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2024 Singapore National Day: 15 Extravagant Deals You Cannot Miss

Celebrate the iconic holiday in style with National Day sales that brim with luxury and excitement. From spa packages and staycations to delectable dining and unique deals on retail items, you’re about to discover a treasure trove of options that enhance your life before, during, and even after the National Day holiday has come and gone.

7 August 2024

1. Rooftop Dining at Kinki Restaurant and Bar

Take in some views with delectable luxury dining at Kinki Restaurant and Bar. As part of National Day sales, this stunning waterfront restaurant and bar will treat you to spectacular views of the parade. Catch fighter jet flybys in all their glory right from the alfresco deck and dine in subliminal style.

Join in for National Day with a National Day Rooftop Package from 5pm until midnight for only S$588 per table for up to 6 of your favourite people. This after party kicks off with a bottle of Roku Gin and your choice of Chita whiskey or Haku vodka along with mixers. You’ll also get a platter of fried Japanese bites to share while revelling underneath a panoramic sky of firework bursts.

The impeccable location puts you in prime position near Marina Bay and Raffles Place financial centres, though don’t miss the art murals on your way up to the rooftop. Not in the mood for a nighttime agenda? On Saturdays and for public holidays, Kinki offers a classic bottomless brunch along with premium sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese flavours to give you your fill.

2. On-Top-of-the-World National Day Unique Deals at Mr Stork Rooftop Bar

Mr Stork Rooftop Bar is up high on level 39 of Andaz Singapore, and while it’s a popular rooftop destination to begin with, you won’t want to miss it for National Day. The party will be set to the backdrop of those glamourous fireworks and impressive jets. For August 8th and 9th, live DJ sets provide the soundtrack to your celebration as you devour bar bites with local inspiration.

The chef is preparing gourmet goodies such as Tandoori chicken satay, chicken rice arancini, chilli crab cakes, and salted egg prawn toast, among other things. Complement those flavours with a spectacular array of Singapore Sling flavours that will be made with Singapore’s own gin, Tanglin Gin. For the best of the unique deals, we encourage you to try the Birthday Bundle for S$59, which gives you a taste of all three renditions of the Singapore Sling.

Want to sneak away from the throngs of fellow revellers for a spell? Get some privacy and a romantic spin on your evening by reserving one of the teepee huts for $200 per booking. Ideal for a maximum of three people, you can feel like you’re on top of the world in a world of your own, all with unobstructed 360-degree views of the city below.

3. Grand Luxury Style at Swissôtel The Stamford

Swissôtel The Stamford has an exclusive offer full of luxury for the holiday. Featuring a Sky-High National Day Celebration Package, you will discover unmatched elegance through the impeccable views of Marina Bay. With an overnight stay in your choice of select rooms and suites, you can stay out of the mayhem without missing out on the fun.

When you book this National Day deal, your overnight stay comes with S$100 F&B dining credits that are available for in-room dining orders. You can sit and enjoy the glorious views while your meal is brought to you. Rather go mingle? You’ll get priority booking for the restaurants and bars, and in the morning, enjoy complimentary breakfast for two every day of your stay. Add to that the access to the amenities including the swimming pool, spa, and fitness center, and this is one of the best ways to indulge in luxury for the holiday.

4. Enjoy National Day Sales on Luxury Goods at Takashimaya

Takashimaya is celebrating Singapore’s 59th birthday in style, by focusing on enhancing your iconic style. You’ll find unique deals and discounts up to 59% off on your luxury purchases. Indulge and splurge on beauty essentials by Lancôme, Shiseido, Skinceuticals, Estee Lauder, and more. You’ll also find gorgeous lead-free crystal glasses that are perfect for entertaining, shoes, diamond jewellery, clothing, home goods, and so much more.

The great thing about these specials is that you can revamp your wardrobe, stock up on your skincare and makeup, or even redecorate and enhance your home. Buy now and you’re sure to find something stunning to wear to one of the National Day events on this list.

5. Indulge in Spa Splendour at St. Gregory

Celebrate National Day any way you choose, though make sure you carve a little time out for luxury spa treatments. St. Gregory on level 5 of the Park Royal Collection is tucked away in the centre of the city. This oasis is an award-winning spa that will give you a much-needed break from the fast-paced celebrations in the city below. Treatments include an array of traditional therapies such as the Tui Na massage, baths, and the Thalion Oxygen and Radiance facial.

You’ll feel refreshed and pampered at every turn, and even if you have little time to spare for the holiday, you can sneak in for executive treatments designed to be thorough yet quick to meet your schedule. Couple up with spa rituals to relax together and reconnect, starting with a cup of floral tea in the impeccably manicured gardens of the outdoor terrace.
The entire wellness floor is devoted to making your National Day a splendid moment of opulence. Take a dip in the infinity pool, cleanse in the steam room, and simply indulge your every pleasure. While you can do this on any day at St. Gregory, you will want to get the National Day deals the spa is providing for Singapore’s 59th birthday. You can add one of three 30-minute treatments to a 1-hour facial or body massage treatment for only S$59. Choose the body scrub; neck, shoulder, and scalp treatment; or the body gua sha to add to your spa day package, then face the evening festivities feeling truly divine.

6. Dine at St Pierre

The Michelin-starred Saint Pierre has greeted luxury diners since 2000, long enough for this French venue to consider Singapore home. In honour of National Day, this stunning restaurant is offering a four-course lunch menu and a seven-course dinner degustation.

It’s only being offered on August 9th though, which means you’ll have to hurry to get in on this dining deal. For lunch or dinner, you’ll be treated to the immaculate waterfront view of Marina Bay illuminated with the fireworks to commemorate the holiday.

Each of these meals will feature dishes that turn traditional French cuisine into a fusion dining experience, aptly melding Asian elements into the menu. Expect excellence with Hokkaido hairy crab with Kegani crab en croûte, paired with chilli crab sauce and served with fried mantou. Treasured laksa is given a spin with blue lobster and a coconut puree garnish enveloped in consommé. Fish head curry with Nagasaki kinmedai is another delight you can expect to sample in these flavours for deliciously unique deals to devour on National Day.

7. Revive Your Wardrobe with Luxury for Less

West The Sale is back with loads of savings on big luxury brands in IMM and beauty deals in Westgate. The annual event is one you can count on to provide you with the best and most unique deals for National Day sales events. You’ll see big savings on your favourite brand names. Get more Calvin Klein clothing, Coach handbags, Kate Spade and Michael Kors swag, and so much more.

There are tons of stores with sales galore, making it the best time of year to shop until you drop. Flash deals on Adidas, massive discounts on Rabeanco, and promotions from Novela, OSIM and Strip, plus more will ensure that you need to take a friend or two along to help you carry home all the deals you score on the best luxury items around.

8. Luxury Tastes and Stays at The Robertson House

Waltz through the doors of The Robertson House and choose to dine, stay, or both. Entrepôt’s four-hands menu ‘Onwards Singapore’ was crafted with viral-sensation, The Pantry Boy. The seven-course feast and four-course menu options allow you a taste of the good life for National Day. Expect special flavours on your Singaporean favourite dishes such as chilli crab and kueh along with French yellow chicken on eight treasure porridge, aptly melding tradition with new techniques.

For the stay, you can be a part of the fireworks spectacular from the cosy comforts of 1823 Reading Room in the club lounge that has an evening lineup for guests featuring games and live stations. When you spend the night, you’ll get this access plus complimentary breakfast for two to enjoy an encore of Entrepôt. It’s the best way to turn the holiday into more of an exclusive celebration for romance.

9. Historic Dining with Luxury at Flutes

Flutes at Midtown House will immerse you in historic surroundings and a special selection of National Day dishes. Crafted by Chef Peter Rollinson and his culinary team, the heritage of Singapore will be honored in the flavors that are most characteristic of our country while aligning with contemporary European fare.

You can expect premium Wagyu beef, slowly braised in rendang sauce, chili Frase Isle spanner crab spaghettini with a finishing touch of Yarra Valley caviar and hints of lime and coriander, and much more. What makes this dining event one of the more unique deals for National Day is that all of the menu options are paired with an enhancement of a phenomenal wine list that features 300 biodynamic and sustainable wine options for your ultimate pleasure.

10. Mandarin Oriental Singapore Staycation Celebration

The Mandarin Oriental is bringing Singapore together with National Day specials on luxury for everyone. In honour of Singapore’s 59th birthday, you’ll find fireworks, family activities, and plenty more through August 11th. This staycation by the bay provides a world of luxury that kicks off with a themed welcome amenity.

Your entire family will be enveloped in everything opulent with breakfast included each day of your stay at Embu for two adults and two children. All-day dining is complimentary at this dining venue at the Mandarin Oriental for up to two children as well, giving you more for your money. You’ll also receive a S$100 dining credit per stay that you can apply at Embu, Cherry Garden, The Mandarin Cake Shop, or Dolce Vita plus a free little chef activity for up to two children. One final bit of splendour serves as the cherry on top of a perfect staycation with a bespoke gift memento that will remind you of your National Day extravaganza.

11. Staycation on Top of the World at Marina Bay

The Skyline National Day Celebration at Marina Bay is another option fit for a luxury staycation. You’ll have exclusive access to view the fireworks booming over the Marina Day, all from the privacy and comfort of your signature room with special, exclusive, and unique deals for amenities that can only be found for this occasion.

You can join the fun on level 5 at Skyline, the rooftop terrace with a laid-back luxury vibe. National Day Previews allow you to get a taste of the holiday ahead of the main event with a feast of sizzling BBQ served buffet-style that goes beyond the ordinary to provide local cuisine brimming with upscale delicacies for S$99.59 per adult and $49.59 per child. It’s the prime location to watch the Red Lions dazzle with aerial techniques in the sky.

Stay for a night or more and you’ll get access to specially curated amenities for National Day. A bottle of red wine, themed National Day pralines, and an aromatic room spray are some of the swag items you’ll enjoy, plus you’ll have full access to the wellness floor to dip in the outdoor swimming pool or hit the gym. With complimentary parking for one vehicle per room per day, you can save more to spend on more luxury goodies for the holiday and treat the family to the best of everything.

12. Celebrate in Style at the Capitol Kempinski

The Capitol Kempinski always seems to have something luxurious going on, and for Singapore’s 59th birthday, there’s no exception. It starts with a divine collection of Stamford’s 15 signature local dishes including a heavenly foie gras toast served with organic egg foam and sweet coconut jam nestled inside a delightful brioche bun, plus many other mouth-watering indulgences.

Make dining for National Day even more of an event with exclusive access to the rooftop where Eden Residences provide pure views of the fireworks on August 9th. It’s only an additional S$59 per guest, making it one of the most unique deals to add luxury to your stay. Plus, it includes a pass for two hours of free-flowing champagne - Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV Champagne along with pass-around canapes for tiny bites of elegant eats.

Don’t forget to enjoy a little afternoon tea through the Culinary Voyage through Time, where you’ll taste the most iconic dishes our nation has to offer playfully recreated to enhance flavours and textures in fun presentations. This three-course teatime is an innovative and unforgettable experience for a relaxed way to indulge in luxury for the holiday. Elevate it further with a glass of prosecco for S$5.90 or choose free flowing prosecco for only S$20 per person additional.

13. Catch illumi at Singapore’s Bayfront Event Space

Keep the celebrations going with illumi, the world’s largest spectacle of dazzling light, sound, and multimedia illumination events. It starts September 13th and is one of the most unique deals since it is the event’s first ever international display. The whole family will love the feature of the world’s tallest illuminated tree, the Tree of Lights, an imposing 47 metres into the sky.

A gorgeous carousel along with nine different areas with animatronics and installations adorned with 20 million LED lights make this a special event not to be missed. Roam through the multicoloured Magical Forest of trees and wildlife and discover the Jurassic Kingdom full of prehistoric beings. This stunning nighttime display is enchanting for the whole family underneath the moonlight and with a price at just S$33, it’s practically a steal to indulge in the breathtaking beauty of this creation. Save even more if you are a DBS or POSB cardholders receive an exclusive discount of 20% off if you reserve your tickets before August 31st.

14. Sky High Italian Dining at Altro Zafferano

Head to the 43rd floor of the Ocean Financial Centre and find the rooftop Italian destination with unbeatable views of Marina Bay Sands and the surrounding area. You’ll have an unobstructed view of the floating stadium for National Day and get to partake in a four-course meal at Altro Zafferano.

The feast of Southern Italian cuisine is just S$248 per person and indulges you with spanner crab salad, tagliatelle made in-house, Taigma wagyu beef, black cod, and a sublime lemon dessert. Elevate the experience even further with an optional wine pairing that, in our opinion, is the perfect addition at just S$98 per person. As you dine, the floor-to-ceiling windows provide the views, though step outside afterwards to nestle into the plush sofas for a romantically cosy setting, perfect for post-dinner libations.

15. Get the Best of the Luxury Unique Deals for National Day with DayAway

Before National Day’s exciting events and sales really kick off, make sure you become a member of DayAway to get access to some of the most exclusive and unique deals. You’ll get to save and indulge even long after all the holiday festivities wrap up.

Get the DayAway Jetsetter Membership, and you’ll be privy to an exclusive world of opulence through this elite global membership that grants you access to all DayAway experiences, privileges, and benefits at the most renowned hotels for luxury worldwide. With this membership, you get special benefits at over 4,500 different luxury hotels that are typically reserved for travel agents and corporate executives from special rates to free upgrades and even on-site spending credits, which are like free money in your pocket.

The Jetsetter membership includes memberships to DayAway Singapore, DayAway Sydney, Hungry in Bali, and the Little Emperors Travel Tier. While you can sign up at any time and become a member, you should not wait a second more, as you can get even more benefits in time for National Day.

Grab your membership and when you book your first experience within 7 days of purchasing the DayAway Jetsetter in August, you’ll get 10% off your booking. Additionally, new Jetsetter members get another exclusive perk for National Day sales with a complimentary Sling & Swim experience.

What better way to spend the holiday than with this free treat that gives you poolside access at Raffles Hotel with the original Singapore Sling. This experience is normally S$215.82 per person, but with this National Day sales event, you get it free and will enjoy a 3-hour booking at the pool beginning at 1pm plus a complimentary Singapore Sling and $20 credit to enjoy at the pool bar.

You can also get a special 12% off on all gifts from DayAway that are perfect for birthdays or special occasions. When the people you know and love have too many material items, give them an experience they will never forget from golfing to spa treatments and beyond.

National Day is fast approaching, and you don’t want to miss out on DayAway or any of these other incredible and unique deals to help you celebrate!

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