Kampong Gelam
Kampong Gelam
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Its major landmark, the Sultan Mosque, sits in the heart of this enclave and is open to all visitors, as is the nearby Malay Heritage Centre, where you’ll learn about Malay history and culture.
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- Dan LBunbury, Australia8,750 contributionsMysteriously Middle EasternKampong Glam is Singapore's Muslim Quarter with the major highlights the Sultan Mosque and Malay Heritage Centre. It's another vibrant neighborhood in Singapore with many shops stocking products of Middle Eastern origin and restaurants offering fare from a variety of countries. The area is mostly pedestrian with vehicular traffic heavily restricted. Haji Lane has a number of boutiques and is renowned as a shoppers paradise..Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 December 2023
- SuOMSydney, Australia1,230 contributionsLovedFor the short stay we had in Singapore, we fell in love with kampong glam. It had everything we wanted to experience in a country, in parts heavy with traditional Singaporean Malay culture and some parts more western. Beautiful mosques with amazing Athan ( call to prayer) situated all around kampong glam, which you could hear simultaneously come prayer time. Restaurants at very turn street art of the walls clean sweeped roads well maintained parks. Everything about kampong glam we love. Kampong glam we loved you.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 11 January 2024
- Brown_SamanthaKennewick, Washington1,829 contributionsSingapore’s vibrant Muslim Quarter - definitely worth the walking tour we tookWe took the MRT to get to Kampong Glam, Singapore's Muslim Quarter. You cannot miss the prominent Sultan Mosque with its large golden dome. From there, we enjoyed the alleys with so many beautiful shops and large colorful murals. Many buildings have vibrant blue and white paints, or gold and white paints. Lots of textiles to pick from, if you are shopping for them. Watched a guy load up on meats, tower of meats, onto the rotisserie skewer. Getting ready to make gyros for tourists. This is a fabulous place to people watch. We really enjoyed the vibe.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 20 March 2024
- eVe 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬Singapore, Singapore1,492 contributionsSlowly losing its vibes....visit ASAPAfter a hearty meal at Golden Mile Hawker Center, we walked down to Kampong Glam via the alleyway and were able to capture a few photogenic spots. There are many Muslims food stalls and souvenirs shops as you explore the various streets in Kampong Glam. Do not be put off by the back alleys as one could view artistic wall murals therein. It's slowly losing its authentic vibes as more and more shops, F&B march in....Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 9 April 2024
- Roberts69Northampton, United Kingdom18,964 contributionsI recommend a visit to anyone spending a couple of days in Singapore.I really like the Kampong Glam district of Singapore with its stunning 200 year old Sultan Mosque, the many eating and drinking establishments, the colourful painted side streets, (Haji Lane is buzzing), and the independent shops and traders. I have visited this area many times and it is great both during the day and at night. At the end of March / early April they have a food festival in this area which is great to visit to sample the various street foods on offer, many of which are Malay. I recommend a visit to anyone spending a couple of days in Singapore.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 11 April 2024
- David SantosoJakarta, Indonesia19 contributionsNice spending time hereA nice tourist spot with a lot cafe. Be careful with the prices. Honestly it is just average taste compare Thai or Indonesian food. But it is nice place to relax, have a beer or coffee. Easy access to MRT Bugis/LavenderVisited September 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 16 September 2024
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mjail5
Perth, Australia1,399 contributions
Jul 2022
We walked past the Masjid Sultan and street with mainly Turkish restaurants yet to open for business in search for breakfast but managed to find only one place open. The nasi lemak was only OK but the rice with bedegil/tofu was yummy.
We walked past some art murals before reaching Gedung Kuning and the Heritage Centre. Sadly, the Heritage Centre is closed on Mondays. The whole area was very quiet in the morning. We ventured to where Masjid Hajjah Fatimah was but it stated that it was only open for prayers on specific times and on other times by appointment.
It appears that one should only come here after lunch as the place was dead in the morning.
We walked past some art murals before reaching Gedung Kuning and the Heritage Centre. Sadly, the Heritage Centre is closed on Mondays. The whole area was very quiet in the morning. We ventured to where Masjid Hajjah Fatimah was but it stated that it was only open for prayers on specific times and on other times by appointment.
It appears that one should only come here after lunch as the place was dead in the morning.
Written 3 August 2022
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Brown_Samantha
Kennewick, WA1,829 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
We took the MRT to get to Kampong Glam, Singapore's Muslim Quarter. You cannot miss the prominent Sultan Mosque with its large golden dome. From there, we enjoyed the alleys with so many beautiful shops and large colorful murals. Many buildings have vibrant blue and white paints, or gold and white paints. Lots of textiles to pick from, if you are shopping for them.
Watched a guy load up on meats, tower of meats, onto the rotisserie skewer. Getting ready to make gyros for tourists. This is a fabulous place to people watch. We really enjoyed the vibe.
Watched a guy load up on meats, tower of meats, onto the rotisserie skewer. Getting ready to make gyros for tourists. This is a fabulous place to people watch. We really enjoyed the vibe.
Written 20 March 2024
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eVe 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬
Singapore, Singapore1,492 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
After a hearty meal at Golden Mile Hawker Center, we walked down to Kampong Glam via the alleyway and were able to capture a few photogenic spots. There are many Muslims food stalls and souvenirs shops as you explore the various streets in Kampong Glam. Do not be put off by the back alleys as one could view artistic wall murals therein.
It's slowly losing its authentic vibes as more and more shops, F&B march in....
It's slowly losing its authentic vibes as more and more shops, F&B march in....
Written 9 April 2024
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Princes of travel
Paris, France6,975 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The small district of Kampong Glam is located in the northeast of Singapore, right next to the district of Little India.
Well known for its colorful and photogenic streets (Arab Street, Haji Lane) the district surrounds the pretty Sultan Mosque. The surrounding small streets are just as charming, with their multitude of bars, restaurants and trendy stores in this Muslim district.
It is pleasant to stroll through these streets and discover as you wish the tags and other murals that populate and embellish the facades. The colorful houses are legion and so typical of the neighborhood that it would be a shame not to take a trip there.
Allow a good time.
Well known for its colorful and photogenic streets (Arab Street, Haji Lane) the district surrounds the pretty Sultan Mosque. The surrounding small streets are just as charming, with their multitude of bars, restaurants and trendy stores in this Muslim district.
It is pleasant to stroll through these streets and discover as you wish the tags and other murals that populate and embellish the facades. The colorful houses are legion and so typical of the neighborhood that it would be a shame not to take a trip there.
Allow a good time.
Written 10 October 2023
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EmaRoroOnTheRoad
Paris, France1,724 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Very small neighborhood next to Little India to do without any hesitation. It is not very big but the streets are nice, full of cafe shops and alleys that show beautiful facades and beautiful street art. Worth a visit.
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Written 19 July 2024
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Pernellevoyage
Valence, France6,087 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
Kampong Glam is a nice neighborhood in Singapore, especially if you like places that mix history and modernity. The nerve center is the Sultan Mosque, with its huge golden dome, hyper photogenic. Around you have plenty of little streets like Arab Street and Haji Lane, where independent shops, trendy cafes and street art run wild. It is a good place to stroll, but quite touristy. The restaurants are good, but we pay a little for the pitch. In short, it’s nice to see, but it can be done fairly quickly.
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Written 5 October 2024
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SuOM
Sydney, Australia1,230 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
For the short stay we had in Singapore, we fell in love with kampong glam.
It had everything we wanted to experience in a country, in parts heavy with traditional Singaporean Malay culture and some parts more western.
Beautiful mosques with amazing Athan ( call to prayer) situated all around kampong glam, which you could hear simultaneously come prayer time.
Restaurants at very turn street art of the walls clean sweeped roads well maintained parks.
Everything about kampong glam we love.
Kampong glam we loved you.
It had everything we wanted to experience in a country, in parts heavy with traditional Singaporean Malay culture and some parts more western.
Beautiful mosques with amazing Athan ( call to prayer) situated all around kampong glam, which you could hear simultaneously come prayer time.
Restaurants at very turn street art of the walls clean sweeped roads well maintained parks.
Everything about kampong glam we love.
Kampong glam we loved you.
Written 11 January 2024
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Loke-Alrasheed
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia5 contributions
May 2023
Wonderful stories and history of all the sites along the way from awesome architecture of Parkview Square and its surroundings to the Sultan Mosque & Istana; Temples; street art & boutiques along Haji Lane, Middle Eastern Scents to the infamous Bugis Street of old; all the way to the Religion hub of Waterloo Street. Our guide Cheyenne has a wonderful personality; full of knowledge and very responsible in ensuring the safety of the group as well as ensuring the group stay together. I definitely had a great time and will look forward to doing more tours with IndieSingapore.
Written 10 May 2023
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia8,750 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Kampong Glam is Singapore's Muslim Quarter with the major highlights the Sultan Mosque and Malay Heritage Centre. It's another vibrant neighborhood in Singapore with many shops stocking products of Middle Eastern origin and restaurants offering fare from a variety of countries. The area is mostly pedestrian with vehicular traffic heavily restricted. Haji Lane has a number of boutiques and is renowned as a shoppers paradise..
Written 27 December 2023
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Haytham Abu Firas
Qatar21,204 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
Centred busy Arab Street, Kampong Glam is known as Singapore’s Muslim Quarter. Notable landmarks here include the golden domed Sultan Mosque and the Malay Heritage Centre. Clothing boutiques, street art and trendy cafes line Haji Lane.
Written 24 September 2023
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Is it a safe place at night and does it become a tourist trap also with massage places opening up.
Written 27 March 2016
I've never been at night, but I would assume it is just as safe as anywhere else in Singapore, which is to say that it's probably safer than wherever you live now. I would say it is a tourist trap in the morning too if you are in the actual area around the mosque, and that probably doesn't change at night.
I can't tell if you mean legitimate massages or illegitimate massages (you can tell the difference fairly easily. You aren't going to get surprised with a hand down your pants if the place has a storefront facing a road with unobstructed windows. A good rule of thumb is if the place has a woman standing outside with shoes that you wouldn't want to walk in for more than 5 minutes, the rates increase in large increments with them starting at a cheap standard massage, and you don't see anyone getting a massage in the front, then it's not a regular massage. Trust your gut.)
Written 27 March 2016
Hello,
This is Mrittika from India. Am visiting Singapore from 23-Feb'15 till 1-Mar'15 for vacation along with my parents. Would like to know about the entry fee per adult for this destination. Let me know if there is a restaurant or café onsite? Also, how do I get there using public transportation from Hotel Park Sovereign-Albert?
Thanks.
Written 14 January 2015
It takes about 15 - 20 minutes from your hotel (Hotel Parc Sovereign) to reach Kampong Glam either via foot or public transport. You can either google the route yourself or enquire the directions from your hotel's concierge
The last time I visited the Malay Heritage Museum (formerly the Istana Kampong Glam), the admission was free.
And don't you worry about food wise. You'll be spoilt for choice with the wide variety of cafes and restaurants along Bussorah Street. I would suggest catching an early breakfast at Kampong Glam Cafe. A lovely coffee shop where tourists rub shoulders with the locals :)
Have fun in Singapore!
Written 15 January 2015
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