Tarzan rope massage: By combining elements of dance, yoga and Ayurvedic medicine, Tarzan rope massage therapists use their hands and feet to 'heal and promote fluidity and dexterity'. The 60-minute treatment costs S$95 (HK$430) and is on offer at Spa Esprit Downtown on the top floor of Singapore's new retail mecca, the Paragon extension. The mall is thigh-deep in designer brands - think Gucci, Burberry, Furla, Stuart Weitzman, Tod's, Valentino (which Naomi Campbell came to Singapore to open) and Givenchy (290 Orchard Rd, #05-09/11 Paragon 2, Singapore, tel: [65] 6836 6570/6836 0500). Shiro: This Japanese restaurant can be viewed in two ways: pretentious for its deliberately low-key approach, or simply satisfied with being the Japanese eatery of choice for those in the know. Signage is minimal, you have to ring the doorbell to get in, and reservations are essential (24 Greenwood Ave, Bukit Timah, tel: [65] 6462 2774). Greenwood Avenue is deep in suburbia, but home to a trio of hot spots on the upmarket dining scene. These include the classic French bistro Sebastien's, which oozes disdain for the latest food fads (12 Greenwood Ave, Bukit Timah, tel: [65] 6462 1980, www.lesamis.com.sg ). Lola: The prime time at Lola - a dance venue high on the list of local clubbers for whom happening international guest DJs are a must-see - is 2am. Lola scores high on a number of other counts, including the decor and the happy hour that lasts until 3am. The club is part of the Centro 360 complex at One Fullerton and closes at 6am (One Fullerton Building, opposite The Fullerton Hotel, tel: [65] 6220 2288, www.centro360.com ). Utterly Art: The government's new gay-is-OK campaign, part of an effort to make Singapore more creative, has made its mark on the kinds of exhibitions gallery owners are putting on. Check out Martin Loh's drawings and paintings of men in mostly bright colours and various stages of undress, through Utterly Art (208 South Bridge Rd, tel: [65] 6226 2605/9487 2006). If Loh's work isn't on show when you visit, gallery owners Kenneth and Keng Hok will be happy to bring it out. Nearby Yisulang Art Gallery is the leading destination for Singapore's Chinese art collectors, and exhibits established and up- and-coming mainland artists (70 Pagoda St, tel: [65] 6227 6288, www.yisulang.com ). Passion: David Gan's Passion is the place for a haircut in Singapore. Private rooms are reserved for the likes of actresses Gong Li, Fann Wong and anyone else who needs a 'Hair by ...' credit. Cuts in this black and red temple, complete with chandelier, start at S$200 (HK$914). Gan says he can command these prices because of the service he offers. 'I'm not a barber or a machine. I don't go for quantity,' he told a local magazine (390 Orchard Rd, #02-01/02 Palais Renaissance, tel: [65] 6733 5638). Gold Class: The Golden Village multiplex at Great World City offers a luxurious way to see the movies. For the price of a ticket that's three times higher than usual, Gold Class patrons get their own pre-movie lounge where they can order drinks and refreshments, which are served at their seats during the film. Blankets are provided. The cinema has 30 seats, and they fill up early (3/F Great World City, Kim Seng Rd/ Zion Rd, tel: [65] 1900 912 1234, www.gv.com.sg ).
