Venues with a difference

BEST FOR…OUTDOOR EVENTS
Singapore Zoo
A dinner safari begins with an elephant greeting during cocktails, followed by dinner at Pavilion by the Lake or Reservoir Picnic Site. Tribal performances enhance the ‘wild’ theme. A tram ride around the Night Safari rounds off the night. Group sizes for corporate events range from 50 to
500 people. Smaller parties of 18 to 72 people can enjoy the Gourmet Safari Express on a moving tram.
www.zoo.com.sg

BEST FOR…GARDEN FUNCTIONS
Shangri-La Hotel Singapore
Three event venues – Garden Terrace, Waterfall Terrace and The Pavilion – maximise the hotel’s six hectares of landscaped gardens, cascading waterfalls, koi pond and outdoor swimming pool.
Planners can opt for a full-day meeting and dinner. The gardens’ capacities range from 12 people at the Waterfall Terrace to 160 guests for a buffet dinner at the Garden Terrace.
www.shangri-la.com

BEST FOR…ISLAND ADVENTURES
Sentosa Island
For corporates wanting an outdoor or adventurous programme, there is the Sentosa Imbiah Challenge, trek or survival race for groups of six people and up. It is a fun way to encourage teambuilding. Another thrilling experience is the Flying Trapeze at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort, or hitting the fast lane down the 650-metre luge ride.
www.sentosa.com.sg

BEST FOR…THE HIGH LIFE
Singapore Flyer
The world’s largest observation wheel, the 165 metre high Singapore Flyer is a moving venue in the sky. Its 28 air-conditioned capsules – each holding up to 28 people – afford guests a panoramic view of Singapore and beyond. Facilities include a rooftop garden, function room and
restaurants offering diverse dining choices to complement the 30-minute ride.
Singapore’s newest attraction drew a strong corporate response with its pre-opening
rides in February.
www.singaporeflyer.com.sg

BEST FOR…FAST CARS
Corporate hospitality packages for inaugural F1 Singapore Grand Prix The 180 Sky and Club corporate hospitality suites in the Pit Building can accommodate 50 guests and come
equipped with air-conditioned dining facilities and outdoor viewing balconies.
Sky suites have an open-air roof terrace. All suites offer a five-star dining menu, premium wines, complimentary open bar and spectacular views of the race. Prices range from US$2,500 to US$4,700 per person for a three-day pass.
www.singaporegp.sg

BEST FOR…LOCAL FOOD
Makansutra Gluttons Bay at the Esplanade
Twelve of Singapore’s favourite foods are served from stalls in an open-air space in Marina Bay. They include char kway teow or fried rice noodles, satay and chilli crabs.
Tables can be reserved for upwards of eight diners and service can be arranged.
A section or even the entire venue can be secured, as for the International Olympics
Committee dinner in 2006.
www.makansutra.com

BEST FOR…TEAMBUILDING
Coriander Leaf
At this studio-kitchen in Clarke Quay, between eight to 100 participants work in teams to produce three dishes in a set time.
After the judging, they celebrate their efforts by tucking into the meal they cooked.
Microsoft, Shell and Lend Lease, as well as government agencies, have tried this novel way
to promote teambuilding through cooking.
www.corianderleaf.com

BEST FOR…FINE DINING (NON-HOTEL)
Les Amis
After a US$1.75 million refurbishment, Les Amis reopened last October with more space. The mezzanine floor now has four private rooms, with three of them able to seat up to 30 diners. The fourth room has an exclusive entrance. At ground level, the Chef’s Table gives eight diners views of haute cuisine in the making, through a large glass window to the kitchen.
www.lesamis.com.sg