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RIYADH
SINGAPORE
DOHA
international
trip journal
MOST OF THE HAWKER CENTERS IN SINGAPORE OPENED DURING THE RAPID
URBANIZATION OF THE '50S AND '60S.
DID YOU
KNOW?
KathrynPaguio
Architect
Phoebe Kates
Chico
Medical secretary
DanCarloR.
Mangaldan
Physical therapist
“The best thing about
Singapore is its efficient
public transportation
system that can get you
anywhere. The local cuisine
is worth a trip as well.”
“Being a lover of nature and
architecture, I love Doha for
the stunning view of the bay
and ultra-modern, uniquely
designed skyscrapers.”
“Riyadh is the perfect place
when you want to be on your
own. You’ll also discover
unusual things and places.”
Get a map in the airport upon arrival
and avail of the stored-value smart card.
Book a room at Five Stones Hostel
(fivestoneshostel.com), which is near key
tourist attractions.
For an affordable
dining experience, head to hawker
centers like the Maxwell Food Centre
where you can have some chicken rice.
The average meal costs around S$4-6.
Pamper your belly at the Spice
Market in W Hotel, Westbay. This
popular restaurant, inspired by South-East
Asian-style street food, is a melting pot
where international cuisine meets local
Arabian flavors (QAR300-350 for one to
two people).
Souq Waqif is a must-
see place for shoppers and art lovers
alike. It has an Art Centre that houses
small shops with ancient calligraphy,
photography and carpet displays.
From the city center, take a 40-minute
drive to the Red Sand Dunes where you can
rent an all-terrain vehicle and drive around
the dunes. It’s best to go during winter
time.
Najd Village (+966 11 225 0034)
is a popular restaurant that serves upscale
traditional Arabian cuisine. Try the meat dish
called
kabsa.
Alcohol is banned in Saudi
Arabia, so try the Saudi Champagne instead.
It’s a blend of apple juice, Perrier, sliced fruit
and fresh crushed mint.
AREA CODE
+65
TOUCHDOWN
SINGAPORE CHANGI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
GET TO TOWN
TAXI, MRT, LIMO
AREA CODE
+974
TOUCHDOWN
HAMAD
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
GET TO
TOWN
AIRPORT TAXI (STARTS AT QAR25)
OR REGULAR KARWA TAXI (STARTS AT
QAR100), BUS, LIMOUSINE
AREA CODE
+966 (11)
TOUCHDOWN
KING
KHALID INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
GET TO
TOWN
TAXI, BUS, CAR RENTAL
