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About
Central Business District is also known as the Downtown Core which is the historical and downtown
centre of the city-state of Singapore and the main commercial area in Singapore with many
integrated resorts such as the Marina Bay Sands, one of the most expensive buildings in the world,
with the most expensive standalone casino at bayfront avenue.

In Raffles Place, Tanjong Pagar and Marina Bay CBD, there are many skyscrapers with a height of 280
metres. It is one of the 11 planning areas in the most urbanized central area which forms the dense
urban core of the latter. It is bounded by Rochor in the north, Kallang in the north - east, Marina East
and Marina South in the east, Straits View in the south - east, Bukit Merah in the south, and Outram,
Museum and Singapore River in the west.

Modern history of Singapore began in this area when Stamford Raffles and representatives of the
British East India Company landed on the banks of the Singapore River in order to establish a free
port in Southeast Asia. As the old port grew along the river bank's mouth, the town naturally
expanded around it.

The name " Downtown Core" is still relatively unknown and the term Central Business District (CBD)
is often used in conversations.

How to Get There

By Train
If you are arriving from Changi Aiport, you can take MRT train to Central Business District. At the
airport, you can find the MRT station at the basement of Terminal 2. No matter what terminal (1, 2,
or 3) you arrive at, just follow the signs “Train to the City” to get there. You can purchase a single
ride ticket at the counter however the efficient way is to purchase EZ-Link card which is available at
7-Eleven store and Passenger Service Centers for S$ 12 each. With the EZ-Link the fare would be S$
1.74 and takes approximately 32 minutes.

By Taxi
Getting to the city by taxi is the fastest and most comfortable transport means to travel. Singapore
airport taxi drivers will serve you at any time of the day, bring you straight to your hotel and help
you with your luggage. It takes approximately 20 minutes and around S$ 20 during off-peak hours.

By Airport Shuttle
The Changi Airport Shuttle offers a convenient yet inexpensive way of traveling from and to Changi
Airport. The shuttles are shared vans that provide drop-offs to most hotels in central Singapore. This
option is recommended for solo travelers with light luggage (1 carry-on bag and 1 suitcase). It takes
25 minutes to arrive and costs S$ 9 per adult and S$ 6 per child below 12 years old.

By Bus
Your S$2 cash or S$ 1.35 (in EZ-Link card) can help you travel as far as 10 kilometers on a bus.
However, they are the slowest way to get to city. And there is only one option for you to take: Bus
36/36A, which can be caught at the basement of terminals 1, 2, and 3. It is an hour and a half
journey to the city.
Tourist Attractions
Marina Bay Sands
The opulent Marina Bay Sands resort complex includes a high-end luxury hotel, a mall with a canal
running through it, the ArtScience Museum, and the Marina Bay Sands Skypark - a vantage point for
taking in the entire city. The Skypark's viewing deck and infinity pool are found in the ship (yes, ship)
that tops the hotel.

Gardens by the Bay

Wander through the Bay East Garden, perfect for enjoying the vibrant plant life and escaping the city
bustle for a moment. You won't want to miss Supertree Grove, where you'll find a cluster of the
iconic, futuristic structures designed to perform environmentally sustainable functions. Then, head
to the Cloud Forest Dome to see the world's tallest indoor waterfall and learn a bit about
biodiversity.

Botanic Gardens
Singapore received its first UNESCO World Heritage nomination for the botanic gardens, and with
good reason. The city can sometimes feel like a concrete jungle, albeit a clean and comfortable one,
but the botanic gardens preserve pieces of Singapore's wilder heritage. Indeed, a walking trail leads
to the gardens' heritage trees, which are conserved as part of an effort to protect the city's mature
tree species.

Hotels
Eighteen by Three Cabins
18by3 is located in the heart of the CBD district and is only a 5 minute walk from Tanjong Pagar and
Telok Ayer MRT station. You will be surrounded with the very latest trends and happenings in Telok
Ayer and Club Street. It's very much a social space for work, events or even for leisure.

Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore

Set in the heart of Singapore’s vibrant Central Business District, Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore
blends urban sophistication with nature-inspired elements to create an intimate oasis for
international travelers. A luxe contemporary setting teamed with a stylish color palette carries
through the interiors of all 268 serviced residences.

Klapstar Boutique Hotel

Providing a haven of tranquillity designed with class and comfort fitted with contemporary bespoke
Italian furnishings, each of the 17 rooms is uniquely designed with exquisite details offering different
experiences so that no two experiences are the same, even if you stay 17 times.