Emerald of Katong is an upcoming private residential that is located in the centre of Mountbatten close to the city’s core. It belongs to the East Region of Singapore. Its land parcel was introduced in June 2022 as one of the sites for the Government Land Sales Programme for 2nd half f 2022. This land parcel is very sought-after due to its strategic location and very near to one of Singapore’s biggest recreational parks, the East Coast Park. The land parcel has an approximately size of 2 hectares and with a gross plot ratio of 3.5. The tenure of this development belongs to 99 years. Some of the recent launches in this area include Liv @ MB, Royal Hallmark and Atlassia.
It is also in the Joo Chiat and Katong estate which close to Paya Lebar and Siglap. Here is home to many amenities and equipped with an excellent transportation system. Probably another reason why many home buyers like this locality is due to the lifestyle living which no other parts of the island can offer. The Katong and Joo Chiat area is a representation of the island’s rich culture and history. It is a blend of the old world historical shophouses and vibrant modern amenities. Many visitors to this part of the island will like to explore the grub, grit and glitz of this area.
This area was originated as a seafront estate and the adjoining Joo Chiat and Katong today been transformed into recreational and housing options. Back early 1900s, the Katong area was the top option for residential living for the rising rich middle-class residents which include the Eurasian, Chinese and Peranakan settlers who liked to stay in place that are far from the busy town centres.
This area is characterized by its distinctive architectural design of this estate which is donned by vivid coloured terrace homes and shophouses that are of 2 storeys high. These properties flanked the cosy streets and each of them has ornate design beautiful facades. The neatly lined Peranakan streets that are Instagram worthy are glittered with colonial-era bungalows with private condominiums and apartments can also be found here.
Most of the heritage properties here currently houses many trade and handicraft shops with a lot of them provide local cultural flavours, selling fabrics and antiques. There are many shopping and dining options here as well that range from swanky cafes, chic coffee shops to gastropubs. Other amenities can also be found here such as grocery shops that cover the daily necessities. In the weekends many families can be seen cyclings around this area and most of this area can also be reached easily via bus services.
This district 15 enclave is perpetually like by many home buyers, but it is not just another residential enclave that is predominately occupied by steel and glass private residential developments. This area was bestowed as the first heritage township in Singapore back in 2011. This award was received to recognize the endeavors that were taken to converse those buildings in the estate. Today, this estate still emits the charm of the old-world that is not easily found in other well-established residential estates.
This might be largely due to the display of Peranakan shophouses that are meticulously preserved. Some of these shophouses have been there since the early 20th century that flank along Joo Chiat. Another reason might be the rich and strong heritage that is largely dominate by Eurasian and Peranakan flavour which exudes the estate’s character. It is a prefect representation of Singapore’s unique mix if new and old, and simply brimming with amazements at each of the corner.
The area of Joo Chiat is surrounded by a major arterial road that spans about 2 km from the Geylang and Changi Road. There are many other small roads that link from this area to link to other surrounding estates of this area. But the centre of all actions will be Joo Chiat Road. The atmosphere differs from one end of the road to the other and the property type changes as well.
The road begins at its North where it intersects with the Changi Road. This place is literally rich in Malay culture dure to its close distance to the Geylang Serai estate. It is basically glittering with many well-established many food stores as well as shops selling Malay groceries.
Most of the property types here are public housing at this portion but moving down towards the junction of Joo Chiat Place and Joo Chiat Lane, it will be dominate by landed housings such as shophouses, semi-detached houses, conversation houses and terrace houses. This part of Joo Chiat is also known as “Little Vietnam”, due to the fact that a number of dining outlets here that serve Vietnamese cuisines.
The end of Joo Chiat will be its intersection of the East Coast Road and over here it emits more of the international flavour. There are many F&B establishments here that serve up other cuisines such as Western, Chinese, Thai and more. Other than the efforts to conserve the Peranakan landed and shophouses at this part, it has also been through quite significant transformation with many apartments and condominiums being constructed in this area.
Another reason why property investors are taking notice of properties here is because this area is very close to one of the high growth areas in Singapore which it is set to take its spillover effects. This area is very near to the Paya Lebar which is next door to Geylang Serai.
The Paya Lebar has been inhibited since 1830s. It is named after the Malay words, “wide swamp”, wide is lebar and swamp is paya in Malay respectively. The most symbolic landmark in this area will be the Paya Lebar Airport that was constructed in 1955 which was meant to replace the old Kallang Airport. It was serving all commercial flights till 1981 when it was all moved to the present Changi International Airport. The Paya Lebar Airport was then converted to air base for the Air Force.
In 2008, the Urban Redevelopment Authority has earmarked both Geylang and Paya Lebar to redeveloped into a commercial hub for the sub-region. The intention was to divest business from the highly dense downtown core to regional centres located in the city fringe.
The Paya Lebar Centre, which is situated close to the MRT Interchange Station, was envisaged to transform into a commercial hub with a surrounding blend of hotel, retail and commercial developments. The connectivity here was further enhanced with the Macpherson MRT Interchange Station starting its operations.
The Paya Lebar Quarter, which was just a small part of the transformation plan, was constructed in 2019. This integrated township project was just a portion of the government’s planning to redevelop the Paya Lebar Central, which is 12 hectares in size, into a sub-region commercial hub. This project sits on the intersection of Sims Avenue and Paya Lebar Road. It consists of 3 towers of Grade-A offices, 2 private residential towers and a retail and lifestyle mall. The mall itself will have direct link to the MRT station.
In 2021, more planes were announced by the government to rejuvenate the heritage culture of Geylang and Paya Lebar estates. Majority of these transformations will happen next to the Paya Lebar Quarter an the Paya Lebar Central. This means that the next transformation for this area will be much wider. 3 of the landmark buildings that exist will undergone redesigning.
Calls were made to redesign the Geylang Serai Wisma, the Joo Chiat Complex and the Geylang Serai Market. The purpose of the redesign is to refresh the Geylang Serai stretch into a lively cultural district. These landmarks will be the focal points of this heritage precinct. The transformation also include revitalizing the area by adding more community spaces as well as enhancement on the current infrastructure.
More redevelopment plans have been in place for Paya Lebar estate as well as its neighbouring precincts. Majority of these plans will be happening after 2030 with the Air Base being relocated. With this move, it will free up approximately 800 hectares land for other usage. The Urban Redevelopment Authority has also announced in 2022 as it is looking to transform the area of the Air Base to a town that is of new generation with jobs, lifestyle and housing options which will come with networks of waterways, natural corridors and parks. These redevelopment plans which be covering about the size of 5 Toa Payoh estate.
Paya Lebar proximity to Jalan Tembusu will mean that future residents of Emerald of Katong will be able to relish the conveniences that are already in place as well as those new amenities that will be completed in the future. Many property investors have been looking into the private residential projects in Paya Lebar as well as its surrounding estates to exploit on its growth potentials and Emerald of Katong will be one of it to look out for.
Shopping Centre The Odeon Katong – 0.5km Katong V – 0.7km Roxy Square – 0.8km I12 Katong – 0.9km Katong Shopping Centre – 0.9km Parkway Parade – 1.0km Kinex – 1.1km Joo Chiat Complex – 1.1km PLQ Mall – 1.4km Singapore Post Centre – 1.5km Paya Lebar Square – 1.5km
Kindergarten St. Hilda’s Church Kindergarten – 0.5km Dreamkids Kindergarten @ East Gate – 0.7km Seeds D’ Learning House – 0.9km Pink Tower Montessori – 0.9km Etonhouse International Research Preschool – 1.0km Children’s Vineyard Kindergarten – 1.0km MFC Kindergarten (Broadrick Road) – 1.0km Little Shepherds’ Schoolhouse @ Church of the Holy Family – 1.1km Little Skittles International Preschool – 1.2km PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Mountbatten Blk 51 – 1.2km
Primary School Tanjong Katong Primary School – 0.4km Haig Girls’ Primary School – 1.0km Kong Hwa Primary School – 1.2km CHIJ (Katong) Primary School – 1.5km Tao Nan Primary School – 1.6km Geylang Methodist Primary School – 2.0km
Secondary School Tanjong Katong Secondary School – 0.3km Chung Cheng High School (Main) – 0.6km Broadrick Secondary School – 1.1km Dunman High School – 1.8km Geylang Methodist Secondary School – 2.0km
Junior College Dunman High School – 1.8km
Tertiary James Cook University Singapore – 2.6km
International School Canadian International School (Tanjong Katong Campus) – 0.1km Chatsworth International School (East Campus) – 0.3km
Food Centre Dunman Food Centre – 0.7km Haig Road Market & Food Centre – 1.1km Blk 84 Marine Parade Central Market and Food Centre – 1.1km Geylang Serai Market and Food Centre – 1.2km 51 Old Airport Road Food Centre and Shopping Mall – 1.3km Kallang Estate Fresh Market and Food Centre – 1.4km Blk 4A Jalan Batu Market and Food Centre – 1.5km Blk 4A Eunos Crescent Market and Food Centre – 1.8km Blk 117 Aljunied Avenue 2 Market and Food Centre – 2.0km
Lifestyle The Eurasian Association of Singapore – 0.4km Chinese Swimming Club – 0.8km Marine Parade Boy Club – 1.6km
Highlights of Emerald of Katong
Transport Network Emerald of Katong is approximately 700 m away from the Tanjong Katong MRT Station. This MRT station. This fully undergrounded MRT station is slated to start its operations in 2024. The MRT station will be operating the MRT Thomson East Coast Line. The location of the MRT station will be below the intersection of Amber Road and Tanjong Katong Road South.
The MRT Thomson East Coast Line will be of mid-capacity and will be approximately 43 kilometres long and with 32 MRT stations. It runs the combination of the east-west and the north-south corridor. The start point of this MRT service will be the Woodlands town that is located on the island’s northern tip. It then runs along Upper Thomson area and passing by the Ang Mo Kio town and the Bishan estate before it reaches the Orchard area and then the Marina South. It will continue towards the east along the eastern coastline via Kallang estate, the Marine Parade estate and region of Bedok South before it terminates at Upper East Coast.
For future residents of Emerald of Katong, they are only just 4 MRT stations away from the Marina Bay MRT Interchange Station where the MRT North South Line and the MRT Circle Line is readily available. The Orchard Shopping area can also be accessed directly using this MRT service line without the hassle of transiting to another.
For those driving, Emerald of Katong is less than 15 minutes’ drive from the Central Business District and about 17 minutes’ drive to the Orchard Retail District. Major expressways near to the development include the East Coast Parkway and the Kallang Paya Lebar Expressway.
Amenities Future residents of Emerald of Katong will get to enjoy quick access to a wide array of dining, shopping and entertainment options. The locality of the development is close to a number of shopping malls, dining outlets as well as many essential amenities. Shopping malls that are short distances away include The Odeon Katong, Katong V, Roxy Square, I12 Katong, Katong Shopping Centre, Parkway Parade, Kinex, Joo Chiat Complex, PLQ Mall, Singapore Post Centre and Paya Lebar Square.
The I12 Katong Mall is one of the most popular retail destinations for residents living along the East Coast and Marine Parade areas. It is located in the Heart of Joo Chiat/Katong area. The mall is set in a cozy environment and also offer diverse and rich heritage dining options. It makes shoppers to feel each day like Sunday when visiting the mall. This retail venue offers a place for shoppers to gain valuable time with curated service and pace changes to suit the everchanging lifestyle of the residents. The mall offers not just only retail and dining concepts like most malls, it also offers yoga classes, cooking workshops, pets rest stop and many more other services to give shoppers here sophisticated shopping experience. Shoppers here are empowered to achieving their best memorable experiences by choosing how they would like to shop, entertain, and dine for them to get the best things that life has to offer.
Another shopping mall that are popular with residents here will be the Parkway Parade. This is one of the largest retail malls in Singapore’s suburbs. The mall has been understanding and catering to the everchanging needs of the consumers for the last 30 years. This mall is a choice destination which offer the widest range of retail and dining concepts for the East Coast estate. It comprises of more than 250 shops that are conveniently spanned over 7 storeys. Some of its main tenants include Uniqlo, Food Republic, Marks and Spencer, Scoop Wholefoods, Harvey Norman, Fairprice Xtra, CS Fresh, Cathay Cineplex, Best Denki, Toys “R” Us, My First Skool, Daiso and more. Visitors to here will be sure to get anything that they will need.
Schools Primary schools and secondary schools that are within Emerald of Katong’s vicinity include Tanjong Katong Primary School, Haig Girls’ Primary School, Kong Hwa Primary School, CHIJ (Katong) Primary School, Tao Nan Primary School, Geylang Methodist Primary School, Tanjong Katong Secondary School, Chung Cheng High School (Main), Broadrick Secondary School, Dunman High School, Geylang Methodist Secondary School.
The development is also close to the Canadian International School (Tanjong Katong Campus) and the Chatsworth International School (East Campus).
Emerald of Katong Factsheet
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