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Singapore

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September 2011 | Words LEANNE CHEW

• INSIDER TIP

  Mount Faber

  Skip the cable car or bus to Mount Faber. Instead, exit HarbourFront MRT Station and hike up the Marang Trail, which connects to Faber Walk and leads to The Jewel Box restaurant hub at the summit.

• SHOP TALK

  Salad

  Located on Kampong Glam’s trendy Haji Lane, Salad sells mostly black-and-white clothes, bags, and home and fashion accessories from places like Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam and Cambodia.

• CHEAP EATS

  PiqueNique

  New York-style bakery PiqueNique serves a delicious range of cheesecakes, cupcakes and colourful whoopie pies. Enjoy hamburgers and mac and cheese, too.

• TOP TABLES

  L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon

  L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon – the legendary's chef's new outpost here – has finally opened its doors. Sit at the sleek counters and watch chefs prepare your tasting menu.

• AT YOUR LEISURE

  2011 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix

  The 2011 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix takes place from 24 to 26 September. Beyond the race, there are heaps of parties and performances by top international acts.

• LATE & LIVELY

  The Azzura

  The Azzura at Siloso Beach is home to Harem, Sentosa’s fi rst nightclub, a coffeecocktail bar, al fresco bistro and a wide range of watersports .

• OVERNIGHT

  The Saff

  Housed in a heritage building, The Saff is a boutique hotel located in a charming part of Chinatown. Eye-catching and exotic design elements are woven into the architecture of this new hotel. There are plenty of restaurants, bars and cafés in the area so you’ll never be hungry or bored.