Who’s it suitable for?
Dover Heights is a perfect choice for those who want:
- Public housing in Queenstown
- HDB flats near November 2022 BTO areas
- Quick access to Buona Vista MRT Station
- Proximity to the one-north business park
Accessibility
Dover Heights is located approximately 800 metres from Buona Vista MRT Station. Buona Vista is an interchange connecting Circle Line (CCL) and East-West Line (EWL). Outram Park Station, just a few stops from Buona Vista, also links commuters to the North-East Line (NEL).
As for drivers, Dover Heights is well-served by major roads such as Commonwealth Avenue West and North Buona Vista Road. Driving around Singapore is convenient with Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) and Queensway Underpass nearby.
Nearby Amenities
Situated close to Ghim Moh Natura BTO – Nov 2022, Dover Heights offer its residents the best of convenience within easy reach. It has a laid-back atmosphere, while the vibrant Holland Village, with its various shopping and dining options, is a quick train ride away.
The one-north business park is also within proximity – no more long commutes for professionals working in the area!
Shopping Malls Near Dover Heights
A short stroll away from the HDB complex, you will find The Star Vista and Rochester Mall. It takes no more than a 5-minute walk, and residents of Dover Heights can easily do their shopping here. There are various dining options too. In The Star Vista, for example, there are popular restaurants such as Beauty In The Pot, Canton Paradise, COCO, ICHIBANYA, Fatburger, NeNe Chicken, Gyu-Kaku, and more.
You can find daily essentials in these nearby malls. However, if you want a hip neighbourhood to go on for a shopping spree, head to Holland V instead. The 5-storey lifestyle shopping mall offers a curated selection of dining, speciality retail, medical, wellness, banking, and other conveniences.
Hawker Centres Near Dover Heights
What about someplace to eat? You have plenty of options at Holland Drive Market & Food Centre, which serves local dishes such as nasi lemak, chicken rice, and laksa. Make sure to get a plate from New Lucky Claypot Rice because it is one of the Michelin Bib Gourmand list stalls!
Several other hawker centres are nearby, such as Holland Village Market & Food Centre, Commonwealth Crescent Food Centre, and Tanglin Halt Food Centre.
Schools Near Dover Heights
Dover Heights can be a suitable home for families because the HDB is close to many educational facilities. Anglo-Chinese Junior College, Henry Park Primary School, Fairfield Methodist School, New Town Secondary School, and Queensway Secondary School are among the nearest options.
Sought-after top schools such as Nanyang Primary School, Raffles Girls’ Primary School, National Junior College, and Hwa Chong International School are also within a short drive away. Getting your children enrolled in these prestigious schools is way more convenient because they do not have to face a long commute to school every day.
Parks Near Dover Heights
Greenery is no stranger to nearby residents. Dover Forest East has been a nice place to go hiking, though it is soon cleared up for the new Ulu Pandan Banks BTO 2022. Worry not. It is not the only green open space around Dover Heights!
Nearby parks include one-north Park: Biopolis, a 3.24-ha park located on the hilly terrain next to Biopolis. It is home to various magnificent trees and shrubs and is a shared community space for nearby residents.
Moreover, Singapore Botanic Gardens is a short train ride from Dover Heights. You can easily access Singapore’s oldest garden, a treasure trove for nature lovers or those who simply want to have a good time outdoors!
Places of Worship Near Dover Heights
You can find religious buildings surrounding Dover Heights HDB – residents’ spiritual need is well catered for! Aldersgate Methodist Church, Living Waters Methodist Church, Ebenezer Church, and Shalom Baptist Church are all within a kilometre radius of the HDB complex.
For Muslims, the nearest mosque is Surau Ghim Moh along Ghim Moh Road. However, head to Masjid Muhajidin for a bigger one. It can fill up to 3,500 people while offering madrasah and kindergarten classes and other religious classes regularly.
Several temples a short drive from Dover Heights include Sri Muneeswaran Temple, Tan Kong Tian Temple, and Tiong Ghee Temple.
Hospitals Near Dover Heights
Healthcare is easily accessible with the National University Hospital (NUH) located about 2 kilometres away from Dover Heights HDB. NUH provides a comprehensive suite of specialist care for adults, women and children and a paediatric kidney and liver transplant programme.
Other nearby full-facility hospitals include Alexandra Hospital and Gleneagles Hospital. However, if you prefer a smaller medical facility, HealthLink Family Clinic & Surgery (700m) or Ghim Moh Clinic & Surgery (1km) can be an option.
