Tag Archives: The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

Relaxing with Tea, at Java Detour (The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands)

Posted on June 17, 2011 by bookjunkie

When you buy tea from a cafe it’s always nice to have real tea leaves, even if it comes in a bag. Most of the time I pay the same and get tea bags filled with lower quality tea dust … Continue reading →

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The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands: Window Shopping

Posted on June 16, 2011 by bookjunkie

Even though I have empty pockets, it’s still nice to walk around The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. For one, it has huge spacious walkways that remind me of the malls in the US. And it is quite relaxing as … Continue reading →

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Rasapura: Food Court around the Skating Rink at Marina Bay Sands

Posted on June 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

It’s nice to sit by the huge skating rink (artificial because otherwise it would be freezing). There were many kids skating and some even cried that they were bored, but their parents implored them to carry on since they already … Continue reading →

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Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands: Where you can take a sampan ride and experience gushing water inside a mall

Posted on June 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

Don’t think I’ll ever ride the sampan. Just seems to contrived and unreal, when I could take a nice bumboat ride out to one of the little islands from Changi instead. But I think kids would enjoy this and I’d … Continue reading →

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Singapore is becoming the Playground for the Rich: The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

Posted on December 28, 2010 by bookjunkie

Opera Gallery with an beautiful vintage black and white print of a woman’s form. My first instinct is, having your butt exposed doesn’t look very comfortable, and I want to cover her up. It is an undeniably sensual portrait. Love … Continue reading →

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Swanky Food Courts in Singapore: Food Opera at ION and Rasapura at Marina Bay Sands

Posted on December 27, 2010 by bookjunkie

Our parents would have never imagined that one day Singapore would have a swanky version of a hawker centre. Even with the several hawker centres, they are often nostalgic for the little food carts on bicycles that used to go … Continue reading →

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#70. Exploring the Swanky Marina Bay Sands

Posted on December 22, 2010 by bookjunkie

I love how this place is flooded with natural light. Living on a tiny island, something new always makes for a bit of happiness.

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Rasapura Masters at Marina Bay Sands

Posted on December 21, 2010 by bookjunkie

The swankiest food court in Singapore is now Rasapura Masters at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. It’s located around the pretty skating rink. What a great view while you eat. It’s also where the items are double the price … Continue reading →

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It was Thrilling to Watch Michelle Kwan Ice Skate at Marina Bay Sands

Posted on December 20, 2010 by bookjunkie

I didn’t expect that I would get to see Michelle Kwan perform. We just happened to be at the right place at the right time. It was quite a thrill to see the two time Olympic medalist and 30 year … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Facade of Marina Bay Sands Hotel

Posted on November 28, 2010 by bookjunkie

Walking out of The Shoppes at Marina Bay this is the spectacular sight that greets you. You’ll need shades when the sun is bright as all that reflectiveness can cause quite a glare. I just love how the beautiful clouds … Continue reading →

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The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Part 3)

Posted on November 28, 2010 by bookjunkie

More of this huge, gorgeous place. I especially love the gigantic arched windows which lets the natural light flood in. There are loads of tourists from Indonesia and China and I think the signs cater to them. There’s even a … Continue reading →

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The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Part 2)

Posted on November 27, 2010 by bookjunkie

If you want a fun way to exercise, I would say walk around this mall. If you cover all the floors you could easily clock 5000 steps on your pedometer. That’s if keep on walking and are not tempted to … Continue reading →

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The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Part 1)

Posted on November 27, 2010 by bookjunkie

I haven’t been to the Marina Bay Sands resort in a while. The last time I came most of the shopping area was under construction. I thought that the construction would be over by now, but it’s still going on. … Continue reading →

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I was Awestruck: The Three Belles by Strangefruit

Posted on November 27, 2010 by bookjunkie

Some days you get an unexpected delight and today was my day.  Thank you Three Belles, for adding magic to an otherwise regular day. Another reason why I find the new Marina Bay Sands amazing and not just another mall. … Continue reading →

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