From Food to Accommodation, Explore Various Halal Tourism Destinations in Singapore!

"From Food to Accommodation, Explore Various Halal Travel Destinations in Singapore!"

Singapore has become one of the destinations visited by many tourists from Indonesia. Throughout the year 2023, a total of 2.3 million Indonesian tourists have visited the "Lion City". With the high enthusiasm of tourists and the attraction of Singapore as a halal tourism destination. Based on the findings of Mastercard and CrescentRating in the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2023 report, Singapore scored 84 points on a scale of 0-100 points or became the top non-Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) country visited by Muslim tourists.

Looking at these numbers, Singapore's consistency in meeting the needs of Muslim tourists is very strong in order to create extraordinary memories. This is because, in terms of culinary and accommodation, Singapore always presents Muslim-friendly tourist destinations. So, what are the various halal tourist destinations in Singapore that have become the favorite of Muslim tourists worldwide?

"Recommendations for Halal Food"

Apart from being a shopping paradise, Singapore is also famous for its culinary wealth. And one of the cuisines that are widely available in Singapore is halal cuisine.

From Food to Accommodation, Explore Various Halal Tourism Destinations in Singapore!

Dream Inspiring Women 2022 Alumni, Shafira Baraja mentioned that finding halal culinary in Singapore is quite easy. She stated that Singapore has a lot of food variations.

"Kalau mencari tempat kuliner halal di Singapura sangat banyak variasinya, mulai dari Jepang, Tiongkok, Korea, Timur Tengah. Ada juga nasi lemak, nasi hainan, dan ada yang aku suka banget di dalam ION Orchard Mall, yakni Pezzo," sebutnya. "Aku juga pernah cobain rumah makan The Halia Restaurant yang ada di Singapore Botanical Garden, lebih fine dining dan fancy, menariknya makanan di sana mostly ada bahan jahenya," jelas Shafira."

In line with Shafira, Influencer, Indah Nada Puspita also mentioned that it is very easy to find halal food in Singapore and of course, it varies.

"Starting from homemade food like Hajjah Maimunah, which is close to Sultan Mosque, there the price is affordable and the taste is suitable for Indonesian people," he said. "I also have a favorite place to eat called ABC Maju Restaurant, which has a lot of food choices," added Nada.

"On the other hand, Shafira also said, it is quite easy to identify halal restaurants in Singapore. According to her, it can be seen from the halal stickers attached to the restaurant."

"Thus, there is a halal sticker from the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) or usually Muslim-owned restaurants display 'Muslim-owned' or 'Muslim-friendly' which usually indicates that the food sold in the restaurant is Halal."

Shafira Baraja.

Iconic Places in Singapore

Nothing expresses, for first-time visitors to Singapore, they must visit iconic places such as Jewel Changi Airport, Marina Bay Sands, Universal Studios, and Gardens by the Bay.

"“If you want to take a walk while enjoying the sunset, you can go to Orchard Road and enjoy halal food in that area,”"

Indah Nada Puspita.

Nada also invites Muslim tourists to enjoy the multicultural atmosphere in Haji Lane or Little India which has many street arts and Instagrammable photos.

Shafira mentioned, she has visited iconic places such as Jewel Changi Airport, Marina Bay Sands, Merlion Park, Garden By The Bay, Universal Studio Singapore, ION Orchard, Bugis Street, Paragon Shopping Centre, Orchard Road, Balestier Road.

"I also went to the National Stadium Singapore yesterday to watch Coldplay's concert. It was such a magical experience and I highly recommend my friends to be able to experience it too," she said. "In addition, I also recommend my friends to pray in iconic mosques in Singapore, such as the Sultan Mosque that I visited yesterday or the Al Abrar Mosque in Chinatown that was built with a classic Indian motif," Shafira explained.

"Amazing Accommodation in Singapore".

Nada explained, for her last vacation in Singapore she chose a hotel with a view of Marina Bay Sands. She mentioned that the chosen accommodation was The Fullerton Bay Hotel.

"From the balcony, the view directly faces Marina Bay Sands and it is an amazing and unforgettable experience. Every night, there is a fireworks show at Marina Bay Sands," he explained. "Imagine, I open the balcony door, the view of Singapore River and fireworks, and it was a surprise that I will never forget," said Nada.

Shafira also mentioned that she chose accommodation close to public transportation. She chose Value Hotel Balestier, which is near the National Stadium Singapore.

"Kalau aku pilih penginapan faktor pertama adalah dekat dengan public transportation. Dan di Value Hotel Balestier, keluar lobby langsung bus station, semudah itu," "If I choose accommodation, the first factor is proximity to public transportation. And at Value Hotel Balestier, exiting the lobby leads directly to the bus station, as easy as that."

Shafira Baraja.

Place to Buy Souvenirs in Singapore

For souvenir shopping recommendations, Nada recommends Orchard Road. She mentioned there is IRVINS Salted Egg and several choices of modest fashion like Maqayla and Sufyaa.

Besides that, Shafira also mentioned that there is Bacha Coffe which went viral and Lucky Plaza if you want to buy souvenirs or gifts in Singapore.

"Besides that, there is one recommendation to buy souvenirs at Lucky Plaza, which is located across Orchard and go up to the 6th floor where there are many thrift shops and it is quiet there, the prices are also affordable,"

Shafira Baraja.

With the many Muslim-friendly tourist destinations, Singapore never runs out of giving new experiences to anyone who visits there. Nada and Shafira never get bored even when they are on vacation in Singapore.

"Friends don't need to worry, Singapore is clean, comfortable, and friendly for Muslim travelers because halal food is easily found, there are many places of worship, and if you want to get the latest updates, you can go to Instagram @visit_singaporeid."

Indah Nada Puspita.

Shafira also said the same thing because she believes that Singapore always provides a new experience every time she returns there. "Singapore always has an interesting event calendar that sparks interest to return. And what makes me happy is the convenience of public transportation. If you open maps and want to go somewhere, public transportation options immediately appear," she said. So, if you want to visit Singapore, don't forget to search for various tourist destinations through Instagram @visit_singaporeid because there you will find a safe and comfortable travel guide for Muslim tourists!

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