Tag Archives: Clarke Quay

Singapore Daily Photos: Clarke Quay

Posted on August 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

There’s a wonderful view of the Fort Canning Park from Clarke Quay.  Just some shots as we were walking to the car park (parking garage). I wonder what the people working at this former riverside warehouse would make of the … Continue reading →

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Octapas at Clarke Quay

Posted on July 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

An interesting, but expensive tapas place at Clarke Quay (S$100 at least for a couple). Since I aim to be honest – service was slow, plates were only cleared after prompting, and the lighting was too dim for conversation. I … Continue reading →

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Dragon by the River (Lantern Festival)

Posted on September 12, 2010 by bookjunkie

Out of all the lanterns I have seen for the Mid-Autumn Festival, the huge colourful dragon at Clarke Quay impresses me the most, especially with the government building (Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts) in the background with its … Continue reading →

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Autumn Festival By The River (Part V)

Posted on September 9, 2010 by bookjunkie

There were lanterns hanging from the ceiling inside The Central mall as well. Huge crowds were gathering around the stage in front of The Central mall to watch the performers from China. Saw a little blonde girl covering her ears … Continue reading →

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Eye Catching Design Elements at Clarke Quay

Posted on June 9, 2010 by bookjunkie

This air vent reminds me of alien warships from the movie War of the Worlds. The colourful old warehouses, the alien like modern features, gigantic clear overlapping umbrellas, the sprinkler fountain. You wouldn’t think these design elements would go together, … Continue reading →

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Burger King Bar: They Sell Beer?

Posted on June 8, 2010 by bookjunkie

Burger King does sells beer now and it’s located in just the right clubbing haunt – Clarke Quay.  I was surprised when I last saw this Burger King Bar some months ago. This weekend we decided to go in and … Continue reading →

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Pink Grey Warehouse that Reminds Me of Lego

Posted on June 6, 2010 by bookjunkie

This has got to be the prettiest warehouse I have ever seen. I just love how the bubblegum pink contrasts with the grey.  This looks like a child’s Lego House that was gigantified.  I turned my head as I spotted … Continue reading →

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Revamped Warehouses with Splashes of Color

Posted on June 3, 2010 by bookjunkie

Umbrellas to protect from the sun and rain.  At night this place is filled with young, hip people clubbing.  Old fogies like me are out of place here, but I did come here for my cousins’ hen and stag party … Continue reading →

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Reverse Bungy – Not For the Faint Hearted

Posted on June 2, 2010 by bookjunkie

You will never get me on one of these things, because I am a total chicken. It’s this giant catapult like thing by the river at Clarke Quay, that releases and you go flying into the sky. It’s fun to … Continue reading →

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