Haji Lane & Arab Street (Kampong Glam neighborhood): Home to the Middle Eastern archways, the Sultan Mosque, and a number of colorful murals and buildings, Kampong Glam will make you feel like you are no longer in Southeast Asia.
Sometimes referred to as Kampung Gelam, Kampong means village while Glam is the paper bark tea tree, both in Malay. However, Haji Lane, as well as other streets in this neighborhood are named after other places in the Muslim world, such as Bussorah, Muscat, and Kandahar Street(s).
This neighborhood comes alive at night featuring many Middle Eastern and other non-Southeast/South Asian restaurants as well as souvenir shops; the crowds like to stroll the streets midday to take pictures in front of its many murals.
This part of Kampong Glam is actually quite small, and you can walk through Arab Street and Haji Lane in about half an hour or less. Please note; free to visit, expensive to dine.
While you are here, it may also be worth hopping over to nearby Little India to check out Tikka Centre, Bar.B.Q. Tonight, and MTR Singapore for some amazing eats. Please feel free to use the table of contents.
1. Sultan Mosque
📍3 Muscat Street
🗓️ Open Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm and Saturday 9am-1pm, note visitor hours below.
The Sultan Mosque is one of the most iconic sites in Singapore, let alone the trademark for the Singapore Haji Lane part of town. If you are in the neighborhood any day except Friday, the Sultan Mosque is open for free to walk-in visitors at 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm, please note dress code and photography rules, though cover-ups are provided. Learn more here.
The Arches are located near the Sultan Mosque, where Arab Street meets Muscat Street, and across the plaza where Muscat/Subhan Streets meet Kandahar Street.
2. Murals
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Similar to Singapore Chinatown, Kampong Glam is full of stunning and colorful murals. These can be found on Haji Lane, Muscat Street, Sultan Gate, Jalan Pinang, Aliwal Street, Bali Lane/Ophir Road, and Subhan Street.
3. Hajjah Fatimah Mosque
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📍4001 Beach Road
🗓️ Open Daily!
Completed in 1846, the Hajjah Fatima Mosque is iconic in its architecture as it incorporates both European and traditional Middle Eastern-style mosque design. There are also elements of Chinese porcelain as well as Malay-Muslims wooden engravings. This mosque is located a few blocks east of Singapore Haji Lane.
4. The Duo and Parkview Square
📍1 Fraser Street
Some of the coolest modern architecture in Singapore is located right across the street from Singapore Haji Lane! The shared square features a stunning fountain and central garden make up the Duo and Parkview Square idyllic photo spot.
There is also a free public observation deck and rooftop garden on floor 39 that also features the next photo opp spot. From this rooftop view, you can see the Marina Bay Sands, the Singapore Flyer, Gardens by the Bay, and a bird’s eye view on the Sultan Mosque and the surrounding shop houses. If you get a chance to pop inside the Parkview Square lobby, it is also quite impressive.
5. Mr. Stork
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📍1 Fraser Street
🗓️ Open Nightly: Friday & Saturday 5pm-1am, Sunday-Thursday 5pm-Midnight
Also located on floor 39 of the Duo lies the iconic bar known as Mr. Stork. Stunning city night line views paired with a rooftop garden is unbeatable. If you are in the Singapore Haji Lane area, go check this place out!
6. The Gateway
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📍152 Beach Road
Across from the Duo, you’ll inevitably find Singapore’s paper thin set of buildings called the Gateway. These buildings are mostly offices and commercial space, but also home to the Mexican embassy, ironic as Singapore Haji Lane features at least one nearby Mexican restaurant called Pierda Negra. Either way it is cool to look at and walk by!
7. Haji Lane Tours
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There are an endless amount of Singapore tours such as walking tours, biking tours, and so on. Those can be booked on websites like Klook and Viator. There is a free walking tour of various iconic Singapore neighborhoods. The schedule can be found here.
8. Photobytes Photography Studio & Photomanner
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📍61A Haji Lane/71 Haji Lane
🗓️ Open Daily Noon-9pm, 10am-11pm daily for the photo booth
🎟️ S$45-S$80
Book yourself an iconic photoshoot right on Singapore Haji Lane! Wether you prefer a professional shoot or a do it yourself photo booth, these are two options for you to choose! You can also pop into nearby Pickypic Photobooth at 32 Haji Lane, whichlike Photomanner, falls under the Photobytes brand.
9. Laundrosnap
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📍76 Haji Lane
Looking for a truly unique photo booth? Be sure to check out Laundrosnap to create iconic laundromat photos right on Singapore Haji Lane.
10. Vintage Camera Museum
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📍 8C Jalan Kledek (Kampong Glam)
🗓️ Open daily 11am-7pm
🎟️ S$20 for adults, S$15 for children; tickets must be purchased online before your visit
Never did I imagine that Singapore Haji Lane/Kampong Glam had a niche museum such as the Vintage Camera Museum. If you are into photography, check this place out!
11. Malay Heritage Centre
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📍85 Sultan Gate
🗓️ Temporarily Closed until 2026 for major renovations
Though the Malay Heritage Centre is closed until 2026, you can check out a temporary exhibit at the Indian Heritage Centre.
12. Cuturi Gallery
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📍61 Aliwal Street
🗓️ Open Tuesday-Saturday Noon-7pm
🎟️ Unknown Price
If you are looking for art, Kampong Glam is full of it! Even beyond the murals, the Singapore Haji Lane district is rich in the arts.
13. Aliwal Arts Centre
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📍28 Aliwal Street
🗓️ Open Daily 9am-11pm
🎟️ Mostly Free!
With a free annual urban art festival, the Aliwal Arts Centre is a performing arts focused establishment near Singapore Haji Lane. Even if you don’t go inside, the sides and back of this block have some unique murals.
14. The Blackbook Studio
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📍71 Sultan Gate
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Did you know that doing graffiti is illegal in Singapore? Not unless you pain with the Blackbood Studio! Be sure to reach out on their Instagram page to inquire about their next Haji Lane workshop!
I find it a bit ironic that graffiti is a big no no in Singapore, yet murals made with traditional paint can be found all over the city. You can make some stunning masterpieces with graffiti as well!
15. Motion Art Space
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📍36A Arab Street on Level 2
🗓️ Open daily 10am-10pm, by appointment only
🎟️ S$69 for adults, S$59 for children under 12, S$129 for couples (more packages available on website)
One street over next to Haji Lane is Arab Street, home to Motion Art Space. It’s just what it sounds like – art on the move. You can create your very own gravity influenced masterpiece. Let the pain spill, spin, and splatter to reveal an abstract piece of beauty.
16. Craft Beast
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📍345 Beach Road #02-00
🗓️ Open Tuesday-Sunday 11am-7pm (closed Monday), by appointment only
🎟️ Price revealed at booking
Design your very own phone case with Craft Beast. You can also buy ready made phone cases if design is not your style. But you can also bedazzle mirrors, picture frames, pencil cases, and heart-shapes boxes! There is a 2 hour time limit with final reservation at 5pm.
17. Crafune
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📍38 Haji Lane, #02-01
🗓️ Open Daily 11am-6pm, by appointment only
🎟️ Varies by workshop, ranges S$68-S$186
Crafune offers a large number of leather-making workshops, with each location offering something different. This Singapore Haji Lane workshop offers activities for pet collars, wallets, bags of all types, pencils cases and much more. Get crafty and make a gift for someone special in your life! There is a second location in New Bahru (46 Kim Yam Road, #02-11)!
18. Clay Journey Gallery and Studio
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📍71A Sultan Gate
🗓️ Open Daily: Monday-Friday Noon-10pm, Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday 11am-9pm, by appointment only
🎟️ Inquire about pricing
This solo run pottery shop allows you to take a variety of workshops, one time or multi-week! Be sure to inquire about classes via the owner’s email [email protected]. Reviews praise Steven for his unique craftsmanship and passion for his work.
19. Pei Lin’s Crafts
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📍7500A Beach Road, #B1-302, inside the Plaza
🗓️ Open daily but hours based on workshop booked!
🎟️ S$25-S$85 depending on the workshop; S$28 for Peranakan Tiles & S$85 for Tingkat (lunchbox, as seen above) ~ by appointment only
These art workshops with Pei Lin are truly unique! this Singapore Haji Lane hidden gem allows you to paint sneakers and canvases. However, Pei Lin is best known for her workshops involving the painting of Peranakan tiles and Tingkat, a Peranakan stacked lunchbox.
You can also paint cookie jars, plates with Chinese dragon design, totes, lamp shades, plant pots, acrylic light boards, jewellery trays, and Batik paintings.
Each workshop can last from 1-3 hours. The bright pictures and colors speak for themselves. Reservations must be done ahead of time on Pei Lin’s official website here.
20. Rêve Handicraft ~ L’Atelier Du Rêve
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📍800 North Bridge Road, #02-01
🗓️ Open Daily: Monday-Friday 11am-8pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-9pm, by appointment only
🎟️ Starting at S$50
Can’t decide between art jamming and phone case bedazzling? Paint crystals or bear figurines with bright vibrant colors or make your own unique phone case right near Singapore Haji Lane at Rêve Handicraft.
21. Artify Studio
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📍200 Jalan Sultan #12-07, inside Textile Centre Shopping Mall
🗓️ Thursday+Friday 10:30am-1pm, Fridays 7pm-9:3-pm, Saturday 4:30pm-7pm, Sunday 3:30pm-6pm, by appointment only
🎟️ Starting at S$195
The best painting classes can be taken Artify! There are both children’s and adult classes offered; from watercolors, to acrylic, to palette knife painting, there is something for you at this Singapore Haji Lane attraction.
22. Sifr Aromatics
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📍42 Arab Street
🗓️ Tuesday-Saturday: 9am-6pm & Sunday, Monday & Public Holidays: 11am-5pm (be sure to book your workshop online)
🎟️ Starting at S$100
Right on Arab Street you will find Sifr Aromatics, a boutique perfume shop. You can craft your custom fragrance which ingredients are locally and regionally sourced or you can stop in to pick out a locally curated perfume.This makes Sift unique as its scents are ever changing based on availability of ingredients so don’t miss out on this Singapore Haji Lane favorite.
23. Perfume Play Co.
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📍23 Bali Lane
🗓️ Open Daily 10am-7pm (book your workshop online)
🎟️ S$48-S$62
Craft perfumes, linen spray, candles, or “toilet tamers”, otherwise known as poopouri. Their candles remind me of a creamy sunset or a more gentle tie dye design. Check out this Perfume Play Co. while visiting Singapore Haji Lane!
24. Outpost Climbing
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📍464 Crawford Lane, #01-464
🗓️ Open Daily: Monday 2pm-1opm, Tuesday 5pm-10pm, Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 2pm-10pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:30-9pm
🎟️ Around S$28 per adult, S$18 for those under 18 (various rates & packages available)
Want do escape the heat but still do something active? Consider Outpost Climbing – an indoor climbing gym that offers areas for adults and for children, beginners and experienced rock climbers. It is located alongside North Bridge Road, near Singapore Haji Lane
25. Musicology Records
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📍66 Haji Lane
🗓️ Open Daily: Monday-Friday 12:30pm-8:30pm, Sunday 1pm-9pm
🎟️ Varies by record!
Check out the Singapore Haji Lane record store that also listens to their customers! You will regularly find refreshed shelves of new music and old classics. Find your next record at Musicology Records.
26. Blu Jaz
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📍11 Bali Lane
🗓️ Open Nightly, hours vary by session
🎟️ Many music sessions are free
Enjoy a drink, take a seat and take in the music at Blu Jaz (Bali Lane location). Be sure to check their Instagram page for upcoming shows and times for the Bali Lane/Kampong Glam (Singapore Haji Lane) location. PS, there is also a Clarke Quay location!
27. Meomi Cat Cafe
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📍668 North Bridge Road
🗓️ Hours vary by reservation
🎟️ Price revealed upon booking
Escape the heat but not the cuteness by booking a session at the Meomi Cat Cafe near Singapore Haji Lane. Be sure to DM on their Instagram page to reserve your slot.
28. What the Pug
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📍80 Haji Lane
🗓️ Closed Monday, all appointments fall in the afternoon & evening
🎟️ SG$25-SG$28
Admission to the Singapore Haji Lane Pug Cafe, What the Pug, includes 45 minutes of playtime, a beverage, and a polaroid! Take in the sniffles and the love as you enjoy one of the most unique experiences in Singapore.
29. Golden Moments Durian Cafe
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📍779 North Bridge Road
🗓️ Hours based on booking, be sure to book your Omakase online!
🎟️ S$83.60/pax
Are you a durian lover? Golden Moments offers a Durian Omakase High Tea event through Klook where 3-5 durian variants are offered (Black Gold Mao Shan Wang, Black Thorn, D13 Custard Bun, Royal Ganghai, S17 White Princess and Golden Mao Shan Wang QQ).
Two drinks, as well as durian desserts and savory snacks come with this delightful deal. You can’t talk Singapore hidden gems if it doesn’t include durian in some sort of way. If you love durian you better try out this (near)Singapore Haji Lane attraction!
30. French American Bakery
📍49 Haji Lane
🗓️ Open Daily 10am-6pm
🎟️ Varies by what you get! Please bring CASH!
The French American Bakery is a Haji Lane staple. It is probably most recognizable for its iconic hot chocolate. If you love sweet, this is for you because boy oh boy, the hot chocolate is oh so sweet. They also offer a variety of desserts like a crème brûlée, croissants, tarts, and so much more.
There are three other locations in Singapore, so if the Singapore Haji Lane location sells out of an item you’ve been craving, be sure to stop by Vivo City, Hillion Mall, and Takashimaya Shopping Centre.
31. Expensive Eats
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This neighborhood specializes in halal Middle Eastern food, of course. Top rated restaurants include Cappadicia Turkish and Mediterranean Restaurant, Hummus & Tandoor, Beirut Grill, Byblos, ZamZam, and Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant Singapore. Other western hotspots include Pierda Negra (Mexican), Positano Risto, Ciao@, Symmetry, Tipo Pasta Bar, and I am…The second photo also shows the unique Sushi Airways!
PS…Bussorah Street is where you’ll find the outdoor dining terraces with views of the Sultan Mosque.
32. Cheap Eats
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Nearby Hawker Centres include Golden Mile Food Centre, Albert Centre, and North Bridge Road Market & Food Centre (you’ll find the famous Heap Seng Leong Kopitiam and Curry Puff place around the corner from this Hawker Centre).
33. Getting to Singapore Haji Lane
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Take the MRT to Bugis (EW12/DT14) or Lavender (EW11) and walk along North Bridge Road – you can’t miss the Sultan Mosque.
Take bus lines 2, 7, 12, 32, 33, 48, 51, 57, 61, 63, 80, 100, 107, 133, 145, 175, 197, 961, or 980.
Short walk from Bugis Street Mall/Rochor Centre, Little India, and Suntec City Mall.
Take a taxi or Grab.
Conclusion & Final Thoughts
I hope that at this point, you are better equipped about your Kampong Glam plans, Singapore Haji Lane specifically. You can truly spend more than an entire day here, especially since it’s so walkable. Have a safe and fun trip to Singapore! Finally, if you know someone who is planning to travel to Southeast Asia, please consider sending them my blog so they too can enjoy all that Singapore has to offer.
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