Wanna know what’s happening and trending in Singapore? Pop by every week as we give you the buzz on what’s new and cool in the city.
If you’re wondering what’s happening in Singapore this week, we’ve got you covered. Life moves so fast it’s impossible to stay updated, so we’re bringing you the latest and greatest in food and drinks, entertainment, and viral trends – all in easy-to-read, bite-sized doses! Bookmark this page for your weekly dose, and check out our guide on things to do this weekend in Singapore.
The buzz on what’s happening in Singapore this week
1. Get up close with sharks
Say hello to Singapore Oceanarium’s newest guided experience! Ocean in Focus: Apex Predators is an educational 60-minute programme that invites you into the world of sharks to discover how they’ve evolved, their roles in marine ecosystems, and the conservation efforts that support them today.
One highlight is the exclusive access to a support area, where you’ll get a rare behind-the-scenes perspective of shark feeding operations at the Shark Seas habitat. Watch the Animal Care Specialists deliver food and touch real shark specimens during the experience. The morning session includes a viewing of the broadcast feeding (though you won’t actually see the sharks feed during this time), while the afternoon one includes a viewing of the target feeding, and dive feedings depend on the schedule.
Plus, everyone leaves with items like a shark species identification postcard and an exclusive Dunkleosteus plush keychain. Sessions are priced at $39 per pax and conducted twice daily in English at 9.30am and 1.30pm (except Wednesdays, which only host the 1.30pm session).
2. All things new at a modern steakhouse
The next time your steak craving comes calling, may we point you in the direction of Meadesmoore? The steakhouse has just reopened after a facelift, with plenty of new offerings. We’re talking about a bigger beef lineup, as the restaurant now works with seven award-winning producers to feature stunners like the full-blood wagyu striploin from Takeda 10 in Australia and the dairy wagyu tri-tip from Hokkaido, Japan. Oh, and some of the meats are spirit-aged in whiskey, rum or bourbon for more depth and complexity in flavour.
Must-try dishes include roasted French scallop with an incredible housemade dry-aged beef XO sauce, charcoal-grilled ox tongue skewers, and the vodka baba paired with a ginger apricot compote and yuzu sorbet.
3. No cooking skills? No problem
If you’ve ever asked yourself for the 10th time in a week what to cook for dinner, you’re not alone. Make your home life easier with halal-certified, restaurant-quality ready-to-heat meals by the new Eatz Express. Every meal is cooked fresh and immediately blast-frozen to preserve the flavour and nutritional quality, and can be heated up by steaming or microwaving in minutes.
Choose from a selection of Asian and Western dishes, including Indonesian herb-grilled chicken with golden turmeric rice, chicken satay and peanut sauce with wok-fried Indonesian-style rice, yakiniku-glazed chicken with katsuo furikake rice, grilled barramundi with wild mushroom and bean ragout, and almond-crusted salmon with garlic spinach. Orders require a minimum of 10 boxes ($8.62 per box), or you can get The Epicurean Series ($80.88) to try everything.
P.S. the first 200 orders of The Epicurean Series will enjoy an introductory price of $68.80 plus complimentary standard delivery. Simply use the promo code ‘EPICLAUNCH0207’ at checkout to redeem the offer.
4. Domo Modern Japanese
From the international kitchens of Nobu to luxurious hotel restaurants, chef Rose Ang now has a place of her own in Singapore: Domo Modern Japanese. The 220-seater is tucked away in the City Hall area and specialises in binchotan robatayaki, spotlighting seasonal seafood, A5 wagyu, and premium meats.
From now till August, swing by to enjoy a one-for-one dining promo. We’re talking about $220 for a 5-course chef’s signature menu that feeds you and a dining partner. The lineup includes tuna tataki sashimi salad, grilled Hokkaido scallop, grilled Gindara black cod with yuzu miso, robata-grilled wagyu with grilled asparagus, capers, and truffle mushroom baked rice, and a selection of sweet treats.
5. Dim sum delivered to your door
Have you heard? Your favourite dim sum spot now offers catering services! Swee Choon Catering’s full set-up and mini buffets start from only $25 per pax, and you can choose from steamed goodies, fried or baked dim sum, rice, noodles, desserts, and drinks.
We were thoroughly impressed by the generous (still warm!) spread of siew mai, har gow, carrot cake, yang zhou fried rice, mee suah kueh, and HK milk tea. Plus, the wok-fried cheong fun and sweet potato salted egg custard ball were unanimously voted as our office favourites. The next time you’re looking for a caterer, you know where to go!
6. Chocolate that steals your heart
Obsessed with the new Disney and Pixar film, Toy Story 5? Keep your love for the movie going strong with Godiva. The Godiva Toy Story Chocolate Giftbox ($42) features Toy Story characters in a 3D pop-up design, plus milk and dark g cube chocolates alongside crispy dark chocolate pearls. Or try the two new soft serve flavours – Godiva Toy Story almond milk chocolate or Godiva Toy Story almond milk and dark chocolate twist ($11.50 each). The frozen treat is topped with yellow peach dices and mini marshmallows.
P.S. spend $60 nett in a single receipt (including either a Toy Story gift box or soft serve), and you’ll receive an exclusive plush Toy Story bag charm.
7. A buffet spread of local dishes for National Day
If you can’t get enough of local flavours, hop on over to Permata from now till 31 August to enjoy Flavours of the Lion City, a halal buffet of over 50 local dishes curated by chef Mel Dean. From Malay and Chinese to Indian and Peranakan culinary heritage, the selection includes a nasi lemak station, DIY stations for Nyonya laksa and mee siam mamak, and classic favourites like chicken rice and ayam buah keluak Nyonya chang. Plus, look out for fusion creations such as butter chicken masala risotto, otak-otak casserole, and martabak chicken frittata.
Perk alert: Get the one-for-one promo for lunch at $44++ per adult (U.P. $88++) and dinner at $54++ per adult (U.P. $108++).
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8. Seven bars land on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026’s extended list
It’s that time of the year again when we find out which bars in the region made the Asia’s 50 Best Bars cut. Ahead of the awards ceremony later this month, the annual list released the 51-100 ranking, featuring seven Singaporean bars. BOP (Bartenders of Pony) leads the pack at #52, followed by Side Door (#57), The Elephant Room (#58), Native (#80), Cat Bite Club (#86), Bar Bon Funk (#90), and Stay Gold Flamingo (#97). Our heartiest congratulations to the bars that have ranked so far! And now we wait to see who else will make it…
9. National Gallery goes pop, pop, pop!
This one’s for the avid museumgoers and art lovers only – everyone else can scroll away. National Gallery Singapore will unveil the largest Pop Art group exhibition in Southeast Asia at the end of the year. Pop after Pop: Art around Us brings together more than 200 artworks by over 100 artists, extending across four exhibitions and various public spaces within the Gallery.
Highlights include works by Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Ming Wong, Manit Sriwanichpoom, Antipas Delotavo, and more, spanning paintings, sculptures, prints, installations, and moving image works. The blockbuster exhibition runs from 11 December 2026 to 4 April 2027. A special exhibition ticket is required ($15 for Singaporeans and permanent residents; $25 for foreign residents and tourists).
10. A new dining platform launches in Singapore
It’s not all doom and gloom in our city’s F&B scene. A new dining platform, Savour Life, launches in Singapore, intending to unite chefs from distinct culinary crafts as a themed monthly series of collaborative dinners. Gourmands can secure reservations for these fresh dining experiences via the platform. The team behind the platform intends for it to grow from a series of pop-ups into a community of like-minded diners, and eventually to become Singapore’s most trusted curator of culinary experiences.
Savour Life debuts on 13 August 2026 with its inaugural collaboration, pairing chef Kenjiro “Hatch” Hashida with chef Drew Nocente, chef-founder of Il Toro and Cenzo. The one-night-only dinner will take place at Il Toro, with seats open for reservation from 30 July 2026.
11. Who’s afraid of collecting art?
Collecting art doesn’t have to be intimidating. Need pointers? Singapore Gallery Month can help you out with that. Running from 15 August to 13 September 2026, visitors will have the opportunity to discover new works, engage directly with and learn from artists and gallerists, gain insights from experienced collectors, and develop an understanding of how to collect and live with art.
The month-long programme involves galleries across the country presenting exhibitions featuring local, regional, and international artists, along with artist talks and walkthroughs led by curators, artists, and gallerists. Oh, this might be your last chance to walk around Gillman Barracks before it makes way for housing (sobs).
12. Relive the hawker streets of the ’60s and ’70s at Jewel Changi Airport
Everyone knows Singapore’s crowning jewel of the East has plenty of food options. But if you’re feeling peckish and want to experience the bustle of a vintage Singapore hawker street, we recommend hitting up Food Republic at Basement 2 of Jewel Changi Airport. The sprawling complex, inspired by 1970s Singapore, is pulling out all the stops in preserving our country’s Unesco-recognised hawker heritage.
The 500-seater atrium features four Michelin Bib Gourmand brands alongside a curated selection of stalls that’ll have you spoiled for choice. Psst: head to MP Thai and order the steamed grouper slices with Thai sour chilli. It’s beyond yummy! Otherwise, tuck into heritage Teochew chwee kueh, courtesy of Jian Bo Shui Kueh.
13. Discover a personalised beauty journey at Changi Airport
Put your hands up if you’re a Clarins fan! The French beauty brand, in partnership with Changi Airport Group and The Shilla Duty Free Singapore, introduces the Clarins Beauty Concierge Singapore Edition at Changi Airport Terminal (Departure Transit). The Changi 1st concept pop-up features shophouse-inspired architecture, Peranakan motifs, mosaic tile designs, and familiar local elements.
Visitors are invited to explore the various zones, where they can receive skincare recommendations, experiment with Singapore-inspired makeup looks, and capture a bespoke photo keepsake. Of course, the main draw is the Changi-exclusive travel retail sets made exclusively for the pop-up.
The Clarins Beauty Concierge Singapore Edition runs from now till 16 August 2026. So if you’re travelling, set aside some time to check out the concept and grab a few items.
And that’s a wrap on what’s happening in Singapore this week (and beyond).
