Although the shop assistants all seem to look a little intimidating to me at first, they all end up quite willing to help. Definitely not the usual "ah beng" attitude in most Sim Lim Square shops.
Their price are really competitive and they carry a pretty wide range of products. One of the more reputable photography shops around.
One of the best known shopping mall in Singapore! It's huge, but yet it seems easy to find your way around. There are all kinds of shops here so almost anything can be found.
If you are a foreigner who is going to visit Singapore, this is a mall that you should drop by.
For those wondering why this place is called Loof, it is actually a clever play on the word "roof", with an inverted "r". Why roof? Probably because the bar is situated on a rooftop, or the fact that there is no roof over the place.
Music there is not too loud, perfect for chatting. And the sofas are really cozy!
Cathay Photo is one of the most popular photography shop in Singapore. Located at Peninsula Plaza's ground floor, they currently take up three units, each catered for different equipments.
Range of products: Excellent! They carry almost anything that is photography-related. Things you can't find in most photography shops, such as Gary Fong's Lightsphere and Lensbaby, can most probably be found here.
Price: By looking at their price tags alone, the prices are hardly reasonable. But more often than not, they are able to give you discounts, which brings the prices down nicely to reasonable levels. Could even be considered one of the lowest prices in town for certain items.
Service: Pretty good. Having so many sales personnel, there are bound to be a few who don't really know their stuffs. But overall, very friendly people.
If only they close later than 7pm. I find it a little too early for people who have to work office hours like myself.
Chilling out there with a couple of friends was overall a pretty pleasant experience. But honestly, it failed to capture my heart. And being located all the way out in Sentosa didn't help.
Opened in 1991, Zouk is one of the longest running dance clubs in Singapore. The crowd is awesome, the drinks are potent, and the music really rock my socks off!
Fridays and Saturdays are my favorite nights. For those of you into retro music, there's also Mambo Night (aka Mambo Jambo) every Wednesday.
Zouk can get way too crowded at times though. Dancing becomes difficult, and getting shoved becomes inevitable.
If good service is what you really like, this is THE place to visit for your photography equipment needs. For the few times I've been there, Samuel and Leslie were REALLY friendly and helpful.
The staffs all seem to have great product knowledge, and they really do give you honest opinions on which product would be more suitable for your needs.
They are not perfect, of course. Their prices may be a little higher than some cheaper photography shops in Singapore, but they are still very reasonable. And being a small shop with all the staffs providing excellent service, it is inevitable that the shop can get crowded at times, and getting any service at all can be difficult.
So do drop by during non-peak hours, and you will be amazed by the service they provide. I was so surprised that Sam could already remember me by name after patronizing them only once!
Unlike spindoctor, I've been there for only their desserts and drinks. Their chocolate cakes are really chocolatey and nice! Great place to hang out with my friends for relaxing conversations.
What stopped me from giving PS Cafe a 5-star is its location. Driving there is almost a must.
Sarong Fly is indeed nice. But the place's a little quiet even on weekends. Great for a romantic stargazing (if there are even stars) night, and for gossip sessions with a group of friends.
Excellent place to chill out! Probably the liveliest place to be in Holland Village. The live band performance and the enthusiastic crowd is what make the place a favorite of mine.
Every Thursday and Saturday, The UnXpected will play here. Shirlyn's lovely voice, Brandon's drumming skills, and Rene's proficiency with his guitar never fails to amaze me.
Oh, their chicken wings and alcohols are awesome too!
Although the shop assistants all seem to look a little intimidating to me at first, they all end up quite willing to help. Definitely not the usual "ah beng" attitude in most Sim Lim Square shops.
Their price are really competitive and they carry a pretty wide range of products. One of the more reputable photography shops around.
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One of the best known shopping mall in Singapore! It's huge, but yet it seems easy to find your way around. There are all kinds of shops here so almost anything can be found.
If you are a foreigner who is going to visit Singapore, this is a mall that you should drop by.
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For those wondering why this place is called Loof, it is actually a clever play on the word "roof", with an inverted "r". Why roof? Probably because the bar is situated on a rooftop, or the fact that there is no roof over the place.
Music there is not too loud, perfect for chatting. And the sofas are really cozy!
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Cathay Photo is one of the most popular photography shop in Singapore. Located at Peninsula Plaza's ground floor, they currently take up three units, each catered for different equipments.
Range of products: Excellent! They carry almost anything that is photography-related. Things you can't find in most photography shops, such as Gary Fong's Lightsphere and Lensbaby, can most probably be found here.
Price: By looking at their price tags alone, the prices are hardly reasonable. But more often than not, they are able to give you discounts, which brings the prices down nicely to reasonable levels. Could even be considered one of the lowest prices in town for certain items.
Service: Pretty good. Having so many sales personnel, there are bound to be a few who don't really know their stuffs. But overall, very friendly people.
If only they close later than 7pm. I find it a little too early for people who have to work office hours like myself.
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Perhaps thanks to their marketing efforts, there seem to be a lot of hype about this new Café del Mar. The place's beautiful, with music pumping throughout the night (though I don't particularly liked them).
Chilling out there with a couple of friends was overall a pretty pleasant experience. But honestly, it failed to capture my heart. And being located all the way out in Sentosa didn't help.
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Opened in 1991, Zouk is one of the longest running dance clubs in Singapore. The crowd is awesome, the drinks are potent, and the music really rock my socks off!
Fridays and Saturdays are my favorite nights. For those of you into retro music, there's also Mambo Night (aka Mambo Jambo) every Wednesday.
Zouk can get way too crowded at times though. Dancing becomes difficult, and getting shoved becomes inevitable.
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If good service is what you really like, this is THE place to visit for your photography equipment needs. For the few times I've been there, Samuel and Leslie were REALLY friendly and helpful.
The staffs all seem to have great product knowledge, and they really do give you honest opinions on which product would be more suitable for your needs.
They are not perfect, of course. Their prices may be a little higher than some cheaper photography shops in Singapore, but they are still very reasonable. And being a small shop with all the staffs providing excellent service, it is inevitable that the shop can get crowded at times, and getting any service at all can be difficult.
So do drop by during non-peak hours, and you will be amazed by the service they provide. I was so surprised that Sam could already remember me by name after patronizing them only once!
Definitely a 5-star!
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Unlike spindoctor, I've been there for only their desserts and drinks. Their chocolate cakes are really chocolatey and nice! Great place to hang out with my friends for relaxing conversations.
What stopped me from giving PS Cafe a 5-star is its location. Driving there is almost a must.
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Sarong Fly is indeed nice. But the place's a little quiet even on weekends. Great for a romantic stargazing (if there are even stars) night, and for gossip sessions with a group of friends.
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Excellent place to chill out! Probably the liveliest place to be in Holland Village. The live band performance and the enthusiastic crowd is what make the place a favorite of mine.
Every Thursday and Saturday, The UnXpected will play here. Shirlyn's lovely voice, Brandon's drumming skills, and Rene's proficiency with his guitar never fails to amaze me.
Oh, their chicken wings and alcohols are awesome too!
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