D01 · Core Central Region
Raffles Place / Marina Bay
The financial district and the new bayfront skyline.
District 1 is the Downtown Core -- Raffles Place, Marina Bay, Cecil Street and Shenton Way. Almost entirely offices, with a small stock of trophy residential towers around Marina Bay. No HDB, no landed.
Tends to suit
- Buyers who want to live in the CBD itself, a lift ride from the office
- Investors targeting expatriate and corporate tenants who value a bayfront address
- Cash buyers comfortable with the highest price band on the island
Trade-offs to weigh
- Very thin residential supply, so choice is limited and prices are top-tier
- Quiet at night and on weekends once the offices empty out
- Everyday amenities -- groceries, clinics, schools -- are sparse for a residential area
MRT / transit
- North-South Line
- East-West Line
- Downtown Line
- Circle Line
- Thomson-East Coast Line
Notable schools nearby
- Cantonment Primary School (D02 fringe)
Common property types
- Luxury bayfront condos
- Mixed-use residential towers
Last reviewed 2026-08-30.