Since the 1800s, Bukit Timah Hill and its surrounding areas have been regarded as the perfect sanctuary and getaway for the European expatriates in Singapore.
Today, Bukit Timah continues to serve a strong expatriate community due to its proximity to the city, availability of private housing and the variety of international schools in the area. At the same time, the area has always been a colourful mix of European and local communities that is distinctive of Singapore's multicultural society.