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The Best Sentosa Hotels For An Island Getaway

Sentosa is the perfect place to stay regardless of whether you’re visiting Singapore on holiday or you’re a local wanting to book a staycation. 

How To Get Your Finances In Check In 2024, According To An Economist

To spring-clean our finances ahead of Christmas, we chatted with AMP's Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina on all things money. 

Things To Do

RAFI’s New Sun-Drenched Event Venue Is Serious Celebration Goals

A mecca of good vibes, this beautiful sun-soaked spot is nestled within Sydney’s Olympic Park—a primo location for both Sydney locals and visitors you’re looking to impress. 

Restaurants

Olympus

Olympus brings the philosophy of Greek dining to Surry Hills and Redfern’s Wunderlich Lane dining precinct.

Bakeries & Delis

Lune Croissanterie Sydney

After years of anticipation, world-renowned Melbourne export Lune Croissanterie will open in Sydney on Saturday 7 December, 2024.

Restaurants

Island Radio

Island Radio is a pumping Sydney restaurant in the Wunderlich Lane lifestyle precinct, where Surry Hills and Redfern meet. 

Bars & Pubs

Mountain Culture Beer Co.

Blue Mountains brewery Mountain Culture Beer Co. has brought its core philosophy of brewing good beers to Redfern while making room for new experiments.

Features

How To Nail The Essentials For Better Sex, According To An Expert

We asked sex therapist Aleks Trkulja to break down the essentials to achieving a safe and fulfilling sex life. 

Gifts

Foodie Gifts: 28 Delicious Gift Ideas For Your Favourite Foodie

From snack-sized stocking fillers to show-stopping kitchen essentials, here's our list of gifts sure to please the discerning foodie in your life.

Restaurants

The Best Restaurants In Sydney Right Now

This is Urban List's guide to Sydney's best restaurants for December 2024, curated by our expert food editors and food-obsessed content creators.

Restaurants

Avia

Avia is a Darlinghurst restaurant that pays homage to chef-owner Stefano Marano’s time in his nonna’s kitchen in Italy.

Restaurants

Neptune’s Grotto

Neptune’s Grotto is a Sydney CBD Italian restaurant, focusing on regional specialties from Italy’s north, by the trio behind Clam Bar, Pellegrino 2000, and Bistrot 916.

Wellness

Slow House

Slow House is a 700-square-metre bathhouse in Bondi, with a range of wellness treatments and beauty offerings available under one roof.

Restaurants

Suki

Suki is a refined Asian fusion restaurant by the Merci Group, taking over the former Rosa Mexican space on Barrenjoey Road in Mona Vale. 

Food & Drink

Enjoy Good Food And An Island Breeze At These Sentosa Restaurants

From beachside dining to flavours from around the globe and even underwater spectacles to enjoy during your meal, there’s truly something for all tastes at these Sentosa restaurants.

Travel Tips

A First-Timer’s Guide To Navigating Singapore’s Hawker Markets

We sent Lucky Dragon Supper Club’s Stephanie Feher on her first trip to Singapore—to pick up top tips and tricks for navigating the bustling hawker scene. 

Features

Tanuki Izakaya Is Thriving, Here’s Why They’ve Smashed Their First Year

We had to ask Tanuki's general manager Joong Charpentier the secret to his success—and the answer might surprise you.

Bars & Pubs

Bar Julius

Bar Julius is a Euro-inspired bar coming to The EVE Hotel in the Wunderlich Lane precinct.

Bars & Pubs

The Panorama Bar At The International

The Panorama Bar is a vibrant Sydney CBD bar on the top level of dining destination The International.

Local Escapes

Sea Sea Hotel

Sea Sea Hotel is a 25-room, boutique New South Wales stay in the cute coastal town of Crescent Head.

Cafes

Buckle Cafe & Distillery

Buckle Cafe & Distillery is a dynamic all-day venue in a heritage-listed glass atrium in Artarmon.

Things To Do

14 Date Ideas In Singapore That Aren’t Dinner And Drinks

Sweep your significant other off their feet with our list of date ideas in Singapore that don't involve dinner or drinks.

Fashion

The Best Black Friday And Cyber Monday Sales That Are Still Available

We're here to help you sort the good from the great and to dig up the most unmissable Black Friday sales.

Things To Do

56 Of The Best Things To Do In Singapore

From the usual suspects like Gardens by the Bay and Universal Studios to more unusual offerings like Haw Par Villa and Changi Jurassic Mile, here are the best things to do in Singapore.

Bars & Pubs

Penny’s Hotel

Penny’s Hotel is a chic, social hub in Kings Cross.

Bars & Pubs

Jōji

Jōji is a Sydney CBD rooftop bar with cocktails and snacks inspired by Japanese minimalism and creativity.

Where to stay

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth was Sydney's first-ever five-star hotel when it opened in 1966. In 2024, the Sydney CBD hotel underwent a $70 million makeover.

Restaurants

Delta Rue

Delta Rue is a Vietnamese-French restaurant in the Sydney CBD, on level five of the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.

Travel

Everything You Need To Experience At Resorts World Sentosa In Singapore In 2024

From thrilling theme parks and a captivating entertainment calendar to world-class dining and a choice of six luxury hotels, Resorts World Sentosa has it all.

What's On

What’s On In Sydney This Week, This Month And Beyond

Your guide to what's happening in Sydney this week, the rest of December, and beyond.

Food & Drink

The Feed | Sydney Food News You Need To Know About

To make sure that you're on top of all the tasty things happening in Sydney, we've wrapped up everything that you need to know right here.

Bars & Pubs

Wentworth Bar

Wentworth Bar is a CBD rooftop bar at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, flanked by the iconic building’s unique curved form. 

Food & Drink

Gyuniku

Gyuniku offers an all-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ experience with high-quality meats, a self-service sushi bar, an udon machine and a DIY frozen yoghurt station. 

Restaurants

Canvas

Canvas is a breathtaking restaurant on level four of MCA Australia in The Rocks, blending the art and culinary worlds in an ever-changing experience.

U:L Recommends

Savers Thrift Boutique

International thrifting brand Savers now has a Thrift Boutique on Oxford Street, bringing affordable pre-loved goods to Darlinghurst.

Travel

7 Southeast Asian Cities That You Need To Hit Up For Street Food

If your dream getaway features an itinerary brimming with delicious food recs, then we’ve got seven truly tasty Southeast Asian destinations worth cashing in your annual leave for. 

What's On

Cirque Du Soleil’s Breathtaking Production LUZIA Is On Now In Sydney

LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil is now on in Sydney, bringing thrilling circus disciplines including acrobatics, juggling, trapeze, hoop diving, puppetry, contortionism and more to the big top at The Entertainment Quarter.

Bars & Pubs

Flight Path Wine Bar

Flight Path Wine Bar brings a stunning cellar-door experience to Newtown with rotating wine flights from boutique vineyards across Australia. 

Restaurants

Ouzo

Ouzo is a Mediterranean bar and restaurant in Darlinghurst merging the flavours of Greece, Spain, France, and Italy in a relaxed, vibrant setting.

Wellness

Soak Bathhouse Alexandria

Soak Bathhouse will open a second Sydney location in Alexandria in April 2025, joining the Bondi Junction bathhouse coming later in 2024.

Beauty

Painted

Painted is a Sydney nail salon focused on nail health and hygiene in a relaxing and stylish salon environment.

Food & Drink

The Best Bars In Singapore: Where To Go And What To Order

From zero-waste locavore cocktails to cult natural wines, Urban List has rounded up the best bars in Singapore for your next night out.

Things To Do

Gather Your Crew, PIER BAR Has Opened A Harbourside Pool And Refreshed Menu In Time For Summer

PIER BAR has transformed their private pontoon into the ultimate harbourside destination for swimming, dining, or just relaxing this summer. 

Gifts

Homewares Gifts: 21 Gifts Perfect For Your Decor-Loving Pals

Never underestimate the power of a decor-centric gift.

Restaurants

Prefecture 48

Prefecture 48 is a three-storey, Sydney CBD Japanese dining hub with an omakase, whisky and cocktail bar, kaiseki restaurant, robata grill counter, Euro fusion restaurant and patisserie.

Food & Drink

Summer Salt

Summer Salt is a sparkling contemporary Italian restaurant in Cronulla with floor-to-ceiling ocean views overlooking the sunny shores of Elouera Beach.

Restaurants

Bar Morris

Bar Morris is a decadent 40-seat all-day diner and wine bar with a menu of polished Italian-inspired bites.

Restaurants

Tilda

Tilda is a modern Australian restaurant in House Made Hospitality’s dining precinct at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.

Gifts

Gifts For Mum: 20 Awesome Presents She’ll Actually Love

Searching for the best gifts to give mum this year? In an effort to show our mums how much we love them, we’ve scoured the internet and pulled together a list of gifts almost worthy of their great recipient. 

Gifts

Gifts For Her: 25 Dreamy Ideas Guaranteed To Impress

All the must-have and super thoughtful gifts for her. 

Features

The Noosa Triathlon Is Returning In 2025, Here’s Everything You Need To Know

We’ve sussed out everything you need to know to ensure you’re ready to hit the the ground running in 2025.

Bars & Pubs

Bar Tilda

Bar tilda is a stylish Sydney CBD bar with top-tier wines, over 100 Australian whiskies, creative cocktails, and gourmet bar snacks.

Bars & Pubs

The Wine Bar At The International

One of three offerings at drinking and dining destination The International in the Sydney CBD, The Wine Bar will itself have three unique spaces.

Restaurants

The Grill At The International

The Grill will be a laid-back, fine-dining experience at the upcoming Sydney CBD opening The International.

Restaurants

Fabbrica Newtown

Fabbrica has brought its celebrated pasta and wine combo to the Inner West. 

Activities & Itineraries

The Best Christmas Lights Of Sydney And Surrounds In 2024

Jump in the car to catch the best Christmas lights in Sydney this year.

Features

Here’s The One Gift That’s Topped Our Shopping Editor’s Christmas Wish List This Year

For that loved one who has absolutely everything, Ancestry’s DNA kit is quite literally the fool-proof gift. 

Best Of

10 Of The Best All-You-Can-Eat Buffets In Sydney

Create your own culinary journey with Sydney’s all-you-can-eat buffets—think unlimited sushi, fresh seafood, delectable desserts, and endless servings of dishes from around the globe, all on one plate.

Restaurants

Benny’s

Nestled in Gunnamatta Bay, Benny’s brings a taste of Euro summer to the Shire, pairing coastal dining with prime waterfront views.

Bars & Pubs

The Mona

Northern Beaches pub Park House has reopened as The Mona with a fresh look and revamped menu from Friday 4 October.

Restaurants

The Cut Bar & Grill

Sydney steak restaurant The Cut Bar & Grill has reopened in The Rocks.

Restaurants

GetSashimi Coogee

GetSashimi Coogee is an upsized outpost of the original Bondi location, which was Sydney’s first sashimi bar.

What's On

Sydney’s Waterfront OpenAir Cinema Is Coming Back This Summer

The Westpac OpenAir Cinema screen will be raised over Sydney Harbour in January and February 2025, returning for its 28th year of movies against an iconic Sydney backdrop.

Things To Do

50 Of The Best Things To Do In Sydney In 2024

Here it is folks, your dedicated guide to the best things to do in Sydney.

Pets

Top Tips To Becoming A Pet Parent, According To Our Team

Whether you're a newbie or seasoned pro, we've got you covered.

Restaurants

Postino Osteria

Postino Osteria is a neighbourhood Italian restaurant by acclaimed chef Alessandro Pavoni in the historic Summer Hill post office.

Restaurants

Osteria Mucca

Opening in early 2025, Osteria Mucca will be an old-school Italian restaurant set in a former butchery shop in Newtown's Australia Street precinct.

Restaurants

Mister Grotto

Mister Grotto will be a seafood restaurant and bar in Newtown's Australia Street, with a front seafood bar and daily-changing menu.

Restaurants

Flora

Opening in early 2025, Flora will be an all-day Newtown restaurant serving a vegetarian menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.