While famed for their swimming pools and communal sports facilities, SAFRA clubhouses are home to far more than one would expect. Beyond the familiar favourites lies a trove of hidden gems offering new ways for people to collaborate, compete and most importantly, connect.
Here are 5 lesser-known hangout spots at SAFRA that you might not have discovered yet!
Pickleball Courts – SAFRA Jurong, Tampines, Mount Faber & Yishun
Opening Hours: 7am to 1am, daily
Rates (per hour)
SAFRA Jurong and Tampines: $3.30–$7.20 (SAFRA Members), $5.10–$11.20 (Guests)
SAFRA Yishun: $3.30–$6.60 (SAFRA & Affiliate Members), $5.10–$10.20 (Guests)
SAFRA Mount Faber: $6.00–$8.45 (SAFRA & Affiliate Members), $5.10–$10.20 (Guests)
Just like how spicy stir-fry (Ma la xiang guo) took our culinary scene by storm when it was first introduced, it seems that pickleball is primed to be our latest recreational obsession. Having exploded in popularity in Singapore, it is increasingly difficult to secure a pickleball court with more and more interest groups organising sessions every week. Thankfully, SAFRA clubhouses are now furnished with courts capable of accommodating this newfound fascination! Now available at four of SAFRA’s clubhouses, these multi-purpose courts are fitted for both casual and professional pickleball players to pick up their paddles and start smashing!
Speaking of paddles, SAFRA members can also enjoy free use of the clubhouse’s inventory of pickleball equipment, including a set of paddles and balls. Learn more at safra.sg/play-pickleball-at-safra.
Photography Studio and Dark Room – SAFRA Toa Payoh
Opening Hours:
Mondays and Fridays: 9:30am to 12:30pm, 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Tuesdays to Thursdays: 9:30am to 12:30pm, 2:00pm to 5:00pm, 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Saturdays: 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Rates: $32.70 (For SAFRA Content Creator Club Members) / $65.40 for 3 hours
Photographers are going to love this one!
SAFRA Toa Payoh houses a dark room that is fitted with 6 enlargers capable of black-and-white processing as well as printing. This is perfect for enthusiasts seeking a more experiential approach to modern photography, with the tools necessary to impart primitive techniques that paved the way for modern photo manipulation applications.
That’s not to say that the entire space is fixated on the past. There is also a contemporary studio that is perfect for indoor photography sessions!
As the facility is reserved for members of SAFRA’s Content Creator Club, this is a great opportunity for you to join a community of fellow like-minded hobbyists who are equally as passionate about content creation as you are. Visit safra.sg/safra-content-creator-club to learn more!
Game Rooms (For SAFRA Members) – SAFRA Choa Chu Kang, Jurong, Mount Faber, Punggol, Tampines, Yishun and Toa Payoh
Rates (per hour):
SAFRA Toa Payoh and Jurong: $8.75–$16.75
SAFRA Mount Faber. Punggol and Tampines: $13.10–$16.75
SAFRA Choa Chu Kang: and Yishun: $13.10–$16.75
As any affable host will know, organising game nights can be a huge hassle at home. There will be clutter. There will be movement. And there will be a lot of chatter, which might be an issue if you’re part of a shared household. At best, it’s an inconvenience. At worst, it’s a logistical nightmare.
Spare yourself the hassle and book one of SAFRA’s many game rooms! Whether it’s a casual game of Mahjong or a competitive poker match, the space is equipped with everything you will need for a good time with friends. And do not worry about dusk setting in – some rooms are open until as late as 4am.
You can find a game room at SAFRA Choa Chu Kang, SAFRA Jurong, SAFRA Mount Faber, SAFRA Punggol, SAFRA Toa Payoh, SAFRA Tampines and SAFRA Yishun.
Culinary Experience Studio – SAFRA Punggol
Opening Hours: 9am – 12am midnight from Sundays to Thursdays, 9am to 3am (next day) on Fridays and Saturdays
Rates (per block): $155.00–$330.90 (SAFRA Members) / $216.10–$433.50 (Guests)
While dinner parties are great and all, they often miss the collaborative spark that makes for a truly shared experience. And if you really think about it, cooking is an amazing team-building activity that can be personalised to accommodate your guests’ varied interests and skill sets.
This cooking studio at SAFRA Punggol is designed for just that. Outfitted with state-of-the-art appliances that are easy to use for both budding and seasoned chefs, it offers the perfect space for a communal culinary adventure. Whether you’re preparing a full-course meal or a platter of pastries, the kitchen comes alive with the banter and laughter of participants working toward a shared (and hopefully delicious) goal.
Oh, and don’t trouble yourself with the clean-up. SAFRA will handle the aftermath of your creative chaos!
Visit safra.sg/culinary-experience-studio for more information.
Starlit Pavilion Powered by The Bar Project – SAFRA Punggol
Entertainment Line-Up
Rush Hour: Every Friday, 8.00pm – 11.00pm
The J.I.V.E.: Every Saturday, 8.00pm – 11.00pm
Do you know what goes great with food? Music, especially if sung live!
Every Friday and Saturday, the Culinary Avenue at SAFRA Punggol becomes an exuberant host to local artists looking to put their own spin on endearing classic hits! Sing along as they belt out heartfelt renditions of your favourite English and Chinese songs, or simply soak in the intimacy of the night under a canopy of fairy light and stars. Who knows – you might even get to make a song request or two!
The pavilion also serves a variety of mouth-watering appetisers, from Salted Egg Fish Skins to Dough Fritters with Seafood Paste. And of course, you must pair them with a couple of cold ones!
For more information, visit safra.sg/astarlit-pavilion
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