New Bahru, Singapore's Latest Lifestyle Hub: Concept, Tenants, Open House

New Bahru is the new kid on the lifestyle destination block, and it has pulled out all the stops to ensure you won't be looking any further. A project by The Lo & Behold Group, New Bahru (Bahru translating to "new" in Malay) is also Singapore's first-ever creative cluster and positions itself as the hotspot of curated brands and novel market concepts.

New Bahru’s website just launched last March 25 ahead of its opening in May 2024, teasing the public with a glimpse of what awaits them in the second quarter of the year. To keep you on your toes, here's what to know from the latest creative lifestyle hub!

Concept

New Bahru, located at 46 & 58 Kim Yam Road, calls the former Nan Chiau High School in the River Valley its home. With a nod to the old structure as a place of learning, New Bahru brands itself as the quintessential destination for exciting experiences and discoveries.

The development was led by The Lo & Behold Group's joint-venture partner, Sunray Group Holdings, and is supported by an array of designers and specialists including FARM (architecture), OMFGCO (branding), Wistec (engineering), This Humid House (landscaping), SWITCH (lighting), and Playpoint (playground). The group also got Nice Projects into the mix as its creative consultant to complete the New Bahru vision: a thoughtful and vibrant community for wellness, hospitality, retail, and food and beverage groups to gather.

Tenants

New Bahru has a wide range of tenants in its arsenal, which has been divided into four categories: Fuel (F&B), Discover (boutiques and stores), Recharge (wellness and fitness), and Enrich (an art studio and childcare centres).

Foodies and epicureans will have a ball exploring New Bahru's restaurants this May. Just some of the establishments you can look forward to are The Coconut Club, known for coconut-forward Singaporean dishes; Huevos for your Mexican cravings; PPP Coffee for specialty craft coffee and pastries; and One Prawn & Co for Asian seafood with a contemporary flair, among others.

Shoppers, on the other hand, can find unique and curated wares from New Bahru's manifold shops. These include Crafune, known for its homegrown leather crafts; Curious Creatures for fine and demi-fine jewellery; capsule coffee store Morning; Rye to get your new favourite everyday staples; and Woods in the Books to add new illustrated and picture books to your collection, to name a few.

Meanwhile, you can work up a sweat and relax at New Bahru's fitness studios and wellness centres. Boutique studio Off Duty Pilates is perfect if you want a low-impact but full-body workout, whereas the 24-hour Mobilus is suitable for those who want to work out any time of the day. For the cricks and knots in your muscles, head to Hideaway and choose from among its rejuvenating massage treatments.

Parents and guardians can also count on the childcare and after-school centres in New Bahru to take care of their tots while going about their errands and appointments. Kiztopia Prestige boasts immersive role-play rooms and workshops for children aged four and below, while The Orange Tree Preschool's bilingual infant and childcare centre features a gourmet laboratory to get kids interested in food science. After-school sanctuary Thrive also has enrichment programmes in English and Mandarin, while families can take up painting classes at the Chalk N Pencils fine art studio.

For top-notch accommodations, there is also New Bahru's lone Stay category, which features the Alma House. This 83-key serviced apartment delivers more than just a fancy stay, with special dining, wellness, and in-room experiences tailored for guests and travellers.

Open House

Curious to learn more about New Bahru? The creative and lifestyle cluster is holding the New Bahru Open House on June 22 and 23, with a slew of meaningful workshops and fun activities organised for you and your loved ones. Block off the dates – and see you there!

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Where: New Bahru, 46 & 58 Kim Yam Road