Christmas 2020 in Singapore: Best Spots To Soak Up Festive Vibes

Christmas is certainly a different affair this year, with markets and vacations all but a dream. That doesn’t mean you don’t have some festivities to look forward to; there are still more than a few places to feel festive across the island, so why not take a tour (and do some shopping) to experience the magic of Christmas?

 

Orchard Road

Image credits: ION Orchard

 

Orchard Road is the centre of Christmas here in Singapore. Typically loud, bright, and resplendent, this year’s Christmas light up might be a subtler affair with fewer Christmas trees and pop up stores - but the 50km of LED street lights that stretches from Tanglin Mall to Plaza Singapura is still a sight to behold.

While you’re admiring the light up, why not make a few stops at some malls for some festive retail therapy? The new year always calls for a new wardrobe, and Love, Bonito is giving you 10% off with a minimum spend of S$100 to style yourself for 2021. For the men, you haven’t been forgotten either — Assemble Singapore at Orchard Central offers 15% off on all retail items, and it’s the perfect place for thoughtful and suave suits and accessories.

 

If you have some last minute Christmas shopping to do, head over to The 1872 Clipper Tea Co. and grab a Tea Advent Calendar Gift Set for S$32 (U.P. S$39.90), or opt for some modern jewellery pieces from By Invite Only for the classy woman in your life, at 20% off with min. S$150 spend. For something quirky, swing by Don Don Donki — as a bonus, snatch up a Cathay movie ticket with min. S$60 spend.

From personal experience, we know that shopping can be pretty energy depleting. Enjoy 20% off a la carte food items at Lawry’s The Prime Rib and feast on some delicious and hearty roasts — the perfect taste of Christmas. For a more casual hangout with friends, KPO Café Bar offers 1-for-1 selected premium wine bottles, so gather your  four closest friends and sip on some vino against the backdrop of twinkling lights.

 

Gardens By The Bay

While this scenic location is gorgeous as is, it really becomes something else at Christmas time, with a stunning light up. Eight glorious installations will greet you in the Supertree Grove, as part of a 370m long Christmas walk. Enjoy classic favourites like the palace-like Spalliera and the Path of Tranquility as well as some new additions.

Make it a magical weekend with a staycation in Marina Bay at The Ritz-Carlton, Millennia Singapore, and get 15% off your hotel stay. For dinner before or after your walk around the Bayfront promenade, head to Colony on Level Three for an amalgam of all sorts of Asian and Western cuisines, where UOB Cardmembers can enjoy up to 15% off food.

 

Resorts World Sentosa

For the little ones and the young at heart, don’t miss celebrating Christmas at Universal Studios Singapore. Meet the Merry Minions of Christmas and your favourite Sesame Street friends in their latest festive attire, or step into a whimsical interactive Christmas movie land. Nearby, the S.E.A. Aquarium has also undergone a celebratory transformation, featuring an entirely new interactive zone and three new animal habitats.

For the perfect day out, Resorts World Sentosa’s Daycation Package (S$99) gives you tickets to both Universal Studios Singapore and the S.E.A. Aquarium, as well as a set meal, corndog, face mask, and a S$5 retail voucher. But since we’re on holiday, why not make a staycation of it? Families will love the Merry Discovery (from S$346++) and Merry Adventures (from S$426++) packages that offer you a stay at one of Resorts World Sentosa’s luxurious hotels with daily breakfast, two free S.E.A. Aquarium tickets, complimentary welcome gifts, and more. And for UOB Mastercard Cardmembers, enjoy an additional S$50 nett off these packages. So what are you waiting for? Make this a Christmas to remember.

 

Changi Airport

At this time of year, typically we’d be crowding Changi Airport for holiday travels. This year, head to Changi for a different reason - snow. You heard that right. Jewel Changi Airport’s Shiseido Forest Valley will see a “snowfall” every evening, alongside their 16m tall Christmas tree, to sate your winter wanderlust. In addition, enjoy dinosaur-related activities in Terminals 3 & 4 and Christmas shopping galore.

Cap off the day with a festive a la carte buffet at Azur in Crowne Plaza where you can enjoy up to 25% off. If you’re tired and want to enjoy a hearty meal in the comfort of your home, pop by Lobby Lounge at Crowne Plaza to get 25% off Yuletide takeaways (promo code: XMUOB25).

 

Festive Domes at Capitol and CHJIMES

The folks at Capitol and CHIJMES are bringing you a one-of-a-kind experience this holiday season. Head to The Land of Snowflakes at Capitol Singapore’s Outdoor Plaza for a winter wonderland. Right by their Christmas Market, it’s decked in Christmas decor and looks to fulfill all your winter fantasies with evening ‘snowfalls’. A tropical getaway more your style? The Land of Flowers at CHIJMES is tucked under a gorgeous canopy of trees to make you feel like you’re in your own magical forest. Be sure to catch their Nutcracker-themed light and music show projected onto the façade of the building at night.

For some festive delights, stroll over to Raffles Hotel Singapore to enjoy up to 25% off on dining at selected restaurants — from exquisite French fare at La Dame de Pic to delectable North Indian favourites at the Tiffin Room — and on Yuletide treats to take home. 


If you’re looking for more ideas on how to spend the year-end season, check out our recommendations on where to go and what to eat to feel like you’re overseas, and more!

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