"Tucked away on the second floor of a heritage shophouse on Bukit Pasoh road, Clos Pasoh is a slice of French summer in the heart of Singapore. Led by Louis Pacquelin (the former chef de cuisine at BBR by Alain Ducasse), this colourful brasserie is the perfect spot for a tasty weekend brunch. To pair with your meal, pick a bottle of wine from the house’s 1,500-label cellar."

"An outlier when it comes to boutique hotels in Singapore, which tend towards tacky decor, Lloyd’s Inn is a 34-room establishment that sports a minimalist and pared-down aesthetic. The raw concrete finishes of the deck and roof terrace juxtapose nicely with the surrounding lawns, trees and shrubs."

"The Coastal Settlement feels like a well-kept secret within the eastern district of Changi. The former military barracks is decorated with vintage furnishings that create a retro, 1960s Singapore vibe. Diners also have the option of dining alfresco in the lovely garden. The menu consists of a rotation of plates that highlight both western and Asian influences. The signature dish is Wagyu Cubes: pan-seared Wagyu beef with mushroom salsa and mesclun salad tossed in TCS’s secret Japanese dressing."

"Atomi is a labour of love for former business consultant Andrew Tan and Tokyo native Mitsuko Murano. The couple regularly trawl through lesser-known parts of Japan to meet with craftsmen and seek out products for their Mandarin Gallery retailer."

"The Moshe Safdie-designed ArtScience Museum resembles a blooming lotus in what was a reflection of Singapore’s coming of age in both the creative and technology sectors when it opened in 2011. The 10 “petals” serve as exhibition spaces for shows in which art and science, media and technology, and design and architecture intersect."

"UK designer Thomas Heatherwick applied his signature curves to his first Singapore project: an education facility at Nanyang Technological University, which opened in 2015. The building (known colloquially as “The Hive”) comprises 12 cylindrical concrete cones of eight floors that house 56 circular classrooms."

"This untamed island – largely untouched by Singapore’s mega-urban development – is a paradise for adventurous cyclists. Transport is via a quick and cheap boat ride from Changi Point Ferry Terminal. Bring your own bike or hire one from the many rental shops and get pedalling along the 6km of trails."