[2025 Singapore Attraction] Travel Guide for Kampong Glam (Updated Feb)

Kampong Glam is a Muslim-populated area in Singapore, located northeast of Bugis MRT Station, adjacent to Victoria Street, JlnSultan and Beach Road. This is a great place to experience Malay and Islamic culture, with beautiful architecture, exotic shops and delicious and refined cuisine. If you come here during Ramadan, you will find food stalls and cultural performances all around, especially the festive atmosphere at night. From the beginning of Ramadan to Eid al-Fitr, Kampong Glam is a good choice to experience Islamic culture and festive atmosphere. During the day, Muslims forbade eating and drinking, and after sunset, they gather with friends and relatives for evening prayers and meals together. Especially during Eid al-Fitr, the Sultan Mosque and the numerous stalls on Masjid Street selling traditional Malay sweets and handicrafts are particularly lively, along with vibrant cultural performances and celebrations such as rice cake displays. Tour Guide The main streets of Kampong Glam are Sultan Gate, Arab Street, Bussorah Street, Muscat Street, etc. There are many attractions to visit. The Sultan Mosque on Muscat Street is an iconic building in Kampong Glam, with an onion-shaped golden dome and a huge prayer hall, making it the largest mosque in Singapore. Not far to the east of the Sultan Mosque, Sultan Gate 85 is the Malay Traditional Culture Museum, which used to be the Malay Royal Palace and is now a museum displaying Malay heritage. In addition, the nearby Hacha Fatima Mosque, Malabar Mosque, etc. are also worth a visit. There is another great fun in Kampong Glam, that is, while strolling the streets and feeling the exotic customs, while choosing ethnic specialties and tasting local delicacies. There is a strong Arabian style in this area, and Arabs can be seen everywhere, and the buildings on both sides of some streets are covered with mural-like graffiti and colorful. Bugis Street, next to Bugis MRT Station, is bustling with everything from trendy clothing and accessories to fine souvenirs. The nearby Baishafu Commercial City is transformed from a row of old buildings, with glass vaults and full of nostalgic style. Once famous for making sandals, copper art and copperware, Basola Street is now a mix of old and new shops. You'll find both old-fashioned traditional Kebaya clothing from Singapore, as well as dazzling ornate accessories, silk scarves, key rings, paper fans, as well as books on Arabic and Halal culture, and even small replicas of Malay artifacts. The Arab Street next door is a concentration of special fabrics such as silk, batik, ribbons and organza. It also sells Malay clothing, carpets, antiques, handmade bamboo and rattan home accessories, Malay traditional Congkak checkers, etc. On North Bridge Road, where it meets Arab Street, there are some shops that sell Muslim-related items, such as sandalwood, rosary beads, rehar (bookshelf dedicated to the Koran) and wooden toothbrushes. Haji Lane is a trendy alley with more than 20 local designer brands, emerging fashion boutiques and quirky shops. The small things sold here are poetic and popular with hipsters, art students and aspiring Creative young people love it. Even if you don't plan to buy anything, it's great to come and stroll around and take pictures on the street. In addition, there are many Malay restaurants on Kandahar Street. They are famous for their tender curry beef. Among them, SabarMenanti and WarongNasiPariaman are two popular restaurants. You might as well try them.