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SAM Contemporaries: How to Dream Worlds
Opening 1 August 2025, this Singapore Art Museum show commissions six local artists to imagine alternative futures. Works span wild-lalang installations, algorithmic âdiplomacy noodlesâ and body-machine film loops. Nightly dialogues transform a loading bay into a cinema. Free for citizens and PRs throughout its run to 16 Nov 2025. Part of SAMâs biennial platform nurturing experimental practice.
Titanic: An Immersive Voyage â Through the Eyes of the Passengers
The multi-sensory Titanic exhibition makes its Asian debut on 6 August 2025. 360° projections, VR dive pods and 200 original artefacts recreate the linerâs story. A Singapore-exclusive panel shows The Straits Timesâ first Titanic report from 1912. Visitors feel the chill on an open-air deck held at 12 °C. Audio tours available in eight languages.
Coach Coffee Shop
Coach marries fashion and brunch at its first Coffee Shop, opening mid-August on Sentosa. Expect Reuben sandwiches, NY-style donuts and soft-serve in Coach 'Carriage' cups. Checkerboard floors and monogram banquettes channel vintage diners. Limited-edition donut-embossed charms drop monthly. Seats 50 at the gateway of the new WEAVE mall.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen (Bugis+)
Cult Danish variety store debuts a 3,000-sq-ft 'maze' at Bugis+ in late July. Playful stationery, quirky homewares and Scandi snacks refresh weekly. Self-checkout kiosks keep impulse buys speedy. Opening exclusives include Merlion lunch boxes and kopi-sock filters. Prices start from just S$2âtrue to the brandâs roots.
Vinflow Wine Bar & Bistro
Opening 9 July 2025, Vinflow lets guests self-pour from 32 Enomatic wine taps via RFID wrist tags. Two-hour free-flow packages start at S$59, paired with modern small plates. Neon cat murals guide oenophiles between stations in the spacious Keong Saik shophouse. A mezzanine doubles as a private tasting lab and podcast studio. Monthly 'guest vineyard' taps spotlight emerging regions.
Gwanghwamun Mijin
Seoulâs 1952-founded cold-soba icon lands its first overseas flagship at Far East Square mid-August. House-milled buckwheat noodles, bossam and 48-hour aged pork cutlet headline the 60-seater. Retro alleyway interiors mimic Gwanghwamunâs back streets. Custom noodle-rolling machinery is flown in from Korea. Late-night soba-broth shots pair with makgeolli on tap.
Siji Minfu Beijing Duck (Resorts World Sentosa)
Beijingâs 20-outlet roast-duck powerhouse partners JUMBO Group for its first overseas restaurant. Whole ducks are roasted over jujube-wood fires, then carved tableside with ceremonial drumbeats. Beyond the signature, expect zhajiang mian and Beijing courtyard-style appetisers served in a 160-seat dining hall. An open tea-bar pours aged pu-er and Beijing yoghurt, while a dessert station plates hawthorn sorbet. Kids receive paper âduck capsâ to fold at the table â a Beijing tradition revived for Sentosa.
Xiao Hun Mian (Spicy Noodles) â Raffles City Flagship
Taiwanâs cult-favourite beef-noodle chain brings its eight-hour chilli-oil elixir and patented hand-pulled noodles to Singapore. Menu standouts include Soul-Stirring Noodles in spicy or mild broth, plus collagen-rich samplers with tendon and tofu. A minimalist milk-tea-hued interior keeps the queues moving, while takeaway windows sell iced soy-milk lattes. Singaporeâs branch is the first outside Taiwan, with all sauces imported weekly. A secret âlevel 5â heat â verbally requested â clocks over 200,000 SHU.
The Plump Frenchman
Zouk Groupâs first French brasserie lands in Bugis, plating rustic classics like demi poulet rĂŽtisserie, coq au vin and a citrusy tiramisu au citron. Chef Lorenz Hoja (ex-LâAtelier de JoĂ«l Robuchon) keeps prices friendly while riffing on bistro nostalgia with tiled floors and cane-back chairs. A 70-seater dining room flows into a petite wine counter for all-French vintages and aperitif cocktails. Look for weekday prix-fixe lunches and DJs spinning vinyl on Friday nights. Early buzz points to the Burgundy-braised beef cheeks selling out nightly.
LĂ€derach (ION Orchard flagship)
Premium Swiss chocolatier debuts a 1,300 sq ft boutique featuring a live âFrischSchoggiâąâ slab-slicing counter. Limited-edition Merlion-stamped dark chocolate bars launch exclusively for the opening month. A glass-fronted tempering station lets shoppers watch chocolatiers at work. Eco-friendly fit-out uses repurposed Alpine spruce and energy-efficient LED cases. LĂ€derach joins other luxury food labels in IONâs growing gourmet basement.
The Little Prince: Journey of Stars
Groundseesaw transforms 14,500 sq ft into six planets from Saint-ExupĂ©ryâs classic tale. Towering 6-metre projection walls, AI-guided audio and a bespoke scent track build immersion. Visitors collect digital âstarsâ via NFC bracelets to unlock hidden artwork. Runs daily for 10 weeks, with extended weekend hours. Family-friendly cafĂ©s in Parkview Square offer exhibit-themed pastries.
Glass Rotunda 2.0 â National Museum of Singapore
The museumâs iconic nine-metre-high rotunda reopens with âEbb & Flowâ, a 360° projection on the Singapore River story. Interactive floors trigger ripples that follow visitorsâ footsteps. A scent tunnel diffuses notes of nutmeg and cloves to echo 19th-century spice trade routes. Tech partner TeamLab upgraded the projection mapping to 12K resolution. Entry is included in general admission, free for citizens and PRs.
Blue Bottle Coffee â Paragon
Blue Bottleâs Orchard flagship seats 60 and sports a Japan-built slow bar for single-origin pour-overs. Menu exclusives include a kaya-espresso affogato and pandan kouign-amann. The glass-fronted façade overlooks Orchard Road, doubling as a people-watching perch. Beans are roasted off-site in a new Senoko roastery to preserve cup-to-counter freshness. Merch wall stocks limited Singapore-only ceramics and tote bags.
1-Alfaro (La Torre & La Luna)
34-storey rooftop Italian restaurant-bar pairing refined dining (La Torre) with a breezy alfresco lounge (La Luna). Panoramic harbour & CBD views, wood-fired Emilia-Romagna classics and a cocktail list named after Italian lighthouses. Live DJ sunsets on weekends; lunch offers âriposoâ prix-fixe menus. Indoor skybridge links dining room to bar for post-meal tipples.
The Sui Store
Sustainable label Sui opens its first permanent flagship in a Duxton Road shophouse. The airy, plant-filled space showcases hand-embroidered womenswear up to 5XL and a kidsâ âLittle Suiâ corner. Customers can trace garment provenance via QR codes linking to artisan profiles in India. Monthly âStitch & Sipâ workshops pair mending lessons with kombucha tastings. Bring an old Sui piece and receive on-the-spot up-cycling credits.
UNIQLO Touchpoint @ Velocity Novena Square
UNIQLOâs first 1,000-sq-ft âTouchpointâ store in Southeast Asia is 90 % smaller than its usual format. The space focuses on click-and-collect lockers, interactive order screens and a LifeWear curation zone. Same-day pick-up (ordered before 1 pm) is free with no minimum spend. A t-shirt heat-press corner lets customers personalise UT prints on the spot. Shoppers earn bonus app points for completing an in-store digital style quiz.
lululemon Marina Bay Sands (B2-111)
The active-wear brand shifts upriver within The Shoppes to a light-filled 4,000-sq-ft corner opposite Apple. New digital lockers let guests pick up online orders in under 30 seconds. An interactive âMove Wallâ pairs motion tracking with product advice. Weekly sunrise run-clubs now start on the Helix Bridge outside the store. Grand-opening weekend features complimentary mat-spray engraving.
lululemon Ngee Ann City (Studio Concept)
lululemonâs Orchard flagship debuts Southeast Asiaâs first in-store fitness studio. Shoppers can book yoga, HIIT and breath-work classes in the mirrored studio, then browse the full apparel line. Interiors feature warm woods and custom lighting that shifts with class intensity. The studio is co-created with Within founder Betty, emphasising mental-wellness programming. Expect community runs and pop-ups on the plaza once a month.
Singapore Oceanarium
Reopens on 23 July 2025 after a full transformation. Now three times bigger, housing over 100,000 marine animals across 22 themed zones. Visitors journey from prehistoric oceans to shallow mangroves and the open sea through immersive multimedia exhibits. Highlights include the Ocean Wonders jelly tunnel and a 36 metre wide Open Ocean viewing panel. A new Research & Learning Centre anchors its focus on marine education and conservation. Set within Resorts World Sentosa, it offers an engaging day out for all ages.
The Laurus Sentosa (Luxury Collection Resort)
An all-suite luxury resort nestled in Sentosaâs lush greenery, set to open in the third quarter of 2025. The Laurus is a five-story, 183-suite retreat at Resorts World Sentosa â notably, Singaporeâs first Luxury Collection hotel, marking Marriottâs ultra-premium brand debut here. Perched on the edge of a tropical forest, itâs conceived as a modern sanctuary that blends colonial elegance with island charm. Interiors channel the vibe of a âcollectorâs home,â with curated artworks and heritage-inspired details creating an intimate, residence-like ambiance. Beyond the expansive suites (each thoughtfully appointed with plush bedding and bespoke furnishings), guests will find a tranquil pool deck, a boutique spa, and even a stylish bar lounge â all tuned to evoke the feel of a private estate in paradise. As RWS evolves into a more experience-led destination, The Laurus stands out as its new crown jewel, where nature, culture, and luxury converge.
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