When it comes to quality shopping and dining in Singapore, Bugis Town, Clarke Quay and Funan are certainly some spots that come to mind. With their never-ending list of trendy food joints, unique lifestyle stores, and chic fashion boutiques, these areas easily end up being convenient meeting points with our friends.
Whether it’s discounted froyo as respite in the sweltering heat or $10 cocktails, the whole month of May 2021 promises “31 Days Of Fun” by giving you more bang for your buck with these mall promos. Here’s what to expect:
Flanked by Bugis Street and popular malls like Bugis Junction and Bugis+, Bugis Town is where we can find delish food and worthy bargains. This shopping mecca is just as vibrant now as it was when we were neoprint-taking teens back in the 2000s.
There’s nothing like an ice-cold treat on a sunny day, and frozen yoghurt makes for a healthier, guilt-free snack. Popular froyo brand Yolé is now offering two medium cups for $9 (U.P. $11.80), and you’ve got the choice of three toppings – they’ve got everything from caramelised cookie crumbs to fresh berries.
You can also choose from flavoured yoghurts like Strawberry Cheesecake, Chocolate or even Green Apple.
Promotion period: Now till 7th May 2021
Address: 201 Victoria Street, #03-27, Bugis+, Singapore 188067
Opening hours: Mon – Fri 1PM-10PM | Sat & Sun 11AM-10PM
Telephone: 6509 3416
Yolé website
There’s no need to fork out a hefty sum on watches when Daniel Wellington has a lineup of affordable yet stylish pieces. This lifestyle brand has become a household name in its own right thanks to the interchangeable NATO watch straps and clean-cut faces of their watches.
From now till 17th May 2021, head down to the Bugis Junction outlet to score up to 20% off*:
*T&Cs apply. Not applicable for the Iconic Link Ceramic and Iconic Motion Collections.
Promotion period: Now till 17th May 2021
Address: 200 Victoria Street, #01-16 Bugis Junction, Singapore 188021
Opening hours: 11AM-10PM, Daily
Telephone: 6259 8258
Daniel Wellington website
Besides Yolé and Daniel Wellington discounts, you can also check out these dining and shopping promos that are now valid at Bugis Town:
Bugis Junction
Bugis+
Clarke Quay has a rep for vibrant nightlife, and while that’s certainly true, it’s also a choice spot for folks to spend quality time together – think tasty nosh and good wholesome fun. This riverside stretch is home to plenty of restaurants, bars, and a number of all-day dining joints, so you won’t be worried about having naught to do.
Granted, Covid-19 means your alcohol flow comes to a halt at an early 10.30PM but there’s still plenty of non-alcohol-fuelled fun to be had.
This themed mini-golf course is nothing like what your dad and his golfing kakis get up to over the weekend. Sure, you have golf clubs and golf balls, but the similarities end there. Holey Moley is Singapore’s very first mini-golf course to serve up food options and alcohol.
27 themed holes for an IG-worthy shot
Drop by for lunch from now till 9th May 2021 (Mondays to Fridays, 1PM-3PM) for a Lunch Special ($18). It comes with 9 holes of mini golf, a main course with beverage, and a free sun visor. Head down before 14th May 2021 (before 8PM), and you’ll also score some golf-themed merch when you purchase 27 holes of mini golf. This comes with a free pair of Holey Moley branded golf socks and a coloured sun visor.
Promotion period: Now till 9th May 2021
Address: Block B, #01-01, 3 River Valley Road Singapore 179024
Opening hours: Mon – Fri 1PM-11PM | Sat & Sun 12PM-11PM
Telephone: 3129 0000
Holey Moley website
Rounds of shots, bright neon lights and a thumping bass: that’s what you can expect from this American saloon, Coyote Ugly. While most night outs aren’t a thrifty affair, the drinks here are far from costly. From now till 23rd May 2021, cocktails are priced from a mere $10 per pop.
Coyote Ugly’s 1 Meter of Fun
Image credit: @deepasion
Choose from their Tini-Cocktails selection; a twist on the classic martini with fruity splashes of Apple, Lychee, Cranberry and more interestingly, Ocean and a concoction termed “Pink Mummy”. You can also order the 1 Meter of Fun which goes 1-for-1 on Mondays and $60 on Wednesdays (U.P $80).
Be careful to not get too sloshed – it is after all, a 1M board that’s lined with 20 different shots with 4 new summer flavours.
Promotion period: Now till 23rd May 2021
Address: Block B, #01-08, 3 River Valley Road, Singapore 179021
Opening hours: 5PM-10.30PM, Daily
Telephone: 8815 4635
You can also look forward to these experiences ongoing at Clarke Quay:
Funan today boasts futuristic decor and an endless list of edgy retailers. The food choices are endless too, since you can find practically everything from wok hei-heavy hawker fare in the basement KopiTech to $2 oysters during happy hour.
Image credit: Hologate
You don’t have to be an avid gamer to have fun at Hologate, known for their family-friendly VR games. Once you strap on your VR goggles, you’ll immediately feel as if you’ve stepped into another world, especially with games like Zombyte where you’ll have to fend off zombies in an apocalyptic world.
Other games you can look forward to include Angry Birds, Cold Clash and World of Tanks. From now to 23rd May 2021, take the chance to score 50% off admission for the second player – it’ll certainly make for a memorable experience.
Promotion period: Now to 23rd May 2021 (Not applicable on weekends, eves of public holidays and public holidays)
Address: 107 North Bridge Road, #04-K01 Funan, Singapore 179105
Opening hours: 10AM-10PM, Daily
Hologate website
Image credit: @playlinefriends.sea
All Koreaboos will have stepped foot into Play Line Friends at least once. It recently opened in Funan in 2020 to the delight of many K-pop fans, since the shelves are packed with Line Friends merch featuring OG characters like Brown and Cony, as well as BT21 fan faves like Tata and Koya.
From 7th May 2021, they’ve got a ton of events lined up to celebrate their very 1st Anniversary. You can look forward to scoring a First Anniversary Pack ($15), which includes exclusive stickers, a themed wall calendar for the months of May and June and even a free BT21 balloon*.
*While stocks last.
Promotion period: 7th May – 6th June 2021
Address: 107 North Bridge Road, #02-14 Funan, Singapore 179105
Opening hours: 10AM-10PM, Daily
Play Line Friends website
Whether living it up with a staycay in the heart of Singapore’s civic district or stocking up on Line Friends merch, Funan has plenty of options to make it one of our favourite malls. From now till 23rd May 2021, you can also score 2,000 STAR$ with a minimum spend of $80 in a single receipt via the CapitaStar app and when you shop with a Funan or Funan retailer’s tote bag.
Here are several other promos and discounts you can find at Funan:
Image adapted from: TheSmartLocal & Funan
As much as we’d like to be tai-tais on an unlimited budget, we’re always on the outlook for worthy shopping and dining deals. Bugis Town, Clarke Quay and Funan is the holy trinity of malls that will satisfy your inner shopaholic this May 2021 – they’re all vibrant areas filled with shops and eateries, plus they’ll be offering massive discounts.
Take the chance to splurge, since these three zones are having promotions where you can easily earn up to 8,000 STAR$. For the uninitiated, STAR$ are CapitaLand’s rewards, and you can use them to offset your purchases at popular stores and restaurants like BHG, Haidilao Hot Pot and Tiong Bahru Bakery.
From now till 23rd May 2021, all you have to do is spend $80 at Bugis Junction, Bugis+ or Funan’s participating fashion, beauty and lifestyle stores to score a mighty 8,000 STAR$*. You can also get 5,000 STAR$ by spending $50 at Bugis Street**.
*T&Cs apply. Valid for purchases made from Sunday to Thursday (after 8PM). Limited redemptions available daily at participating stores.
**T&Cs apply. Valid for purchases made from Sunday to Thursday (all-day) via DBS PayLah! with linked CapitaStar account. Limited redemptions available daily at participating stores.
Alfresco dining at Clarke Quay
It’s not just shopping either, with plenty of ongoing dining promotions. Those dining in the Clarke Quay area can get 8,000 STAR$ by spending $80^ at participating F&B tenants. From $10 cocktails at Coyote Ugly to Paddle Pop shots at Chupitos, you’re certainly spoilt for choice.
You can also look forward to F&B discounts from Bugis Junction, Bugis+ and Funan – they’ll be revealing different foodie deals on their Instagram stories throughout the month!
^T&Cs apply. Valid for dining during 3PM-8PM. 1,000 redemptions available.
And to add even more excitement to the mix, those who spend the most will stand a chance to win free staycations and up to 500K STAR$. Here’s the full list of prizes:
Fluffy and light souffle pancakes from Miam Miam
Image credit: @miammiam.sg
So if you’re looking for a ton of shopping and dining options while cashing in on some savings, there’s no better time to make these areas your meeting points with your family and friends for upcoming hangouts.
This post was brought to you by Bugis Town, Clarke Quay and Funan.
Cover image adapted from: Hologate Singapore (Right)
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