If you’re already in the holiday spirit, get ready to scoop the endless offering at Downtown East starting tomorrow. For many jolly good reasons, Downtown East is giving you all the fun you’ve missed, ramping up this year’s Christmas celebrations with three additional attractions, following the launch of the boutique container hotels in September.
This marks the biggest Christmas programme yet at Downtown East – with the lights brightly lit indoors and outdoors, from the delightful new life-size gumball installation; Singapore’s first Jurassic Dinosaur – Adventure Park Interactive indoor playground; and Xcape Park outdoor playground. That’s 60,000 sq ft of pure entertainment.
First, look our for the giant balls of fun at the entrance of E!Avenue. The 4m-tall Candy Pops gumball machine is a quirky art installation that features a see-through container that’s filled with colourful gumballs.
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The Artistic Festive Vibe
Candy Pops is the culmination of Downtown East’s 2021 artistic endeavours, where IG-worthy day-and-night structures such as Wave Hellow (by Space Objekt & Aeropalmics) and Lumi Towers (by Ultimate) took centrestage recently. All three installations, located minutes from one another, are on display till next year. Admission is free.
Candy Pops is the third artistic project supported by the National Arts Council (NAC). Downtown East is part of the NAC’s islandwide Arts and Culture Nodes Network.
Candy Pops harks back to the 70s and 80s when gumball machines were the IT game for children. The sight of the vintage gumball machine, created by homegrown artist Justin Loke, evokes a sense of joy and nostalgia.
“It jolts visitors’ memories of Downtown East, transforming from a humble resort to a carnival theme park and becoming a one-step lifestyle destination today,” he explains the premise behind Candy Pops.
Hey, There’s More In The Stocking…
Taking a cue from Candy Pops, Downtown East has transformed into a colourful theme park, taking visitors on a whirlwind of fun rides, games and interactive adventures. Families can also dive into a trove of holiday activities such as wall climbing, baking classes and art workshops.
What’s Christmas without good food – and of course, the goodies? Read: Four new F&B outlets, plus pretty gifts to redeem and more.
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Go Where The Majestic Dinos Roar
Come Christmas Eve, Downtown East’s D’Marquee (indoor dome) will be transformed into a charming primeval forest resplendent with nature’s sights and sounds, featuring different species of dinosaurs. Visitors can interact with these pre-historic mechanical creatures that offer great photo moments.
Organised by Biz Trens media, the indoor playground also incorporates a variety of games for children. They include Dinosaur Fossil Cave, Dinosaur Riding Area, Soft Playing Area, Volcano Trampoline, Dinosaur Train, Shooting game, plus a 3m-tall Volcano Area and more.
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Ride, Spin, Twirl, Game On!
Xcape Park carnival is ringing in the festivities with a whole lot of games and rides at the Begonia Open Air Carpark, where SG Hotel On Wheels (container hotels) are located. Adrenalin junkies can expect rides like the Meteorite, Viking Ship and Swing Chair, while kids can go on the Waddle Boat and Spinning Tea Cup rides. There‘s even a Dino inflatable park that has a 10m–high inflatable water slide and four other giant bouncers. Look out for the carnival games where you can win plushies.
Jurassic Dinosaur – Adventure Park Interactive Exhibition
Date: 24th Dec 2021 – 13th Feb 2022
Opens: 12pm – 9.30pm (Mon – Fri)
10am – 9.30 (Sat, Sun, Eve of PH & PH)
Venue: D’Marquee
Ticket: $25 (Mon – Fri), $28 (Sat, Sun, Eve of PH & PH)
D’Ultimate Xperience Box
On Dec 6, you can et a special 2D1N staycation Special Box (worth $366) at only $120. It includes Wild Wild Wet Passes, carnival credits and more.
Carnival at D’Ultimate XCape
Date: Now – 22nd March 2021
Opens: 4.30pm – 9.30pm (Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri)
12pm – 9.30om (Sat, Sun, PH & School Hols)
Venue: Begonia Open-Air Carpark
Ticket: $5 – $10 per ride / games, $8 – $12 (Dino Inflatable Park)
Five New Joints @ Downtown East
Wrapping the year with more food – and of course, a pop-up store.
Wine Connection
E!Avenue #02-337
The restaurant and integrated wine shop can seat up to 144 guests both indoor and al fresco! Serving a Mediterranean/Western menu, complimenting an exclusive selection of over 250 wines imported directly from vineyards around the world, available for dining-in or take way at attractive prices. You can also enjoy up to 15 wines by glass and 8 European craft beers, with options of draft and bottled.
Weekdays Value Set Lunch (Till 5pm)
A pasta/pizza of your choice + a side garden salad + a soft drink for just $14.90++! Top up $5 to upgrade to a glass of wine.
Kin Kao Young
E!Avenue #01-310
Serves up a wide spread of authentic popular Thai dishes from the original recipe by Noklae Sukothai Noodles, a humble shop in Chiang Mai. Try the signature Celebrity Pork Leg and Pork Bone Soup.
Tuk Tuk Cha
E!Hub #01-K104
A casual Thai cafe specialists in authentic Halal Thai food, beverages and trendy dessert.
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Encik Tan
E!Avenue #01-336
The Halal-certified dishes up a parade of popular local dishes like Hainanese Curry Rice, Wanton Noodles, Ban Mian, and Claypot Rice.
Disney Tsum Tsum Pop-Up Store
E!Avenue #01-307
Get your dose of Tsum Tsum cuteness and shop for your favourite Tsum Tsum merchandise! Give a whirl on the gacha capsule machine to bring home mini Tsum Tsum dollies.
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Goodies Powered By Plus!
To sweeten your visit at Downtown East, Singapore’s largest rewards programme Plus! is extending even more treats for visitors from tomorrow till 31st Dec. There are more than 69 participating outlets at Downtown East to redeem LinkPoints. But this time round, shoppers and diners can win coveted lucky draw prizes such as iPhone 13 (worth $1,299), Dyson Airwrap (worth $799), SecretLab Chair (worth $609) and more – when they redeem a minimum of 200 LinkPoints on the same day. For those who redeem 1,000 LinkPoints, they have three lucky draw chances.
Spend & Redeem
From now till 25th Dec, spend a minimum of $30 (NTUC Plus! members) or $50 (Plus! members) to redeem a Christmas Wrapper. For NTUC Plus! members who spend a minimum of $50 or $70 for Plus! members, they can redeem a scented candle.
