City & Celebration · couple · 30 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027

Singapore

Bugis (base) · Marina Bay · Gardens by the Bay

Dates

30 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027

Duration

3 days

Travelers

couple

Budget

SGD 612

For 2 · excludes international flights

New Year's Eve fireworks at Marina BayGardens by the Bay — Cloud Forest & Flower DomeMarina Bay Sands SkyPark 360° viewLau Pa Sat Satay Street hawker nightHaji Lane shophouses & street artJewel Changi — world's tallest indoor waterfall

Tue 30 Dec

Arrive Singapore · Evening Exploration

5 stops

Flight2:55 PM

Arrive Changi Airport (SIN). Clear Singapore immigration. Take MRT from Changi to Bugis ~45 min, SGD 2.50. Oxford Hotel is 5 min walk from Bugis MRT.

Rest4:30 PM

Check in: Oxford Hotel, Bugis. Check-in from 2pm — arriving right on time.

Activity6:00 PM

Merlion Park & Marina Bay waterfront walk. 20 min walk from Bugis or 2 MRT stops. See the Merlion at dusk as the MBS skyline lights up.

Food8:00 PM

Dinner at Lau Pa Sat Hawker Centre. Satay Street opens at night with open-air BBQ stalls — char kway teow, Hokkien mee, chilli crab. SGD 4–8/dish.

Evening10:00 PM

Stroll Bugis Street night market or Clarke Quay riverfront bars. Easy first evening — big countdown tomorrow.

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Itinerary

Day 1 — Arrive Singapore · Evening Exploration

Tue 30 Dec

  1. 2:55 PMFlightArrive Changi Airport (SIN). Clear Singapore immigration. Take MRT from Changi to Bugis ~45 min, SGD 2.50. Oxford Hotel is 5 min walk from Bugis MRT.
  2. 4:30 PMRestCheck in: Oxford Hotel, Bugis. Check-in from 2pm — arriving right on time.
  3. 6:00 PMActivityMerlion Park & Marina Bay waterfront walk. 20 min walk from Bugis or 2 MRT stops. See the Merlion at dusk as the MBS skyline lights up.
  4. 8:00 PMFoodDinner at Lau Pa Sat Hawker Centre. Satay Street opens at night with open-air BBQ stalls — char kway teow, Hokkien mee, chilli crab. SGD 4–8/dish.
  5. 10:00 PMEveningStroll Bugis Street night market or Clarke Quay riverfront bars. Easy first evening — big countdown tomorrow.

Day 2 — Gardens by the Bay · NYE Fireworks

Wed 31 Dec

  1. 9:00 AMActivityGardens by the Bay — Cloud Forest & Flower Dome. Pre-book timed entry on Klook. Cloud Forest: 35m indoor waterfall + misty mountain inside a cool dome. ~SGD 53/person for both domes.
  2. 12:00 PMActivityMarina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck. 56 floors up — 360° city panorama with Supertree Grove below. Pre-book 12pm slot ~SGD 32/person.
  3. 2:00 PMActivityHaji Lane afternoon wander. 10 min walk from Oxford Hotel — indie boutiques, street art, and halal cafés in colourful shophouses.
  4. 5:00 PMFoodEarly NYE dinner — book ahead. Fixed menus near Marina Bay tonight: Bread Street Kitchen, Osteria Mozza, or Jumbo Seafood for chilli crab. Book the 6pm slot to finish before crowds peak.
  5. 9:00 PMActivityHead to Marina Bay for countdown. Walk from Oxford ~25 min or take Grab. Stake out Esplanade waterfront or Float @ Marina Bay. Light shows from 10pm — arrive early for a good spot.
  6. 12:00 AMEveningNew Year's Eve fireworks over Marina Bay. 8 minutes of choreographed colour reflected in the water. Happy New Year 2027!

Day 3 — New Year's Day · Fly Home

Thu 1 Jan

  1. 9:00 AMFoodNew Year's Day breakfast at Ya Kun Kaya Toast, Bugis. Crispy toast with coconut jam and soft-boiled eggs — Singapore's most beloved breakfast since 1944. SGD 4–6.
  2. 10:30 AMActivityChinatown or Little India wander. Chinatown: temples, shophouses, cheap souvenirs. Little India: spice shops, flower garlands, vibrant street life. Both 1 MRT stop from Bugis.
  3. 12:00 PMTransportCheck out Oxford Hotel. Ask to store bags until evening departure.
  4. 1:00 PMFoodFinal Singapore meal at Maxwell Food Centre or Chinatown Complex. Tian Tian Hainanese chicken rice, laksa, or char siew rice. SGD 4–8. Michelin-recognised street food.
  5. 3:00 PMActivityJewel Changi Airport — world's tallest indoor waterfall (HSBC Rain Vortex), excellent food courts and shops. Budget 1.5–2 hrs before check-in.
  6. 6:30 PMTransportCheck in and clear immigration at Changi. Allow 2.5 hrs before departure for SQ international flights.
  7. 8:40 PMFlightDepart Singapore SIN → Dhaka DAC. Non-stop 4 hrs, Singapore Airlines. Arrive Dhaka 10:40 PM.

Flights

Arrive from Bali · DPS → SIN
Tue 30 Dec · 12:05 PM → 2:55 PM · Singapore Airlines · non-stop · 2h 50m
Return · SIN → DAC
Thu 1 Jan · 8:40 PM → 10:40 PM · Singapore Airlines · non-stop · 4h 00m

Accommodation

Oxford Hotel · Bugis, Singapore
2 nights · 30 Dec – 1 Jan · SGD 108/night (total SGD 216) · Check-in: 30 Dec 2:00 PM · Check-out: 1 Jan 12:00 PM

Route

  1. Bali (DPS)
  2. Singapore · via flight
  3. Marina Bay · via transport (daytrip)
  4. Gardens by the Bay · via transport (daytrip)
  5. Dhaka · via flight

Budget estimate · SGD

Hotels — 2 nights (for 2)
SGD 216
Activities & tickets (for 2)
SGD 168
Transport — MRT + Grab (for 2)
SGD 48
Food — 3 days (for 2)
SGD 180
Total estimate
SGD 612

For 2 · excludes international flights

Notes

Visa
Singapore tourist visa: apply via the Singapore High Commission in Dhaka at least 2–3 weeks before travel. Have hotel bookings and return flight confirmation ready for the application.
Transport
Buy an EZ-Link card at Changi Airport (SGD 12, includes SGD 5 credit) — tap for all MRT and bus rides. Use Grab app for taxis; avoid un-metered cabs. Changi to Bugis MRT is ~45 min.
NYE Tips
Marina Bay fills up fast on 31 Dec. Arrive by 9pm for a good spot on the Esplanade waterfront. Grab prices surge heavily after midnight — consider walking back to Bugis or waiting 30 min.
Hawker Food
Singapore's hawker centres are some of the world's best value. Maxwell Food Centre (Tian Tian chicken rice), Lau Pa Sat (Satay Street at night), and Chinatown Complex are the top picks in this area.
Jewel Changi
Jewel is connected to all Changi terminals via direct walkways. The HSBC Rain Vortex is illuminated at night — arrive before 8pm to see the light show before check-in.