If this is going to be your first visit to the island, then Arab Street is one place not to miss. Complimeted by the vibrant colours and exotic handi crafts, Arab street has earned the title of being a bazaar filled with wonders.
Arab Street is the traditional home of Singapore’s Muslim community. Its streets are lined with shops selling goods from Malaysia Indonesia and Northern India. At the heart of Arab Street is the gold-domed Sultan Mosque (the road leading up to it is extensively restored). Other sights include the blue-tiled Malabar Muslim Jama-Ath Mosque and the Sultan’s palace (which is closed to visitors but still looks nice from the outside). The area is especially lively during Ramadan the month of daytime fasting when the streets are filled nightly with food stalls.
To get there, you would have to take the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) to Bugis (E1) station and walk along Victoria
Street towards Arab Street. To see where Arab street is situated on the map in Singapore, please refer to this site.
Sultan Mosque The Sultan Mosque is the main attraction in Arab Street. It is a place of worship and the architecture on it is wonderful. It has an impressive gold dome and a vast hall.
Istana Kampung Glam This used to be the former residence of the family and followers of Sultan Hussein Mohamed Shah of Johor. When completed in 1820, it occupied an area twice the size of the present compound but was soon halved in 1824 through the construction of North Bridge Road. Until early 1999, it was the private residence for the sultan's descendents and described as the world's most informal royal palace, where visitors were permitted to walk the grounds.
Address: Sultan Gat, near Pahang Street Opening Hours:
