Christmas is not only a merry festivity of lights and wintry ornaments, it’s the season of showing love for the ones dearest to us and giving. This Christmas, you’ll get to do just that and more at Clarke Quay Central.
To ring in the festivities, there’ll be a ton of 1-for-1 food deals up for grabs from bowls of donburi to scoops of Japanese ice cream. And to make things even better, there’ll be a line-up of Christmas events and activities such as acts from international performers to a Christmas craft market for you to stock up on those last-minute gifts.
PSA: You’ll need to download the ShopFarEast (SFE) app (apple|android) to enjoy these 1-for-1 deals.
Here’s what’s waiting in store for you:
Add some Tokyo fashion favourites to your wardrobe for that upcoming Christmas dinner, or even stock up on your #ootd for Chinese New Year with multi-label store LUMINE’s festive sale. Discover a collective of more than 20 Japanese brands with exclusive labels from the likes of ete, Tomorrowland, Elendeek, Ungrid and Styling.
And whether it’s a spanking new outfit for yourself or a gift for someone dear, you’ll be able to enjoy up to 60% on sale items from now till 31st January 2020. You’ll also stand a chance to win an in-store gift box giveaway with any purchase above $300 all the way up till 14th Feb 2020.
This is the perfect chance for you to lay your hands on one of these unique and chic pieces at a steal.
In addition, you’ll also be able to find curated lifestyle brands from pop up – LUMINE SINGAPORE SELECTIONS.
Gingerbread Latte, a concoction of espresso with gingerbread and vanilla syrup and Winter Sparkles, a yoghurt frappe with blue lagoon, mint and grenadine syrup.
After all that shopping, head over to LUMINE’s Café to enjoy a 1-for-1 deal on their seasonal holiday drinks: Gingerbread Latte or Winter Sparkles (U.P. $8).
Address: #02-20
Opening Hours: 11AM-10PM, Daily
Don’t miss out on chowing down some good ol’ fried rice if you’re a serious fan of Thai cuisine. Om Nom Taste of Thai is offering a 1-for-1 Fried Rice (U.P. $8.80-$10.80 each) and 1-for-1 drinks (U.P. $3.50-$4.50 each) deal to satiate your appetite.
Choose from chicken, beef, pork or seafood, and enjoy the fried rice in different flavours such as Olive, Green Curry or Belacan. Pair it with their homemade beverages such as Thai Iced Lemongrass Lemonade or Thai Iced Milk Tea to complete the meal.
Address: #02-83
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 11.30AM-3PM, 5PM-10PM | Fri – Sun: 11.30AM-10PM
Not inclusive of side dishes
When we discuss ramen, Ramen Champion VS Japan food is a regular name that appears on our list of go-to-places for ramen. Bring a fellow ramen lover along to enjoy the 1-for-1 deal of their Ajitama Ramen (U.P.$13.80++ each) for a limited time only!
Address: #03-89
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 11.30AM-3PM, 5-10PM | Sat – Sun 11.30AM-10PM
Fresh, quality sashimi doesn’t necessarily have to cost a bomb. JJ.com Fish Mart is one fine example of providing a wide range of fresh seafood air-flown from Japan, where you can get a bowl of Salmon & Magune Chirashi at just $12.80.
Apart from sashimi, they serve up donburi variations with generous portions of chicken, swordfish and black pork. Take this chance to enjoy an extra bowl of donburi for the same price with their 1-for-1 Donburi deal (U.P. $10 each).
Address: #01-68
Opening Hours: Fri – Wed: 10AM-2PM, 5PM-10PM | Thu: 10AM-3PM, 5-10PM
We all love some sugar, spice, and everything fries. If you’re the sort that orders fries on the side on top of your meal which already comes with a side of fries, then make full use of Potato Corner’s 1-for-1 offer and snag yourself 2 cups of their Jumbo fries at $4.30 (U.P. $8.60) in your choice flavour: BBQ, Sour Cream, Chilli BBQ and Cheese.
Address: #B1-K6
Here are some other 1-for-1 deals to tuck into:
Explore even more options of Christmas gifts by visiting this Christmas Marketplace by The Crafters Avenue. You can find a spectrum of handicrafts such as dainty jewellery and exquisite handmade cards to up the gift exchange game. Spruce up your home with Christmas ornaments at the market – ranging from handmade clocks to sparkly lamps – to elevate the Christmas mood.
Check out this handmade grandfather clock ($88) with intricate details
Note: Vendors change weekly.
Christmas Marketplace By The Crafters Avenue
Dates: 25th December 2019
Time: 11AM-9PM
Location: Clarke Quay Central
Christmas just doesn’t feel right without Christmas songs. Sitting by the steps of the Singapore River is going to be a tad different this December, as you’ll be serenaded sweetly by a choir of performers from Korea, Indonesia, Philippines and more.
Musical Medley By The River
Dates: 16th-24th December 2019
Time: 7.30PM
Location: River Promenade Entrance
If you’re the sort who habitually uses tumblers, this is your best chance to snag a free one with every $150 spent* – maximum of 3 combined receipts from the same day, limited to first 650 redemptions.
You can also redeem a cardholder designed by The Paper Bunny with a minimum spend of $200 limited to first 800 redemptions**.
We all love a little personal touch to gifts and things, so bring them down to the Marketplace at the Atrium of Clarke Quay Central on 21st and 22nd December 2019 to have them personalised.
*$230 with supermarket receipts
**$280 with supermarket receipts
Weekend Pouch & Tumbler Personalisation
Dates: 21st & 22nd December 2019
Time: 11AM-9PM
Location: Marketplace at the Atrium, Clarke Quay Central
Kids just wanna have fun. And while Christmas shopping may not be their thing, the Christmas Ball Pit is guaranteed to put them in a good mood.
Christmas Ball Pit
Dates: 29th December 2019
Time: 11AM-9PM
Location: Clarke Quay Central
Take a picture with the giant Christmas tree which sits in the atrium, or the adorable hot air balloon installation by the river. Not only will you be giving your gram’ or fb a splash of Christmas, but you’ll also stand a chance to win a $20 Far East Malls voucher.
Simply post the photo or boomerang on Facebook or Instagram, share how you’re going to spread love this Christmas and hashtag #CQCmoments and #SeasonsOfLoveCQC.
If you’ve got countless errands and friendly reunions on the list but aren’t sure where to start, you’ll have an entire day’s itinerary laid out for you here at Clarke Quay Central. Celebrate Christmas by having a scrumptious meal with plenty of 1-for-1 food deals spanning from piping bowls of ramen to scoops of creamy Hokkaido gelato.
With your tummies filled, you’ll then be fully recharged to catch up on some last-minute gift shopping at the Christmas marketplace or bask in the festive vibes all around.
TSL readers will also be able to receive a $5 Far East Malls voucher* simply by flashing this article to the Clarke Quay Central Concierge on Level 1 (Blue Zone).
*Limited to first 50 redemptions. Terms and conditions apply.
This post was brought to you by Far East Malls.
Photography by Pichan Cruz.
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