There are a lot of ways to celebrate Singapore’s birthday this August. Plus, those above 21 have some extra money to spend since we’ll be receiving GST vouchers from the government. So, why not stretch your dollar by checking out these 13 best deals in August 2023?
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Genki Sushi’s got a new menu and now’s the best time to try out the new stuff – for each day of the week, a new item will be 50% off. Some of the dishes to try are the trio sashimi platter ($5.30, U.P. $10.60), Aburi Tamago with Mentai Mayo ($1.45, U.P. $2.90), and Kani Salad With Seaweed Tempura ($1.45, U.P. $2.90).
Deal: Daily offers of 50% off.
Promotion period: Till 11th August 2023
Full list of Genki Sushi outlets.
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Some of us swear by Japanese skincare, beauty, and healthcare products. We’re here to tell you that you don’t have to wait for your next Tokyo trip to haul back your holy grails. Welcia-BHG has got a wide range of products to choose from – and they have an ongoing Japan Summer Festival sale.
P.S. Members can get an additional 5% off on top of the existing discounts for even more savings.
Deal: Up to 50% off selected Japanese skincare, beauty, and healthcare products.
Promotion period: Till 13th August 2023
Full list of Welcia-BHG outlets.
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Lovers of Suntory beer, head down to one of the Don Don Donki outlets that have a bar – namely Orchard Central, City Square Mall, Clarke Quay Central, JEM, Suntec City, Jurong Point, and Jewel. Once you collect the first 10 beers, you can start redeeming the next set of 10 which are free. All you gotta do is fill up the 10 stamps for the first set.
Deal: $99 stamp card for 20 Suntory Pilsner draft beers (U.P. $220).
Promotion period: Till 30th September 2023
Full list of eligible Don Don Donki outlets.
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Feel the stress melt away at Lifespa. You’ll get to choose between 2 x 75-minute treatments: the Ginseng/Jamu/Cedarwood Body Massage + Anti-Ache Therapy or Age Reversal Stem Cell Facial + Enhanced Eye Treatment. Book the experience online or call them up and quote <Website Promo 12B>.
Deal: $295 off rejuvenating spa experience (U.P. $345).
Promotion period: Till 30th June 2024
Full list of Lifespa outlets.
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Bring your makan buddy along for a buffet dinner at Seasonal Tastes at The Westin Singapore. You don’t need a specific credit card to enjoy the deal – just come down from Fridays to Tuesdays, between 6pm and 10pm.
Deal: 1-for-1 buffet dinner (U.P. $88/person)
Promotion period: Till 30th November 2023
Address: 12 Marina View Asia Square Tower 2 Level 32, The Westin, Singapore 018961
Opening hours: 6.30am-10pm, Daily
Contact: 6569 5736 | Seasonal Tastes website
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Ladies, get your drink on at Lion Brewery Co on Wednesday evenings. Those who are looking for some light bites just need to wait till 7pm – there’ll be free-flow tapas for the next hour, perfect for an after-work slay.
They also have a unique challenge on Thursdays: between 6pm and 7pm, free beers will be served until someone either leaves the bar or goes to the bathroom. And that goes for everyone in the bar – so you’ll be holding it in for the sake of everyone’s free beer.
Deal: Ladies get 2 complimentary cocktails from 6pm; free-flow tapas from 7pm-8pm on Wednesdays.
Promotion period: Valid until further notice
Address: 36 Club Street, Singapore 069469
Opening hours: Sun-Wed 11.30am-12am | Thu-Sat 11.30am-1am
Contact: 9366 5815 | Lion Brewery Co website
Sephora’s the go to place for all your beauty needs. This August, they’ve got a huge promotion off lip products from brands such as Fresh, Fenty Beauty, Dear Dahlia, and KVD Beauty. So go ahead, time to swatch all the lipsticks and lipglosses to find your new go-to colour.
Deal: Up to 50% off selected lip products.
Promotion period: Valid while stocks last
Full list of Sephora outlets.
Singapore Heritage Afternoon Tea Set ($78 for 2 persons).
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Get into the National Day spirit with some high tea sets from The Marmalade Pantry. Their Singapore Heritage Afternoon Tea Set ($78/2 pax) has local-inspired treats like a kueh salat cupcake and gula melaka mousse cake. They also have a smaller set, the Singapore Heritage Petite Afternoon Tea Set ($64/2 pax).
Deal: New Singapore Heritage Afternoon Tea Set ($78/2 pax) and Singapore Heritage Petite Afternoon Tea Set ($64/2 pax).
Promotion period: From 1st-31st August 2023
Full list of eligible The Marmalade Pantry outlets.
You can’t go wrong with a lunch or dinner date at Haidilao – you’ll love it more when you can save some moolah while getting your tummies filled. They’ll be a different pair of dishes on offer every week in the month of August so you’ll have more reasons to go without any guilt. To keep yourself updated on the weekly deals, follow Haidilao’s Instagram page.
While you’re at it, check out these Haidilao freebies you can cop, and these healthy Haidilao dishes for an even more guilt-free experience.
Deals: 2 of their full-portion dishes for $8.90.
Promotion period: From 1st-27th August 2023
List of Haidilao outlets.
It’s hard to abstain from bubble tea, especially in the sweltering heat. It’ll be even harder to stay away when LiHO has a buy-2-get-1-free promotion. To celebrate 100,000 downloads for their app, they’ve made this a mobile-exclusive order – so download the LiHo app if you want to score this freebie.
Deal: One-time redemption, buy 2 get 1 free.
Promotion period: Till 13th August 2023
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TIL that Mr Bean has a range of soy granola bars with 4 flavours – Earl Grey, Chocolate, Blueberry Pistachio, Cranberry Pumpkin. If you’re in your fitspo era, it’s a good time to give them a try.
Deals: 1-for-1 soy granola bars (U.P. $2.20).
Promotion period: Valid until further notice
List of Mr Bean outlets.
Some like to keep it simple – that’s why they’d turn to Bata, a tried and true shoe brand for many years. They’ve come a long way since the 90s when they were the go-to place to get cheap school shoes. Now they’ve got collabs with popular brands like Pokémon and Disney – with a wide range of shoe types to choose from.
Deal: 20% off with the purchase of 2 selected items.
Promotion period: Valid until further notice
Full list of Bata outlets.
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If a trip to Gardens by the Bay isn’t enough, there’s also an eShop with a wide variety of plants, plushies, and other souvenirs that’ll make good gifts. Perhaps you can get a Wizard Coral Sunrise plant ($27), an adorable terrarium with kitten figurine ($34), or Entwined foliage earrings ($28).
Deal: 20% off National Day collection
Promotion period: Till 10 August 2023
Check out the products available on the Gardens by the Bay eShop website
Celebrate Singapore’s 58th birthday by treating yourself without spending a million bucks. Whether you’re getting family and friends together for 1-for-1 buffets, a much-deserved massage, or therapeutic shopping sprees, these best deals in August 2023 have you covered.
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