Who’s it suitable for?
Duo Residences is a perfect choice for those who are looking for:
- A leasehold condominium in Downtown Core Singapore
- Integrated development in the Central Area full of amenities
- A centrally-located development for rental investment opportunities
- Proximity to many tourists hotspots and points of interest in Singapore
- A property near the vibrant neighbourhood of Bugis district
DUO Residences is a 99-year leasehold integrated development by M+S Private Limited, a joint venture developer between Malaysian sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional and Temasek Holdings. This integrated development is a 49-storey residential tower located at Bugis, a civic and cultural district. Standing alongside is Bugis Duo Tower, a 39-storey commercial tower comprising Grade-A office spaces, a boutique retail gallery DUO Galleria, and a 5-star hotel.
Comprising a total of 660 premium residential units ranging from studio apartments to 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom unit types, and penthouses, Duo Residences condominium boasts a range of integrated facilities and services available to you conveniently. Accompanying this integrated development is a 3-level basement car park, with 528 parking lots reserved for residents.
Accessibility
Duo Residences is connected to Bugis MRT station, which serves as an interchange station on the East-West Line (EWL) and Downtown Line (DTL). Residents who drive can access the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) for hassle-free travel to other areas of Singapore via Nicoll Highway and East Coast Parkway (ECP) via Ophir Road. It will take 5 minutes to drive to the CBD and 20 minutes to drive to Changi Airport.
Nearby Amenities
Located at 1 Fraser Street, Duo Residences is right in the heart of the arts, cultural, and educational precinct of the Bugis district. Bugis has been crowned the best neighbourhood in the city according to Time Out 2020. You can find anything you are looking for in this vibrant and lively neighbourhood – shopping, dining, entertainment, education, you name it!
On top of that, The Singapore Sports Hub is not far from Duo Residences, and residents will be able to easily access the games and matches, as well as the sports amenities there. Residents can also enjoy the concerts and performances staged at the National Stadium and Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Shopping Centres Near Duo Residences
Duo Residences is within proximity to many shopping malls and retail stretches, such as Bugis Junction, Bugis+, Bugis Street and the Arab Street vicinity. Bugis Street, in fact, is home to the largest market in Singapore, whilst the ever-hip and happening Haji Lane offers a genuinely unique retail experience. Duo Residences is also one MRT station away from famous shopping malls like Suntec City, Marina Square, Millenia Walk, and Raffles City.
Dining Near Duo Residences
Residents will get to enjoy the myriad of eateries that are available near Duo Residences. Haji Lane, Arab Street, and the Kampong Glam precinct are a short walk from the development. Lined with rows of cafés and restaurants, each with its own unique concept, it's the perfect spot for foodies to do some cafe hopping. Some noteworthy establishments include Afterwit, Earlybird Café, The Coconut Club, Rich and Good Cake Shop, and Hjh Maimunah.
Suppose you prefer to get some fish soup and other hawker favourites, the nearest hawker centre from Duo Residences is Berseh Food Centre along Jalan Besar. Here is where you can find gems that are not commonly found elsewhere, such as Fu Zhou Oyster Cake, Herbal Turtle Soup, Pig Trotter’s Jelly, Kelantan Kway Chap, and a very good Bak Kwa and Bak Zhong stall.
Schools Near Duo Residences
Duo Residences condo is located near several schools, such as Stamford Primary School and Farrer Park Primary School. As a result of the revision of the Ministry of Education's home-school distance scheme, the distance between schools and homes will be calculated during Primary 1 registration exercises by calculating the shortest distance between a point around the school and the applicants' homes. Therefore, staying at Duo Residences might reduce parents' concerns about the distance between their homes and nearby schools.
Libraries Near Duo Residences
Singapore's National Library is a short stroll from Duo Residences. With the largest public reference collection covering social sciences, you can find a comprehensive collection of local works and historic collections from the Raffles Library and Museum.
Occupying seven floors at the National Library building (levels 7 to 13), the Lee Kong Chian Reference Library is the best place to find works about Singapore and the Southeast Asian region. Its physical collection of about 800,000 items includes rare materials which date back to the 15th century, the personal collections of donors who are renowned scholars, and even Asian children’s literature.
Parks Near Duo Residences
Residents of Duo Residences can enjoy several nature spots which are only a few MRT stops or a short drive away. One such spot is the outdoor gardens at Gardens by the Bay. Bask in the natural wonders with the vast array of flora and fauna available at their Heritage, Serene, and Bay East Gardens.
Like Gardens by the Bay, Fort Canning Park and Kallang Riverside Park are other excellent spots for residents to frolic and have an enjoyable picnic, as they are just a short distance from Duo Residences.
Places of Worship Near Duo Residences
Being situated in the Central Area, the neighbourhood is dotted with numerous religious buildings of various beliefs. Sultan Mosque in Kampong Glam is a 5-minute walk from Duo Residences. Also known as Masjid Sultan, it is the focal point for Singapore’s Muslim community.
There are over 5 churches within a kilometre radius of the development, including Berith Bible-Presbyterian Church which is only 500 metres away. As for temples, the nearest ones are Sri Krishnan Temple and Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple along Bencoolen Link. The numerous temples in Little India are also a short drive from Duo Residences condo.
Hospitals Near Duo Residences
Duo Residences condo is located near several clinics, such as Cityhealth Clinic & Surgery, Bethesda Medical Centre, and Crawfurd Medical – all within walking distance. The nearest hospital will be Raffles Hospital, which is less than 400 metres from the condominium complex. Raffles Hospital offers 24-hour emergency services, family medicine services, health screening, and a wide range of multi-disciplinary specialist clinics. It also has its own radiology, clinical laboratory, pharmacy, dietetics, rehabilitation and Traditional Chinese Medicine departments.
