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The Cathay
Shopping Mall
Central Region, Singapore
"comfy seats..."(6 Tips)
"front facade of The Cathay (originally The Cathay Building)"(2 Tips)
"The facade of the building looks cool."(2 Tips)
"There's free wifi (FREEWIFI@CATHAY)."(3 Tips)
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Cathay Building was the tallest building in Southeast Asia when it was completed in 1939. At 17-storey 70-metre (230 ft), it started SG's skyscraper development. Source: Wikipedia; photo: Nat. Museum
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They have a few cool shops but definitely here for the cinemas. Less crowded that Cineleisure and other nearby cinemas.Upvote3Downvote
NikAugust 28, 2014Special discounted tickets for Amex Platinum card holders + free medium popcorn with every 2 tickets bought. Watch your movies at The Grand Cathay if possible, largest screen at the cinema.Upvote2Downvote- Gary HorFebruary 3, 2016The facade of the building looks cool. They have a few local fashion brands here as well that are worth to check out.Upvote1Downvote
Small mall conveniently located just off of orchard road area. Come here for local unique shops-furniture, hair salon, billiards, quick eats food court and coffee.UpvoteDownvote
Torzin SNovember 24, 2015Very strange mall, a bit quite sleepy but full with fashion shops for teen. The cinema keep this place alive.
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A lot of shops are closing down. Cinema in The Cathay is better than the Golden Village at Plaza SingUpvote1Downvote
E_Drez iDrIsAugust 17, 2013Best place to spend a night watching a movie here, hangout under the stars above stargazing till morning...UpvoteDownvote
UlyaMarch 25, 2016I don't have much of an opinion on shopping centers as they are very similar all around the world #travellerUpvoteDownvote
JuanJuan YaoJuly 16, 2017My cinema place nearby but the aircondictionor super cold have to bring something keep ur self warmUpvoteDownvote
JaneDecember 21, 2014Go to the basement floor to catch a lift to the higher floors, you'll bypass the ground floor queues.UpvoteDownvote
Magdalena MrázkováOctober 15, 2014SC full of quirky trendy shops for those who aren't afraid to stand out of the crowdUpvoteDownvote
The shop, Totally Hot Stuff (Level 2) has tons of quirky and interesting items! Good for gifts and after-work self rewards :))Upvote1Downvote- Ashley TanJune 23, 2016There's free wifi (FREEWIFI@CATHAY). Don't use Facebook to register.UpvoteDownvote
Pretty dead mall, if not for Cathay cinema and cafes at the basement.UpvoteDownvote
The wifi is very accomodating! Get some food to eat stay all day and browse the net! CoolUpvoteDownvote
This is the real Cathay! With 23 tips here, you cant argue abt that now, can you? ;) the others are a fraud!UpvoteDownvote
JamCanSingSeptember 30, 2010Parking here has no grace period so if the lot is FULL don't chance it to come in and find a lot inless you are willing to wait a long time - remember it is a place that shows movies.UpvoteDownvote- Kelvin TanSeptember 18, 2010One of my fav cinema... big and spacious.. comfy seats... sound systems are good too..Upvote1Downvote
Sesil GFebruary 22, 2011new york pizza is a must-try! Their chicken wings are better than popeye's which is just across it! Hehe!UpvoteDownvote
Benny KhooSeptember 4, 2011This mall also offers free wireless Internet service, seats available on Level 2 while you rest and surf.UpvoteDownvote- The front facade of The Cathay (originally The Cathay Building) was gazetted as a national monument on 10 February 2003.Upvote1Downvote
ᴡ LimSeptember 2, 2010My 1st time having "Frolick" with my girlfriend and it was awesome! ( Bandung favour ) Give it a try then!UpvoteDownvote
CharoMarch 8, 2010Try out Mien Mien Formosa Delights - they have really good Xiao Long Bao! And the handmade noodles are good too!Upvote1Downvote
Gary 朱February 5, 2011Back row seats at Cathay Grand are joined in pairs... wide and comfortable.UpvoteDownvote
Su Min SngMarch 27, 2010If you're looking for a place to sit down and get a drink, avoid Starbucks cos it's always full. Try Ben and Jerrys on L2 or Ya Kun in basement.UpvoteDownvote
mel lokeDecember 23, 2010there are actually cool shirts shops around here. gotta slowly look thru 'em to find nice stuff.Upvote5Downvote
Ziaur RahmanNovember 27, 2010Seats are spacious & comfy than other Cinemas like GV Plaza!UpvoteDownvote
A great place to wait for people without spending any money at night.UpvoteDownvote
Meryl TosandiSeptember 29, 2010Aston specialties has nice chicken steak and it's worth the price, but the q is too long :(UpvoteDownvote
- Been here 24 times but still cant get the mayorship from Zuraidah. LolUpvoteDownvote
Chris ZhuangDecember 4, 2010Take a look at INStyleX.blogspot.com now for Stylish male apparel !!!UpvoteDownvote- Visit me! Level 4. Roff ties and cuffs :DUpvoteDownvote
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