Thanks for all the info and tips - much appreciated. That idea of flying via DXB sounds very promising since it would provide even more shopping/tier point opportunities as well as the PE seat and possibly Upper via MFU after summer USA trips...

Any tips on the absolute best time to visit SIN given I am a delicate fair-skinned natural blonde type? I want some warm sun but don't want to fry! Don't mind short tropical rain showers/high humidity as long as nice and sunny in between.