Yard & Co.
After crossing the border, skip the highway and head straight for the coast. This stylish, glass-fronted cafe sits right on the edge of the water in Sungai Rengit, offering excellent cold brews and local-inspired pastries with uninterrupted sea views.
Ember Beach Club
Located inside the ultra-exclusive One&Only Desaru Coast, this beachfront oasis serves up exceptional wood-fired dishes curated by chef Andrew Walsh. It is the perfect excuse to linger over a long, sun-drenched lunch while listening to the surf.
Jalan Tan Hiok Nee
Break up the drive back with a stroll through Johor Bahru's historic heritage quarter. Wander past the pastel-hued shophouses, pop into local boutiques, and grab a traditional charcoal-baked curry puff from the legendary Salahuddin Bakery.
The Coastal Settlement
Back on Singapore soil, skip the highway chaos and wind down at this lush, retro-chic hideaway in Changi. Surrounded by green canopy and filled with quirky antiques, it is the ideal spot for a final cocktail as the sky turns orange.
