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    Dining

    Dining in Singapore is a serious pursuit. City Nomads covers the restaurants, cafes, bars, and new openings that define the city’s food culture, not just what’s new, but what’s worth going back to. Honest, well-travelled, and always hungry.

    Art Deco pre-war shophouse block on Tiong Poh Road in Tiong Bahru, Singapore, with curved red roof and street-level cafes.

    Best Cafes in Tiong Bahru, Singapore: Where to Eat & Drink

    Intricately carved mooncake mould rests on a wooden cutting board, showcasing traditional Mid-Autumn Festival craftsmanship.

    Where to Get Mooncakes in Singapore this Mid-Autumn 2026

    Skewers of grilled meat cooking on a charcoal grill, char marks visible on the glaze

    Just Opened July 2026: New Restaurants, Cafes and Bars in Singapore

    Oysters with caviar and edible flowers, a fine dining dish from Singapore's fine dining restaurant scene

    Where to Find the Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Singapore Right Now

    67 Pall Mall's Grand Mansion in Shanghai at dusk, with a red-tiled roof, glass conservatory and skyline backdrop.

    67 Pall Mall is Bringing its Members’ Wine Club to Shanghai This December

    Best ice cream and gelato in Singapore 2026, soft serve cone against blue sky

    Best Ice Cream & Gelato in Singapore

    A sake brewer in a traditional Japanese haori jacket pours a sample for a visitor at Sake Festival Singapore.

    Sake Festival Singapore Returns for Its 11th Year with Over 600 Sakes this June

    A foamy sour cocktail with a dusting of spice, served in a ribbed glass on a wet coastal rock with waves in the background.

    Eight of Sri Lanka’s Best Cocktail Bars are Taking Over Bangkok

    Trays of freshly steamed dumplings on display in a busy kitchen, with chefs working behind a glass partition stacked with bamboo steamers.

    Just Opened May 2026: New Restaurants, Cafes and Bars in Singapore

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  • Culture
    Culture

    Singapore and Asia’s cultural life moves fast. Between gallery openings, sold-out concerts, and theatre runs that vanish before you’ve heard about them, knowing where to look matters. City Nomads covers the art exhibitions, cinema releases, live music, and theatre that shape how this city thinks, feels, and gathers.

    Aerial view of Bagus Agro Pelaga's highland eco-farm and thatched-roof villas in Bali, the venue for KAJE 2026.

    Blackout Agency Debuts KAJE with An Asia-First Lineup

    Visitors walk through a busy contemporary art fair, browsing paintings and sculptures displayed on white gallery walls

    Things to Do in Singapore this August 2026

    A band performs on an outdoor stage with a large illuminated screen displaying 'NO MUSIC ON A DEAD PLANET' as audience members watch from below.

    AXEAN Festival 2026 Returns to Bali, Indonesia this August

    Actor stands alone on the stark, tiled set of Charged by Teater Ekamatra, flanked by two bare tables and chairs under barred windows.

    Charged by Ekamatra Returns to Singapore this July, Sixteen Years On

    Motorcyclists ride under the checkered Wicked by Choice arch at Wicked Wallop Drop in Singapore.

    Wicked Wallop Drop: Custom Motorcycles Meet Live Music in Singapore

    re:mix chamber orchestra and cast take a bow on stage at Wild Rice's Tunggu Sekejap: The P. Ramlee Suite, with a portrait of P. Ramlee projected behind them

    Tunggu Sekejap: The P. Ramlee Suite Returns to Wild Rice This August in Singapore

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  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle

    Home is where everything begins. City Nomads covers the interiors, objects, and home appliances that make living well a considered pursuit, not just aesthetics, but the everyday choices that shape how a space feels and functions.

    Chocolate labrador lying on a striped dog bed wearing a collar tag

    Best Online Pet Shops in Singapore for Delivery

    MotoGP riders take the start at Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, with a packed grandstand behind

    MotoGP Thailand to Open 2027 World Championship for a Third Consecutive Year

    An attendee receives a black tote bag at the past event registration.

    Outdoor Fair 2026 Returns to Suntec Singapore with Snow Expo Debut and 100+ Brands

    Christian Horner smiles in a navy shirt in front of an F1 logo backdrop, ahead of his Singapore live event Unfiltered

    Christian Horner Brings Unfiltered to Singapore During F1 Singapore Week

    Crowd waving Singapore flags and NDP goodie bag at National Day Parade, with fluorescent light sticks lighting up the stands

    Best National Day 2026 Promotions, Dining Deals and Events in Singapore

    Alexandra Eala stretches for a backhand return during a match, credit: The Kallang

    Singapore Tennis Open Returns this September as Southeast Asia’s Only WTA 500 Event

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  • Wellness
    Wellness

    Wellness in Singapore has never been more varied or more serious. City Nomads covers the spa treatments and massages in Asia worth booking, the yoga and pilates studios that earn their regulars, the run clubs changing how people move, and the ice baths, nutrition, and meditation practices reshaping how the city recovers.

    Two boxers sparring in headgear and gloves inside a boxing ring at a gymTwo boxers sparring in headgear and gloves inside a boxing ring at a gym

    Best Boxing Gyms in Singapore For Satisfying Workouts and Trainings

    Four runners ascend a curved concrete ramp in a multi-storey car park, captured mid-stride from above during an On Squad Race event.

    On Squad Race Brings its Car Park Relay to Singapore in June

    Woman practising a low lunge pose on a yoga mat in an open-air garden shala decorated with Balinese prayer flags

    Best Yoga and Meditation Retreats in Bali, Indonesia

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  • Travel
    Travel

    Travel is one of the great privileges of living in Singapore. City Nomads covers where to go, where to stay, and where to eat across Asia, Europe, and everywhere worth a long weekend. Practical where it needs to be, inspiring where it should be. Real travel, researched properly.

    Field of pink and purple chive blossoms under a blue sky in Furano, Hokkaido

    Fenix Furano: A Summer Base in Furano Valley for Wine, Cheese, and Flowers

    A Guide to Tochigi Prefecture, Japan: Places to Visit and Things to Do on a Day or Weekend Trip from Tokyo

    Boudhanath Stupa's golden spire and all-seeing eyes framed by colourful Tibetan prayer flags

    Things to Do in Kathmandu, Nepal: A 4-Day Itinerary

    Travellers pulling luggage through a sunlit airport terminal corridor with floor-to-ceiling windows and long shadows across the floor.

    How to Be More Financially Savvy as a Frequent Traveller

    Blue Lagoon, Comino, Malta, with turquoise water, limestone cliffs, and boats anchored in a sheltered bay

    Malta Citizenship by Merit: What the 2026 Framework Actually Requires

    A group of travellers with luggage walks across the polished floor of a Changi Airport terminal, with directional signs to Terminal 3 and the Skytrain visible in the foreground.

    Flights From Singapore Aren’t What They Were: A Mid-2026 Travel Reality Check

    Woman practising a low lunge pose on a yoga mat in an open-air garden shala decorated with Balinese prayer flags

    Best Yoga and Meditation Retreats in Bali, Indonesia

    Drukair aircraft wing with Bhutan’s dragon emblem flying against a clear blue sky

    Drukair Expands Singapore to Bhutan Flights, Strengthening Access to Paro

    Hilton Saigon skyline at sunset overlooking the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City

    Hilton Saigon: A Multi-Generational Stay in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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  • Events
    Events

    Singapore and Asia have no shortage of things happening. The question is knowing which ones matter. City Nomads curates the events worth your time, from one-night-only performances and market weekends to the cultural moments that define a season. Updated weekly, editorially driven.

    Aerial view of Bagus Agro Pelaga's highland eco-farm and thatched-roof villas in Bali, the venue for KAJE 2026.

    Blackout Agency Debuts KAJE with An Asia-First Lineup

    MotoGP riders take the start at Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, with a packed grandstand behind

    MotoGP Thailand to Open 2027 World Championship for a Third Consecutive Year

    Visitors walk through a busy contemporary art fair, browsing paintings and sculptures displayed on white gallery walls

    Things to Do in Singapore this August 2026

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Sharmaine Khoo
JoinedJanuary 6, 2016
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Sharmaine Khoo is the Editor and Business Director at City Nomads, a Singapore-based lifestyle and travel publication she had led since 2016. She writes about slow travel, wellness, culture, music, and contemporary city living across Asia and Europe, drawing on over a decade of experience building City Nomads around real-world experiences, hospitality, and urban culture.
The Kitchen on the first floor of Zén, a warmly lit lounge space with eclectic armchairs in floral and bouclé upholstery, pendant globe lights overhead, and a service bar lined with glassware and fermentation jars along the right wall.
Food & Drinks

Zén, Singapore: A Three-Floor Michelin Fine Dining Experience Where Home and High Cuisine Converge

Zén occupies three floors of a heritage shophouse on Bukit Pasoh Road, and the experience moves with it: canapés in the Kitchen, seven courses in the Dining Room, desserts in the Living Room. Singapore's only three-Michelin-star restaurant makes a strong case that fine dining and feeling at home are not mutually exclusive.
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CultureEvents

This Is Michael: The World’s Greatest Michael Jackson Tribute Show in Singapore this June

There’s a particular kind of weight that comes with revisiting Michael Jackson’s catalogue. Not just nostalgia, but the recognition of...
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Giveaways

City Nomads Has a New Look, a Sharper Focus, and Prizes to Give Away

City Nomads is turning over a new leaf and taking you along for the ride. To celebrate a refreshed brand, redesigned website, and a sharper editorial vision, we're giving away five handpicked experiences across Vietnam and Singapore: a luxurious river-view suite at Hilton Saigon, fine dining credits at two of Pan Pacific Singapore's most celebrated restaurants, and a restorative thermal bathing session at Dempsey Hill's Nowhere Baths. Enter for your chance to win, and welcome to the next chapter.
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Home & Living

The Funeral Services Singapore: Professional Advice to the Family at the Time of a Funeral

Funeral services in Singapore provide essential guidance during one of life’s most difficult moments. From managing arrangements and legal processes to respecting cultural traditions and offering emotional support, professional providers help families navigate grief with dignity, clarity, and care.
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Fashion & Beauty

Wedding Dress Singapore: The Ultimate Guide to Your Fairytale Dress

A wedding dress is one of the most interesting aspects of wedding planning. Any bride has the dream of having...
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Aerial view of Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, featuring the iconic Supertree Grove structures surrounded by lush tropical greenery — a symbol of Singapore's blend of innovation, urban planning, and long-term vision.
Home & Living

Safest Countries in the World 2026: What Makes Them Resilient

A new global report ranked 85 countries by risk and resilience and the results reveal something surprising: the world's safest places aren't just stable, they're built to adapt. Here's what the data says about where to be in 2026.
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Woman practising a low lunge pose on a yoga mat in an open-air garden shala decorated with Balinese prayer flags
IndonesiaTravelWellness

Best Yoga and Meditation Retreats in Bali, Indonesia

Bali remains one of the world's most compelling destinations for yoga and meditation, with options spanning teacher training programmes, all-inclusive wellness packages, and ceremonial healing retreats. This refreshed guide covers eight handpicked venues across the island, from Nusa Lembongan to Ubud to the quieter coastal villages, to help you find the right fit for your practice and intention.
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Food & Drinks

Mother’s Day 2026 in Singapore: The Best Brunches, Dinners and Things to Do

From heritage Cantonese feasts to rooftop brunches with Marina Bay views, here's where to take Mum this Mother's Day 2026 in Singapore, whether she prefers a long table lunch, afternoon dim sum, or an afternoon spent doing something a little different.
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Home & Living

Wedding Photography Singapore: Creating Beautiful and Lasting Memories

A wedding is a very special day in the life of the couple as it is full of emotions, joy,...
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Events

Wedding Live Band: Transform Your Wedding into a Musical Celebration

A wedding live band is a way of adding charm, beauty, and a lot of excitement to your wedding day....
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