Revamped Bugis Street in Singapore
Bugis Town – which comprises Bugis Junction, Bugis+, and Bugis Street – has long been a favourite shopping haunt in Singapore. It’s packed with retail shops and eateries in one walkable district, and all a direct bus ride from Johor Bahru.
With The New Level 2 at Bugis Street now open, there are even more reasons to add this precinct to your itinerary, whether you’re a local or a tourist. The new experiential-focused zone has customisable banana pudding, thrifting and shopping, as well as candle-making and journaling workshops.
What is Bugis Town?
If there’s an all-in-one neighbourhood in Singapore to explore to your heart’s content, it’s Bugis Town. Spanning Bugis Junction, Bugis+, and Bugis Street, this precinct has just about everything you need from a shopping mall, but with triple the range.
Indulge in a mix of skylight shopping and dining at Bugis Junction, catch the latest movies and sing K at Bugis+, or weave through the colourful photo-worthy lanes of Bugis Street where independent shops selling fashion to souvenirs can be found.
More recently, the second level of Bugis Street has been revamped to include more lifestyle finds and hands-on experiences. Here are some of the newest offerings you shouldn’t miss:
What are the highlights at Bugis Street’s The New Level 2?
Singapore’s first banana pudding bar at Creamie Sippies
Creamie Sippies, Singapore’s first matcha mill cafe famed for its artisanal matcha blends and crowd-favourite banana pudding, lands at Bugis Street with its latest concept, the Banana Pudding Bar.
Personalise your dream dessert based on the cafe’s signature treat at the bar. Start by selecting a Single or Double Scoop, then pile on toppings, sauces, and rotating seasonal specials. At the end, you’ll have an indulgent dessert that looks and tastes as delicious as it was fun to customise.
There are also mini versions of Creamie Sippies’ beloved beverages on the menu, including the best-selling Matcha Latte and Strawberry Matcha Latte, which are thoughtfully portioned to complement the rich, creamy banana pudding.
Unit: #02-115
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-8pm | Sat-Sun 11am-8pm (last order at 7.30pm)
Contact: Creamie Sippies Instagram
Candle-making workshops at White Pixies
If you’re seeking a calm respite with a sprinkle of creativity amid the bustle of Bugis Street, head to White Pixies. The candle studio has a new hideaway here with Singapore’s first dedicated Candle Bar experience, which invites guests to get crafty at a candle-making workshop.
You’ll walk away with a candle that’s uniquely yours, or one that’s perfect for gifting to someone special. Get to choose your favourite fragrance combination, experiment with colours, and put them all together in adorable glassware.
Beyond crafting a bespoke candle, the studio organises other workshops to make personalised diffusers and perfume balms. There is also a retail section where you can shop for candles and diffusers that make for perfect gifts for loved ones.
The brand also champions conscious craftsmanship in their range of hand sanitisers, room sprays, reed diffusers, and candles. This is reflected in their use of 100% natural soy and beeswax, phthalate-free fragrance oils, and environmentally-friendly packaging.
Unit: #02-123
Opening hours: Fri-Sun 12pm-9pm
Contact: White Pixies Instagram
Drop-in workshops at Ruby Merlot
If you like discovering local brands with heart, check out Ruby Merlot. Born in Singapore and now growing its community across Seoul, Perth and Tokyo, the online retail brand is finally bringing its bags, journals, and creative community to a physical store at Bugis Street.
Browse through thoughtfully designed lifestyle accessories, as well as Ruby Merlot’s collection of beautifully crafted leather journals, the Orbit Journal.
To top it all off, the store is also designed to bring people together through drop-in workshops for journaling and junk journaling, as well as lifestyle events.
Unit: #02-121
Opening hours: Sat-Sun 12pm-8pm
Contact: Ruby Merlot Instagram
Take photos in themed rooms at Standard Photo Studio
Skip the boring one-colour backdrop photobooths and check out Standard Photo Studio.
This spot isn’t exactly new on Bugis Street, but it has four concept rooms for next-level photos that are worth checking out. Celebrate Singapore’s food culture in the Hawker Centre Room that has steam pau and kopi props to pose with, or tap into your playful side at the Claw Machine Room.
Besides just printing out your photos in a photostrip, you can turn your photos taken here into keychains and further customize them with beads and charms at a DIY keychain station.
Unit: #02-175
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 11am-7pm | Fri-Sun 1pm-9pm
Contact: Standard Photo Studio Instagram
Thrift & shop at SOMEWHERE @ Bugis Street
It’ll be easy to lose track of time at SOMEWHERE @ Bugis Street. Here, weave between racks of pre-loved clothes, stumble upon an independent brand you’ve never heard of, and find yourself signing up for a workshop you hadn’t planned on joining.
Created by Fleawhere, this space brings together a mix of creative pop-ups, retail shops, and workshops to browse secondhand fits, chat with the creatives behind local brands, and take a seat for a hands-on activity.
Location: Bugis Street, Level 2
Opening hours: Sat-Sun 1pm-7pm
How to get to Bugis Street from Malaysia?
For Malaysians, the journey to Bugis Town is almost as effortless as spending a day there. From JB, hop on the Causeway Link CW2, a 24-hour cross-border bus service that connects JB CIQ directly to Queen Street Bus Terminal. The terminal will be a short walk from Bugis Town.
After clearing Malaysian immigration at JB CIQ, follow the signs to the CW bus boarding area and hop on a CW2 service towards Queen Street.
Once you’ve crossed the Causeway, alight at Woodlands Checkpoint to complete checks at Singapore immigration before boarding the next CW2 bus to Queen Street Bus Terminal. From there, it’s just a short stroll into Bugis Town, where an afternoon of exploring awaits.
This bus service runs around the clock, making it a convenient option whether you’re heading into the city early to beat the crowds or staying late to make the most of your time there.
Explore new experiences at Bugis Street’s The New Level 2
There’s a newly revitalised space all ready to be discovered at Bugis Street.
Whether you’re eager to shop the latest local brands, treat yourself to some delightful desserts, get creative in a workshop or simply spend an afternoon wandering, The New Level 2 at Bugis Street offers plenty of reasons for you to start planning your next spontaneous cross-border adventure.
What’s new at Bugis Street in Singapore
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Photography by Wani Khan.