Friends
Open to explore the city
About new in town, show me your neighbourhood
New to Singapore
Just moved to Singapore? Start with one small plan
The first months in a new city can feel quiet, even when you are busy. Now I'm Open lets you post what you are open to, like a hawker dinner or a walk near your new home, and meet people nearby who want the same.
Post your first cardHow it works
Free · 18+ · Area only, never your exact spot
Why it works
- Cards are sorted by 39 Singapore areas, so you can find people near your new home.
- Explore the city cards let people who know Singapore show you around, and you choose who joins.
- Selfie verification badges and references after meet-ups help you decide who to meet.
- It is free, with no need to commit to a club before you know what you like.
Cards you could post
Examples to start from. Change the details to suit you.
Friends
Open to dinner
About first hawker visit, help me order
Friends
Open to a walk
About Botanic Gardens morning walk
Ideas
Open to coffee chat
About settling in: what I wish I'd known
Friends
Open to sports
About casual badminton, all levels
Good places to meet
- Singapore Botanic Gardens: A UNESCO World Heritage Site with free entry, open 5am to midnight.
- Maxwell Food Centre: Central hawker centre in Chinatown, a short walk from Chinatown MRT Exit B.
- Central Public Library: Free to walk in, in the basement of the National Library Building near Bugis MRT.
- National Museum of Singapore: Open 10am to 7pm daily. Permanent galleries are free for citizens and PRs; other visitors buy tickets.
- Fort Canning Park: Central hilltop park with heritage gardens, open 24 hours.
Tips
- Meet in a busy public place for the first time and let someone know your plans.
- Foreign-issued Visa and Mastercard contactless cards work on MRT and buses through SimplyGo, with a small daily admin fee.
- Foreigners living here with Singpass can sign up for MyActiveSG+ to book sports facilities. Visitors without Singpass can buy single-entry passes at ActiveSG pools and gyms.
- NLB library membership is free for citizens. Foreign pass holders pay a registration fee plus a monthly or annual subscription, so check current fees.
- Clear your own tray at hawker centres. It is expected, and NEA enforces it.
Questions
Do I need to have lived here long?
No. Now I'm Open is for adults aged 18 and over. Pick your area, post a card for something you would enjoy, and see who is open to it.
How is my location shown?
By area only, chosen from 39 Singapore areas. Others see the area, not your address or exact location.
What if no one says I'm in?
The app has only just launched, so membership is still small and replies can take time. A popular time, like a weekend morning, and a simple plan such as a walk or coffee tend to work best.
Related guides
Sources
- NParks: Singapore Botanic Gardens
- 13 Hawker Centres You Need to Try in Singapore (Treksplorer)
- NLB: Central Public Library
- National Museum of Singapore: Admissions
- Land Transport Guru: SimplyGo account-based ticketing
- Ask.gov.sg: Can foreigners and pass holders use ActiveSG facilities?
Checked October 2026. Opening hours and rules change, so check before you go.