Arab Street is one of the colourful heritage in the city of Singapore. Arab Street refers to the area including Bussorah Street, Haji and Bali Lanes and Muscat Street. Part of the culturally rich Kampong Glam heritage trail, Arab Street is surrounded by brightly coloured fabrics and textiles, hand-knotted Persian rugs and aromatic Arab teas. It is one of Singapore's Muslim quarter. Its heart is the Masjid Sultan Mosque, with a history that reaches back 200 years. But this is also an area of indie boutiques, restored shop-houses and street arts. Hence, it attracts anyone from buskers to tourists to families.

How to Get There

By MRT

Get onto the Green Line and get off at Bugis Junction. Look out for the signs. Head towards Raffles Hospital and not Bugis Junction. Head to Exit B and you’ll see icons of the Sultan Mosque and Raffles Hospital. When you get out, turn Right and not left – that’s where Bugis Junction is. Walk towards Raffles Hospital, which is on your right. You can see the Parkview Square Art Deco building as well. Golden Landmark Hotel is just next to Arab Street.

Tourist Attraction

Kampong Glam Cafe

Specializing in Singaporean, Indonesian and Malay food, anything diners choose from this old-school establishment's extensive and eclectic menu will leave them wanting more -- and perhaps a few extra glasses of water depending on how spicy they go. Dinner and drinks for two costs less than $20 Singapore dollars. Highly recommended is the Mee Siam which is thin rice noodles in a mix of spicy, sweet and sour gravy or Mee Bandung, delicious noodle soup with eggs and an array of chilies, onions, spice and shrimp paste.

Masjid Sultan Mosque

Masjid Sultan Mosque is a special place for not only the Muslim community but for Singapore itself. It began life in the early 1800s, when Sultan Hussain Shah, Ruler of Temasek (the former name of Singapore) proposed to build a mosque. These days it's considered the "national mosque" of Singapore. The original Masjid Sultan Mosque was demolished after about a century to make way for the current building, which was completed in 1932. This, however, doesn't take anything away from the attention it commands. With its golden dome a majestic icon of the area, this place of worship is definitely worth a visit, no matter what one's religious beliefs. Conservative dress is recommended, but they have shawls for visitors who require them.

Hotels

Kampong @ Arab

Nestled in the heart of Bugis, Kampong @ Arab is an ideal spot from which to discover Singapore. From here, guests can make the most of all that the lively city has to offer. With its convenient location, the property provides easy access to the city's must-see destinations. Take advantage of a wealth of unrivaled services and amenities at this Singapore property. The property offers access to a vast array of services, including 100% non-smoking. The ambiance of Kampong @ Arab is reflected in every guestroom. Locker, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, shared bathroom are just some of the facilities that can be found throughout the property. The property's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Kampong @ Arab is your one-stop destination for quality accommodation in Singapore.

Shophouse The Social Hostel

Singapore's first indie boutique hostel the newly opened Shophouse The Social Hostel puts up clean refurbished rooms housed in a beautiful conservation building that is unique to South-East Asia. Shophouse lies along Arab Street, an area famous for its heady mix of culture arts dining and fashion. We offer 6 8 12 and 16 bed mixed dorms as well as 8 and 12-bed female-only dorms which lie on an exclusively ladies-only floor. Shophouse also prides itself on hosting regular social nights on its roof-top terrace and movie room. Think barbecue nights movie nights and pizza parties. The nearest MRT station (Bugis) is 300m away a mere 30-35 minutes direct from Changi International Airport. It would take you about 15-20 minutes by taxi from the airport to reach our doorstep. Its location that is smack in between Singapore's CBD the city's entertainment and shopping belt as well as the party district makes it easy and quick for one to access the best of the city's offerings. Guests who stay with Shophouse enjoy fully Air-Conditioned Rooms with free breakfast & all-day coffee and tea. Free Wi-Fi and computer terminals, personal reading lights and electrical sockets.