There's a new weekend experience at The Rail Mall in Upper Bukit Timah – and it's completely car-free

If your ideal weekend involves good food, open skies and a lively crowd, The Rail Mall has just the plan. For eight special weekends, it is setting the stage for relaxed, easy evenings. From now till April 19, every Friday to Sunday from 6pm to 10.30pm, Block 1 will be temporarily closed to vehicles, transforming into a leafy, pedestrian-friendly outdoor venue. In place of the usual traffic, you’ll find alfresco benches, twinkling lights, and the warm buzz of a lively community – perfect for unhurried strolls and laid-back nights out.

Swing by the many eateries at The Rail Mall and pick up whatever you’re craving, from pizza, roti prata, chicken rice or plant-based bites. Then settle in at the communal tables to feast together under the stars. Families and their furry pals are in for a treat, too! Kids can play to their heart’s content on a bouncy castle, pups prance happily alongside, and the air hums with music and irresistible aromas wafting from the mall’s foodie hotspots. 

Speaking of food, grab a slice of Parma ham pizza from The Artisan’s Table (#474), where every bite of in-house dough, fresh Italian cheese and signature red sauce tastes like it was made specially just for you. While you're at it, check out its curated retail corner, featuring a hand-picked selection of its most-loved grocery favourites. 

If you're craving something beyond pizza, Acqua e Farina (#400) dishes out northern and southern Italian flavours crafted by trained chefs from northern Milan and the sunny south. Order up crowd-pleasers like the squid ink fettuccine with crabmeat in tomato sauce and a touch of cream and the creamy risotto with porcini and portobello mushrooms. 

Craving local comfort? Jew Kit Hainanese Chicken Rice (#450) serves signature steamed chicken, sous vide to tender perfection, complete with that unbeatable collagen-rich texture. For plant-based goodness, Green on Earth Vegetarian Café’s (#386/388) signature dishes include ma la xiang guo with your choice of ingredients and specialty curry fish head with plant-based fish.

The best part? You can wander, nibble, and settle onto a bench amid the greenery, letting the calm of the space wash over you. If you’re hiking or cycling along the Rail Corridor, this makes a perfect pit stop to recharge before heading back out. Whether you’re chasing sunsets with good food, fresh air or unhurried downtime with loved ones, The Rail Mall’s car-free weekends turn ordinary evenings into memorable ones. Find out more here.