One Raffles Place
Building Prominent skyscraper in central business district
Skyscraper complex in Singapore’s central business district beside Raffles Place MRT. Visitors pass through for convenient shopping and food outlets and as a starting point for nearby colonial and riverfront walks.
One Raffles Place is a commercial skyscraper complex in Singapore’s Raffles Place financial district, comprising office towers and a retail podium. It is one of the established business addresses in the Downtown Core.
The complex contains major corporate offices and ground-floor retail and dining serving the district’s day-time population. Its location provides direct access to the city’s public-transport network and to neighbouring financial and commercial buildings.
The development is part of the dense high-rise cluster that makes up Singapore’s core business district and is used primarily for office and retail purposes. It sits within walking distance of Marina Bay and other central business landmarks.
- Transport access: Located in Singapore's central business district at Raffles Place and directly served by Raffles Place MRT station and multiple bus routes.
- Use: A high-rise commercial complex that houses offices, retail outlets and street-level food and service businesses serving the downtown financial district.
What to See #
- Tower 1: Tower 1 - the taller office tower of the complex, containing grade-A office space and corporate headquarters addresses.
- Tower 2 and podium: Tower 2 and retail podium - a secondary office block with ground-level retail and food outlets serving the surrounding business district.
How to Get to One Raffles Place #
One Raffles Place is in the Raffles Place / Downtown core and is served directly by Raffles Place MRT station (North-South Line and East-West Line); exits from the station lead almost directly to the building, a 1-3 minute walk. Many buses and taxis also serve the Raffles Place area along Raffles Place and Collyer Quay.
By road Changi Airport is roughly 20 km from the CBD; driving via the East Coast Parkway (ECP) or taking an airport taxi connects you to Raffles Place.
Tips for Visiting One Raffles Place #
- Use Raffles Place MRT to access One Raffles Place quickly; the station links directly into the Raffles Place commercial precinct and saves you street-level walking during peak hours.
- Avoid weekday office-hour crowds by visiting outside the weekday lunch rush-early mornings before 9:30 or evenings and weekends are calmer for exploring the mall and plaza.
Best Time to Visit One Raffles Place #
Because One Raffles Place sits in Singapore's CBD, plan visits outside weekday peak business hours if you prefer fewer crowds.
Weather & Climate near One Raffles Place #
One Raffles Place's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2384 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (240 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (179 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (181 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (194 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (162 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (178 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (198 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (255 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (293 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
