Boat Quay, Raffles Place & Marina

About District 01 – Boat Quay, Raffles Place & Marina

The birthplace of modern Singapore. Sir Stamford Raffles landed here in 1819 and set up the original trading post along the Singapore River. For decades, Boat Quay was the beating heart of commerce — bumboats unloading spices and rubber, traders haggling in every language under the sun. Today, the old shophouses along the river have been restored into restaurants and bars, but the area's identity as Singapore's financial centre remains rock-solid. Raffles Place is home to the tallest skyscrapers on the island, and Marina Bay has completely transformed the skyline since the Integrated Resorts opened in 2010. Living here means you're in the thick of it — walking distance to the MBS, the Esplanade, and every major bank headquarters. It's not for everyone, but if you want an address that carries weight, D01 is it.

Buying a New Launch in District 01

There are currently 3 new launch condos in District 01 (Boat Quay, Raffles Place & Marina). Entry prices start from $2,651 psf. Available projects include One Marina Gardens, Union Square Residences, W Residences Marina View.

Residents in District 01 are well-served by public transport, with 8 MRT stations nearby, including Downtown, Raffles Place, Telok Ayer. The area is also accessible via Shenton Way and Marina Bay stations.

For families, District 01 has 1 primary school within 2km of the area, including Cantonment Primary School. Living within 1km of a primary school gives priority during Phase 2B and 2C registration.