Why do the usual dinner and a movie, when you can reignite the sparks in your relationship with these out-ofthe- box and wallet-friendly dates!
Why do the usual dinner and a movie, when you can reignite the sparks in your relationship with these out-ofthe- box and wallet-friendly dates!
Unleash Your Inner Picasso
Spend a few hours getting to know your date among some blank canvases, a set of artist brushes and unlimited quantities of rainbow-coloured paint. Best of all? The Liberty Art Jam by Artify Studio is Singapore’s first art studio that works on a pay-what-you-wish system, so after you’re done with your masterpiece, just donate what you think the session was worth. Located at #09-03, Textile Centre, 200 Jalan Sultan. Tel: 9011 1431.
Walk Among The Treetops
Everyone has to experience the magic and majesty of nature at MacRitchie Reservoir at least once in their life, so why not do it with your potential spouse? Rise bright and early and head to the TreeTop Walk – a 250-metre suspended pathway between the two highest points in MacRitchie, Bukit Peirce and Bukit Kalan. At its highest point, you’ll be 25 metres above the ground!
Get Lit With Cosmic Bowling
Turn bowling on its head at the Orchid Bowl, where you and your loved one can cosy up to each other in a glow-in-the-dark setting. Unlike movie theatres, where you’re pretty much under strict rules to keep it hush-hush, good-natured ribbing and friendly competition are guaranteed at a bowling alley. Cosmic bowling costs $30 for the public at The Chevrons, SAFRA Yishun and E!Hub but if you head over to SAFRA Punggol, you’ll only pay $26. Visit orchidbowl.com.sg for more details.
Soar Higher
At the Marina Barrage, dating goes old school. Keep it sweet like the good times of yesteryear, and buy a kite for as little as $10 on the first floor. Then head up to the rooftop garden and let it loose into the open skies. You’ll be rewarded with a stunning backdrop of the Singapore skyline, and if you stay late enough, you can even partake in a spot of stargazing. If kites are too traditional for your tastes, get a Frisbee instead so you both can have some energetic fun.
Look To The Stars
Is true love on the cards for you and your significant other? Find out by heading to Chinatown and looking for a fortune teller to read your future for about $5. It may or may not come true, but you’ll have a hoot of a time and it’ll be a story to tell your grandkids if your stars are aligned.
Find Love In Laughter
According to a study published in the journal Personal Relationships, sharing giggles with a romantic partner helps to keep those feelings of love alive and kicking. With that in mind, The Comedy Club Asia has a regular series of shows at Blu Jaz Cafe every Wednesday and Thursday that are sure to keep you and your date rolling in the aisles with laughter. Standard tickets start from $10 per person. Visit thecomedyclub.asia for more details.
Light Up The Night
You just can’t go wrong planning a date around an evening filled with wine. Throw in an amazing view of the Johor Straits and a lighthouse, and you’ve got a recipe for success. Head down to the Raffles Marina Club, grab a few glasses of vino, and enjoy the sea breeze. Look to the end of the marina’s pier, and you will see the Johor Straits Lighthouse lighting the way for yachts sailing in and out of the marina. Located at 10 Tuas West Drive, Tuas. Tel: 6861 8000.
Tee Off Together
Swing your way into each other’s hearts at Champions Golf, where they have an outdoor mini-golf course. This classic date idea costs just $15 and allows you to break the ice, instead of awkwardly sitting across one another and wondering what question to ask next. Engaging in a physical activity also releases lots of feel-good endorphins that will keep you excited on your date. Wins all around! Located at 60 Fairways Drive, Bukit Timah. Tel: 6463 0332.
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