Novena Malls and Dining Near The Serra Residences

Around The Serra Residences, a cluster of malls, markets and hawker centres covers everyday needs within a short walk, and some of the city’s best-known food streets are a few minutes’ drive away.

Malls Within Walking Distance

Estimated travelling times from the developer’s fact sheet, based on OneMap.

Shaw Plaza on Balestier Road is about eight minutes on foot. Around Novena MRT, Square 2, Novena Square and Velocity @ Novena Square form a connected cluster of shops, supermarkets and restaurants, with Zhongshan Mall and Goldhill Shopping Centre close by. United Square, with its focus on children’s learning and retail, is about fifteen minutes’ walk.

Hawker Centres and Markets

Whampoa Drive Market Place and Pek Kio Market & Food Centre are within walking distance, and Newton Food Centre is five minutes by car. The area around Novena, Balestier, Whampoa and Newton is known for its Michelin-recognised hawker stalls, from Balestier’s long-established eateries to the stalls of Whampoa and Newton.

A Short Drive Further

Orchard Road is about eight minutes’ drive, with Emerald Hill nine and Balmoral Plaza six. Little India, with its markets and restaurants, is about six minutes away. Closer to home, the redevelopment of 2 Moulmein Road into a lifestyle hub is expected to add cafés and restaurants from 2027 — see the 2 Moulmein Road guide.

Parks for Weekends

Novena Park and Zhongshan Park are about eight to ten minutes’ walk, Novena Rise Park ten and Whampoa Park fifteen. The Whampoa Park Connector, two minutes’ drive away, links into the island-wide network. For clubs, the Singapore Chinese Recreation Club, the Singapore Polo Club and The American Club are a short drive away.

More Area Guides for The Serra Residences

• HealthCity Novena
• Novena MRT and connectivity
• Schools near Bassein Road
• 2 Moulmein Road lifestyle hub
• Newton and Orchard access