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FEATURE www.travelweeklyweb.com Trends: Roof-top Havens KU DÉ TA Pool View. By James Chen IN the past three years, roof- top entertainment outlets have been fast-becoming the trend in Singapore's nightlife and cityscape. So how do the likes of 1-Altitude (One Raf f les Places) , Equinox Complex (Swissôtel The Stamford), KU DÉ TA (Marina Bay Sands), Lantern (Fullerton Bay Hotel), Orgo (Esplanade) and Prelude (Boathouse) differentiate themselves from one another? And also, besides the locals, how do these watering holes in the sky intend to reach out to foreign tourists? TravelWeekly Asia fi nds out more by interviewing the respective heads of these enter t ainment outlets. "1-Altitude differentiates by height. We are the highest roof-top alfresco bar, not only in Singapore, but also currently in the world. Our bar offers visitors an unrestricted 360-degree view of Singapore's cityscape. In addition, we will soon be launching the World's highest mixologist capsule. "However, we are not just the world highest al-fresco bar, our complex comprises of three totally new concepts. Besides our bar, we have 282 which is an interactive sports lifestyle hub and Stellar, a restaurant that serves modern cuisine focusing on the artisanal methods of preparation." – Ian Sim, senior operations manager, 1-Altitude. "Equinox Complex remains as I-Altitude (One Raffl es Place). 4 | ■ TRAVELWEEKLY ASIA | 01 MARCH 2011 the one-stop dining and nightlife entertainment destination amongst business and leisure travellers to Singapore. We take great pride in the experiences that we offer, the world-class standards of Chef Ebbe Vollmer's "Essentialist Cuisine" at JAAN, ground-breaking concoctions from award-winning Mixology Architect Richard Gillam at City Space and internationally recognised nocturnal entertainment at New Asia, featuring the best international DJs from all over the world. In addition, Equinox Complex is the only place in Singapore where you can have an unparalleled 360-degree view of the island nation and nearby Malaysia and Indonesia." – Nigel Moore, director of Food & Beverage, Swissôtel The Stamford & Equinox Complex. "It's all about the experience and the creation of a lifestyle journey. KU DÉ TA is not just a club or just a bar or just a restaurant. Every single one of these three elements come together to deliver an experience that will take you on this KU DÉ TA journey. We want people to know that they can roll up here at 11am, have a bite to eat, have a drink and head back down for some shopping at the retail mall. Remember, that we are on top of Marina Bay Sands, which is a destination in itself. We have already established ourselves as the place to be for sunset drinks. Located just one degree north of the equator, the sun rises and sets Seared Yellowtail, KU DÉ TA. www.travelweeklyweb.com

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