Kada at Maxwell
With the opening of New Bahru earlier this year, yet another unique lifestyle mall has been added to the list in Singapore. Kada at Maxwell is the newest trendy destination in town, and the once-colonial building has turned into a fun, vintage space with many cafe options and fitness facilities.
What is Kada?
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Located in Maxwell, Kada is the newest lifestyle and recreational area right smack in the heart of the CBD area. The 3-storey colonial-style building dates back to the 1920s and was once the former site for the St. Andrew’s Mission Hospital. It’s now become a bustling hub with cafes, fitness studios, and even a hotel.
The building is next to the iconic Maxwell Food Centre, so head down after a satisfying hawker meal to check out the area. Alternatively, it’s also a convenient 3-minute and 7-minute walk from Maxwell MRT and Tanjong Pagar MRT respectively.
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Fun fact: Singapore’s first electric lift was built here in 1929 and is still in use today!
What’s there to do at Kada?
Aesthetic F&B establishments
Tanjong Pagar is one of the top spots for cafe hunting, and the opening of Kada has added more to the list of aesthetic coffee shops to visit in the area.
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Pop by Pacto by Parchmen for a refreshing afternoon cuppa. This cute cafe serves speciality coffees and teas, like the Coconut Matcha ‘Cloudy’ ($6), which has a refreshing tropical flavour, and the Yuzu Iced Black ($6), which has a citrusy kick.
There are dine-in seatings, or if you’re in a hurry, order your drinks to-go through a window and watch as the baristas whip up your refreshments right in front of your eyes.
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For Alfresco dining vibes, ECHO is a newly established cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating. Try some of their unique drinks and bakes, such as the Chilli Bacon Loaf ($6), for a spicy kick. Pair it with Here Comes The Sun ($7.50), an espresso tonic with passionfruit puree for a bittersweet finish.
Habyt wellness hotel
Studio Deluxe Room.
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Book a stay at the Habyt Wellness Hotel if having a staycation is your choice of holiday this December. The 18 homely and modern rooms are part of the Habyt flex concept, where guests can stay anywhere from a week to up to 12 months. The deluxe rooms start from $218.70/night, and there’s even a 3-bedroom stay for $623.70/night if you’re travelling with the fam bam.
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The Oasis Lounge is the perfect spot if you need a conducive environment to get some work done. The co-working space has plenty of desks and chairs, comfortable sofas, and a fully equipped kitchen if you’d like to do some cooking. The best part is that all guests staying at Habyt have free access to the area.
Apart from the lounge, a staycation at Habyt also grants you unlimited access to an exclusive wellness hub, which includes a gym and studio with ice baths and saunas.
Fitness & health facilities
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Kada is also a hub for fitness and health facilities. Active gym-goers working in the CBD will be thrilled to know that Limitless is the latest performance boutique gym in the area. It’s free access for guests at Habyt, but also has personal training and physiotherapy services available to the public.
Opening hours: Daily, 6am-11pm
Contact: Limitless Performance Gym website
In partnership with Shiruki Studio, Habyt visitors can also enjoy a wellness centre for free. Services include ice baths, foot and full-body ultrasonic baths, and an infrared sauna that’ll soon be opened. The studio is also open to the public for bookings.
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Satori Pilates’s newest outlet is located here in Kada as well. The pilates studio offers both group and private classes.
Visit Kada at Maxwell, the newly-opened lifestyle hub
The place only recently opened, so keep an eye out for more openings in the future. Pop by to explore Kada, whether you’re over at Maxwell Food Centre for lunch or simply hanging around the area with your besties.
Address: 5 Kadayanallur Street, Singapore 069183
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