Marine Parade

Introduction

The costliest three-room flats in Singapore could be located here, according to a Straits Times report. With the beach around one corner, good food round another and a fantastic sea view, it is no wonder that Marine Parade is one of the most sought-after HDB estates since its expansion from just 58 blocks when reclamation took place from the 70s. Located in the East, Marine Parade new town now occupies an area of 6 sq km and serves over 55,000 residents. While spiffy condos and quaint Peranakan-style buildings in Katong add a touch of newfound prestige and bohemian charm to this town, older precincts are also playing catch up – Marine Drive has undergone upgrading – in a bid to move with the times.