Who’s it suitable for?
Ubi Grove is a perfect choice for those who want:
- HDB flats in Geylang
- Unit options of 2-room Flexi, 3- and 4-room flats
- Proximity to Ubi MRT Station (500m)
- Easy access to expressways (PIE and KPE)
Accessibility
With Ubi MRT Station within walking distance from the precinct (500m), travelling to and from Ubi Grove is convenient by public transport. Ubi MRT Station is along the Downtown Line (DTL), one stop away from MacPherson MRT which links you to the Circle Line (CCL) also.
Ubi Grove HDB is surrounded by major roads such as Paya Lebar Road and Jalan Eunos, as well as expressways such as the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) and Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE). Residents who prefer to drive will get easy access to all over Singapore.
Nearby Amenities
Residents can look forward to the convenience of having a Residents’ Network Centre, a child care centre, playgrounds, adult and elderly fitness stations, and precinct pavilion rest shelters located within Ubi Grove at Ubi Road 3. There is also a Neighbourhood Centre encompassing facilities such as a supermarket, eating houses and shops, located at Blocks 301 to 306 where residents can visit for daily convenience.
Schools Near Ubi Grove
Within a 2km radius of this Geylang HDB, there are at least 4 primary schools, namely Maha Bodhi School, Canossa Catholic Primary School, Haig Girls School, and Telok Kurau Primary School. This may be convenient for families preparing for the primary balloting exercise. You can find schools of different levels too, such as Manjusri Secondary School, in the vicinity.
Shopping Malls Near Ubi Grove
City Plaza, KINEX, Paya Lebar Square, and several other shopping malls can be found nearby. The malls in the Kallang area, such as Kallang Wave Mall, and the ones in Little India, such as Mustafa Centre, are also a quick train ride away. Rest assured that your shopping needs are all catered for!
Hawker Centres Near Ubi Grove
You can find great food choices near Ubi Grove. For example, Circuit Road Market and Food Centre is a great source of local, affordable meals. Those stopping by Circuit Road Food Centre should try out the muah chee, or Singapore's version of mochi. Cheng Mun Kee's Pig Organ Soup is also a crowd favourite at this hawker centre, as is Kim Hai Fried Hokkien Mee.
Another option is Sims Vista Market & Food Centre, a popular food centre with a friendly, relaxed, laid-back feel which brings more comfort to your comfort food! There are over 70 food stalls in Sims Vista Hawker Centres, and some must-tries include Dubai Express, Tai Dong Teochew Duck Rice, Hao Qing Xiang AMK 628, and Green Chili Chicken Rice.
Libraries Near Ubi Grove
Located a short drive away from Ubi Grove HDB, Geylang East Public Library is home to a collection of 100,000 publications. The library is the first public library in Singapore to have a special thematic collection on cookery and food-related literature.
There are 2 interest groups in Geylang East Public Library that hold regular meetups for like-minded individuals. The Golden Circle is an English book club for seniors and Malay in Minutes! is intended for non-Malay speaking adults keen to pick up conversant Malay.
Parks Near Ubi Grove
There are many neighbourhood parks near Ubi Grove. Harmony Park, for example, is located a short walk from the HDB. Geylang East Park, Tenaga Park, and Jalan Eunos Interim Park are among the nearby parks. If you want something even greener, head to Bedok Reservoir Park!
Bedok Reservoir Park surrounds an 88-hectare reservoir and is a popular destination among water sports enthusiasts and bird lovers. While some people want to spend the day chasing after adrenaline in the water, some others would love to spot swallows, herons, and kingfishers in their natural habitat.
Places of Worship Near Ubi Grove
You can find numerous churches lining up Paya Lebar Road, such as River Community Church, Emmaus Evangelical Free Church, and Philadelphia House of Fellowship. Reformed Bible Presbyterian Church is even closer from home, approximately 500m away.
Within the same area, temples are also abundant. Cheng Hong Siang Tng Temple, Kew Huang Keng Temple, and Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple are among the nearest ones – all within a quick walk from Ubi Grove HDB.
As for mosques, Masjid Al Abdul Razak, Masjid Darul Aman, and Masjid Wak Tanjong are the nearest ones. Though they're not within walking distance, these mosques are easily accessible via public transport.
Hospitals Near Ubi Grove
In terms of emergencies, residents need not worry as Parkway East Hospital is located approximately 2 kilometres away. Parkway East Hospital provides general and acute care and a comprehensive range of clinical specialities and subspecialties.
These specialities include obstetrics and gynaecology, general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, ENT, and ophthalmology. Various ancillary services such as rehabilitation therapy and imaging services are also available in Parkway East Hospital.
However, suppose you prefer a smaller clinic to treat your condition, there are several clinics near Ubi Grove. Galilee Clinic, Lua Clinic & Surgery, Caritas Clinic, and OneCare Clinic Ubi are all within close walking distance from the HDB.
