With Ibiza-esque beachside chill-outs and beat-driven underground raves, it’s no surprise that Singapore ranks in Asia’s top three cities for nightlife this year. We’re truly spoiled for choice when it comes to weekend merrymaking in this buzzy city. The question is: which clubs do the cool kids flock to?
According to the Nightlife International Association’s newest list of The World’s 100 Best Clubs, the answer is Clarke Quay’s ever-popular party hot spot Zouk (#30) and the sky-high Cé La Vi (#49) at Marina Bay Sands. Pop the champagne – we're one of only two Asian cities, alongside Bali’s Savaya Club (#40), to crack the top 50. Clubbing veterans won’t be surprised that first place goes to HÏ in Ibiza, world-renowned for its high-octane electronic music scene.
For many fresh-faced clubbers in Singapore, the rite of passage into the clubbing scene likely involves a night of shenanigans at Zouk. Now with multiple branches on the global nightlife map, it primarily features house music and top 40 hits for a crowd of mostly young revellers, with live performances from international artists being a regular highlight. As one of the city’s most established nocturnal wonderlands, it serves as a gateway to Singapore’s vibrant nightlife scene alongside some of the other best nightclubs in the city.
Cé La Vi holds its own on the list. The rooftop bar and lounge throws some of the city’s most incredible parties 57 floors above ground. Not only is Cé La Vi the go-to spot for a weekend bash, but it also hosts one of the most glamorous New Year's Eve celebrations year after year – like the upcoming ‘Diamonds in the Sky’ themed countdown on 31 December.
Although we're surprised that Singapore's largest nightclub Marquee – known for its giant indoor Ferris wheel and three-storey slide – didn't make the list this time, its popularity here is undeniable. 2025 is right around the corner anyway, so it might just get another shot then.
World’s top 10 best clubs in 2024:
1. HÏ from Ibiza, Spain
2. Green Valley from Camboriu, Brazil
3. USHUAÏA IBIZA from Ibiza, Spain
4. Bootshaus from Cologne, Germany
5. Echostage from Washington D.C., USA
6. E11EVEN from Miami, USA
7. Shôko from Barcelona, Spain
8. DC-10 from Ibiza, Spain
9. Opium Barcelona from Barcelona, Spain
10. Avant Gardner / Brooklyn Mirage from New York City, USA
Asia’s best nightclubs in 2024:
1. Zouk from Singapore
2. Savaya from Bali, Indonesia
3. Cé La Vi from Singapore
4. Illuzion from Phuket, Thailand
5. Womb from Tokyo, Japan
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