City Square Mall: Family-Friendly Guide

Being popular among both Singaporeans and city guests, City Square Mall is an inviting family-friendly destination for a great and useful time with your loved ones. And it is not just about shopping. City Square Mall in Singapore is known for its wide selection of dining outlets, entertainment centres, health and beauty stores, educational centres, and more. That only is the state-of-the-art City Square Mall cinema, which attracts visitors from various parts of The Lion City. From impressive shopping opportunities to City Square Mall food – the BusyKidd team compiled the City Square Mall directory. So, welcome to the lifestyle haven, Singapore’s popular City Square Mall!

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City Square Mall

By the way, this shopping centre is also about history and environmental protection, and now you will see why.

City Square Mall is the first eco-mall in the Little Red Dot to be integrated with the 49,000 square feet urban park called City Green. The mall is located at the junction of Serangoon and Kitchener Roads in the Kallang planning area in the Central Region of Singapore. It’s interesting to know that the shopping centre is situated on the site of Singapore’s historic New World Amusement Park, and you may be sure that the atmosphere of excitement and all-encompassing happiness is carefully maintained in the shopping mall. Just like a significant attention to family-oriented amusement and entertainment. City Square Mall cinema, Kidodo Indoor Playground, Timezone – there is no chance to get bored and sad with such a selection of entertainment outlets for visitors of all ages. Moreover, the shopping mall constantly hosts various thrilling events and happenings, such as festivals, fairs, contests, carnivals, and all that jazz.

The shopping centre officially opened in March 2010, 15 years ago. It is owned and managed by City Developments Limited. The mall has over 450,000 square feet of net lettable area and five retail levels, three basements, and four levels of lifestyle services, so it is a real bustling city within the city with about 200 tenants, where you can find literally everything – from a store to refresh your style or add some new touch to your home to an impressive selection of City Square Mall food options, health and wellbeing services, educational and enrichment institutions, and even more.

City Square Mall is known for its eco-friendly design. It was projected and constructed with love and care for the environment in mind. The shopping centre became Singapore’s first mall to be awarded the Green Mark Platinum Award by the Building And Construction Authority. It boasts a wide range of eco features, such as designated parking spaces for hybrid and electric cars and EV charging stations, high-efficiency air-conditioning, LED lighting for façade, recycling of condensate water from the air-conditioning system, E-Waste Recycling Programme, and many others.

By the way, have you heard about the City Square Mall renovation? Recently, the shopping centre underwent a significant S$50 million facelift, which resulted in a new look, new brands, and new activities. And we already can’t wait to explore them all with you!

City Square Mall Directory

Shops

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From Cotton On for kids and their grown-ups and Levi’s to Decathlon City Square Mall and Watsons City Square Mall, this shopping centre will definitely meet all your shopping needs. And even exceed them.

Fashion And Accessories

• Bata
• Bossini
• Charle & Keith
• Cotton On
• Giordano
• Iora
• Kimoj
• Levi’s
• Skechers
• Uniqlo
• And others

Kids

• Anta Kids
• Cotton On Kids
• Elm Tree
• Popular Pals
• Simply Toys
• Toys ‘R’ Us

Sports

• Adidas Outlet
• Decathlon City Square Mall
• MST Golf Super Store
• Puma Outlet
• Under Armour Outlet

Health And Beauty

• Beauty Language
• Guardian Health & Beauty / Pharmacy
• Hockhua Tonic
• LAC Nutrition for Life
• The Body Shop
• Venus Beauty
• Watsons

Jewelry, Optical, And Watches

• Capitol Optical
• Kim Guan Goldsmith & Jeweller
• Lenskart
• Owndays
• Spectacle Hut

Home And Living

• Dunlopillo
• Epitex
• Inside Works
• Japan Home
• Nippon Home
• Sealy Sleep Boutique
• And others

Electrical And Electronics

• Challenger Mobile
• Gadget Mix
• Gadget Surelution
• iStudio
• Xiaomi Store

Gifts And Hobbies

• Krafers’ Paradise
• Pet Lovers Centre
• Puzzletopia
• Sciencetopia
• Smiggle
• And others

Supermarkets And Value Stores

• Don Don Donki
• NTUC FairPrice
• U-One
• Valu$

Health And Beauty

To relax and refresh yourself after active shopping, head to one of the shopping mall’s health and beauty outlets. For a new hairstyle, facial treatments, healing massage, manicure and pedicure, and whatever can help you recharge your batteries and make you feel like a queen or a king. Well, or like the cutest princess and prince, of course.

Shopping Centre’s Health And Beauty Outlets:

• Allure Beauty Saloon
• Artistry Hair Studio
• Clippers Barber
• Concept Nailz Spa
• Creme Hairdressing
• Eu Yan Sang
• Nail Palace
• QB House
• SingHear Tinnitus and Hearing Specialists
• SkinGo!
• And others

Sport, Education, And Enrichment

Image Credit: City Square Mall via Facebook

The mall also serves as a go-to destination for education, enrichment, and staying fit, as it offers a variety of programmes for kids and adults. From the city’s mega-popular Anytime Fitness at City Square Mall to well-trusted MindChamps PreSchool – everyone will find a space to do sports, explore, develop, and broaden the horizons.

Shopping Mall’s Sport, Education, And Enrichment Outlets:

Image Credit: Galaxy Gymnastics SG via Facebook

• Anytime Fitness City Square Mall. A place for your fascinating fitness adventures with state-of-the-art equipment, highly professional staff, and a choice of training programmes for athletes of all ages and levels of training.
• Aptos Taekwondo. Taekwondo School invites both beginners and seasoned sportsmen willing to take their skills to the next level.
• Blessed Kidz Learning Hub. Education centre providing student care services and specialised tuition. It has a wide range of programmes for kids from 5 to 12 years old.
• Dancepointe Academy. From Ballet and Contemporary to Hip Hop and K-pop – this dance school offers dance classes for every taste.
• Galaxy Gymnastics. Gymnastics classes – fun, inclusive, and accessible for everyone.
• Greatminds. A tuition agency with various programmes for little great minds.
• Home Baking Day. A baking school organising engaging baking classes.
• Kawai Music School. Choose from a variety of music classes – from classics to Rock and Pop – for musicians from 3 years old.
• MindChamps PreSchool. Learning and enrichment programmes for little ones from 18 months to 6 years old.
• Sparkanauts. Enrichment centre offering Holistic Brain development classes for kids from 6 months to 4 years old.
• Tree Art. Singapore’s largest arts school.
• And others

Entertainment

Image Credit: Kidodo Space Indoor Playground via Facebook

Well, how could it all be without entertainment? As we have already mentioned before, the shopping centre pays great attention to its visitors’ good mood and level of happiness. To ensure this level is as high as possible, there is a choice of spaces to run, jump, play, craft, and create the most precious family memories.

Shopping Mall’s Play And Entertainment Spaces:

• Airzone. Absolutely unique – the world’s first suspended playground – with bouncy nets, slides, the ball pit, and other thrilling activities for kids and adults.
• Golden Village. City Square Mall cinema with cutting-edge technologies and the cosiest environment to enjoy movies and cartoons with your family.
• Inmers. Step into the amazing universe of digital indoor games. Play ‘The Floor is Lava’, ‘Red Devil’, and ‘Tip Top’ and have the ultimate cyber fun.
• Kidodo Indoor Playground. All kids’ beloved indoor playground with colouful slides, ball pits, trampolines, labyrinths, and other attractions.
• One2Play. A charming craft studio offering hands-on workshops.
• Photoism. A self-photo studio that allows you to take cool, themed, high-quality photos.
• Star Arts. Studio that provides various family-friendly art and craft activities.
• Timezone. A fun-tastic selection of interactive games for every age and every taste.

Finally, we have reached a very important aspect of your joyful and carefree pastime in the shopping mall. So, what to eat at City Square Mall?

City Square Mall Food

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The choice of City Square Mall food options will impress even the most sophisticated foodies. From lively casual eateries to elegant full-service City Square Mall restaurants – there is an option for every taste and occasion. A variety of cuisines, from Japanese and Taiwanese to Western options, ensures you can enjoy your favourites or try something new today. Of course, there’s also a choice of popular local favourites. Food Republic, Singapore’s popular food court, is deservedly considered the mall’s dining highlight. However, there are many other must-visit places to indulge in true culinary masterpieces. Since the choice is huge, we will list only several of those must-visit places in our article.

Must-Visit Family-Friendly Dining Outlets:

• Baskin-Robbins – the world’s known ice cream paradise. Just imagine 30+ flavours of your favourite frosty dessert available daily! It’s impossible to resist!
• Chickita knows how to cook the best crispy grilled chicken and the most finger-licking sauces to complement it. Flame Grilled Chicken is a must-try.
• Crave is a place to get the best nasi lemak by Selera Rasa and the best teh tarik from Rafee’s Corner under one umbrella. The dining venue is halal-certified.
• Food Republic – City Square Mall’s iconic dining destination – offers a mouthwatering mix of local hawker and international fare, everything at affordable prices. A lively, heartwarming atmosphere is guaranteed as well.
• Jack’s Place is a popular restaurant known – and loved – for its steaks, specialty meals, and cakes. An ideal option for a family dinner.
• Koi City Square Mall calls all bubble tea lovers to catch their dose of incredible taste and fun. Besides, there are many other high-quality tea options – both classic and unique ones.
• Kok Sen Restaurant @ City Square Mall Menu will impress you with Prawns Omelette, Homemade Tofu with Minced Pork, Fish Meat Soup, Seafood and Pork Crispy Noodle, Prawn Paste Chicken, and other delicacies.
• Lai Lai Taiwan Casual Dining – a lively place to enjoy a taste of original Taiwan. Taiwan Vermicelli, Lai Lai Signature Taiwan Pancake, and Honey Milk Tea Series are all-time favourites.
• Munchi Pancakes serves flavourful Min Jiang Kueh, Munchi Pancakes, and Mini Munchi with a range of innovative tastes. Matcha Munchi, Thai Milk Tea Munchi, Dinosaur Munchi, Earl Grey Munchi – it is pretty hard to choose.
• PastaMania welcomes everyone to enter its cosy islet of Italy with delectable pasta, pizza, Basil Chicken Aglio, Gorgonzola Cheese Beef Lasagna, and more.
• Starbucks City Square Mall. Yuan Yang Coffee Shiok-ah-ccino, Muscat Grape Cream Frappuccino with Jelly Blended Beverage, Ristretto Bianco, Iced White Chocolate Mocha, or anything else – what is your order for today?
• Talad Thai Banana serves authentic Thai fried bananas, along with other fried treats.
• Towkay Fried Chicken offers tasty and crispy Fried Chicken Rice, Chicken Popcorn, Seasonal Crispy Prawn, Belgium Fries, and other dishes that will leave you asking for more. There’s also a choice of refreshing iced drinks you should try.
• Wingstop City Square Mall is a place to treat yourself to chicken wings that the whole world knows and loves. Classic Wings, Boneless Wings, Tenders, and Sides with a great range of flavours will definitely satisfy all your cravings. Louisiana Rub, Garlic Parmesan, Inferno, Mango Habanero – what is your choice for today?
• Xiao Jiao Tian Sichuan Cuisine calls you to indulge in the authentic tastes of Sichuan cuisine. Chinese Sauerkraut Fish, Shrimp with Garlic Vermicelli, Braised Duck with Taro, and other masterpieces of culinary art won’t leave you indifferent.

Other Services

City Square Mall offers ATMs, a money changer, a car wash, financial services, jewellery repair, and other customer services. There are also diagnostic imaging services, dental services, photo printing services, mail/parcel collection, and more.

Events At City Square Mall

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Be sure to follow the news and announcements on the shopping mall’s official website and social media channels, as it never ceases to please its friends with various bright events, thrilling happenings, delightful promotions, rewards, and other surprises.

Lively celebrations of Singapore National Day, Chinese New Year, Christmas, etc., charming live performances, fairs, meet-and-greets with popular characters, workshops, and other family-friendly events constantly take place in the shopping centre. Besides, the mall runs various promotional campaigns and offers its visitors rewards programmes.

Image Credit: City Square Mall via Facebook

Visitors’ Information

City Square Mall welcomes its visitors from 10 AM to 10 PM daily.

Farrer Park MRT Station is the nearest one to the mall. You can also easily access it by bus, car, or taxi. You can find more than 500 parking spaces at Basement 3 and 4, with a number of parking lots allocated for families, eco cars, and the handicapped.

The shopping centre is family-friendly and wheelchair accessible, with a number of amenities that ensure a comfortable and carefree time for all its visitors.

Great shopping opportunities, the finger-licking selection of City Square Mall food and beverage outlets, the inviting City Square Mall cinema, and other entertainment spaces, and a whole lot of kid-friendly events and happenings – this lifestyle destination definitely deserves your attention, doesn’t it?

• Location: 180 Kitchener Road, Singapore 208539
• Operating Hours: 10 AM to 10 PM (Daily)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How to get to City Square Mall?

The shopping centre is easily accessible by MRT, by bus, and by car/taxi.

Which MRT station is the nearest to City Square Mall to alight?

Take the North-East MRT line and alight at Farrer Park MRT Station to reach City Square Mall. This MRT Station is directly connected to the shopping centre.

Is there City Square Mall parking available?

The shopping centre has over 500 car parking spaces at Basement 3 and 4, with a number of spaces allocated for families, eco cars, and the handicapped.

Shopping Mall’s Carpark Rates:

• Monday to Friday:
  • 6 AM to 5:59 PM:
    • $2.18 for the first hour or part thereof
    • $1.09 for every subsequent 30 mins or part thereof
  • 6 PM to 5:59 AM: $3.27 per entry
• Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holiday:
  • 6 AM to 5:59 PM:
    • $2.18 for the first hour or part thereof
    • $1.09 for every subsequent 30 mins or part thereof
  • 6 PM to 5:59 AM: $3.82 per entry
• Motorcycle Parking:
  • $2.18 per entry (Daily)
• Carpark Grace Period:
  • Vehicles: 15 min
  • Motorcycles: 20 min

Is the City Square Mall renovation completed?

Yes, the shopping centre’s renovation is completed after a two-year makeover. So, the mall is ‘In Full Bloom’ now, with new shopping outlets, food venues, entertainment areas, and other enhancements. By the way, the centre remained open during the renovation, so its visitors were able to visit their favourite store, cafés, amusement facilities, etc. during this period.

What are the family-friendly things to do at City Square Mall?

City Square Mall boasts fame as one of the most family-oriented destinations in The Lion City. From family car parking spaces to nursing rooms and family rooms – all the details of your and your kids’ pastime in the mall are carefully thought out to ensure it is safe, comfortable, and carefree. As for the choice of family-friendly activities and events to keep your little ones entertained, the shopping centre is definitely at the top of the list. From City Square Mall cinema, a popular indoor children’s playground, and a unique suspended net playground, to stores catering to kids and family-friendly dining venues, there is something for active play, discoveries, dining, and more.

By the way, what are the 3 biggest malls in Singapore? The 3 largest shopping malls in Singapore by lettable area are VivoCity, Great World, and Suntec City.

Stay tuned for more shopping malls’ directories and family-friendly guides!

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