Singapore City Tour 2022 | Central Business District Tour | CBD Tour

The Central Business District (known as the “CBD” to locals), is located in the central region of Singapore and is the main financial and business hub of the country. Located within the larger Downtown Core planning area, the CBD area is generally demarcated by Orchard in the West, Sophia Rd to the North, Republic Boulevard to the East, and Anson to the South. The term “CBD” is commonly used to refer to the general central area of Singapore, which extends further than the actual physical definition of where the CBD is located. As the financial heart of Singapore, the CBD is home to a high concentration of local and international businesses.

With spectacular skylines, dazzling waterfront views, and a slew of A-list clubs, trendy bars, and fine-dining restaurants, the CBD is a prime playground for the burgeoning middle class and upper echelons of Singapore’s society. Spoiled for choice for dining and entertainment options in the area, this is where the rich and famous, young and fabulous, and more senior and wealthier members of the population can play to their hearts’ content.

On weekdays, bars and restaurants are generally frequented by the office crowd and can get very busy during after-work hours (aka Happy Hour). In contrast, there are parts of the CBD that are seemingly deserted on weekends (usually the areas with higher concentrations of office buildings) and it can be a great time to have a walk around to admire Singapore’s concrete jungle. The shopping and tourist districts within the CBD such as Orchard and Marina Bay tend to see crowds all week long.

With all the glitz and the glamour, the CBD is also rich with cultural and heritage sites. With Chinatown to the South, you have a window into the rich history and stories of the lives of Singapore’s Chinese pioneers and early immigrants. Armenian street is home to the Armenian Church, built in 1835 and the oldest existing church on the island. A gothic-style Catholic convent and its convent quarters built in the 1800s has now been restored to house entertainment complexes, art galleries, and multi-purpose function halls.

Residential properties are available in various pockets of the CBD area, such as Marina Bay, Tanjong Pagar, Bras Basah, Sophia Rd, and Orchard. The concentration of residential properties are lower in the CBD due to the commercial nature of the area. And with the great location coupled with this limited supply of properties you get some pretty astonishing home rental and purchase prices. However, with the allure of the bright lights in the big city, and the conveniences of having offices, retail, and entertainment options at your doorstep, the CBD is still a sought after area to live in by many including professionals, young couples, singles and families.

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