15 New Attractions In Singapore In 2020 To Use Your Remaining Annual Leave & Weekends On

By Rachel Yohannan on 19 Oct 2020

Senior Digital Editor

Crazy cat lady who loves afternoon tea, kawaii Japanese fashion, and all things Sanrio.

Almost a whole year has gone by and many of us haven’t had a single holiday abroad - the horror. No thanks to COVID-19, we’ve pretty much been stuck here in Singapore the whole time, and chances are, you have tons of unused annual leave you’re rushing to clear before 2020 ends - likely not by choice.

Instead of just languishing at home watching Netflix for the 452349th time, make the most of your leave days and weekends by paying a visit to one of these new attractions that have opened in Singapore in 2020. There’s something for every sort of individual including nature spots, high-adrenaline play zones, and hangouts for art-loving peeps.

Read on to check out these 15 new attractions in Singapore to visit in 2020 and 2021!

#1: Winter Shooting Arena - sub-zero shooting fun at Snow City

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Snow City just got a whole lot more exciting with Winter Shooting Arena, the first sub-zero shooting zone in Singapore! Form a team with your best buds and tussle it out in a Close Quarter Battle to take down the opponent team. Snowball fight, optional.

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If that’s a little too much excitement for you, there’s also the option to test your precision in a round of Target Shooting.

Price: From $19 for Singaporean Adults

Address: 21 Jurong Town Hall Road, Snow City, Singapore 609433
Opening hours: Tue to Sun: 10am - 5pm (Closed on Mondays)
Telephone: 6560 2306
Website

#2: Rower’s Bay Park - hidden waterside spot with sunset views

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Though it opened in 2019, Rower’s Bay Park is still a relatively hidden spot, especially to those who don’t live in Yishun. Located right across from the scenic Yishun Dam, this little enclave is part of the Round Island Route, a series of park connectors that will eventually connect all the way to Gardens by the Bay.

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As of now, Rower’s Bay can lead you to Seletar Aerospace Park, where many dining options in beautiful colonial houses await.

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An ideal sunset-viewing spot, this quiet haven has a boardwalk that’s great for strolling across on laid-back dates. Pack some food and have a mini picnic on one of the benches facing the waters!

Price: FREE

Address: Seletar Club Road

#3: Cuturi Gallery - Singapore’s newest art gallery

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Big museums like the National Gallery and Singapore Art Museum are great, but it’s also worth paying a visit to the smaller, lesser-known ones scattered around the island. The newest addition to Singapore’s creative scene, Cuturi Gallery, is one to check out if you’re into contemporary art.

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Their exhibitions featuring modern paintings, digital art, and installations are switched up regularly, so there’s always something new to look forward to with each visit.

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Price: FREE

Address: 61 Aliwal Street, Singapore 199937
Opening hours: Tue to Sat: 12pm - 8pm | Sun & PHs: 12pm - 6pm (Closed on Mondays)
Telephone: 8182 0214
Website

#4: Adventure HQ - mega indoor playground with 14m slide and ninja course

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Truth is, we’re all big kids at heart. Let your inner child free at Adventure HQ, Singapore’s first and largest multi-elements indoor adventure centre with 10 thrilling zones.

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Located at the new HomeTeamNS Khatib country club, this adventure park has a 14-metre slide, the country’s first aerial roll glider, a 14-metre slide, and a rope course with a whopping 16 elements. There are also climbing zones with themed and interactive walls, as well as bouldering stations.

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Price: From $25 for 4 hours
Read our full article on Adventure HQ here.

#5: Sembawang Hot Spring - onsen with egg cooking station

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Once just a little tap spouting out of the ground, Sembawang Hot Spring has now been revamped to include a 3-tiered cascading pool which you can actually soak your feet in - just like the public foot baths in Japan! The water is a comfortable 40 degrees or so, which is optimal for the skin.

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There’s also a separate egg cooking station with water at 70 degrees, and you can either bring your own raw eggs or get some from the nearby cafe to have your own onsen egg feast.

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The whole area is full of greenery with a small stream running through. If it gets sunny, there are shelters under which you can take a rest and just enjoy the surroundings.

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Price: FREE

Address: Gambas Avenue
Opening hours: 7am - 7pm daily
Website

#6: HydroDash - first floating waterpark in Singapore

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Have a splashing good time at HydroDash, the first-ever floating waterpark in Singapore that’s basically an upgraded version of the bouncy castles we used to love playing on as kids. Located on the waters of Sentosa, this beach attraction will have you tumbling down inflatable slides, maneuvering across obstacles, and even cannonballing into the cool waters!

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Price: From $18 for 2 hours for Adults
Read our full article on HydroDash here.

#7: Splat Paint House - art jamming with paint guns and squirt bottles

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Art jamming has been a thing for a few years now, but we bet you haven’t art jammed with water guns, syringes, and squirt bottles! Splat Paint House, Singapore’s first splatter paint studio, lets you go trigger happy doing just that in a wild, messy display of creativity.

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While regular art jamming sessions may be intimidating for those who don’t consider themselves artistically inclined, there’s no need to worry about painting a perfect picture here. Instead, it’s all about expressing yourself as you let your inhibitions free.

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You’ll be given a protective jumpsuit, shower cap, safety goggles and shoe covers so your clothes will be spared from the avalanche of paint. Packages start at $39 and include a canvas with all the equipment you need.

Price: From $39

Address: 207A Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574346
Opening hours: Wed to Fri: 3pm - 9pm | Sat: 11am - 9pm | Sun: 11am - 7pm
Telephone: 8930 0947 (WhatsApp)
Website

#8: Supertree Observatory - 360-degree viewing deck on the tallest Supertree

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Gardens by the Bay has taken things up a notch quite literally with their new Supertree Observatory, a viewing deck that’s located on the canopy of the tallest Supertree. This open-air vantage point will give you a 360-degree view of the Gardens and its surrounding cityscape, and it’s a great place to take in some fresh air!

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There’s also a cafe there which serves up snacks and drinks - including cocktails - so you don’t have to make the 50-metre descent if you start getting peckish.

Price: From $10 for Singaporean Adults

Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 018953
Opening hours: Daily, 9AM to 9PM
Telephone: 6420 6848
Website

#9: Rumours Beach Club - Bali’s famous beach club at Sentosa

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Those who frequent Bali would be familiar with the name Rumours Beach Club, one of the hottest beachside bars in the island. Now, Rumours has brought the fun to the shores of Sentosa’s Siloso Beach, so we can all enjoy a tropical beachy getaway despite travel restrictions.

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They’ve got not one but three swimming pools for you to soak in, along with plenty of daybeds, beanbags, and cabanas to recline on with cocktail in hand.

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Food-wise, they serve up a mean seafood platter and meaty grilled dishes, along with desserts like coconut chendol.

Address: 40 Siloso Beach Walk, Siloso Beach, Sentosa, Singapore 098996
Opening hours: 10am - 10pm daily
Telephone: 6970 0625
Website

#10: Hampstead Wetlands - rustic nature spot at Seletar Aerospace Park

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By now you already know about Seletar Aerospace Park, home to a cluster of romantic dining spots like The Summerhouse and Wildseed Cafe - the cause of many food comas. But there’s no excuse to pack on the pounds the next time you’re there for a cafe jaunt, as the newly-opened Hampstead Wetlands Park will have you walking off those calories ASAP.

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With a rustic boardwalk that snakes across the waters, these wetlands are part of our country’s nature conservation efforts and home to tons of wildlife. Have a rest at one of the viewing decks and see how many bird species and freshwater creatures you can spot!

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Do note that cycling is not allowed on the boardwalk, but you can park your two-wheeler nearby and walk over. Furry friends are more than welcome to tag along!

Price: FREE

Address: 1 Baker Street, Singapore 799977
Opening hours: 7am - 7pm daily
Website

#11: Orient Express Exhibition - escape room with themed cafe

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Murder-mystery junkies should be no stranger to Murder on the Orient Express, a novel by bestselling author Agatha Christie that was later made into a movie. Enter the scenes of the story in real life with the Orient Express Exhibition at Gardens by the Bay which includes a themed escape room game with the original train carriages brought in from France!

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There will also be a cafe - housed in a replica of a train restaurant car - serving up coffee blends discovered on the actual Orient Express route.

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Price: $25
This exhibition is a pop-up that will be around until 13 June 2021. Read our full article on the Orient Express exhibition here.

#12: Future World by teamlab - new interactive additions

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Even if you’ve already visited teamlab’s Future World exhibition at the ArtScience Museum in the past, it’s worth dropping by again as they have a couple of brand new interactive additions for you to marvel at.

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Like most of their other creations, these involve mesmerising light projections that react and change based on your movement. Whip out your camera for some artsy portrait shots - check out our article with tips on how to snap good selfies in dark indoor spaces to help you along.

Price: From $16 for Singaporean Adults

Address: 6 Bayfront Avenue, ArtScience Museum, Singapore 018974
Opening hours: 10am - 7pm daily
Telephone: 6688 8898
Website

#13: Jurassic Mile - dinosaur-themed cycling and jogging path at Changi

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Your cycling trips just got a lot more epic with Jurassic Mile, a dinosaur-themed path that stretches between Changi Airport and East Coast Park. As you make your way through, you’ll come face-to-face with life-sized prehistoric creatures such as raptors, T-rexes, and more.

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There’s no need to lug your bulky bicycle along from home, as there’s a GoCycling kiosk right near Changi Airport’s Terminal 4 for your convenience. While there, make sure you pop by Hub & Spoke, a gorgeous glasshouse cafe nearby with affordable brunch dishes.

Price: FREE
Read our full article on Jurassic Mile here.

#14: Coca Cola 7-Eleven - retro-style convenience store

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Taiwan has Hello Kitty and Snoopy-themed 7-Elevena, and now, Singapore has her very own concept outlet too. Decked out retro-style decor similar to that of an American diner is the Coca-Cola 7-Eleven near Raffles Place, which is more than just a place for you to grab snacks and drinks.

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With neon lights, snazzy wall decor, and comfy bean bag chairs, this 7-Eleven is an Instagram enthusiast’s dream. On top of that, they’ve also upped the ante with claw machines and a foosball table for a friendly challenge with your friends.

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Read our full article on this Coca-Cola themed 7-Eleven here.

#15: Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant - rooftop garden for picnics

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Looks like you won’t have to fight for space with other folk at Marina Barrage, as the new Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant will soon open its green rooftop to the public. Though you won’t be able to fly a drone or kite here due to safety reasons, you can still spread out a mat for a romantic little picnic with your partner.

This desalination centre treats seawater from the Marina Reservoir and turns it into potable water that flows through our taps, and is part of the Eastern Coastal Park Connector Network, which connects ECP and Gardens by the Bay.

Do keep a lookout for news of its opening - a little bird told us we’ll be able to visit it real soon!

Price: FREE

Address: 1 Marina East Drive, Singapore 029996
Website

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