Singapore's everyday useful apple apps

For super mommies & daddies, a list of some useful apple apps for everyday use in Singapore. 

YourSingapore Guide: Singapore

YourSingapore Guide mobile app by The Singapore Tourism Board. 

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/yoursingapore-guide-singapore/id437411162?mt=8

deF!nd

Powered by inSing.com, access to Singapore’s largest business listing (170,000 businesses) and MORE
Web: http://defind.insing.com/

ComfortDelGro Taxi Booking

Taxi booking application for individuals on the go. 

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/comfortdelgro-taxi-booking./id433598341?mt=8

Explore Singapore MRT map

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/explore-singapore-mrt-map/id364911596?mt=8

Singapore Airlines Mobile

• Check flight schedules
• Book flights and check in
• View KrisFlyer Miles Earned, Miles Redeemed, Miles Expired, and status of Retroactive Mileage Claim

MORE

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/sq-mobile-new/id515287841?mt=8

iChangi

Flight times, departure gates, real-time updates and shopping & dining information.

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/ichangi/id391730848?mt=8

Singapore Maps

For getting around and finding business in Singapore.

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/singapore-maps/id388128906?mt=8

NUS NextBus

For NUS Students

The application also comes with detailed maps of the bus stop locations and the user’s current location within NUS. 

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/nus-nextbus/id542131822?mt=8

My SG Bus

Search and display next bus arrival time in Singapore based on Bus Stop Number and Bus Number. 

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/my-sg-bus/id405226411?mt=8

The Straits Times

The Straits Times App features the Print Edition and latest News, Stocks, Weather and Photos.

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/the-straits-times/id301065357?mt=8

Channel NewsAsia

News can be viewed by category such as Latest, Singapore, Asia Pacific, World, Business, Entertainment, Sport and more, plus Photo galleries and Video clips.

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/channel-newsasia/id520773971?mt=8

HungryGoWhere

Search for restaurants and read reviews from diners

★ MORE

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/hungrygowhere/id311783958?mt=8 

PropertyGuru Singapore

Search homes for sale, condos for rent, and real estate listings in Singapore.

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/propertyguru-singapore/id482524585?mt=8

SG Malls Singapore

Navigate in malls. 

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/sg-malls-singapore/id302834759?mt=8

iCathay

Check on the list of current and upcoming movies, movie synopses, cast, release dates and movie ratings.

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/icathay/id427846639?mt=8

Expat Living Singapore

EXPAT LIVING is a monthly magazine that focuses on what’s happening for expats in Singapore including home & decor, travel, property, entertainment, arts and food.

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/expat-living-singapore/id541498336?mt=8

DBS mBanking

DBS mBanking offers you the safer and simple way to:

- Check your account balances
- View your transaction history
- Transfer Funds
- Pay Bills
-MORE

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/dbs-mbanking/id362707067?mt=8

Singapore Emergency Calls

Collection of emergency telephone numbers, hotlines and helplines in Singapore.

The telephone numbers include:

1. Hospital and Medical Center hotlines
2. Ambulance emergency numbers
3. Taxi dialing numbers, MRT and Traffic Police numbers
4. Air Flight information hotline
5. MORE

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/singapore-emergency-calls/id487192476?mt=8

Police@SG

Public access to useful information on the go. 

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/police-sg/id472603758?mt=8

STJobs

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/stjobs/id477957678?mt=8

www.gov.sg

Get the latest information from the Singapore Government.

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/www.gov.sg/id371635515?mt=8

IRAS SG

For individual taxpayers to perform simple transactions on the move. 

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/iras-sg/id534131024?mt=8

ACRA On The Go

Access to information from ACRA

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/acra-on-the-go/id430149539?mt=8

CPF Tools

CPF Calculator, CPF contributions payable, etc

Web: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/cpf-tools/id389277976?mt=8

Note: Information and content from respective websites. It is for informational purposes only.

Where to see the fireworks on Singapore's 47th National Day 2012

Singapore 47th National Day ( 9th August 2012) is around the corner and much hype has already been created. Celebrations across the island, NDP 2012 Theme Song: Love at First Light, NDPOnTheGo mobile application, fireworks, NDP practice ceremonies, E-pledge, lucky draws, blogging, photo competitions and what not to build a LovingSG. 

State Flag Flypast, Aerial Flypast, Red Lions Freefall display, Sea Display, Fireworks and a lot more you can catch even if you are not in front of the floating platform at Marina Bay. Well, the first two you could see from most parts near the Singapore River but I would say the best place to park with your kids would obviously be around Marina Bay and particularly at the Helix Bridge (usually half opened as per NDP practice 2012) and the waterfront Promenade area or Marina Bay Sands board walk around the ART SCIENCE Museum outside The Shoppes at the Marina Bay (see a map below). We were there this last saturday to see the practice show and the crowd was very well behaved and organized and even we could get a taxi back home in a few minutes, though there was a slight traffic congestion outside on the road in between the Marina Bay Sands and The Shoppes at the Marina Bay. Overall, we could easily walk around in the waterfront area next to the ArtScience museum and see some of the NDP activities, fireworks and could even had the good and FREE view of the floating platform while enjoying the food available there. Timing wise, between 6:00pm - 8:15pm will be a good time to go.

Warning: It will be too noisy so younger kids might get scared!

Besides, of course, there are other places like various hotels at Marina Bay, Esplanade Theatre, Merlion, Fullerton Bay Hotel, etc.

View Map from : http://www.marinabaysands.com/Singapore-Museum/Plan-Your-Visit/

More information about NDP and what's happening on this 47th National Day, please log on to http://www.ndp.org.sg


Note: Information and content from respective websites. It is for informational purposes only.

Stargazing at the Omni Theatre, Singapore

What not in Singapore? You ask for something and I'm sure, you will get it here. Am I right? Or may be I'm wrong but right now I'm gonna introduce you to a wonderful stargazing experience from an observatory situated at 1o 20' 03" N latitude, 103o 44' 14" E longitude, 15.27 m Height (m.s.l) which I don't understand much =) but apparently it means one of the few in the world that is located next to the Equator. This unique position opens up more vistas in the sky and allows you to view constellations in both the northern and southern celestial hemispheres.

Time: 7.50pm - 10.00pm every Friday The Observatory (at the Omni-Theatre building) 21 Jurong Town Hall Road,  Singapore 609433 T: (65) 6425 2500 W: http://www.omnitheatre.com.sg Note: Information and content from respective website. It is for informational purposes only.

Ramadan Halal Buffets 2012, Singapore

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Have a blessed month of Holy Ramadan!
We came across these nice Halal Buffet options to break the fast in Singapore. Hope you will also enjoy. Do make reservations in advance!

Straits Kitchen

Halal Chinese, Malay, Indian & International Cuisines

Lobby Level, Grand Hyatt Singapore

10 Scotts Road,
Singapore 228211
T: +65 6738 1234

E: singapore.grand@hyatt.com

W: http://www.singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com/straitskitchen/default-en.html

Aquamarine 

Asian & International cuisines

Marina Mandarin Singapore

6 Raffles Boulevard
Marina Square
Singapore 039594
T:  +65 6845 1111

E: diningexpress.marina@meritushotels.com
W: http://www.meritushotels.com/

Asian Market Cafe

Halal-certified local delights and contemporary regional delicacies. 

Level 2, Fairmont Singapore
80 Bras Basah Road
Singapore 189560

T: +65 6431 6156 
E: dining.singapore@fairmont.com
W: http://www.asianmarketcafe.com.sg

Carousel

The Living Room, The State Rooms, The Verandah and The Terrace.  
Asian and Mediterranean buffet counters, the salad bar and the dessert counter. 

Lobby Level, Royal Plaza on Scotts
25 Scotts Road, Orchard, 
Singapore 228220 

T: 6589 7799
W: www.carouselbuffet.com.sg
E: carousel@royalplaza.com.sg

Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant

Halal Indonesian cuisine.

Furama Riverfront Hotel
405 Havelock Road, 
Singapore 169633 
T: +65 6739 6463 /  6333 8898
W: http://www.furama.com/riverfront/dining.php?s=kintamani

Tiffany Café & Restaurant

International buffet and a la carte 

Furama City Centre
60 Eu Tong Sen Street, 
Singapore 059804

T: +65 6531 5366 / +65 6533 3888 
E: tiffany.citycentre@furama.com
W: http://www.furama.com/citycentre/dining.php?s=tiffany

BBQ Tonight Singapore

Authentic Pakistani food, Afghani tikkas, BBQ platters, seafood, veg specialties, tandoori naans and more.

Mon - Sun: 12:00pm to 11:00pm

3 Roberts Lane, #01-01 Zaman Centre, 

Singapore 218285

T: +65 6299 5210

E: info@barbqtonight.com.sg / barbqtonight@singnet.com.sg

W: http://www.barbqsingapore.com/

Note: Information and content from respective websites. It is for informational purposes only.

Lollibox, developing every child's creativity & expression

Just a few days ago, I came across this interesting concept of getting the art & craft material for kids, delivered to your doorsteps, famously known as "LOLLIBOX" in Singapore. Thanks to my friend too in keeping me informed about it. Lollibox saves you a lot of time in doing research and looking for places to get such a creative theme-project-activity based stuff, which not only excites you and your child but also helps in developing parent-child bonding. They are doing a teacher's job for you. They are also doing a parents' job for you. What I like about it is that along with the art & craft materials and activities, they also provide badges to further reward and motivate the kids.

RECOMMENDED FOR 3-7 YEARS OLD

SHOP ONLINE

CREATE . DISCOVER . ENRICH . AWARD

From hands-on projects to those of theme-based ones to activities & exercises to rewards for your child, Lollibox sends creativity, enrichment, education, imagination, confidence building and sense of achievement in a box.

E: hello@lollibox.sg
W: http://lollibox.sg 


Note: Information and content from respective websites. It is for informational purposes only.

The Live Turtle & Tortoise Museum

Longevity and good fortune, that's what Chinese associate turtles and tortoises with. The Live Turtle & Tortoise Museum has more than 1000 turtles and tortoises of more than 50 over different species. The petting corner allows you to get up close with some of these turtles and tortoises. With this, you will also get a chance to see the majestic Chinese and Japanese Gardens we blogged about earlier.

THE LIVE TURTLE & TORTOISE MUSEUM
CHINESE GARDEN

1 Chinese Garden Road
Singapore 619795

Timings: 9am - 6pm daily

T: (+65) 6268 5363/6271 1846
E: sales@turtle-tortoise.com
W: http://www.turtle-tortoise.com

Note: Information and content from respective websites. It is for informational purposes only.

Saltimbanco, Cirque Du Soleil in Singapore

Wow!!! They're coming to Singapore!!!!! From the house of Cirque Du Soleil, Saltimbanco, "saltare in banco", means "to jump on a bench", starting 26th July to 5th Aug 2012, is bringing exciting characters and acts to Singapore.

CHARACTERS
THE BARON (ageless, timeless with fascinating tales of the past)
THE EDDIE (clown)
THE CHILD (as the name suggests)
THE DREAMER (lives between reality and illusion)
THE RINGMASTER (believes to have great powers and controls)
THE CAVALIERS (gentle protectors)
MULTI-COLORED WORMS (simplest of all beings)
MASKED WORMS (faces without names)
THE BAROQUES (celebrating life)
LA BELLE (reflecting human emotions)



ACTS
ADAGIO (acrosport)
CHINESE POLES (climbing on chinese poles)
JUGGLING (juggler with the balls)
BOLEADORAS (twirling boleadoras in the air)
RUSSIAN SWING (swing performance)
DUO TRAPEZE (swaying on a trapeze)
HAND TO HAND (power with sense of balance)
BUNGEES (bungees swinging)

What a wonderful way of representing life through fun, acts, characters and music!

VENUE: Singapore Indoor Stadium
2 Stadium Walk, 
Singapore 297691
T: +65  6348 5555
W: http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/saltimbanco/default.aspx

TICKETS : http://www.sistic.com.sg

Note: Information and content from respective websites. It is for informational purposes only.

Singapore Food Festival 2012

While the Great Singapore Sale is on the verge of ending, we have another exciting event already up. Yes, the Singapore Food Festival 2012. From the catch of the season @ Sentosa Harbourfront to Seafood Treasures & Tales to the exciting Festival Village to the Food Mela to Cooking Workshops to having loads of dining privileges and many more, this event brings heavenly food and loads of excitement for the foodies.

Seafood Mela @ Little India
13th to 14th July

Fish Heads 2012
An attempt to create Guinness World Records and the Singapore Book of Records for serving 2012 fish heads in one location. 2012 people on the dinner table savouring 2012 fish heads

Indian Seafood Chef Competition
Venue: Little India

Singapore Food Festival Village
13th to 22nd July, 11am to 11pm

SSF Seafood Platter
Culinary Demonstration

Waterfront Promenade @ Marina Bay

Catch of the Season @ Sentosa HarbourFront
13th to 22nd July

Go on the Dragon’s Tooth Straits Culinary Adventure and explore different culinary options at the: 


Sentosa BBQ by the Beach - Siloso Beach

Bounty Platter Promotion @ St James Food Republic Beer Garden

Dragon's Tooth Straits Food Village @ VivoCity

Exclusive Gourmet Seafood Voyage @ Resorts World^® Sentosa

The Jewel Box Seafood Bake @ The Jewel Box, Mount Faber

The Voyage of Victory - Spend and Win Flash Game @ HarbourFront Centre

Seafood Treasures, Tales and Trails @ Kampong Gelam

Discover and enjoy the unique culinary treasures and inspirations from the Malay world at Kampong Gelam

Festival Food Street

14 - 21 July 2012, 11.00 am – 10.00pm, Sultan Gate


Culinary Adventures: Seafood Treasures, Trails and Hunt
Start Point: Malay Heritage Centre, Visitor Centre

Masterclasses & Workshop 

- Masterclasses - Gedung Kuning @ Sultan Gate
- Shoot and Post! with Dr. Leslie Tay (Food and Photography Workshop) - Malay Heritage Centre, Gallery 1

Fringe Events @ Malay Heritage Centre, Gallery 1

Central Food Festival - GET FRESH BY THE RIVER
6th to 29th July, 11am to 11pm, Central at Clarke Quay

"Sea-Food and Eat" Cooking Workshop by Violet Oon  
16th July, Violet Oon's Kitchen

881 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 279893
Tel: 9668 5621/9837 4110
E-mail: violet@violetoonskitchen.com

Tiffin Cruise @ Singapore River
On demand, 1 hour, Marina Bay Jetty

More information from:
T: +65 6796 9331
E: enquiries@singaporefoodfestival.com.sg 
W: http://singaporefoodfestival.com.sg

 Note: Information and content from the respective websites. All credits go to the Singapore Food Festival. It is for informational purposes only.

Our Music Studio at Tanglin

I was just looking for an activity for my 9 months old and found this fantastic music studio, offering musical classes for the new borns to 6 years old. It's a brilliant way to bond with your child and have fun. Music is also a good way to stay happy and healthy.

Babes (new born to 1.5 years)

Tots (1.5 – 3 years) 

Preschooler (3- 5 years)

Kindergartener (4.5 – 6 years)

163 Tanglin Road #03-11B Tanglin Mall
T: +65 6467 1789
E: enquiry@ourmusicstudio.com.sg  
W: http://www.ourmusicstudio.com.sg/


Note: Information and content from respective websites. It is for informational purposes only.

Chinese Garden, Japanese Garden, Singapore

As the title suggests, these parks are designed according to the Chinese and Japanese themes. Are they two different gardens or one? Answer is that Japanese Garden is linked to the Chinese Garden via a majestic Bridge of Double Beauty and are located together. 

From the grandeur of the Chinese Garden to the simplicity of the “Seiwaen” synonymous with Japanese Zen style, both parks showcase historical styles in their own ways.

What a wonderful concept inside the modern city of Singapore. A must to go!

More information from http://www.jtc.gov.sg/RealEstateSolutions/Gardens-and-Parks/Pages/default.aspx

Timings: 6am to 11pm daily

1 Chinese Garden,
Singapore 619795
T: +65 6261 3632

Note: 
Note: Information and content from respective websites. It is for informational purposes only.