FAQ 5: What time should I reach The Fullerton Ballroom?

Optimal time to reach? I would say 1830 hours or earlier. Here's 3 good reasons why you should come early or at least on time! (In order of severity!! Really.)

1. The NDP Preview will ruin it reason.
As you know, National Day is coming so there will be NDP rehearsals. And that means roads will be closed, which will lead to jams, jams and jams near the Marina Bay. We heard from the events company that the jams were so bad, some of the guests reached at only 9+++ (Oh my gosh!) for one similar event.

I'll just put this map here, anyone who knows how to read a map is free to use it!

Also, Weiliang (such a darling!) has so kindly researched on the roads that will be closed for NDP rehearsals. The Fullerton hotel is reachable by Esplanade Drive via Nicol Highway, Raffles Boulevard and Raffles Ave. After Esplanade Drive, most drive straight to Shenton Way to get to The Fullerton. However, these roads are closed for the entire day so please do not come from that side. Instead, drive from Shenton Way, towards Esplanade Drive (the road closure), but still, expect a jam, because it's the NDP Preview.

What we suggest however, is that perhaps you should not drive, maybe you should park somewhere further, or really, just come earlier. The roads should start congesting by 5pm so it's really not worth it to take the risk. PUBLIC TRANSPORT is the best as it is the least risky.
For more info, check out http://www.ndp.org.sg/articles/news/traffic/index.html.

2. The lots of things to do don't fret about waiting reason.
"We totally abhore and cannot tolerate waiting!" -Bet you must be thinking what you can do if you're early? We have LOADS of pre-Ball activities for you to engage in! These include caricature, silhouette cutting, crystal tattooing and photo printing etc! We also have customised backdrops for you to take pictures with and a cocktail reception. All these are free of charge, so stretch your 60 bucks and make it worthwhile. Basically, there's lots to do, so better early than late!

3. The early bird catches the worm(s) reason.

So what are the worms to be caught? Early birds get the complimentary parking coupons. Early birds get free corkage waiver (limited to 1 bottle per table, we have 15 to give out!). Early birds get to not queue for caricature, photo taking etc. Early birds get to take more photos with friends. Early birds get to spend more quality time with friends etc etc etc.. So come early! You won't regret it, I promise.

See you then 1830 hours at The Fullerton! 4 more days! Keep checking back!