Father’s Day is about quality time together and treating the most important man in your life to a fun day out. We’ve got the lowdown on all the best gifts and experiences to share with your dad at Esplanade Mall
Turn this Fathers’ Day into a ‘Festival of Dad’ by giving him what he really wants: special time with his kids. At Esplanade Mall, Singapore’s stunning arts and lifestyle centre by the water, you can all treat him to a day of awesome activities, and nab some great deals in the process. Whether he’s a bookworm, an artistic type, a car enthusiast, a chocolate connoisseur, a massage buff, an aficionado of quality handcrafted leather goods, or in need of some products to preserve his swarthy good looks, Esplanade Mall’s got him covered. After all, just as his early morning weekend pancake cook-ups and sweaty trips to the park involve serious commitment, his gift should reflect just how much you all love him.
Studio Haroobee
If Dad’s a bit of a dab hand at art, he’ll love honing his brush skills at one of the awesome Studio Haroobee painting sessions. There are plenty of stellar kids and adults art programmes on offer, so you could make it a whole family affair. Treat him to a course that suits his style, from the Flexi Art programme for adults ($360 for eight two-hour sessions), or Structured Art (fundamentals of drawing and shading or painting or portrait ($315-$405 for seven to nine sessions, which run for two and a half hours). There are even night classes available for some post-work creative relaxation.
Studio Haroobee, Esplanade Mall, 8 Raffles Avenue, #02-20, Singapore 039802 p. 6336 9611.
Kenko Reflexology
Give Dad a relaxing start to the day at Kenko Reflexology, which blends Chinese and Western techniques to create a unique style of massage. We say there’s no better present than a stress-busting foot or back massage – he’ll walk away in a state of bliss.
Kenko Reflexology, Esplanade Mall, 8 Raffles Avenue, #02-21, Singapore 039802, p 6737 0010, open 10am-10pm.
Goodgoods
Fashionable duo David and Rena, who are at the helm of wildly popular Goodgoods fine leather retail space, are sure to help find the perfect gift. They’ve carefully curated a selection of only the highest quality, design-driven leather bags, tags, accessories and shoes. You’ll enjoy the shopping experience almost as much as he will love his unique present, handcrafted to last the test of time. And to celebrate Father’s Day, Goodgoods is offering 10% off luxury Spanish bag label La Portegna throughout the month of June – we love the ‘Fat Carter’ handmade canvas briefcase (pictured above), which is sure to be a hit with stylish dads.
Goodgoods, Esplanade Mall, 8 Raffles Avenue, #02-13, Singapore 039802 p. 9320 0033, open 12pm-8.30pm daily.
Chocz
Stop a while at Chocz, the house of Swiss premium chocolate, and your special family day out will only get better. You’ll be spoilt for choice when selecting from the delish range of handcrafted pralines. Luckily, Chocz is offering the third box free for every two boxes purchased, so there’ll be more than enough chocolatey goodness to go around. The boxes ooze effortless European style, too!
Chocz, 8 Raffles Avenue, #02-13-15 Esplanade Mall, Singapore 039802, p. 6238 0803.
The Poster Hub
You can’t fail to impress with a trip to The Poster Hub, Singapore’s mecca of classic and retro posters and canvases. Enjoy poring over pop art, vintage movie quotes and more, before framing your final decision. It’s the mid-year sale, so you might be tempted to pop a cheeky little something through the cashier for you! Plus, there’s a bonus gift for every shopper.
The Poster Hub, 8 Raffles Avenue, #02-17 Esplanade Mall, Singapore 039802, p. 6333 5623, open 12.30 – 9.30pm daily.
The Naturalist Grandeur
For a truly bespoke aromatherapy experience, head to The Naturalist Grandeur, home of Singapore’s finest essential oils and perfumery absolutes. We’re massive fans of the organic, chemical-free Deep Steep Body Wash range ($39.90), especially the grapefruit bergamot, and the rosemary mint varieties, which are guaranteed to awaken his senses in the morning, or invigorate, post-gym workout. The Perk Me Up Aromatic Wand ($60.00) is just perfect for the hard working, stressed-out dad in need of a little mid-week pick-me-up, and the Dreamland Aromatic Wand ($60.00) is the ultimate mood and sleep enhancer for the travelling dad.
The Naturalist Grandeur, 8 Raffles Avenue, #02-09 Esplanade Mall, Singapore 039802, p. 6339 9981, open Mon-Sun 1-10pm.
The Library
Why not kick off your dad date with a free visit to the library@esplanade? He’ll relish giving the kids a musical education in the audio section, settling in to read them a book or two, and borrowing some DVDs for family movie night. Just don’t lose track of time, you’ve got plenty more in store for the day.
library@esplanade, Esplanade Mall, 8 Raffles Avenue #03-01, Singapore 039802, p. 6332 3255, open Mon-Sun 11am-9pm.
Groomwerkz
On arrival at Esplanade Mall, be sure to drop off his car at Groomwerkz Car Grooming for a full buff and polish. If the man of the day treats his car like another child, he’ll feel comfortable leaving his baby with the uber-professional auto detailing team. His beaming smile will be priceless!
Groomwerkz Car Grooming, 1 Esplanade Drive, Basement 2, The Esplanade, Singapore 038981, p. 6227 7238, open Mon-Fri 7.30am-5pm.
This post is sponsored by Esplanade Mall.