People living or working around Seletar Mall will soon have more meal options because food and beverage outlets are expected to take up a third of floor space at the upcoming shopping centre.

These include popular coffee joint Starbucks and local favourites such as Din Tai Fung and Song Fa Bak Kut Teh.

The three anchor tenants of the mall, which is slated to open at the end of this year, are FairPrice Finest, Foodfare and Shaw Theatres.

Besides food outlets, a supermarket and a cineplex, there will also be learning centres that offer language, art and music courses.

Located along Sengkang West Avenue, the family-oriented mall is expected to have child-friendly facilities such as nursery rooms, changing stations and a play area for children on its roof.

The six-storey development is a joint venture by Singapore Press Holdings and United Engineers.

CHERYL FAITH WEE