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Liwa Date Festival

Summer in UAE and in the Middle East is the month of Dates, these dry fruits are raped to be harvested during the Summer.These unique fruits grow in Arid warm hot weather, with less water around. But are sweet and come in different kinds. There is a Festival in Abu Dhabi every happen under the name of Liwa Festival. Liwa is a one of the location thats festival taking place.Read More here: Liwa

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Changi Airport to City Centre

Getting from Airport to City

The following ground transportation services are available :

Taxi

Taxis will stop at taxi pick-up points on the arrivals level. The journey to city costs between S$18.00 and S$32.00 and takes approximately 30 minutes.

Airport Shuttle

The Airport Shuttle service uses a 9-seater coach and serves all hotels in Singapore with the exception of Changi Village Hotel and hotels on the Sentosa Island. The service leaves every 15 minutes from 0600hr to midnight and 30 minutes at other hours. Chartering is available. Please approach the Airport Shuttle Counter on the arrivals level.

Fare (Please pay at the Airport Shuttle Counter)

  • S$9.00 per Adult
  • S$6.00 per Child
  • S$50.00 for per way charter of the entire vehicle

Contact Information

  • Terminal 1 : (65) 65431985
  • Terminal 2 : (65) 65461646
  • Terminal 3 : (65) 62413818

Train (MRT)

The Changi Airport MRT Station is located under Terminals 2 and 3, and is linked to the arrivals and departures by escalators and lifts. The first train arrives at around 0530hr and the last leaves at 2318hr.

A single fare to the city costs about S$2.70 (inclusive of S$1.00 refundable deposit) and takes approximately 27 minutes. Tickets are available at the station. For more information, please visit Singapore Mass Rapid Transit.

Public Bus

Public bus service 36 goes to the city. The first bus arrives at around 0600hr and the last leaves at midnight. A single fare costs below S$2.00 and takes about an hour. Bus stops are located under Terminals 1, 2 or 3. Please prepare the exact fare as no change will be given.

Limousine Taxi

The service uses premium 5-seater and 7-seater taxis and brings you to any destination in Singapore at a flat rate. Please approach the Limousine Taxi Counter at the Arrival Halls.

Fare (Please pay at the Limousine Taxi Counter)

  • S$45.00 per vehicle per trip
  • S$10.00 late night surcharge applicable from midnight to 0600hr (at time of boarding)
  • S$50.00 for per way charter of a 7-seater taxi



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UAE tourism sector set to double in 14 years


Downtown Burj Khalifa & Souk BaharPhoto credit : H Jaberi - points2deliver
When I read the article appeared in 13th June 2011, from Emirates News - 24/7 caught my attention. Tourism in UAE will even grow further in coming years. And that is exactly the plan of UAE government the country to be one of the best preferred tourist destination in the world.  I traveled around the world, and anyone if

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