Resorts World Genting celebrates its 60th with year-long celebrations

Source: Resorts World Genting. Resorts World Genting is hours from Singapore and 6,000 ft above sea level.

The legendary Resorts World Genting (RWG) turns 60, and Singaporeans are invited. Diamond jubilee promotions include a limited-time Buy 1 Free 1 Genting SkyWorlds ticket offer for Singaporeans, nature-inspired experiences at Resorts World Awana, and special deals at the Travel Malaysia Fair in October at Singapore Expo.

Headlining the SG60 festivities is the S$179 SG60 Gala Dinner, an evening of culinary excellence and cultural spectacle at the Genting International Convention Centre (GICC), held exclusively for Singapore Genting Rewards Card (GRC) members. The dinner will be held on 25 August 2025 at 6 pm.

For guests from Singapore who crave a deeper connection with nature and culture, the S$328 3D2N Resorts World Awana Gala Dinner Experience offers just that. Happening from 22 to 24 November, this getaway includes a gala dinner set at the Awana Wawasan Grand Ballroom hosted by beloved Malay radio DJs, plus an experience along the scenic Awana Trail:

- 22 November: Participants will travel from Singapore to Resorts World Awana (RWA) by coach, with a stopover at Genting Highlands Premium Outlets for shopping and lunch at their own leisure. In the evening, guests will enjoy a gala dinner hosted by Warna 94.2FM’s Malay DJs at the Awana Wawasan Ballroom, featuring live performances, interactive games, and a lucky draw.

- 23 November: Guests will join the DJs on a nature-themed experience via the Awana Trail, a two-hour guided walk to enjoy the fresh highland air and biodiversity of the area.

- 24 November: Guests will return to Singapore.

The package is available for booking through authorised travel partners WTS Travel, Transtar Travel, and EU Holidays.

Malaysia's premier integrated resort destination is also offering 'buy one, free one' tickets to Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park at S$40. The tickets must be purchased by 31 August for use by 14 September. 

Visit the Travel Malaysia Fair for more offers. Enjoy hotel stays from S$60, walk away with free gifts and more. 

Spencer Lee, Executive VP of Sales, Marketing and Public Relations at Resorts World Genting said: “This 60th anniversary isn’t just a celebration of our past, it’s a bold invitation into our future. We’re bringing RWG’s signature hospitality, adventure and magic closer to Singaporeans than ever before. 

"Whether you’re discovering us for the first time or returning to relive fond memories, 2025 will be a year to remember at Resorts World Genting. Come and be part of the legacy.”

With convenient direct coach services and short haul flights from Singapore, getting to RWG is easier than ever. Seamless transit options connect Singapore travellers from KLIA, downtown Kuala Lumpur, and even Johor Bahru. 

Limited-time offers and exclusive packages available for booking now. For more information and bookings, visit www.rwgenting.com or RWG’s official social media channels.

As part of its recent refurbishment inspired by nature, Resorts World Awana now offers revitalised spaces perfect for unforgettable events. The new Awana Village and The Great Lawn provide ideal event settings. Nature lovers can explore a variety of scenic trails. Meanwhile, the resort’s iconic 18-hole golf course is undergoing a full revamp and will be fully opened by early next year.  

Hashtags: #SG60, #RWG60, #ResortsWorldGenting, #RWG60thAnniversary, #60thDiamondJubilee, #CutiCutiGenting

CUBED³: The three-part three party adventure in Hong Kong

On September 21, Sandy Rivera, globally known as Kings of Tomorrow, headlines CUBED³ - a new event that with celebrations across land, sea, and sky - all in one all-day and -night adventure.

CUBED³ represents the most ambitious project to date for Sunken Hong Kong and Blacklight International (BLI), whose entertainment arm specialises in large-scale public art and culture events throughout Asia. The event offers a seamless flow from day to night, combining world-class music, breathtaking views, and showcases the best of what Hong Kong has to offer. Starting at 2 pm and running until 4 am, this all-day and -night adventure gives guests the flexibility to join whenever they want.

Three beloved aspects of Hong Kong are showcased: the bustling harbourfront, the luxurious yacht life, and the vibrant rooftop party culture. Start the journey on land at AIA Vitality Park from 2 pm to 10 pm, dancing under the Hong Kong Observation Wheel. 

From there, set sail on the Vibe Yacht, cruising through Victoria Harbour while enjoying panoramic views of the city. As night falls, ascend to WAV Rooftop at Trilogy from 9 pm to midnight for a party under the stars. 

The after-party continues from midnight to 4 am at Keyz, Trilogy’s exclusive nightclub. At the helm of this experience is Sandy Rivera, the house music legend behind the timeless hit Finally. Joining Rivera are over 20 of Hong Kong’s finest DJs and live performers, including Benny Cullen, Chris Perkins, Daniel Boswarva, Eugene Tse, Juliejjun, KING LOVELY, MajorTOM, Minou, Nat Dunn, Rie Kiriiaka, and WilkinHo. Together, they will deliver an energetic, high-octane soundtrack across all three venues, ensuring that the party keeps moving and the excitement never stops. 

The Vibe Yacht will feature four unique sailings throughout the day, each hosted by one of Hong Kong’s top music labels: 

- Point Label (2 pm – 4 pm): An artistic and cultural project founded by five French music enthusiasts dedicated to promoting electronic music in Hong Kong.

- Lovely (4 pm – 6 pm): Known for its bouncy, feel-good vibes and chart-topping releases, Lovely will bring an exclusive preview of brand-new music.

Sunken (6 pm – 8 pm): A driving force in Hong Kong’s electronic scene, Sunken will curate a sunset session featuring some of the city’s best local talent.

Chaotic Pavilion (8 pm – 10 pm): This collective will deliver an immersive DJ set.

Source: Sunken Hong Kong and BLI. From left: Rivera, AIA Vitality Park, the Vibe Yacht, and the WAV Rooftop.

Details

Tickets for CUBED³ on September 21 can be booked at https://cubed3hk.com

Land + Air Pass (includes entry to AIA Vitality Park and WAV Rooftop)

• HK$250 (Sunken members)
• HK$280 (Early bird) 
• HK$300 (General admission)

Boat Pass Add-On

HK$328 (choose from four different sailing times)

#GetRaptured with Mulia Bali

Source: Mulia Bali via TravMedia Asia. RAPTURE logo.

Beachfront hotel Mulia Bali is calling party enthusiasts to get ready for RAPTURE – Mulia Summer Party, by its iconic Courtyard Pool and white-sand beach. The 1 September event is to be held every year as Mulia Bali's signature event and is expected to set the bar for daytime lifestyle parties on the island.

The party to close summer is to feature famous singers and international DJs, dancers and Mulia's decor.

Details:

Held rain, hail or shine, the party is limited to 1,500 people and will open from 12 noon until 8pm, after which guests are welcome to enjoy the night at Mulia's Sky Bar or ZJ's. Private cabanas are available for a more intimate pool experience. Guests must be aged 18 and above.

An accommodation package inclusive of three to seven nights' stay and passes to the party are available at the three official RAPTURE hotels; The Mulia, Mulia Resort and Mulia Villas.

Call +62 361 301 7777 with questions.

Urban Ventures x House of Noise 2017 is much more than a street musical showcase

Source: Urban Ventures. Graphic for the event.

Social enterprise Urban Ventures is back December 16 after the success of its last Street Party. In collaboration with Noise Singapore by the National Arts Council, organisers LOPELAB, a creative studio of superheroes with super powers in urban design, marketing, and events management and Thunder Rock School, which focuses on music learning and creation, have launched Urban Ventures x House of Noise 2017, a street musical showcase designed to promote the best of the local music scene and grow the support of local talent and artistes.

The event will include emerging talents from the Noise Music Mentorship 2017, DJ sets, heritage tours, urban planning workshops, a popup barber, GIF photobooth, free manicure and face painting, popup F&B stalls and a Christmas market.

Big on all things Singapore, Urban Ventures x House of Noise 2017 will spotlight young local talents, and showcase Singapore artisanal brands at the Christmas market.  The street party will feature three stages; the Electric Avenue featuring a showcase by Pioneer DJ’s Mix Us Happy programme as well as DJ JustMack, Keong Saik Stage and Jiak Chuan Stage featuring some of the best emerging music talents in Singapore.

Brought to party-goers by Noise Singapore, House of Noise will showcase the best and brightest musicians from the Noise Music Mentorship 2017. There will be 19 new music acts including progressive rock outfit Test the Divide, groovy funk/soul band Astronauts, and singer-songwriter Krysta Joy.

The 3rd stage - Electric Avenue near to the junction of Keong Saik Road and Neil Road will feature a showcase from Mix Us Happy, a DJ experience initiative by Pioneer DJ, for DJ enthusiasts who have never had professional DJ experience. Embrace self-expression and dance on with DJ JustMack into the evening.

While live music is the highlight, the organisers hope to expand the diversity of the activation across all audiences by featuring new F&B brands at a Christmas market. The Christmas Market features a curated selection of local brands like Plain Supplies, Fours, Monument Lifestyle, Beans To Bars and more.

And to keep energy levels up, Urban Ventures is featuring both F&B pop-up booths and outdoor refreshments with the likes of 1KS, Caribbean extraordinaire Lime House and Bao Makers.

Get pampered at the face painting and manicure stations by Vaniday. New wave barbershop Hombre Barberblade will also be there to offer classic haircuts and shaves.

Those interested in the design of our urban spaces can learn about the Future Cities Laboratory at the Urban Design Workshop. Introducing new forms of citizen participation in urban design, participants will get the opportunity to envision their ideas for Keong Saik Road through an online design tool and provide suggestions for improvement through map-based surveys .

This year, Urban Ventures has partnered with GrabPay so vendors at the party can be paid cashlessly.

Urban Ventures’ Street Party Volume 7 saw the attendance of more than 12,000 individuals as Keong Saik Street lit up with music, art and selfexpression. Influencers graced the event together with five drag queens, two DJs, six bands and eight poets to share their love for fashion and the arts.

Details:

The street party will be along Keong Siak Road and Jiak Chuan Road on 16 December 2017, 4pm - 1030pm, rain or shine.

Main Stage on Jiak Chuan:

Aural-Ink, Astronauts, Banana Suicide Forest, CMMN GRND, Maxime,RETROFOCUS, ROYAL ESTATE, Sine, Test The Divide, Trust The Chaos.

Acoustic Stage on Keong Saik:

Abby Simone, Florencia Song, Jamie Chong, KrystaJoy, KYLA T, Nigel Cheah, Pavithiren Prestian, Sarah Ann Wee, Vivien Yap.

Christmas Market on Keong Saik:

C is for Colette, Beans to Bars, PLAIN SUPPLIES, Pins & Pongs, Katfood, Oana, Envet, The Clay Day, BLESS YOU MY DEAR, Hush Candle, Center Pottery Singapore, Monument Lifestyle, FOURS, Twirls of Yarn, SOAMI, Edition Eats, Zoetelier, The Everyday Club, Noir Hom, STITCHED by ellyphany, Out & Ink, and Dawnut's Factory.

Food popups include:

Indline.Sg, Bao Makers, Lime House, Park Bench Deli, DON HO - Social Kitchen & Bar, and more!

Electric Stage on Keong Saik:

• PioneerDJ MixUsHappy Showcase (4pm-9.30pm)
• DJ JustMack (9.30pm onwards)

Pop Up Barber by Hombre BarberBlade (4pm-10.30pm)
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Urban Design Workshop by Future Cities Laboratory (5pm-9pm)

Free Beauty Services by Vaniday
• Express Manicure (5pm-7.30pm)
• Face Painting (5pm-9pm).

Grand Hyatt Mumbai unveils new year's eve plans

Grand Hyatt Mumbai, Hyatt International's flagship contemporary lifestyle complex in South Asia and an area hotel for Mumbai, Pune and Goa, will have major events to celebrate the new year.

The Grand Courtyard Party, beginning from 7pm, invites guests to dance under the stars on new year's eve with drinks and desserts. The Grand Courtyard Party costs INR3,500 plus taxes.

Seven in the evening is the lucky hour at Grand Hyatt Mumbai. North West Frontier cuisine is available with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options at Soma from 7pm, while Celini will offer Italian indulgence, again from 7pm. China House is open for a Chinese themed dinner from the same time. All options cost INR4,444 plus taxes.

For INR10,000 plus taxes per couple, China House Lounge opens at 10pm so guests can dance the night away to the tunes of a stellar DJ line up.

At Fifty Five East, a buffet is available from 7pm, from INR3,333 on New Year's Eve. The New Year Brunch at Fifty Five East begins at 12pm, and features a feast from across the globe. The New Year Brunch costs from INR2,222 onwards.

Interested?

To make a reservation, call Restaurant Reservations at +91 22 6676 1149 or visit the festivity desk in person at the Grand Hyatt Mumbai.

Singapore Year-end Gift Guide 2016: The travel edition

So it's nearing the end of the year and time to treat yourself. There's a lot of choice, no matter what your budget and preferences are:

Viator picks: Winter in Japan, New Year's Eve in Hong Kong, or a New Year in New Zealand

Viator, a TripAdvisor company and the world’s leading provider for tours and experiences worldwide, offers tours in Asia Pacific region such as sledding and strawberry-picking in Japan. The
Ski Resort Sledding and Strawberry Picking Day Trip including Crab Lunch Buffet experience in Shinjuku, Japan is an 11-hour day trip from Tokyo that includes playing with snow at the winter wonderland of Norn Minakami Ski Resort, an included buffet lunch of fresh seafood and all-you-can-eat strawberry picking at a local farm.

Source: Viator website. Enjoy sledding as part of Viator's Ski Resort Sledding and Strawberry Picking Day Trip including Crab Lunch Buffet experience.

For a taste of winter in Asia, consider whiling away New Year's Eve in Hong Kong. The 2017 Hong Kong New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise puts you on board a three-deck vessel in the middle of Victoria harbour for a ringside seat of the fireworks on New Year's Eve. Enjoy the drinks and buffet-style snacks hospitality onboard and savour the skyline before the action begins.

Source: Viator website. The 2017 Hong Kong New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise will provide an unbeatable view of the fireworks against the city's skyline.

Or be one of the first people to welcome the new year with an overnight cruise by luxury catamaran in New Zealand. The Auckland Harbour and Hauraki Gulf Overnight Cruise includes sunset and sunrise over the Hauraki Gulf from the privacy of an ocean-view cabin. See the Auckland Harbour Bridge, Bean Rock Lighthouse and Devonport from Waitemata Harbour, then sail past Hauraki Gulf islands including Rangitoto and Waiheke. There will be time to snorkel, kayak or relax the sundeck while the craft anchors in a sheltered cove. Afternoon tea as well as dinner and a full breakfast are served on board.

Source: Viator website. Enjoy sunrise and sunset on board the Auckland Harbour and Hauraki Gulf Overnight Cruise,

Interested?

The Ski Resort Sledding and Strawberry Picking Day Trip including Crab Lunch Buffet trip (tour code: 43454P2) costs US$100.10 and up. Book

The 2017 Hong Kong New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise (tour code: 17423P13) costs US$280. Book

The Auckland Harbour and Hauraki Gulf Overnight Cruise (tour code: 3910HBOC) begins at US$216.90. Book

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End the year at Samujana, Koh Samui

Source: Samujana. The hilltop location of this boutique villa estate in Koh Samui, Thailand, affords guests spectacular views.

Those who prefer to stay in one place from Christmas to New Year, a stay at Samujana, Koh Samui’s boutique villa estate, may be the answer. At just over three hours by air from Hong Kong and 90 minutes' flight from Singapore (plus a 10-minute drive from the airport), Samujana promises a  hassle-free festive experience.

Guests are welcomed to join a number of celebrations happening at Samujana throughout the festive period, including pop-up barbecues, kickabouts on the lawn, volleyball tournaments, sunrise yoga, Muay Thai, arts and crafts sessions, and more. Fireworks will light up the estate’s hilltop location as Samujana ushers in 2017 in style, providing a fitting end to the year.

Amrita, one of the islands’ leading detox experts, will provide a wide range of beauty and relaxation for guests to recover from the celebrations in the privacy of their villa. For something more adventurous, guests can take advantage of exclusive charters with a choice of various sailing and motorboats - ideal for water-skiing, picnics on hidden beaches, snorkelling, sightseeing or for pure sailing pleasure.

Samujana’s selection of villas, including the newly unveiled and largest eight-bedroom villa, ensures ample space to entertain and celebrate. Bespoke Christmas and New Year escapes can be arranged. 

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Christmas and New Year’s Eve at The Slate, Phuket 

Source: The Slate, Phuket. Christmas celebrations at The Slate, Phuket.

The Slate’s festive season kicks off with a visit from Santa and his Santarinas as they drop by The Slate’s Christmas Eve buffet dinner, and continue with festive music at Christmas dinner. The festivities continue with a circus-themed gala dinner for New Year’s Eve. Clowns, magicians, and stilt walkers will be on hand to greet guests. An after-party on the beach will usher in 2017, culminating in a blaze of fireworks.

Interested?

Book

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Festive celebrations at the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort

 Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort has prepared an all-out festive season celebration for 2016, from Christmas celebrations to a year-end gala and New Year’s Eve party.

On Christmas Eve, sofitel patrons can revel in a Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner at Kwee Zeen, which will serve a seafood extravaganza among other festive favourites at IDR499,000++ per person. Cut Catch Cucina will be putting up a five-course degustation dinner which includes Christmas drinks, live acoustic band entertainment, and dinner starting from IDR799,000++ per person. 

Cut Catch Cucina will feature a children's choir on Christmas Day. The brunch package starts from IDR899,000++ per person, inclusive of pool access.

The New Year’s Eve gala dinner includes an intimate acoustic performance from Indonesia-born Anggun, one of Asia’s most recognised performing artists and the embodiment of Indonesian charm and French elegance. Tickets to the gala start from IDR3,000,000++ per person. A lavish five-course dinner at the resort’s Gamelan Grand Ballroom starts at 8pm, after which guests proceed to the 2017 countdown party at Nikki Beach, where the resort’s beachfront will be illuminated by fireworks.


Interested?

Call +62 361 849 2888 or email H9078 at sofitel dot com with questions

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Beach activities at the Maldives for Christmas and New Year

Source: The Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort.

The Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort has announced a festive programme of beach activities for Christmas and New Year. The beach resort in the south Maldives has organised activities from 19 December to 2 January, most of which are free.

The activities include complimentary yoga, guided snorkelling trips, morning meditation, fishing trips, beach barbecues, water polo, sushi making, a Southeast Asia culinary night, romantic sunset dinners, chilling by the pool (with an in-house DJ), discovering nearby castaway islands, a Moroccan evening, Japanese night, taichi on the beach, kayak racing, dolphin trips, snorkelling with a marine biologist, open air movies, and more.

Guests can also renew their vows on the beach, cross the equator to the ‘other side of the world’, surf, visiting local islands, including a private island for the day (with food and drinks), dining on the beach, as well as cook classes for Maldivian, Indian, Sri Lankan or Japanese cuisine.

Interested?

Prices start from US$760/£621/€698 (plus 22% GST and service charge) per night for a 211 sq m beach villa with private pool, accommodation for two adults and two children, daily gourmet breakfast, and a daily three-course dinner. Prices are higher for Christmas to New Year's. View the 2016 Outrigger Konotta Holiday Campaign pricing

Call +960 790 2786 with questions, or email reservation dot konotta at outrigger dot mv.

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Exclusive seasonal experiences around the world with Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas 

From Arabian sands to private islands in the Indian Ocean and Asia’s cultural gems, Anantara properties are gearing up to provide unforgettable experiences and festive feasts.

December

Take a galaxy-gazing journey in Oman on the rim of a canyon at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort. Revel in the vast night sky with a special movie night under the stars with popcorn and candy canes being served around the fire pit.

Christmas

In Thailand, guests of Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort can step aboard an antique rice barge for Christmas dinner on a moonlight river cruise, or take in the Christmas sunset at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas on a yacht cruise. 

In Vietnam, Anantara Hoi An Resort guests will be invited to light a candle in a coloured lantern and make a wish as they release it on the river. Afterwards the riverside setting transforms into a fashion show of intricate Vietnamese costumes, and a sumptuous Christmas dinner ends in roasted marshmallows and chestnuts.

New Year's Eve

In Abu Dhabi, UAE, New Year’s Eve will be marked by a moveable feast at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara with a ballroom gala dinner erupting into courtyard revelry with DJs, fire artists and fireworks lighting up over the desert of the Empty Quarter. For a uniquely exclusive way to ring in the New Year, Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara, also in Abu Dhabi,  is offering the ultimate private party in its luxurious penthouse, which includes a banquet for up to 25 guests and access to the resort’s Pool Deck NYE Party.

Along one of Bali’s trendiest beaches, Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort is going all out on New Year’s Eve with a rooftop dining celebration to acoustic music as the sun sets on rushing surf, magician tricks and fabulous lucky draw prizes, getting party goers in the mood for a DJ pool party with free flow drinks and a beach bash to beats and fire dancers.

In Thailand’s cultural north, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort pays tribute to its 1920s colonial origins and heritage with a Gatsby New Year’s Eve gala, including Lanna street food and shows by an award-winning indigenous performer. 

Source: Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas. Elephants from the Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort.

The jungle midnight countdown at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort starts with views of three countries, seguing into a lavish poolside banquet and fireworks illuminating the hills of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. 

In Bangkok, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel’s choice of steakhouse, Italian, Thai and Japanese dining packages end with a late night celebration in the grand lobby to local DJ soundtracks while Anantara Sathorn Bangkok Hotel’s rooftop dining sashays into a pulsing after-party of live music, fire shows, and DJ beats and bubbles, overlooking a 360-degree view of the city.

New Year's Day

New Year’s Day culinary experiences make hangover cures a gourmet treat, inspired by iconic views – from the natural world wonder of Zambia’s Victoria Falls at The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara, and Bali’s spectacular surf at Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort, to free roaming Arabian wildlife at Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts off the coast of Abu Dhabi.

A Maldivian seafood feast takes diners into 2017 with a selection of seafood caught fresh from the Indian Ocean accompanied by views from across the lagoon at Anantara Dhigu Resort. And to help revitalise and start the year well, Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort will be offering urban pampering to a whole new level with the advanced technology of Cool Shaping packages for the festive period. 

Source: Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas. Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort.

Interested?

Create a 2016 festive escape with Anantara

Read the WorkSmart Asia Singapore Year-end Gift Guides 2016 for technology and food

W Retreat & Spa Bali - Seminyak marks fifth anniversary with month-long celebration

Source: W Retreat & Spa Bali website.

W Retreat & Spa Bali – Seminyak is turning five on March 5, 2016. In W style, the resort will mark the occasion with the month-long FIVE ON FIVE anniversary party with five different highlights:

WOOBAR will feature Paletas Wey popsicles created for the occasion by the Bali-based provider of Mexican-style frozen confectionery, while W THE STORE will offer an exclusive, limited edition line of Wanitas (woman) décor in conjunction with local artist K8 that is a modern interpretation of the traditional Balinese woman. 

At the W LOUNGE the resort is introducing FIT BAR, a fruit market style stall/corner that offers a wide variety of freshly squeezed fruit juices, made to order from fresh, local and organic quality ingredients. Visitors to the STARFISH BLOO and FIRE restaurants can enjoy special five-course menus. 

Last but not least, the 24-hour AWAY SPA will offer the FIVE ON FIVE spa offer for the month of March, featuring diamond dust for skin exfoliation, a 60-minute massage and a 24K gold wrap.

Interested?

The W Retreat & Spa Bali – Seminyak is at Jl. Petitenget Kerobokan, Seminyak Denpasar, Bali 80361, Indonesia. Call +62 361 473 8106 / +62 361 300 0106

The FIVE ON FIVE party on 5 March 2016 will be held from 5pm to 4am, with DJ and music producer Alex Metric (OWSLA/UK) at the WOOBAR. Entry is free.

An exclusive W Bali x Paletas Wey menu will be available at the WOOBAR from March 5 from 6pm

Hashtag: #WFIVEONFIVE 

Clarke Quay invites Singapore to a new year countdown

Source: Clarke Quay.

Clarke Quay invites Singapore to finish the year off with a bang. MediaCorp Class95FM DJ Glenn Ong and 987FM DJ, Sonia Chew will be at the countdown to the New Year, with live band performances by Goodfellas (SG), a glow-themed street parade and roving percussionists.

The event will be broadcast live from Clarke Quay on 987FM. View the details here. Clarke Quay outlets have individual New Year’s Eve specials that can be viewed here. 

Burj Khalifa is the star of Downtown Dubai New Year's Eve Gala

This New Year’s Eve, the 828m facade of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai will feature an illuminated LED screen to complement a fireworks spectacle to mark the dawn of 2015, WAM, the Emirates News Agency has reported.

The Downtown Dubai New Year’s Eve Gala, by developer Emaar Properties, will feature a six-part firework, laser and light show, including a tribute to Dubai, its leadership, and the UAE’s 43 years of achievements to be shown on the custom-built display. 

Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Managing Director of Emaar Properties, said: "The Downtown Dubai New Year’s Eve Gala has defined its credentials in a short span of time as the world’s most-watched New Year’s Eve spectacle surpassing the visitor turnout at celebrations in New York, Sydney and London. With visitors from all over the world arriving to join in the festivities, the event has become a defining spectacle that adds to the pride of Dubai. 

"This year, the celebrations will be grandest to date with an unprecedented array of fascinating pyrotechnics and the world’s first-of-its-kind LED illumination on Burj Khalifa. With the festive event, we are underlining the positivity of Dubai, a city that brings hope, cheer and optimism to people in the region and across the world." 

Gold and silver strobe light effects will illuminate the tower in the first act, which will be complemented by fireworks displays from across buildings in downtown Dubai. The second act will feature rings and waves, while the next act is about twinkling golden stars. The fourth act has cyclonic light effects, followed by light sequins and then the countdown.

Visitors to Downtown Dubai can watch the spectacle from various vantage points in Burj Park as well as Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard. More details on New Year’s Eve events can be accessed at www.myfestivedubai.com. 

Online viewers can choose from four different camera angles to watch the live streaming on www.youtube.com/DowntownDubai. The Downtown Dubai New Year’s Eve Gala reached over 2.5 billion people last year through live telecasts in addition to millions at Burj Park in person.

Clarke Quay presents Once Upon a Nightmare free street party for Halloween

If you're looking for a Halloween activity with colleagues, Clarke Quay is organising what it says is "the spine-chilling Halloween event of the year". Hosted by 98.7FM Muttons On The Move DJs Justin Ang and Vernon A, admission to the Once Upon A Nightmare street party is free.

Source: Clarke Quay.

Groove to the wicked tunes by ‘live’ local band Enigma and participate in themed stage games to win prizes. Clarke Quay invites party-goers to come in their "best demented rendition" of a favourite fairytale character. The top three best-dressed costumes will stand a chance to win up to S$200 worth of dining vouchers. Another best-dressed competition is on at China One’s Revolution. There may also be free entry to clubs, discounts on drinks and a chance to win prizes at participating outlets for the creatively dressed.

Other activities available include face painters and photo opportunities with towering “balding” Rupunzel, the lurking Red Riding Hood and the ghastly zombies. Find out more about other events and promotions here and here. 

Log on to www.clarkequay.com.sg/halloween for more details.

Celebrate F1 at Clarke Quay with meal promos and Attica parties

Source: Clarke Quay website.

Clarke Quay is offering a host of privileges and parties for the Singapore Grand Prix season for both ticket holders and non-ticket holders.

Promotions for all diners include 1 for 1 deals at District 10 on a different item each day from Sunday to Thursday, special Grand Prix cuisine at Hooters, and one diner eats free for every four diners at the Peony Jade.

Ticket holders can also enjoy meal discounts of between 10% and 20% at selected outlets.

Attica is hosting Gridlock Fever Parties every evening from 17 to 21 September, culminating in 'The Final Lap' on the 21st with Attica's resident DJs and live podium performances.