02:20DXB / DUBAI
14:05SIN / SINGAPORE
Afternoon arrival for standard hotel check-in.
PREPARED FOR SULTAN, BUTHAINA AND MAJID
Singapore
7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS / 2 ADULTS + 1 CHILD
Four Seasons Singapore / Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree
TRAVEL WINDOWLate September / early October
TRAVELLERSSultan, Buthaina & Majid
CITY4 nights / Four Seasons
RAINFOREST2 nights / Mandai by Banyan Tree
DUBAI / SINGAPORE
Flights
21:00SIN / SINGAPORE
00:10DXB / DUBAI
Arrives in Dubai the following day.
All times are local. Singapore is four hours ahead of Dubai. Reconfirm flight schedules before booking.
YOUR TWO HOTELS
Hotels
ORCHARD BOULEVARDFour Seasons
Four Seasons
Hotel Singapore
Family pool on the twentieth floor, spacious family rooms and direct access to Orchard Road, the Botanic Gardens, Marina Bay and Sentosa.
- ROOM
- Premier family room or king guest room
- DINING
- One-Ninety / Nobu Singapore
- FOR MAJID
- Family pool / children under five eat free with a paying adult
MANDAI WILDLIFE RESERVEMandai Rainforest Resort
Mandai Rainforest Resort
by Banyan Tree
Rainforest pool and family accommodation beside Singapore Zoo, River Wonders, Bird Paradise and Night Safari.
- ROOM
- Family Sanctuary / 44 m² / king bed + bunk bed
- ALTERNATIVE
- Mandai Treehouse / 63 m² / private patio
- FOR MAJID
- Rainforest pool / Curiosity Cove / wildlife parks
SINGAPORE LOCAL TIME
Daily itinerary
DAY 01 / CHANGI / ORCHARD BOULEVARD
FOUR SEASONS SINGAPOREArrival & Orchard Road
14:05
Arrive at Changi
Emirates EK348 leaves Dubai at 02:20 and lands in Singapore at 14:05 local time.
14:50
Private transfer to Four Seasons
Collect luggage, meet your driver and allow approximately 30 minutes to Orchard Boulevard. Request a child car seat.
15:30
Four Seasons check-in
Check in during normal afternoon hotel hours and settle into your room.
16:15
Rooftop family pool
Swim at the family pool on the twentieth floor.
17:30
ION Orchard & Orchard Road
Walk to ION Orchard for designer boutiques, TWG Tea and a first look at Orchard Road.
18:45
Dinner at PS.Cafe Paragon
Book PS.Cafe at Paragon and order the truffle fries, mains and desserts.
DAY 02 / GARDENS BY THE BAY / MARINA BAY
FOUR SEASONS SINGAPOREGardens, ArtScience & Marina Bay
08:15
Breakfast at Four Seasons
Leave the hotel around 08:40 for Marina Bay.
09:00
Cloud Forest
Indoor waterfall, cool forest paths and stroller-accessible conservatory. The mist display usually runs at 10:00.
10:30
Flower Dome
Walk through the air-conditioned gardens and seasonal flower displays.
11:30
Children’s Garden
Water-play fountains and the dedicated toddler play area. Bring swimwear, a towel and a change of clothes.
12:30
Lunch by the conservatories
Family lunch at Gardens by the Bay or Marina Bay Sands.
13:30
Return to the hotel & nap
Private car back to Four Seasons for an afternoon rest.
15:45
ArtScience Museum / teamLab Future World
Interactive light installations, digital animals and immersive rooms at Marina Bay Sands. Park the stroller at the entrance.
17:00
Helix Bridge & Marina Bay Sands
Cross the Helix Bridge and walk along the Marina Bay waterfront.
17:35
Singapore Flyer
One air-conditioned observation-wheel rotation takes about 30 minutes. Children under three enter free.
18:35
Dinner at Marina Bay Sands
Dinner at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, PS.Cafe Marina Bay Sands or another waterfront restaurant.
19:45
Supertree light show
Garden Rhapsody at Supertree Grove, if Majid is still awake.
NOTEThe Children’s Garden usually opens Thursday to Sunday and public holidays. From September, ArtScience Museum closes at 18:00, with final entry at 17:00.
DAY 03 / UNIVERSAL STUDIOS / SENTOSA ISLAND
FOUR SEASONS SINGAPOREUniversal Studios & Sentosa
08:30
Breakfast at Four Seasons
Leave the hotel around 09:15 for Resorts World Sentosa.
10:00
Universal Studios Singapore
Enter when the park opens and head directly to Illumination’s Minion Land.
10:20
Minion Land / Buggie Boogie
Ride the sheltered Minion-themed carousel together, meet the characters and explore Super Silly Fun Land.
11:15
Dino-Soarin’ & character meet-and-greets
Try the family dinosaur ride, visit Far Far Away and look for Shrek, Elmo, Cookie Monster and the Minions.
12:15
Trick or Thrills daytime show
During the September–October travel window, the park’s family-friendly daytime Halloween programme includes Minion shows and character appearances.
12:45
Lunch at Resorts World Sentosa
Lunch near the park entrance or inside Minion Land.
13:45
Return to Four Seasons & nap
Drive back to the hotel for Majid’s afternoon rest.
16:15
Singapore Cable Car
Take the Mount Faber cable car over the harbour to Sentosa.
17:00
Skyline Luge & Skyride
Majid can ride tandem with an adult if he is at least 85 cm tall; a child-doubling ticket is required.
18:15
Palawan Beach & dinner
Beach walk and early dinner on Sentosa, or return to Orchard for dinner.
DAY 04 / SENTOSA / ORCHARD ROAD / CLARKE QUAY
FOUR SEASONS SINGAPOREOceanarium, Orchard & the river
08:30
Breakfast at the hotel
Leave Four Seasons around 09:15 for Resorts World Sentosa.
10:00
Singapore Oceanarium
Visit Ocean Wonders, the large marine habitats, rays and sharks. During September–October, check for the Into the Glowcean programme.
11:15
Shark & reef galleries
Continue through the underwater viewing areas and family-friendly exhibits.
12:15
Lunch near Orchard
Return towards the hotel for lunch at One-Ninety or PS.Cafe.
13:15
Four Seasons & afternoon nap
Return to your room before the afternoon shopping and river cruise.
15:15
ION Orchard / TWG Tea / Toast Box
Designer boutiques at ION Orchard, TWG tea and gifts, plus local milk tea and kaya toast at Toast Box or Ya Kun.
16:15
Takashimaya / Ngee Ann City
Visit Takashimaya’s department store and the B2 Food Hall for Japanese sweets, snacks and gifts. Continue to Wisma Atria or TANGS if time allows.
17:00
Coffee, pastries or truffle fries
Choose TWG Tea, Paris Baguette, or PS.Cafe Paragon for its truffle fries and desserts.
18:00
Clarke Quay river cruise
Board a Singapore River boat in the early evening and pass Boat Quay, Merlion Park and Marina Bay.
19:15
Dinner by the river
Dinner at PS.Cafe One Fullerton, a family-friendly Marina Bay restaurant or Nobu Singapore.
DAY 05 / MANDAI WILDLIFE RESERVE / RIVER WONDERS
MANDAI RAINFOREST RESORT BY BANYAN TREEMandai & River Wonders
08:00
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Early walk around the lakes, shaded paths and lawns before the heat builds.
09:15
National Orchid Garden
Visit the orchid collections and cooled display areas.
10:15
Brunch at Dempsey Hill
Brunch at a family-friendly Dempsey Hill restaurant before returning to Four Seasons.
11:30
Four Seasons checkout
Check out during normal hotel hours and meet your private driver.
12:15
Arrive at Mandai Rainforest Resort
Leave luggage with the concierge. Standard check-in begins at 15:00.
13:00
Lunch at Mandai
Lunch at the resort or the dining area at Mandai Wildlife West.
14:00
Curiosity Cove indoor play
Visit the indoor forest-themed play area before the room is ready.
15:00
Check in to your family room
Family Sanctuary or Family Retreat: king bed plus a bunk bed, 44 m².
15:30
River Wonders & the giant pandas
Visit the panda habitat, manatees and freshwater galleries on the sheltered park route.
16:30
Once Upon a River
Animal presentation inside River Wonders.
18:00
Dinner at the resort
Dinner at the resort, followed by an early evening in the room.
NOTEAmazon River Quest requires a minimum height of 1.06 m and may be closed for maintenance during your travel window.
DAY 06 / SINGAPORE ZOO / MANDAI RAINFOREST RESORT
MANDAI RAINFOREST RESORT BY BANYAN TREESingapore Zoo & Night Safari
08:00
Breakfast at the resort
Breakfast before walking or taking the resort shuttle to Singapore Zoo.
09:00
Singapore Zoo opens
Start with the orangutans, elephants and the shaded family-friendly animal trails.
10:15
KidzWorld
Petting areas, animal encounters and the children’s playground.
11:00
Animal Friends presentation
Family animal presentation at KidzWorld.
11:30
KidzWorld water play
Splash fountains and the children’s water-play area. Bring a swimsuit and towel.
12:30
Lunch at the zoo or resort
Return to the hotel for lunch, or eat near the zoo entrance.
13:30
Family room & nap
Afternoon rest in your Mandai room.
16:00
Rainforest infinity pool
Swim and spend the late afternoon at the resort.
17:45
Early dinner
Eat before the safari, or have dinner at the resort if you are staying in.
19:00
Night Safari
Optional tram ride through the wildlife habitats. Tram and walking trails begin at 19:00.
DAY 07 / BIRD PARADISE / JEWEL CHANGI AIRPORT
MANDAI RAINFOREST RESORT BY BANYAN TREEBird Paradise, Jewel & departure
08:00
Breakfast at the resort
Pack most of your luggage before leaving for the park.
09:00
Bird Paradise
Walk through the rainforest aviaries and visit Penguin Cove.
10:00
Lory feeding
Visit the colourful lory aviary and check the day’s feeding schedule.
10:45
Egg Splash water play
Children’s water-play area, subject to operating hours and weather.
11:35
Return to Mandai & collect your bags
Finish packing and complete the resort checkout by 12:00.
12:00
Checkout & private transfer to Jewel
Leave Mandai at normal checkout time. Drive approximately 45 to 55 minutes to Changi Airport.
13:00
Lunch at Jewel Changi
Lunch at PS.Cafe Jewel or another family-friendly restaurant before the airport activities.
14:00
Stroller nap & quiet break
Let Majid rest in his stroller, or use Changi Lounge if a quieter break is needed.
15:00
Changi Experience Studio
Interactive airport-themed games, projection experiences and digital exhibits on Level 4. Children under five enter free.
16:15
Canopy Park & Foggy Bowls
Explore Jewel’s indoor gardens, gentle mist bowls and family-friendly play areas on Level 5.
17:15
Jewel Rain Vortex
Walk through Forest Valley and see the seven-storey indoor waterfall before heading to Terminal 1.
18:00
Emirates check-in at Terminal 1
Check in approximately three hours before departure and have dinner after security.
21:00
Emirates EK355 to Dubai
Depart Singapore at 21:00 and arrive in Dubai at 00:10 the following day.
NOTEThe resort room is checked out by 12:00. Jewel Changi is before airport security and connects directly to Emirates departures at Terminal 1.
ORCHARD ROAD / MARINA BAY
Shopping & dining
ION ORCHARDDesigner boutiques & tea
Designer shopping, TWG Tea and local kaya toast with milk tea. ION is a short walk from Four Seasons.
PARAGON / ORCHARD ROADPS.Cafe at Paragon
Signature truffle fries, generous cakes and a proper junior menu. Reserve a table after an afternoon on Orchard Road.
NGEE ANN CITY / WISMA ATRIATakashimaya Food Hall
Japanese sweets, bakery counters and gifts in the basement food hall. Nearby: Wisma Atria, Paris Baguette and TANGS.
MARINA BAY SANDSThe Shoppes at Marina Bay
Waterfront dining and designer boutiques beside ArtScience Museum, Helix Bridge and the Gardens by the Bay promenade.
RESERVATIONS & PRACTICAL DETAILS
Travel notes
Hotel check-in & checkout
EK348 lands at 14:05 for Four Seasons check-in around 15:30. Mandai check-in is 15:00 and checkout is 12:00.
Last afternoon at Jewel
Leave Mandai at midday and spend the afternoon at Jewel Changi before the 21:00 Emirates departure.
Universal Studios with Majid
Buggie Boogie and Dino-Soarin’ can be enjoyed with an accompanying adult. Larger rides have minimum height requirements.
Skyline Luge
Children aged two to six who are at least 85 cm tall may ride tandem with an adult using a child-doubling ticket.
Children’s admission
Mandai wildlife parks are free for children under three with an accompanying adult aged 21 or over. Changi Experience Studio is free for under-fives.
Children’s Garden
The water-play area usually opens Thursday to Sunday and on public holidays. Check opening hours before assigning that day.
Priority reservations
Reserve Universal Studios, the Oceanarium, Cloud Forest, ArtScience Museum, the Singapore Flyer and selected Mandai parks.
Private transfers
Book airport and inter-hotel transfers in advance and request an age-appropriate child car seat.
OFFICIAL WEBSITES
Booking links
01Emirates / Dubai–Singapore flightsVISIT02Four Seasons Hotel SingaporeVISIT03Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan TreeVISIT04Universal Studios SingaporeVISIT05Singapore OceanariumVISIT06Gardens by the Bay / Cloud ForestVISIT07ArtScience MuseumVISIT08Singapore Cable CarVISIT09Skyline Luge SentosaVISIT10Mandai wildlife parksVISIT11Jewel Changi AirportVISIT