_One Holland Village (OHV): A thoughtfully-integrated mixed-use concept with placemaking at its core

Community markets. Live music performances. Art installations. A double-gated dog park, with pet-friendly amenities such as water fountains and pet-parking stations with leash hooks. At One Holland Village (OHV), leisure meets lifestyle as Singapore’s newest retail destination redefines the term “for the whole family”.

It has set itself apart from malls in the area―including The Star Vista, Holland Village Shopping Centre and Fusionopolis, to name a few― by being a living precinct, one that celebrates the bohemian spirit of the popular enclave it is situated in. Unlike other malls that rely on event traffic or the weekday office crowd, OHV invites visitors to explore, dwell for hours, and connect with other visitors.

According to our Quality of Life 2025 survey, respondents ranked dining out, travel, shopping, enjoying greenery and open play areas and staycations as the top five leisure and creational activities they enjoy on a weekend or day off.

OHV aligns well with its visitors’ preferred leisure preferences by offering a diverse F&B mix of eateries and cafes (including pet-welcoming options), a refined tenant mix of retail, beauty, wellness and fitness stores, and a unique open-air design, landscaped communal areas, pet playground and pet-friendly amenities.

Says a Far East Organization spokesperson: “OHV is a lifestyle destination that encourages community engagement, creativity and connection. Its open-air layout, pet-friendly concept, and curated mix of F&B, retail, beauty, wellness & fitness and enrichment offerings are complemented by a year-round calendar of inclusive programming and dynamic placemaking efforts. Its public art trail featuring works by local and international artists adds cultural dimension to everyday visits.

“It has also hosted an extensive range of experiential programming that appeals to diverse audiences, from pet-centric events like Paws in the Village and Pet Pawty, to family activities, seasonal markets and student performances. Cultural initiatives like the public art trail, regular live busking and exclusive shows including Korean R&B artist DEAN also enrich the experience.”

Curated for exploration, interaction, and connection

Landscaped public plazas, open walkways and event-ready spaces are a nod to placemaking at this beloved retail development.

OHV houses over 90 tenants, with F&B, Retail & Services and non-profit community spaces occupying levels one to three, and commercial units occupying levels four to seven. OHV’s shopper demographics reflect a well-heeled crowd; the mall’s enrichment centres and schools draw young families with kids, while wellness & health enthusiasts flock towards beauty and wellness options.

Meanwhile, non-profit community spaces such as The Artground and A Good Place attract socially conscious and experience-seeking individuals who value curated activities for young and old, just like art enthusiasts appreciate Artworks Gallery and on-site art installations.

OHV’s most unique attribute, perhaps, is its pet-friendly approach which taps into a growing lifestyle trend while filling a distinct gap in the Singapore market.

OHV is one of very few lifestyle malls that do not restrict pets in public spaces. With pet ownership in Singapore on the rise, especially among young professionals, couples without children and families, this strategic move not only creates a warmer, more inclusive environment at OHV, but also allows visitors the freedom and comfort to integrate their full lifestyles into the space.

Complementarily, visitors will find pet-friendly stores are denoted by thoughtful zoning labels at their entrances: “Pets Welcome”, “Pets Welcome (Outdoor Seating)” and “Pets Welcome (Carrier Only)”.

In a retail landscape where many malls offer the same cookie-cutter formulas in terms of tenant mix and amenities, OHV is a breath of fresh air, boldly rewriting the playbook of mall iterations in Singapore. Whether you're a pet owner looking for a dog-friendly space, a family seeking meaningful weekend activities, or a creative soul drawn to culture and community, OHV offers more than just shopping.

The mall will do well to continue injecting fresh concepts into its spaces, so it can evolve as a community hub that offers a new experience with each visit. In doing so, it would succeed in shaping the future of placemaking in Singapore, one lifestyle experience at a time.