Overview
Kampong Glam, formed in the 19th century as the center of Singapore's Arab and Malay Muslim community, ranks alongside Chinatown and Little India as one of Singapore's three great heritage districts. Its centerpiece is the Sultan Mosque, established in 1824 and rebuilt with its golden dome in 1928 — Singapore's largest mosque with capacity for 5,000 and a national monument. Just behind it, the narrow 90 m Haji Lane is packed with vibrant graffiti street art on both walls and lined with indie boutiques, vintage clothing shops, bars, and cafes, making it Singapore's hottest hangout for young locals and Instagrammers. Nearby Arab Street offers Persian carpets and Muslim attire, and at night Moroccan shisha cafes and Middle Eastern restaurants come alive. Free entry. A 5-minute walk from MRT Bugis Station.
Opening Hours
24 hours (Sultan Mosque non-Muslim visits 09:30-12:00, 14:00-16:00)
Travel Tips
Haji Lane is liveliest in the evening (17:00-22:00). Non-Muslims can join free guided tours of Sultan Mosque (09:30-12:00, 14:00-16:00); cover shoulders and knees.
Hotels near Haji Lane & Kampong Glam
Hotels and guesthouses in Chinatown & Little India, Kampong Glam, Singapore
Other attractions in Chinatown & Little India
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
An ornate Chinese Buddhist temple in Chinatown said to house a relic of the Buddha's tooth.
Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
Little India's landmark Hindu temple, striking with its colorful gopuram (tower gateway).
Mustafa Centre
A 24-hour mega-department store in Little India selling everything from gold to spices to electronics.
Sri Mariamman Temple
Singapore's oldest Hindu temple (1827), strikingly located in the heart of Chinatown.
Chinatown Heritage Centre
A lifestyle museum recreating the cramped tenement rooms of 1950s Chinese immigrants.
Tekka Centre
Little India's biggest market + hawker centre overflowing with Indian spices, saris, and street food.