Dakota MRT station
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Dakota station in detail
Dakota takes its name from Dakota Crescent, one of Singapore's oldest public housing estates, parts of which have been conserved for their distinctive 1950s architecture — including the much-photographed 'Dove Playground', built in the shape of a flock of birds in flight. The station opened in 2010 a short walk from the estate and from the western end of Old Airport Road, close enough to reach the Old Airport Road Food Centre on foot as an alternative to boarding at Mountbatten. Otherwise the area is quiet and residential, tucked between the Kallang and Geylang districts, with little through traffic beyond commuters and residents.
What is around Dakota?
Connections from this station
Fares and travel times from Dakota
| To | Distance | Adult fare | Before 07:45 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhoby Ghaut | 6.1 km | S$1.59 | S$1.09 |
| City Hall | 5.4 km | S$1.59 | S$1.09 |
| Raffles Place | 6.2 km | S$1.59 | S$1.09 |
| Orchard | 8.0 km | S$1.75 | S$1.25 |
| Jurong East | 20.6 km | S$2.30 | S$1.80 |
| Changi Airport | 15.5 km | S$2.11 | S$1.61 |
| Bayfront | 5.4 km | S$1.59 | S$1.09 |
| HarbourFront | 11.1 km | S$1.90 | S$1.40 |
Indicative distance-based card fares. Tap in before 07:45 on a weekday and 50 cents comes off any fare. Work out an exact route in the route planner.
Facilities at Dakota
Dakota Crescent's Dove Playground is a genuine residential estate, not a museum piece — it's fine to photograph, but keep noise down and be mindful that people live in the blocks around it.
Other stations on this line
Dakota — frequently asked questions
Only the Circle Line calls here — it is not an interchange station. The nearest change is Paya Lebar, one stop away, where the East West Line crosses the loop.
One of Singapore’s oldest public housing estates, partly conserved for its distinctive 1950s architecture, including the well-known ‘Dove Playground’ shaped like a flock of birds in flight.
Yes, about a ten-minute walk along Old Airport Road, though Mountbatten station one stop away puts you slightly closer to the main entrance of the food centre.
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