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PRESS RELEASE: BRINGING YOU BIG FLAVORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD THIS CHRISTMAS
Immerse in the joyful warmth of the yuletide season with Clarke Quay as we bring you big flavors from around the world to your plate. Christmas Feasting at Clarke Quay is an indulging affair as you start your gastronomic journey through a vast offering of festive dining specials and continue the celebrations on a high at the trendiest parties in town in one destination. It is a whirlwind of festive dining and parties amidst the twinkling warmth of Christmas light up from now till 31st December 2012 as we unite and party as one to usher in the New Year at Clarke Quay’s Around The World New Year’s Eve Countdown Party!
Enjoy the wonderful season of wine, dine and merrymaking with your friends and loved ones with a wide selection of A la carte selections, Buffet, Festive Brunch, Set Lunch and Dinner options to choose from. Coriander Leaf festive 6 course Set Dinner ($128 +++ per pax) offers a grand selection of Masala Boston Lobster Salad, Coriander Spiced Duck Confit & Portobello, Cilantro-Miso Sea Perch, Tandoori Quail and more. For an equally scrumptious spread Bavarian style, check out the hearty spread of Smoked Salmon Roll, Duckling in Apple-mayoram sauce, German Dumplings and Duet of Winter Apple Strudel at Paulaner or rustic traditional New Zealand Christmas spread of Canterbury Plains Rack of Lamb served with twice roasted buttery greens at Fern & Kiwi. Kindle your adventurous self by visiting Marrakesh for a Moroccan spiced turkey or go Chinese with a divine a-la carte Lunch or Dinner Buffet at Peony Jade Restaurant. From American to Japanese, IndoChina to German, Persian to Spanish, experience around the globe festive feasts in one destination. (Refer to Annex A for full festive promotion listing)
As an aperitif or post dinner nightcap, sweeten up at Note Di Sicilia with a bubbly glass of Moscato and Almond-Marron Glace cone or try the new Aragoshi Momo-Shu peach sake exclusively at Beer Market. For those who are just starting to warm up, fuel up with Festive Rainbow Shooters at Alegro Churros Bar and The Arena. Thereafter, step in to the holiday mood with a little party indulgence at the various Christmas parties happening around. (Refer to Annex B for full festive drinks and party listing)
Clarke Quay doesn’t slow down for the holidays and those looking for something to browse while here over the festive season have plenty of options. Enjoy a little retail therapy at Clarke Quay’s Christmas Bazaar (14 - 16 December) where you will find a fabulous selection of unique and irresistible gift ideas perfect for your loved ones this holiday season. Capture happy moments with our jolly Christmas characters (8, 14 – 15, 22 – 24 December) amongst the sparkling Christmas decorations and rejoice to Christmas carols, CQ style with Acapella choir group VOIX to the accompaniment of a beatboxer (15, 22, 24 December). (Refer to Annex C for Full Christmas Activities)
The celebration doesn’t stop as we look forward to usher in the New Year with dazzling lights, bustling energy, and adrenaline pumping music and a line-up of stellar performances at Clarke Quay Around The World Countdown Party. Join us at Central Fountain Square on 31 December 2012, Monday from 10pm onwards as celebrity hosts, Chua Enlai and Cheryl Miles rings in the year with colourful pyrotechnic displays. Highlights include live band performances by Goodfellas (SG), colorful props and street entertainment, dancers, percussionists and a One Night Only Exclusive Queen Tribute by Killer Queen direct from Australia. Famous for their uncanny resemblance and authentic tribute to the iconic rock band Queen, let them bring you through a journey of musical legacy, energy and great performances that is uniquely Queen. The party then continues through to the wee hours of 2013 as DJ Shigeki (JPN) groove you with his mix of audio cocktail. (Refer to Annex D for NYE Countdown Party programme lineup)
So come on down and join us as we wine, dine and party to another great year ahead!
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- Lifestyle, Fashion, Leisure
About Clarke Quay (www.clarkequay.com.sg)
Located along the iconic Singapore River, Clarke Quay sits on a historical commercial site dating back to the 19th Century. Today, Clarke Quay has been boldly restored and refurbished into five beautiful waterfront godowns under a climate controlled canopy lit by coloured lighting, creating a modern and cosmopolitan ambience amidst the tradition and history. On its premises is an amazing array of 62 distinctive F&B, entertainment, retail and lifestyle outlets. Find the city’s trendiest nightspots and cuisine from across the globe, all at Clarke Quay – the Soul of the City. Visit www.clarkequay.com.sg for the latest F&B and entertainment promotions.
About CapitaMall Trust (www.capitamall.com)
CMT is the first Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) listed on Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST) in July 2002. CMT is also the largest REIT by asset size, approximately S$10.1 billion and by market capitalisation, S$6.4 billion (as at 29 June 2012) in Singapore. CMT has been assigned an "A2" rating by Moody's Investors Service. The "A2" rating is the highest rating assigned to a Singapore REIT.
CMT owns and invests in quality income-producing assets which are used, or predominantly used, for retail purposes primarily in Singapore. As at 30 June 2012, CMT's portfolio comprised a diverse list of approximately 2,600 leases with local and international retailers and achieved a committed occupancy of 98.6%. CMT's 15 quality retail properties, which are strategically located in the suburban areas and Downtown Core of Singapore, include Tampines Mall, Junction 8, Funan DigitaLife Mall, IMM Building, Plaza Singapura, Bugis Junction, Sembawang Shopping Centre, JCube, Raffles City Singapore (40.0% interest), Lot One Shoppers’ Mall, Bukit Panjang Plaza,
Rivervale Mall, The Atrium@Orchard, Clarke Quay and Bugis+. CMT also owns 122.7 million units in CapitaRetail China Trust, the first China shopping mall REIT listed on SGX-ST in December 2006. In May 2011, CMT took a 30.0% stake in a joint venture to develop a prime land parcel at Jurong Gateway named Westgate, marking its first foray into greenfield developments. CMT is managed by an external manager, CapitaMall Trust Management Limited, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaMalls
About CapitaMalls Asia (www.capitamallsasia.com)
CapitaMalls Asia Limited is one of the largest listed shopping mall developers, owners and managers in Asia by total property value of assets and geographic reach. CapitaMalls Asia has an integrated shopping mall business model encompassing retail real estate investment, development, mall operations, asset management and fund management capabilities. It has interests in and manages a pan-Asian portfolio of 101 shopping malls across 52 cities in the five countries of Singapore, China, Malaysia, Japan and India, with a total property value of approximately S$30.7 billion (HK$190.1 billion) and a total GFA of approximately 92.4 million sq ft.
Shopping malls in the portfolio include ION Orchard and Plaza Singapura – which are located in one of the world’s most famous shopping streets, Orchard Road – Raffles City Singapore and Clarke Quay in Singapore. Our landmark shopping malls in China are CapitaMall Crystal in Beijing, Hongkou Plaza in Shanghai and Raffles City Shanghai; and CapitaMall Jinniu in Chengdu. The portfolio also includes Gurney Plaza in Penang, Malaysia; Vivit Square in Tokyo, Japan; as well as Forum Value Mall in Bangalore, India. CapitaMalls Asia’s principal business strategy is to invest in, develop and manage a diversified portfolio of real estate used primarily for retail purposes in Asia, and to strengthen its market position as a leading developer, owner and manager of shopping malls in Asia.
