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Singapore travel guide

A green, spotless city-state of gardens, skyline and theme parks, where everything runs on time and the food courts are world-famous.

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The Supertrees of Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Marina Bay Sands and the ArtScience Museum at sunset, Singapore Sentosa Island and its beaches seen from the cable car, Singapore

Singapore is compact, safe and astonishingly easy for visitors. English is everyday, public transport is excellent, and most of the big sights sit within half an hour of each other: Marina Bay and its gardens, the zoo and Night Safari, and the theme parks and beaches of Sentosa.

It suits families above all, and short city breaks for couples. Food is one of the main reasons to come, from hawker centres to fine dining, with plenty of halal-certified choices.

Visa and entry

  • Holders of passports from a listed group of countries, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Jordan and Morocco, need a Singapore visa before travelling. Most other nationalities do not.

    Source: Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (Entry visa requirements)

  • Every traveller must submit the free SG Arrival Card, with its electronic health declaration, within three days before arrival, including the day of arrival.

    Source: Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (SG Arrival Card)

Entry rules for Singapore can change at short notice. Share your nationality and residence details and our team will confirm what applies to you before you book.

Things to do in Singapore

  1. Gardens by the Bay

    The Supertree Grove, its evening light show and the two giant cooled glass domes.

  2. Marina Bay Sands

    The SkyPark on top of the three towers, and the light and water show on the bay at night.

  3. Sentosa

    Universal Studios Singapore, the S.E.A. Aquarium, Adventure Cove Waterpark and the island's beaches.

  4. Singapore Zoo and Night Safari

    Open, natural enclosures by day, and a tram ride among nocturnal animals after dark.

  5. Chinatown and Little India

    Temples, markets and some of the city's best food courts.

  6. Kampong Glam

    The Sultan Mosque and the shops and cafés of Arab Street.

  7. Jewel Changi Airport

    The indoor waterfall and forest at the airport, worth arriving early for.

Dos and don'ts

Do

  • Submit the SG Arrival Card within three days before you land.
  • Use a contactless bank card on the MRT and buses instead of buying tickets.
  • Look for the halal certificate displayed at hawker stalls and restaurants.
  • Carry an umbrella; heavy showers arrive quickly and pass quickly.
  • Book Universal Studios and other big attractions ahead for school holidays.

Don't

  • Eat or drink on the MRT or buses; fines apply.
  • Litter, jaywalk or smoke outside marked areas; Singapore enforces its fines.
  • Bring e-cigarettes or vapes into Singapore; they are banned.
  • Bring in chewing gum in bulk; its sale is not permitted.

Food to try

Chicken rice
Poached chicken with fragrant rice, chilli and ginger, the city's signature dish.
Chilli crab
Crab in a sweet, spicy tomato sauce, eaten with fried buns.
Laksa
Spicy coconut noodle soup with prawns and fish cake.
Satay
Grilled skewers at Lau Pa Sat's satay street in the evening.
Roti prata
Crisp griddled bread with curry, a breakfast favourite.
Kaya toast
Toast with coconut jam and butter, with soft eggs and coffee.

Practical tips

Getting around
The MRT reaches almost everywhere; Grab and taxis are plentiful and fairly priced.
Money
Cards are accepted nearly everywhere, including many hawker stalls. Tipping is not expected.
Halal food
Hundreds of hawker stalls and restaurants are halal-certified by MUIS, Singapore's Islamic council, and display the certificate.
Weather
Hot and humid all year, around 31 °C by day, with frequent short showers.

Singapore holiday packages

Two itineraries in Singapore, built on the places in this guide, with the hotel, tours and transfers in one price.

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Singapore in photographs

The Supertrees of Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Marina Bay Sands and the ArtScience Museum at sunset, Singapore Sentosa Island and its beaches seen from the cable car, Singapore The globe at the entrance to Universal Studios Singapore on Sentosa The Singapore Flyer observation wheel by Marina Bay Lanterns over a shopping street in Chinatown, Singapore

Questions about travelling to Singapore

Do UAE residents need a visa for Singapore?

It depends on your passport. Citizens of countries on Singapore's visa-required list, such as India and Pakistan, must apply before travelling. All travellers submit the SG Arrival Card within three days of arrival.

How many days do we need?

Four nights cover Marina Bay, Sentosa, the zoo and the main districts. Add a night if you want both Universal Studios and the water park.

Is Singapore expensive?

Hotels are, food need not be: hawker centres serve excellent meals at modest prices.

Is it easy to find halal food?

Yes. Look for the MUIS halal certificate, which is common in food courts, malls and Kampong Glam.

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