Singapore is a gorgeous destination. Many who have visited this city swear how clean, quiet, and effortlessly gracious it is to tourists. The city has always been in the headlines as one of the most beautiful Asian countries to visit on the planet.
During the daytime, the city will tempt you to stroll through ethnic streets, bridges over tree tops, lush green gardens, wildlife zoos, and thrilling theme parks and attractions. But as the night falls, Singapore turns into a gleaming spectacle that leaves you awestruck with its beautiful city skyline views. It is one of the best activities for tourists, taking in the view of Singapore’s skyline.
There are different ways to do that, like taking the cable car ride or a Singapore River cruise, or perching yourself on the Marina Bay Sands’ Observatory Deck. But what we feel is the most interesting way to view the breathtaking panorama is with a 165 Sky Dining by Singapore Flyer experience. Intrigued? Let’s get to know more about this experience.
Why Singapore Flyer Sky Dinner Experience?
Because it is a feast of senses and flavours at the tallest observatory wheel in Asia! That’s just one of the reasons.
Of course, you can take a cable car ride and a riverboat ride, but with the Singapore Flyer, you do not have to deal with the occasional swaying and the sensation of movement. The Singapore Flyer silently and gently takes you all the way up to 165 metres above ground level, bedazzles you with mind-blowing sky views from different angles, and treats you to a delectable four-course dinner. Located at 30 Raffles Avenue in the Marina Bay area, it is strategically positioned in such a way that you can view the riverfront, iconic landmarks and the sea beyond all the way to the horizon.
You can always opt for a single-rotation viewing experience of 30 minutes, but we insist that you should elevate your experience and choose the 165 Sky Dining Experience at Singapore Flyer. Step into one of the 28 spacious, air-conditioned pods for a 90-minute ride and a delicious dinner experience with spellbinding views.
There will be no spills or unexpected jerking motions that annoy you because it moves at a speed of 0.26 meters per second. Instead, you will feel the city turn as it glides along. It is the perfect experience to enjoy the beautiful night view of Singapore with a delicious dinner with your beloved or your family and friends. This experience is a must-do if you are celebrating an anniversary, birthday, or a family bonding dinner experience in Singapore. It is reasonably priced and offers a unique experience compared to other high-end rooftop-dining venues in Marina Bay, Singapore.
Do note that it is a shared experience by default. Only if you are dining with more than five people or have kids under the age of seven can you book a private capsule.
What to Expect?
Your Perfect Evening Begins: Welcome Aboard the Singapore Flyer!
This is a special evening, so dress up for the occasion. Show up in your best smart-casuals, not because the dress code demands so, but to make this evening feel special and for you to capture some smart photos which you can then think about sending as holiday pictures to your relatives. Arrive early, around 30 minutes before your Sky Dining Singapore Flyer experience starts.
Head to the VIP Lounge at Singapore Flyer Level 1, and you will be met by a representative and ushered into your chic pod, all decked up in an elegant ambience and table settings. Seat yourself comfortably as the doors close, getting ready to gently lift off the ground, as you are served your first course of amuse-bouche of freshly baked bread assortments, fresh truffle butter, and appetisers of Ahi tuna and Heirloom Tomato.
As the excitement of flavours hits your taste buds, so does the slight rise. The ground moves away, and you know that you are in the air and slowly rising, as you see trees and towers shrinking. In a few moments, Marina Bay Sands appears in your view, glistening in its grandeur.
165 Metres Up: When Singapore Becomes a Toy City
You comprehend that you have slowly ascended to the apex of your ride, and Singapore looks breathtaking from here. The horizons meet, and the sky streaks in purple, orange, and pink, mirrored in the tall skyscrapers around the glistening Singapore River. Far away, you spot the Supertrees, the metallic outer facade of Cloud Forest and Flower Dome, and the sea beyond, peppered with boats and ships.
Everything looks back at you in miniature size, as if the trees are bonsai, and the buildings and towers are Lego blocks stacked onto each other. Pause your meal for a while and take in this spell-binding view, slowly realising why the Singapore Flyer is an incredible addition to your list of things to do in Singapore.
The Gentle Descend: Coming Back to the Ground
As the capsule descends, your table is perfectly still, with inviting dishes wanting a part of your attention that you are giving to the Singapore city skyline. Now, your pod faces the other side of Marina Bay, and your perspective shifts as roads snake through tall buildings and commercial areas. At a distance, you can view the Merlion gleaming and spouting water into the Singapore River, adorned by the illuminated bridges and neon-lit shophouses of Clark Quay.
But that does not mean you cannot have a look at Marina Bay Sands and Supertrees now. As the pod is a floor-to-ceiling, glass-panelled structure, all you have to do is turn your neck to the other side, and you can watch the luminous dance of Supertrees to a muted symphony as your ride aligns with the Garden Rhapsody show at the Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay.
Watch this spectacle from a bird’s-eye view, and it looks even more amazing than watching it from the ground. At certain moments, you will be tempted to leave your dinner and stare into this picture-postcard-perfect view. Of course, you will be clicking a lot of pictures of this sweeping panorama.
Almost a full circle and touching back on the ground, you can now see people passing by, cars zooming on the roads, and the reflection of the Singapore Flyer in the water. On the promenade, you can clearly view the platform appear, but be seated as you still have two more rounds to go.
That’s One Spin Done, Two More to Go!
This time, when you lift off again gently into the air and soar above Singapore, you find yourself noticing the shift in ambience. The sky hues have changed from blushing pinks to inky streaks of purple. The streetlights glisten, and iconic landmarks and bridges twinkle in illumination.
The feast continues with the main course, with a choice of Australian Wagyu Beef Sirloin Steak or Duck Leg Confit or Miso-Glazed Chilean Seabass. Savour the first bite, which floods your taste buds with delicious flavours. Close your eyes for one second to savour it, and you feel it mingle with the scenery of the city behind your eyelids. One would wonder if this is what turns a culinary experience into an ambrosial one. Follow it with the sweetness of hazelnut chocolate praline, petit four, and a delicious cup of tea or coffee.
Your last round on the Singapore Flyer will have you looking out at a velvety ink sky, and the sea appears like a dark blue sheet stretching into the abyss while the city explodes in neon colours and gold lights. You would inadvertently realise that you have cleaned every morsel of your delicious dinner, and the 90-minute ride is coming to an end.
Touchdown: A Graceful Evening Becomes Memories Forever
Your ride stops with a soft bump you barely feel. The door slides open, and the warm, humid, tropical air rushes in. You step out content, and still reeling in the beautiful 360-degree sights you witnessed, certain that they will linger on for moments long after your Singapore trip is over.
Of course, it will, as you have just had a wonderful dinner among the clouds! We are sure you will make a mental note of recommending this attraction to friends and urging them to add it to their Singapore tour packages.
What’s On the Singapore Flyer Sky Dining Menu
Now, if you are a vegetarian interested in this experience, you might have the question while reading this post, “Are there any vegetarian options?” Yes, there are! You just have to specify your meal preference when you book a dinner experience with your Singapore Flyer tickets.
In a vegetarian menu, you will be served chilled pumpkin with honey pomelo, crispy brioche bread with plant-based meat in teriyaki sauce, and grilled eggplant with black truffle and mixed mushrooms for starters. Warm yourself with double-boiled soup with dried velvet mushroom, bamboo fungus, and vegetarian abalone. For your main course, relish braised Chinese cabbage rolls and crispy vegetarian ‘drumstick.’ Amuse-Bouche and the dessert menu remain the same.
The mentioned menu is not fixed and may be renewed by the in-house chef throughout the year to match the occasion, seasonal produce, or simply the chef’s palate.
What is the Ticket Cost and the Timings
Singapore Flyer with Sky dining experience costs about SGD 520 for two guests. Your tickets include free entry to Time Capsule, which you can enjoy before your Singapore Flyer ride starts. The experience happens daily at 7 pm.
Conclusion
There’s no doubt that the Singapore Flyer is one of the most popular attractions to see in Singapore for tourists. However, with the dinner experience, you can make it one of the most memorable moments as well. Here’s an experience that you can boast about back home, telling others that you had dinner 165 metres above Singapore, where the city puts on a dramatic, ninety-minute slow, magical show for you.
