Top things to do in Singapore this weekend (2-4 February)

01/02/2024

4.7 min read

New month, new adventures! This time, we’re starting strong with a round-up of good seafood joints, magical experiences, and a cool new skill you can learn. 🎉

01 • Yan Ming Seafood

(Photo adapted from: Yan Ming Seafood and EatBook)

If you’re looking for the freshest seafood in the city, then you’re in for a treat at Yan Ming Seafood. They have all sorts of delicious crustaceans on the menu, but you’ve gotta try the Andrew Lobster, which is popular for being meaty, tender, and juicy. The best part about the dish is that it comes with chee cheong fun, giving it a delightful texture.

Another must-try is the Steamed Baby Sotong, which is steamed for perfect chewiness and mixed with a savoury sauce and garlic for a burst of addictive umami flavour. 🤤

📍 Address: Excalibur Centre, 71 Ubi Crescent, #01-05, Singapore 408571
⏰ Opening hours: Sun and Mon, 11am – 2pm and 4.30pm – 10.30pm | Tue to Sat, 11am – 2.30pm and 4.30 – 10.30pm
📞 Contact: 8028 2230
🍴 Halal status: Not halal
🌐 Website: Facebook | Instagram

02 • Mutiara Seafood (halal)

(Photo adapted from: Mutiara Seafood and EatBook)

Located conveniently in the bustling Geylang Serai area, Mutiara Seafood is arguably Singapore’s best halal seafood restaurant, serving authentic Indonesian-style seafood.

Kick off your visit with the Crispy Fried Baby Squid, a light yet delicious appetiser that’ll prepare your taste buds for the meal ahead. The squid is fried to golden perfection with a sweet and tangy batter that’s addictively crunchy.

One of the restaurant’s signatures is the butterflied Jimbaran Grilled Prawns. The secret to this dish lies in the sweet-savoury gravy and the smoky aftertaste of the grilled prawns.

Make sure to end your meal with the Mango Pudding for a kick of sweetness and creaminess. 🥭

📍 Address: Wisma Geylang Serai, 1 Engku Aman Turn, #01-02 & #02-02/03, Singapore 408528
⏰ Opening hours: 11am to 3pm and 5.30pm to 10pm daily
📞 Contact: 6816 3030
🍴 Halal status: Halal
🌐 Website: mutiaraseafood.com

03 • Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience

Potterheads, this is your chance to dive into a magical forest adventure where you can relive some of the most iconic scenes from the Harry Potter series. Strike a pose at the wand duel spot, try your hand at casting spells, and meet magical creatures like Hippogriffs and Nifflers!

📍 Address: Sentosa Island Coastal Trail, Singapore, 098969
⏰ Opening hours: 7.15pm to 10.15pm daily
📞 Contact: Contact form
🌐 Website: hpforforbiddenforestexperience.com

04 • New Eden

Immerse yourself in a sci-fi experience at the ArtScience Museum. Unfolding across 8 captivating “chapters”, the exhibition presents contemporary artworks, historical artefacts, and films exploring science fiction through the perspectives of 24 Asian women artists. The artworks include a video installation by South Korean artists envisioning a future submerged in water and a 3D-printed resin sculpture of a 3-headed woman challenging one-dimensional portrayals of women in sci-fi films. 🎥✨

📍 Address: Marina Bay Sands Singapore, 6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974
⏰ Opening hours: 10am to 7pm daily until 3 Mar 2024
📞 Contact: 6688 8888
🌐 Website: marinabaysands.com

05 • Watch Doctor Slump

(Photo: Netflix)

K-drama fans, don’t miss the latest rom-com series, Doctor Slump! It takes you through the story of Ha-Neul and Jeong-Woo, former academic weapons turned rivals, who are now navigating the messy terrain of adulthood.

After a medical mishap, Jeong-Woo, who worked as a popular plastic surgeon, takes the tumble. Meanwhile, Ha-Neul, now an anesthesiologist, discovers that she’s been hustling hard but is missing out on life’s little moments. The two reunite amidst life’s chaos and eventually turn into lovers. Nothing celebrates the month of love better than indulging in a good romantic show. 😍

06 • Listen to Ghibli jazz

(Photo: Japan Rail Pass)

This Spotify playlist contains 166 iconic Ghibli tunes in smooth jazz. Listen to tracks from movies like Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away to My Neighbour Totoro, and Howl’s Moving Castle. It’s time to shake up your next adventure or commute with our latest find. 🎶

07 • Make your own silver rings

(Photo: Pelago.co)

If you haven’t picked up a gift for your partner this Valentine’s Day, why not wow them with a self-made silver ring? This 925 silver ring-making workshop lets you choose between an open- or closed-style ring design and guides you through every step. You’ll even get to personalise it with words, textures, or patterns inside or outside the ring.

📍 Address: Orchard Plaza, 150 Orchard Road, #03-06 S238841
⏰ Opening hours: Tue and Thu, 9.30am | Wed, 12.30pm
📞 Contact: growth@pelago.co
🌐 Website: pelago.co

08 • Find your soulmate through GaiGai

Ready to take the plunge into the dating world? GaiGai is an offline dating agency that can help you find your significant other. Simply fill out a form, and a relationship manager will hit you up within 48 hours. Once you’re signed up, you’ll be able to start matching and meeting new faces!

💝 Exclusive for GetGoers: Snag 20% off GaiGai’s paid services. Learn more.

⏰ Opening hours: Mon to Sat, 11am – 8pm
📞 Contact: 9628 2063
🌐 Website: letsgaigai.com

Tick your weekend adventures off with a GetGo drive. Book a car now or in advance from over 1,600 locations islandwide. 🚗💨