Bugis and Kampong Glam

West of The Golden Mile, across Beach Road, lie two of the city’s liveliest districts: the heritage quarter of Kampong Glam and the shopping streets of Bugis. Both are within easy reach on foot or a short drive, and both shape what it is like to work at 800 Beach Road.

Kampong Glam, a Short Walk From The Golden Mile

Kampong Glam is the historic Malay and Arab quarter of the city, centred on the golden domes of Sultan Mosque. Its streets, among them Arab Street, Bussorah Street and Haji Lane, are lined with conserved shophouses that now hold textile merchants, restaurants, cafés, boutiques and design studios. The Malay Heritage Centre occupies the former istana at its heart.

The developer places Kampong Glam about nine minutes’ walk from The Golden Mile, close enough for a client lunch or an evening meal after work. The quarter changes character through the day, from the morning trade of its merchants to the restaurants and bars that fill its lanes at night, and the area hosts cultural events and festivals through the year, from street bazaars to evening light-ups.

Bugis Interchange: Two More Lines Within Reach of The Golden Mile

Further west is Bugis, with Bugis Junction and Bugis+ on Victoria Street and the bustle of Bugis Street. Bugis station is an interchange of the East-West and Downtown Lines, about a kilometre from The Golden Mile in a straight line on OneMap; Bugis Junction is about three minutes away by car, according to the developer.

Why the Neighbourhood Matters at The Golden Mile

For a business, a neighbourhood with restaurants, cafés and hotels is part of the office. For a medical practice, the residents and workers of the surrounding districts are part of the catchment, and Raffles Hospital on North Bridge Road is about two minutes’ drive away. The location page sets out the travel times, and the medical suites page describes Level 3.