My trip to Cambodia (Part 2) - Aeon Mall

Aeon Mall is Phnom Penh first ever mega mall. I would compare it to Singapore's Vivocity. It's only about 15 minutes walk from Nagaworld.

All your familiar brands are here like Mango, Zara, G2000 and even Daiso!

As Aeon Mall opened last year August 2014, it was celebrating its FIRST birthday! There were so many little and big model cakes with a 1 candle to celebrate their first birthday!

At the 3rd level, there is a cinema and arcade. The currency they use there is USD and if you're thinking of catching a cheap movie there, you would be surprised at the cost per ticket. It is about USD$10 depending on the day and if its 4D, yes, 4D! The seats actually move! The toilets are also very high-tech as Aeon mall is a Japanese Mall so you would expect the toilets to be very clean and complicated to use.

 You'll find a lot of familiar restaurants there too like Fish & co, Kenny Rogers etc.

We came across a Japanese Ice-cream stall and we decided to buy 1 each. I chose the melon flavour which cost about USD$5.

There's even Gong Cha there! Prices are actually slightly more expensive than in Singapore.

Restaurant meals in general cost almost the same as in Singapore. Prices all in USD. The restaurant we had lunch at is call The Works. 

 

Massages there are cheap though. We tried massage at a place called 'Lucky Eight'. Cost only USD$12(for 2 hours) however, you have to pay tip. Unless you're having massage at Nagaworld. A 3 hour massage in Nagaworld cost about USD$100. Almost 3-4 times more but of course you pay what you get as you can see from the below picture, it's quite high-class.

My Trip to Cambodia (Part 1)

Just a few weeks back, i visited Phnom Penh for a study trip. Phnom Penh has really changed throughout the years with the new developments such as Aeon Mall launched last year, cafes just like your starbucks sprouting out and I even saw our very own Breadtalk which launched in Phnom Penh few months back. Right in the heart of their city, lies their independence monument which is their "Arch-De-Truimph".

The group of us stayed in Nagaworld which is a Casino Hotel. Even though I didn't gamble, there were a lot of other things to do in the hotel like massage, eating, clubbing and singing KTV. They're famous for their four-hands massage where you're treated like royalty as 2 people massage you at the same time. Love this picture of the money tree at the lobby! 

Nagaworld's decoration is abit thai style. 

Below are some of the pictures of the casino.

This picture was taken at 1am, yet there were still quite a number of people gambling! No wonder Shangri-La is moving in too! 

At night, we checked out their club. Had a blast there. There were dancers and music played were mainly english and chinese remix. I think they cater to the chinese there as quite a lot of chinese businessman are coming into Cambodia to start their business.

For one of our lunch, we tried out their Japanese restaurant in Nagaworld. As you can see, the standard is very good. If you don't know where to eat in Phnom Penh, you can have all your meals in Nagaworld as there are many restaurants of different cuisines like dim sums, western etc. 

Great view from the hotel room. We could actually see Dreamland which is their mini theme park and also night market.

Their night market as below. Unfortunately, most of the shops were closed when we went there. I think it closes about 11pm. 

For more information about investing in Phnom Penh. Find out about the latest residential integrated with Shangri-La, The Peak Cambodia. The Peak Shangri La

The Peak Cambodia

Yes! It's here! The Latest project by Oxley, The Peak together with Shangri La.

It stands tall at a majestic 55 stories high. Clad in bronze it looks so timeless and majestic. Really love the design. As it's integrated with the Shangri-la hotel, it makes The Peak more prestigious. The peak cambodia is very likely to be the next sell out project in Phnom Penh just like The Bridge. I'll be visiting the site this Friday so stay tune for more updates! 

More information can be found here.  

High Park Residences - A new lifestyle

Get ready for an innovative lifestyle at this ground-breaking development which sets the direction for future residential projects.

By SPH Content Studio
June 29, 2015

Home. A place where you feel safe, secure and totally at ease. Where you can relax and be yourself, cook a meal, raise a family, enjoy the company of those you love and forge memories for the future.

And now, you can add varied experiences to the mix as well.

That’s because a new way of living is being pioneered at High Park Residences, a 1,399-unit residential development that goes beyond the usual trappings of an upscale residence. It has the requisite bells and whistles – 118 facilities, to be exact – on top of a high built quality and sophisticated design, but that, as they say, is not all.

Located between Lorong Tanggam, Sengkang West Way and Fernvale Road, this inventive new development is in young but vibrant Sengkang. Surrounded by the area’s comprehensive amenities, solid infrastructure and excellent transport facilities, High Park Residences sits on a spacious 366,167 sq ft of gently tiered land, such that the elevation of the ground floor unit is already some 8 to 14 metres above street level.

It will be made up of 6 towers comprising 1,376 apartment units ranging from studios to 5-bedroom apartments, 10 strata semi-detached, 4 strata bungalows and 9 food and beverage-ready commercial units. The residential towers are generously spaced apart and carefully oriented to offer refreshing views of the lush internal landscape as well as unblocked external views towards the Straits of Johor to the north.

Exclusive High Park Club Access

Everyone has interests they’d love to pursue but never find time to. At High Park Residences, this could very well be a thing of the past. Its High Park Club – a unique club exclusively for residents – offers lifestyle classes free of charge. Through tie-ups with relevant industry professionals, a whole world of experiences opens up. For instance, Wolfgang Violin Studio – whose director is Singapore’s award winning international violinist, Min Lee – will conduct violin lessons for children.

Want to get fit? Try the fitness classes such as aerobics, yoga, kick-boxing and Pilates conducted by leading fitness chain Amore Fitness. How about whipping up a meal for friends and family? Sign up for cooking lessons and pick from baking classes for all age groups or different cuisines.

Alternatively, learn to play tennis or join a swimming or aqua aerobics workout class – all in the safe and convenient confines of High Park Residences.

Space to be creative, to be yourself

At High Park Residences, the individual’s innate creativity is recognised, encouraged and celebrated. For instance, musicians will love the jamming room in the development, where they can unleash their musical talents – and live out their rock star dreams – without fear of disturbing the neighbours.

How about a bit of adventure? Adrenaline-driven folks will be able to try its Flying Fox facility and indulge in their adventurous side, zipping through the air.

Seeking more action? Go for High Park Residences’ pool table, futsal and even boxing ring.

Meanwhile, every other residential development has a pool but only at High Park Residences are such facilities truly exciting. Not only are the multiple pools spread across the development well-harmonised with the landscaping, they also include the longest cascading water body that falls 6 metres down from the top tier 50-metre lap pool to the lagoon pool, as well as a thrilling, 3-metre high swirl and splash water slide – a first for a residential development.

However, if all you want is to sit back and watch a good movie or catch a nail-biting football match on the big screen, then head to one of three indoor movie theatrettes, or the larger outdoor theatrette.

Worry-free F&B and many more

If you don’t feel like cooking but are not in the mood to venture outside of home, then eat “out” at the F&B outlets within the development. Expect a variety of cuisines and a relaxed atmosphere at these dining outlets, which are a welcome relief to hungry stomachs after a long day at work.

Further, parents will find the convenience of having a childcare centre right where they live simply priceless. No more frantic rushing to drop off or pick up your child before or after work, and peace-of-mind knowing that the little one is in safe hands at the childcare centre, which, together with the commercial units, comes with parking lots for the public.

Indeed, there is so much more to life and High Park Residences is leading the way in showing the possibilities.

This, is the future of residential living.

5 Reasons to invest in London

With so many cooling measures and money parked in your bank, you're looking for an investment opportunity. Investing in stocks and bonds seems dangerous. The most stable investment would probably be property. Singapore's getting unaffordable. So the big question is, which country do you park your money in? Watch the video to find out why invest in London?

More information about royal wharf  visit the link.

5 Interesting facts about Melbourne

5 Interesting facts about Melbourne

1. 1.     Melbourne’s CBD is just 1.6km long. This bustling area starts from Spencer Street to Spring Street.
2. 2.     The Largest train station in Australia is Sothern Cross Station. It also happens to be the most expensive train station at 6 estimated Million Dollars
3. 3.     Melbourne is voted 4 times in a row the most livable city in the world.  The criteria is based on many factors such as education, transportation, accessibility, hospitality etc.
4. 4.      You may come across quite a few Victorian looking buildings in Melbourne’s central area as the government wants to maintain it heritage façade. Therefore new buildings have to get approval before construction.
5. 5.     This is the most interesting fact. The government actually sells airspace to the developers. For example, Collins house by Golden Age Development architecture is like an inverted “L”. From level 15 onwards it is jutting out over the bank beside it. The space jutting out is  air space bought by the developer.

More about Collins House click the link.

5 Reasons why investors are flocking to Cambodia

If you have been reading the property news there have been a lot of news about foreign countries such as china, Malaysia and hongkong entering into the Cambodia market. Here's a video on 5 Reasons why investors are flocking to Cambodia

5 Reasons why investors are flocking to Cambodia

1. In 2015 Cambodia will be integrated as part of the ASEAN organization which aims to accelerate economic growth, cultural development and promote stability in the region

2. Due to it’s high interest rates in Cambodia, Phnom Penh has the highest rental yield in Asia at an average of 10.8%

3. Housing in Cambodia is mainly low-rise. In 2009, there were hardly any high rise condominiums. So foreign developers saw the opportunity and started developing condominiums. Investors who have bought then have already seen a capital gain of up to 30%.

4. Land prices at 4 capitals have increased such as Chamkarmon land, where The Bridge is located, prices have doubled

5. In January this year, there was a news article that 3850 news firms opened in Cambodia last year. Therefore increase of new companies = higher demand in offices.

The Bridge is the only project till dated selling SOHO units and 85% have already been sold. It comes with a high ceiling of 3.6m yet psf prices are same as the residential. If you like to know more information, click The Bridge.