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FABULOUS DANCING DRAGONS BRUNCH: A LUNAR CELEBRATION

FABULOUS DANCING DRAGONS BRUNCH: A LUNAR CELEBRATION

In the joyous spirit of the Lunar New Year, members were treated to a splendid Saturday lunar brunch, unfolding as a vibrant celebration filled with enchanting dancing dragons and a table brimming with blessings. The essence of the festivity lay in our meticulously crafted menu, showcasing the Dragon Prawn Noodles—

A TOAST TO TRADITION

A TOAST TO TRADITION

Riedel is a name that has revolutionised the world of glassware, setting a precedent for the future of glass design when 9th generation, Claus J. Riedel, designed the first collection of wine-friendly stemware in 1974. Maximilian Riedel, 11th generation glassmaker, who took over as CEO of the company in 2014,

BOOGIE PASOH: LEON DREAM

BOOGIE PASOH: LEON DREAM

Two dreamers, one script: full time musical explorers, part time vagabonds, forever friends come together on stage. Murat Kilic and Oli Chang come from different musical worlds to form LEON DREAM. These infectious musical Jedis are in synchronicity when they perform together. The chemistry and camaraderie collide together into dance

DISCO INFERNO: ART WEEK'S AFTERPARTY

DISCO INFERNO: ART WEEK'S AFTERPARTY

Art Week’s hottest party and a celebration of the creative underworld brought to you by Nick Buckley Wood and Mandala Club. Set in the wondrous landscape of Haw Par Villa, at Singapore’s largest outdoor art gallery and a treasure trove of Asian culture and philosophy, guests are invited

ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: FOOD SECURITY

ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: FOOD SECURITY

In our new sustainability series, we invite experts to fearlessly delve into often-overlooked topics. This month, we addressed the elephant-sized question of how to sustainably feed a burgeoning global population. It's easy to overlook the profound impact of our food choices on the environment, economy and human health.

ELEVATING THE SUPER US

ELEVATING THE SUPER US

Consider us elevated. Our founder, Ben Jones, and Will Travis, the founder of Elevation Barn, engaged in a dynamic dialogue with Lindsay Davis, founder of FemTech Association Asia, unraveling the narrative of their entrepreneurial journeys. Together, they delved into the essence of their upcoming collaboration, aiming to inform, inspire, and

NYE 2023: GLITTERBALL

Glitter in the air, Champagne everywhere. It was a night to remember, here’s to 2024! This New Year's Eve, members were transported to a disco ball clad party paradise. We served up a limitless feast of club classics at POPI’S alongside a live band and free-flow

BUILDING UNICORNS

BUILDING UNICORNS

Building Unicorns is a series that spotlights some of Asia's most successful entrepreneurs, as we sit down to ask them about their personal journeys, successes and failures, and they share vital advice. Mandala Group CEO and Founder, Ben Jones, sat with Andrew Collins, Founder and CEO of Mailman,

BIRTHDAY BOOGIE 🪩

BIRTHDAY BOOGIE 🪩

Happy Birthday to Mandala Club, Singapore! Over the past two years, our Club has grown bigger and better, evolving, and flourishing into a vibrant community of remarkable people. It is with immense gratitude to all our members that we celebrate our second milestone, and to show our appreciation they were

THE TALE OF MADAM WONG

THE TALE OF MADAM WONG

Relive the evening where members and guests were transported back to the 1940’s, an era when secret societies, courtesans and opium dens thrived, a vice den for the rich, famous, wealthy and wonderful. A live tattoo bar, mystical mahjong sessions, an oriental perfume lab, a bewitching boudoir, phantom photobooths

ARE YOU COMMITTING TO KEN OR THE TABI SWIPER THIS HALLOWEEN?

ARE YOU COMMITTING TO KEN OR THE TABI SWIPER THIS HALLOWEEN?

Arguably the scariest part of the Halloween season is to be caught dead without a costume. Or worse, one that misses the mark completely. The days of trick-or-treating may be long gone but that’s no excuse to skip the holiday that calls for a horror-themed party. Dressing up is

GAME CHANGERS: A FIRESIDE CHAT WITH SONU SHIVDASANI

GAME CHANGERS: A FIRESIDE CHAT WITH SONU SHIVDASANI

In our latest trailblazing Fireside Chat series, we had the pleasure of hearing from one of the pioneers of luxury sustainable travel and the Founder and CEO of Soneva - Sonu Shivdasani. Sonu provided insight on his personal journey, and the future of sustainable travel in the Maldives and Thailand

DRESSING FOR MEGA SPORTING & FESTIVALS

DRESSING FOR MEGA SPORTING & FESTIVALS

Having fun at a festival does entail dressing wisely, so preparing an ensemble that will help you power through the crowds is key. That said, the rest of your outfit is where you can play up sparkly textures that will definitely get you noticed under the night skies. Sequin-embellished crochet

Mandala Mansion

Mandala Mansion

What a weekend! We hope that you enjoyed the party at Mandala Mansion, where we celebrated connections and conversations with an unrivalled view of the finale and fireworks, limitless champagne, caviar, gelato bar and much more. We’ll be back even bigger and better next year; be the first to

Member Spotlight September: Matthew Shang

Member Spotlight September: Matthew Shang

Matthew Shang is the face behind some of Asia’s most iconic hospitality spaces, from Manhattan to Atlas Singapore. The inspiration behind his design is narrative and story-led, meant to immerse the visitor deep into the rich experience of the space. Along with his partner Paul Semple, Matthew founded MSDO

Member Spotlight August: Joey Lee

Member Spotlight August: Joey Lee

Joey is on a mission, to show Singapore that eating healthily doesn't have to be a chore. Seven years after the founding of his brand, Joey has come to terms with the fact that he will probably forever have to correct pronunciation of the word "Poke"

The Ultimate Day-and-Night Lookbook for a Month of Festivities

The Ultimate Day-and-Night Lookbook for a Month of Festivities

From National Day celebrations to the Singapore Night Festival, August is the month to paint the town red. But when it’s humid and a dressy event calls for something put together, what you need is an outfit that ticks all the boxes for comfortability, appropriateness and versatility. Whether it’

The Best Summer Styles and Tableware for any Epicurean Adventure

The Best Summer Styles and Tableware for any Epicurean Adventure

It’s that time of year again when 32°C feels more like 39°C in Singapore and you're out celebrating the summer with friends and family. All kinds of shindigs from dusk till dawn are lining up your calendar. You're either gearing up to host

MANDALA.BREAKS: RETREAT & RECHARGE

MANDALA.BREAKS: RETREAT & RECHARGE

A candlelit table set for 16 on the sandy beach, metres away from the gentle waves lapping on the shore of the island, endless conversations, and deep and meaningful connections. Our first Mandala Bali Wellness Retreat evoked the holistic healing nature of the Island of the Gods, in a four

Member Spotlight June: Rebecca Downie

Member Spotlight June: Rebecca Downie

Meet Rebecca Downie, a master photographer and an advocate for the empowerment of women in the industry and across the board. Despite prevalent issues of imposter syndrome and low self-esteem for women in business, Rebecca has built a personal branding photography studio which strives to build confidence and build her

How to Nail the Smart Casual Dress Code in the Tropical Heat

How to Nail the Smart Casual Dress Code in the Tropical Heat

Dining out at Singapore’s best restaurants often comes with a price—and we’re not talking about menus here. It’s showing up in a smart casual look no matter the humidity. With erratic weather here, dressing right can be tricky when there’s scorching heat by noon and

Breaking Up With Plastics

Breaking Up With Plastics

We are no strangers to the climate crisis, but the question on everyone’s mind is how to actually approach such a critical turning point in our histories. To celebrate Earth Day 2023, we held a panel themed ‘Breaking up with plastic: Overcoming the challenges’. Creating an environment in which

Who Made My Clothes?

Who Made My Clothes?

Earlier in April, we celebrated Fashion Revolution Week at the Club, the world’s largest fashion activism movement happening annually. This year also marks a decade since the Rana Plaza tragedy, the deadliest garment factory disaster in history. As a Club, we believe that radical change in the way we

Member Spotlight May: Dr Marie Lamy

Member Spotlight May: Dr Marie Lamy

Dr Marie Lamy is a force to be reckoned with—she runs her own health consultancy firm, Just Consult, that brings a tailored approach to policy analysis on global health perspective with sustainable development goals. She holds a PHD in Public Health Policy with a deep passion for improving healthcare

ART JAUNT: HONG KONG ART BASEL

ART JAUNT: HONG KONG ART BASEL

Day one and our coterie of Art & Culture lovers wasted no time at all upon arrival, hitting the now again bustling private Vernissage at Art Basel Hong Kong. Led by our very own Anmari Van Nieuwenhove, Culture Vulture, and Christina J. Chua, Founder of @metisarteducation, the tour hosted our