December 2011, Singapore – Singapore has seen many new malls popping up this year and the most recent one that opened just before the end of this year is 112 Katong.
Residents in central eastern Singapore now have a fully revamped mall from what used to be Katong Mall. With 207,000 square feet of net lettable area, this S$60 million redevelopment programme is positioned as a premier lifestyle mall that has upscale dining, shops and entertainment.
This mall also features a new cinema in the area under the Golden Village brand. There are two Gold Class Halls, a Gold Class Lounge and six cinema halls for you to watch the latest blockbusters
This new mall is located at the junction of East Coast Road and Joo Chiat Road at 112 East Coast Road. Keeping in theme of the well known Peranakan Katong area, the glass facade and features with the mall are inscribed with subtle Peranakan-inspired motifs highlighted by LED Lights.
The mall is carpeted and scented to offer shoppers a pleasant and posh experience.
Besides having the first Peranakan-inspired boutique cinema, there are other ‘Firsts’ at 112 Katong including:
- Cortina Watch premieres its first outlet outside Orchard Road and Marina Bay precints
- Market Place by Cold Storage opens its first outlet in the Eastern suburbs
- BreadTalk, Toast Box and RamenPlay will carry an exclusive range of Peranakan-themed buns
- Din Tai Fung opens its first ever duplex
- Da Paolo Gastronomia opens its first store in the east
- Canton Paradise, a new culinary concept by Paradise Group Holdings let’s you savour the exquisite gastronomy essence of Hong Kong
- Max Brenner The Chocolate bar’s debut in the suburban East let you enjoy at the chocolate haven
- T.G.I. Friday’s premiers in the East its casual dining experience and the brand promise of ‘In Here it’s ALWAYS Friday’
There’s also a Food Republic on the fourth floor. And if you’re an ice cream fanatic, Seventh Heaven re-enters the retail scene with an outlet at #02-27. Savour Nando’s famous Peri Peri sauce and tender chicken meat at #01-14. 112 Katong is a great food mall with so many options to spoil you.
If you bank with United Overseas Bank, a wealth banking centre and banking counters will be opening at the mall.
There are over 20 Fashion & Accessories outlets, 9 Hair, Beauty & Wellness outlets, 3 Optical outlets, 9 Pharmacy and Health outlets, 4 Watches outlets, 4 Lifestyle outlets, 4 Gift & Lifestyle outlets, 7 Electronics, IT Gadgets and Telecommunications outlets and 3 Children’s Wear and Toys outlets. Visit www.112katong.com.sg for a list of tenants.
Not forgetting Families with Kids
Clinics such as Thomson Paediatric Centre, PerchingKids Centre to help children up to six years old pick up the Chinese language in a fun and stress-free environment.
There is also a rooftop landscaped plaza with a wet playground. Children can enjoy the outdoor activity while you shop. Future development plans include an outdoor movie screen similar to an old school style of drive-through cinema.
Extended Dining Hours
To cater to the weekend crowd, some of the food and beverage outlets at 112 Katong have extended their hours of operation –
Toast box – Operates from 730am and closes at 1am from Sunday to Thursday and Public Holidays and 3am on Friday, Saturday and eve of Public Holidays.
Baci Italian Cafe, Din Tai Fung, Max Brenner Chocolate Bar, Nando’s and T.G.I. Friday’s – Operates from 10am to 1am from Monday to Thursday, 10am to 3am on Friday and Eve of Public Holiday, 9am to 3am (Saturday) and 9am to 1am (Sunday and Public Holiday).
Getting to 112 Katong
By Car
The mall has 310 parking lots with free valet service operating on Friday (5pm to 1am), Saturday (10am to 1am) and Sunday (10am to 11pm). Pick up and drop off next to the taxi stand. However, you still have to bear the usual parking fees beloww.
Monday to Thursday
| 0000hrs to 1759hrs | First Hour : $1.07 |
| Every Subsequent 15mins : $0.32 | |
| After 1800hrs to 2359hrs: | $1.61 per entry |
Friday and Eve of Public Holiday
| 0000hrs to 1759hrs: | First Hour : $1.07 |
| Every Subsequent 15mins : $0.32 | |
| After 1800hrs to 0259hrs: | $2.14 per entry |
Saturday and Public Holiday
| 0000hrs to 1759hrs: | First Hour : $1.07 |
| Every Subsequent 15mins : $0.32 | |
| After 1800hrs to 0259hrs: | $2.14 per entry |
Sunday
| 0300hrs to 0659hrs | First Hour : $1.07 |
| Every Subsequent 15mins : $0.32 | |
| 0700hrs to 1759hrs | First Hour : $1.82 |
| Every Subsequent 15mins : $0.48 | |
| After 1800hrs to 2359hrs: | $2.14 per entry |
By Shuttle Bus
There are three free shuttle bus service routes every 30 minutes from 1030am to 830pm to choose from:
Route 1 – From Paya Lebar MRT Interchange – daily service including public holiday
Route 2 – From The Makena – Hawaii Tower – The Seafront on Meyer – Opposite Costa Rhu – Pebble Bay – Casuarina Cove – Opposite The Waterside – operates Satudays, Sundays and Public Holidays
Route 3 – From The Bayshore – The Tropic Gardens – Lagoon View – Mandarin Gardens – Neptune Court – Bus Stop next to Marine Parade NPC – operates Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays
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thanks for this informative post on 112 katong, have been meaning to go since Dec , will visit soon 🙂
Hope your visit is fruitful.