Kampong Glam, Singapore

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Kampong Glam still retains strong ties to the Native-Malay and Muslim community, and has sometimes been termed the "Muslim Quarter" due to its history. The Muslim population still remains a significant presence in Kampong Glam, especially in Bussorah Street. The area remains a centre for Muslim activities and the Sultan Mosque remains a major landmark and congregation point for Singapore Muslims.

Getting There
by MRT
The nearest MRT station is Bugis (EW12, East West Line), which is 5min walk from Arab Street
by footThe Kampong Glam area can by reached within 5-10min from the Golden Mile Complex or . 10-15min walk from Little India. 

What's on Kampong Glam?
 1. Sultan Mosque
Historically, Kampong Glam was the home of the Sultan of Singapore, hence the name of its main mosque. The area was set aside in the early days for Malay, Arab and Bugis traders.
The shophouses in the lane leading up to the Sultan Mosque are popular place to visit for dinner in the evening. The pricy but good restaurants serve mostly Middle Eastern and Pakistani cuisine.


 Sultan Mosque, is a mosque located at Muscat Street and North Bridge Road within the Kampong Glam precinct of the district of Rochor in Singapore. The mosque is considered one of the most important mosques in Singapore. The prayer hall and domes highlight the mosque's star features.


2. Haji Lane
Haji Lane, this narrow lane behind Arab street houses many fashion shops and Middle Eastern cafes a rare find in Singapore, a wall graffiti near Haji Lane.

3. Zam-Zam Restaurant
Having been around since 1908, Singapore Zam Zam serves food that has been time tested and proven high in demand for over 100 years – that’s an accomplishment in a serious food city like Singapore.
The restaurant is located right across the street from Sultan Mosque, on the corner of Arab Street and Bridge Road, just a short walk from the Bugis area of Singapore.
Singapore Zam Zam is one of those restaurants that looks like it’s really small from the bottom floor.
But go up the flight of stairs to the right, and there’s an entire upstairs with multiple dining rooms and about 30 extra tables in an AC environment.

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