30 October 2008, Singapore - This festive season, Singapore’s largest multi-dimensional retail and lifestyle destination, VivoCity, will be transformed into a dazzling Christmas paradise brimming with festive vitality.

Be awed by the breathtaking 102-feet tall Christmas tree anchoring the Sky Park on level 3, and participate in the wonderful array of festive promotions to stand a chance to win a diamond ring worth $26,000. Last minute shoppers can rejoice as VivoCity will be extending its opening hours to 11pm during its Late Night Shopping days on 12, 13, 19, 20 and 23 December.

Below is a list of festive highlights and events awaiting shoppers at VivoCity.

Christmas Decorations

VivoCity’s Sky Park on level 3 will be transformed into a dazzling festive wonderland with reindeers, more than 800 pieces of bauble and over 300,000 twinkling fairy light bulbs surrounding the tallest Christmas tree in Singapore, which has “grown” one foot taller to 102 feet.

SUNSHINE GIRL – the musical

The spirit of love and joy will be spread around with SUNSHINE GIRL - the musical, which is produced by highly acclaimed playwright and producer, Dick Lee. The revue-styled musical extravaganza tells a heart-warming tale of the sacrifices a young and aspiring performer and her ambitious mother have to go through to be famous in the entertainment world. It is a touching story of sacrifice, identity, love, kinship and the ties that bind us together.

For the chance to be immersed in this extraordinary musical, shoppers need to just spend $80 at any store in VivoCity between 14 November and 8 December 2008 to get a pair of complimentary tickets. American Express cardholders just need to charge $50 to their cards to qualify. Tickets are limited to a maximum of two pairs per shopper per day on a first-come, first-served basis and while stocks last.

Launch of VivoCity Coffee Table Book & Fireworks Extravaganza

To commemorate VivoCity’s second anniversary, Mapletree has commissioned a coffee table book titled City of Waves: VivoCity. This hard-cover book of over 200 pages will be unveiled during VivoCity’s 2nd Anniversary celebrations and will be sold thereafter at Page One.

Finally, to end the celebrations on a high note on 29 November, one of the world’s most famous pyrotechnic choreographers, Féérie will put up a spectacular fireworks display after the musical at 9.15pm. Catch the bursts of colour against the night sky at the waterfront - it promises to be a spellbinding sight!

Christmas Late Night Shopping

This year, there is no need to worry about not having time to shop for Christmas presents for your loved ones as VivoCity will be extending its shopping hours for Late Night Shopping! Shop to your heart’s content as VivoCity treats you to an array of fabulous offers and privileges during this season.

Christmas Lucky Draw

It is indeed a season to be jolly as you stand a chance to win a special gift for the love of your life this Christmas at VivoCity! A Goldheart 1-carat diamond ring worth $26,000 is up for grabs in the Grand Draw, and 7 Goldheart Celestial diamond pendants worth $2,100 can be won in each Weekly Draw. To enter, shoppers just need to spend $50 at any store (maximum of two combined same-day receipts). Shoppers who charge to their American Express cards from 14 November to 28 December will double their chances of winning.

Gift with Purchase

Give your loved ones an elegant piece of jewellery of their choice this Christmas. Just spend $80 at any store at VivoCity and you can receive a $50 Goldheart voucher. This promotion is only limited to the first 2,000 shoppers.

Free Christmas Wrappers and Gift Tags with Purchase

Redeem specially designed VivoCity Christmas wrappers and gift tags, simply by spending a minimum of $80 between 14 November and 31 December. American Express cardholders only need to charge $50 to qualify.

This is limited to a maximum of 3 gift wrappers and gift tags for each shopper. American Express cardholders are entitled a maximum of 5 wrappers and gift tags. This is while stocks last so visit VivoCity for your Christmas purchases today!

Tenants’ Christmas Deals for American Express Cardholders

American Express cardholders will enjoy attractive privileges offered by VivoCity’s participating tenants during the Christmas season.

About VivoCity
With over 1 million square feet of lettable floor space attracting a diverse mix of over 300 retailers, large event spaces, including an outdoor amphitheatre, a 20,000sf open plaza and a 300metre-long waterfront Promenade, VivoCity is Singapore’s largest and most diverse retail and lifestyle destination. Designed by world-renowned architect Toyo Ito, VivoCity is the centre-piece of Singapore’s newest lifestyle hub at the HarbourFront, which also includes Sentosa, Mt Faber, the Singapore Cruise Centre and the St James Power Station.

About Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd
Mapletree, the developer of VivoCity, is a leading Asian real estate capital management company.  It owns real estate assets of approximately S$5.7 billion, comprising office, business park, logistics, industrial and retail/lifestyle properties. Under its various capital management platforms, Mapletree has an additional S$5.2 billion of third party assets under management (AUM) across Asia.

It is committed to shaping new ways to deliver value to its stakeholders from multiple real estate investments and services. With its significant expertise, diverse skill sets and intimate knowledge of the property industry in Singapore and Asia, Mapletree is well-positioned to be an ideal strategic real estate partner in providing innovative real estate solutions and real estate related investment products.