard Hotel)

Centrepoint

Address: 176 Orchard Road, Singapore 238843

Getting There (By Feet): 17-minute walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

Marina Bay Waterfront

Address: 2 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018972

Getting There (By Taxi/GrabCar): 17-minute drive from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

Getting There (By Bus): 29-minute ride from Royal Plaza on Scotts; Board Bus 518 at Far East Plaza and alight at Opp Marina Bay Sands MICE after 12 stops

Getting There (By Train): Marina Bay MRT Station, 5 stops from Orchard MRT Station (3-minute walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel in Orchard)

4.  Feast at Award-winning Buffet Restaurant, Carousel

It’s time to get feast-ive!

Besides the traditional roasted turkey, our award-winning buffet restaurant also has a unique Japanese rendition of the traditional roast—perfected with garlic fried rice, marinated minced chicken stuffing with shredded seaweed, Japanese curry vegetables and teriyaki sauce. OISHI!

For those with a penchant for the sweets, our festive log cakes are here for you! As always, there’s Carousel’s renowned Royal Chocolate, made from 70% guanaja and 66% pur caraibe chocolate with hazelnut feuilletine. Other seasonal favourites include Nutty Raspberry (made with manjari chocolate mousse with cashew nut toffee and raspberry jelly) for berry-lovers, and Honey Citrus, (made with golden butter shortcake, manuka honey mousse and lemon cheese) for those who’d prefer having their festive staple to be more light and refreshing.

To view the full menu and order form, click  here.

Address: Royal Plaza on Scotts, Lobby Level, 25 Scotts Road, Singapore 228220

5.  Level up your Christmas Gift Game at Festive Flea Markets

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If the Christmas Village at Ngee Ann City (Takashimaya) isn’t enough for you, there are are a range of festive flea markets for you to grab a gift for your loved ones!

Discover an array of alternative gifts created and curated by local artists and traders at these markets and do more than just shop! Visit the First Sustainable Christmas Market, catch a free movie screening at Santa's Workshop at The South Pole, or participate at the floral arrangement and metal flower jewellery workshops at the WKND FOLKS Christmas Pop Up Market—whatever it is, you’ll be sure to find an alternative gift for your loved ones with the range of vendors at these markets!

Various Locations

First Sustainable Christmas Market

Date/Time: 9 December (Saturday), 9.30am - 4.30pm

Address: Mercure Singapore on Stevens, 28 Stevens Road, Singapore 257878

Getting There (By Feet): 13-minute walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

Santa's Workshop at The South Pole

Date/Time: 15 December - 17 December (Friday - Sunday), 12pm - 10pm

Address: South Beach Avenue, 26 & 36 Beach Road, Singapore 189768

Getting There (By Taxi/GrabCar): 20-minute drive from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

Getting There (By Bus): 14-minute ride from Royal Plaza on Scotts; Board Bus 162, 167, 171 or 518 at Far East Plaza and alight at Raffles Hotel after 7 stops

WKND FOLKS Christmas Pop Up Market

Date/Time: 2 December (Saturday), 11am - 8pm and 3 December (Sunday), 11am - 6pm

Address: Buzz in the Woods, 320 Tanglin Rd, Singapore 247980

Getting There (By Taxi/GrabCar): 12-minute drive from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel

Getting There (By Bus): 13-minute ride from Royal Plaza on Scotts; Board Bus 132 at Far East Plaza and alight at Bef Chatsworth Rd after 6 stops