Considering an East Coast condo? There’s a wide range of things to do in the area, from cool enrichment classes for kids to beauty treatments (see below) and of course East Coast Park activities. If you’re a foodie, the area’s renowned for good food, or alternatively, you can fire up a BBQ and have a picnic near the East Coast Beach! We’ve put together a list of things to do and a guide to neighbourhoods in the East Coast of Singapore that will help you focus your search on where to live so you can make a more informed decision.
Hair and beauty salons near East Coast Park
Go for eyelash extensions on East Coast Road
While you may think of manis and pedis as a go-to beauty splurge, have you considered eyelash extensions? The Lash Company is a local beauty business that started up in Singapore.
It has an array of different options from a natural and classic look to creating dramatic and voluminous effects. The best part? You leave looking gorgeous, particularly after the deep-cleansing lash spa and hydrating collagen eye mask. And there’s no mascara to maintain in the humidity! Instead, you’ll have weeks of waking up with perfect eyelashes crafted to suit your eye shape. These treatments start from $98. If you love the look and decide to make it a regular routine, refills start from $68.
101 East Coast Road, #02-00
9113 7675 | thelashco.sg
Skin clinic at Parkway Parade
If you’re after facial and body treatments of all types, try out Zest Clinic. Co-founded by Dr Sankeerth Reddy and Dr Tiffany Yeo-Reddy, this East Coast clinic offers a range of treatments from BBL to laser treatments and botox for anti-ageing and skin lifting. There’s also its signature Firm and Tone, a triple modality treatment with laser tightening, radiofrequency and magnetic pulse therapy to help improve skin laxity on areas like the belly, buttocks, back, neck and chin.
While you’re there, don’t miss the chance to consult with Dr Reddy and Dr Yeo-Reddy about any health concerns that might be bothering you. In addition to aesthetics, this clinic also provides wellness services and treatment plans tailored to both men and women that address concerns such as hair loss, iron deficiency, PCOS, weight management, erectile dysfunction and even snoring!
#05-04/05 Parkway Parade Medical Centre, 80 Marine Parade Road
9176 9378 | zest.clinic
Hair salon on the East Coast
Expat Hair Studio is a stalwart of Joo Chiat Road and travelled to by expats and locals from all around Singapore. Headed up by Kat, the team can help you with hair extensions, styling and great blonde highlights!
422 Joo Chiat Road | 6444 7929 | WhatsApp 8028 6588
expathairstudio.com
Eyebrow Embroidery Salon
Among the things that make SleekBrow stand out is its highly consultative approach. Founding sisters Estee and Sydney want to make their clients feel beautiful and believe that the way to do that is by listening to them rather than simply suggesting what’s on trend. They want to make having a good set of eyebrows accessible for anyone without the fear of being upsold to or poor-quality workmanship.
#05-06 The Flow, 66 East Coast Road
9727 6276 | sleekbrowsg.as.me | IG: sleekbrowsg
Things to do on the East Coast of Singapore
Art classes and more in Siglap
This art studio is for all ages, offering kids’ classes and help with student portfolios through to adult workshops and camps. Little Artists also hold kids’ camps during school holiday periods and you can book themed birthday party packages all year round.
#02-18 Siglap Centre, 55 Siglap Road
Call/WhatsApp: 8879 2097 | little-artists.com
More places near East Coast Park
Osteopath in the East Coast
Osteopathy is highly rated for getting your life and energy back! The Osteopathic Centre has an experienced team of osteopaths, but also a senior physiotherapist and clinical Pilates instructor who bring experience in women’s health and muscular skeletal conditions to the practice. The Osteopathic Centre has clinics in the CBD and East Coast.
#01-02 Bowmont Centre, 20 Siglap Drive
6221 4064 | theosteo.com.sg
Counselling on East Coast Road
Alliance Counselling’s team of 30 multilingual counsellors and psychologists offers marriage counselling, professional support and guidance to teenagers and families. Get the skills and tools to cope with life’s challenges!
121 Upper East Coast Road, #02-01
6466 8120 | alliancecounselling.com.sg
Osteo, Physio & Sports Massage
How about a holistic full body assessment to understand how you move, your posture and your symptoms? Your practitioner at City Osteopathy & Physiotherapy can get to the root of your symptoms, and create a recovery plan. Sounds like a plan!
#05-02 Tides Building, 217 East Coast Road
8222 3853 | cityosteophysio.com
Clothes shop on Joo Chiat
The Wyld Shop focuses on quality, affordable styles. The brands and apparel are varied so there’s something for everyone! You can buy in-store and online.
412 Joo Chiat Road
WYLDshop.com
Where to live near East Coast Park
Katong / Joo Chiat
These inland areas are close to town and favoured by expats who are keen to experience local Peranakan culture or live in one of the beautiful shophouses. The colourful neighbourhoods boast several large malls, including Parkway Parade and 112 Katong.
Siglap / Bedok
These areas are further north and have more of a village feel. Housing options vary from apartments and townhouses to spacious, detached bungalows. The new purpose-built campus of UWC South East Asia is close by, as is OWIS. There are a couple of MRTs that run through this area, along to EXPO and the airport.
5 points to consider when deciding on a neighbourhood
- Where is the place of work for the main breadwinner in the family, and what will the commute be like? If you’re lucky enough to have a car, it’s more likely that it will be used by the parent responsible for overseeing the children’s schooling and extra-curricular activities – so don’t forget to look at public transport connections to the office, too. If you’re both working, it’s even more important to think about your commutes.
- Once you’ve picked a range of locations with a commute that you’re satisfied with, have a think about what you’d like to surround yourself with. Is it important for you to be near a coffee shop or grocery store, for example, or a restaurant or pub? Do you want to look at greenery or the sea?
- If you have children, look at the schools in those particular areas. Although there are school buses, if you’re too far away – at the first pick-up point for the bus, for example – you could have a very early start to your day. Some bus pick-ups start at 6.30am.
- Do you want to be able to walk from your door and onto grass, or is a balcony enough?
- What facilities do you want? Would you prefer a pool, gym and tennis court in the complex where you live, or would you be happy joining a club for access to these?
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