Joo Chiat Road
| Chinese: 如切 (pinyin: Rúqiè, Singaporean Hokkien Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Jû-chhiat), Malay language: Joo Chiat, Tamil language: ஜூ சியாட் (Jū ciyāṭ, transliteration using ISO 15919) | |
Joo Chiat Road | |
| Former name | Confederate Estate Road |
|---|---|
| Namesake | Chew Joo Chiat (businessman) |
| Owner | Land Transport Authority (LTA) |
| Maintained by | LTA |
Nearest Mass Rapid Transit System station | Marine Parade MRT station, Paya Lebar MRT station |
| Other | |
| Known for | Peranakan shophouses |
Joo Chiat Road (IPA: /ˌdʒuː ˈtʃjɛt/ JOO-CHYET) is a road in the Katong district of eastern Singapore. The surrounding residential area is a conservation area. The road intersects East Coast Road and terminates at its junction with Marine Parade Road, beside Marine Parade MRT station.
The area has received several architectural and heritage awards, including a UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation for 125 Joo Chiat Road. It has numerous amenities and a diverse range of eateries, including several Michelin-recommended restaurants. Joo Chiat was named after the businessman Chew Joo Chiat, who was described as the wealthiest person in the Katong district.