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Barrage Cove at Marina Barrage [ Convenience Store]

Barrage Cove at Marina Barrage [ Convenience Store]

Handy one-stop for kites, drinks, and last-minute picnic supplies before you hit the green roof. Wed – Thu 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm • Fri 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm • Sat, Sun & PH 9:30 am – 7:00 pm • Closed Mon & Tue (hours may shift for events / wet weather).

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Marina Barrage, 8 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018951

Barrage Cove at Marina Barrage [ Convenience Store]

Barrage Cove Convenience Store (Marina Barrage) Handy one-stop for kites, drinks, and last-minute picnic supplies before you hit the green roof


Why swing by	Grab a kite on the spot (SGD 15–28) so the kids can launch it the moment you reach the lawn; chill drinks & ice cream to beat the heat; saves schlepping extra gear.
Opening hours	Wed – Thu 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm • Fri 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm • Sat, Sun & PH 9:30 am – 7:00 pm • Closed Mon & Tue (hours may shift for events / wet weather).
What’s inside	Shelves of ready-to-fly kites, bubbles, sunscreen, rain ponchos • Fridge with soft drinks, coconut water, ice cream cups • Light snacks (chips, biscuits) • Festival pop-ups during big events (watch their Facebook page).
Personal take	Great if you arrive empty-handed, but budget hunters note: Decathlon sells decent kites from S$6.90 a few MRT stops away, and if you’ve time, Mustafa Centre or Chinatown stocks almost anything cheaper.
Parent tips	Buy kites early—stock runs low after 5 pm on breezy weekends • Keep receipts; staff will replace torn kite strings on the spot • Use the shop as a cool-down pit stop between rooftop play and the water fountain deck.
Address	Level 1, Marina Barrage Visitor Centre, 8 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018951
Contact	Via Marina Barrage Info Desk +65 6514 5959
Socials	Facebook /BarrageCove (updates on special event merch & early closures)

Ideal launch pad for spontaneous kite-flying sessions—no need to lug gear across town.

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