Where to Shop

Shopping is one of the greatest pleasures in Singapore. Part of the fun is the excellent buys and great variety of shops all over the island. Delight in a bargain at a little neighbourhood shop, pick up a quaint item or two as you stroll through colourful ethnic quarters, discover favourite buys of the droves who flock to our modern malls or be enthralled by the splendour of whole shopping "cities" selling everything under the sun. Many top hotels also have an attached shopping arcade with fine boutiques specialising in designer fashion, accessories, jewellery and watches. And designer brands from the fashion runways of the world can be affordable - if you know where to look. Find them at the growing number of discount shops around the city. The magic is affordable in New Asia - Singapore.

Central Shopping Belt
Singapore's Central Shopping Belt extending from Tanglin Road all the way down Orchard Road and Bras Basah Road to Marina Bay has been tagged Fifth Avenue, Regent Street, Champs-Elysees, Via Veneto and Ginza for good reason. This is where world-class shopping abounds. A day spent browsing and buying turns into an unforgettable experience as theme designer boutiques, local and international department stores, speciality shops and bargain counters compete with outdoor cafes and gourmet restaurants for your attention.

City & Fringe Shopping
Great shopping in Singapore isn't confined to just Orchard Road and its surroundings. Quality goods at prices that won't burn a hole in your pocket can be found in lots of places around the city centre. The Riverside area by River Valley Road is home to both some of the newest as well as the oldest shops in Singapore. Look in the heart of the financial district around Raffles Place and Shenton Way where the office crowd throngs the shops for a surprising variety of goodies.

Suburban Shopping
If you're prepared to venture further afield, you can combine shopping with a little off-the-beaten track sightseeing as well. In fact, you'll discover some of the best bargains where most Singaporeans live, eat and shop - out in the heartlands of Singapore. These suburban shopping centres offer a surprisingly comprehensive range of items from branded to electronic goods at prices to delight the value-conscious and determined bargain hunter. Business hours vary from shop to shop but as a general guide, most shops are open from 11am to 9pm. Town centres in the larger estates of Tampines and Bishan are easily accessible by MRT. Shopping at these bustling town centres is a fascinating experience, providing insight into the local lifestyle and a chance to mingle with Singaporeans at their most comfortable. You also reap another benefit - the opportunity to tuck in "local style" at the numerous food centres and informal coffee shops.


BRAS BASAH ROAD, BEACH ROAD AND MARINA

  • CHIJMES
    30 Victoria Street Tel: (65) 6332 6274/5
    Nearest MRT station: City Hall (EW13/NS25)
    A national heritage site,     CHIJMES (pronounced "chimes") offers an exciting shopping, dining, leisure and entertainment experience. Being one of the last few cloistered convents in the world, the sprawling building with its impressive Gothic architecture and cobblestone courtyards makes an interesting place to wander around, particularly in the evenings.

  • CityLink
    1 Raffles Link
    Nearest MRT station: City Hall (EW13/NS25)
    This is Singapore's first underground pedestrian mall which links City Hall MRT station to Marina Square and Suntec City Mall. A range of specialty shops and food outlets which are located here include Aspial by Lee Hwa, FCUK store, Links of London, Furla, HMV music store , Pacific Coffee Club, Simply Thai and Delifrance.

  • Marina Square
    6 Raffles Boulevard Tel: (65) 6335 2613
    Nearest MRT station: City Hall (EW13/NS25)
    Marina Square Shopping Mall is one of the largest shopping destinations in Singapore. It comprises 4 levels of shopping with more than 250 exquisite shops in a wide variety of exciting shop mix. The major tenants include Metro Department Store, Golden Village Cineplex, Best Denki, NTUC FairPrice Supermarket, Superbowl, Universal Archery and a large food court.

  • Millenia Walk
    9 Raffles Boulevard Tel: (65) 6883 1122
    Nearest MRT station: City Hall (EW13/NS25)
    With more than 190 shops to choose from, Millenia Walk is set to give Rodeo Drive a run for its money with a mixed range of designer and street smart clothes with brand names like Fendi, Cerruti and Burberry's just to name a few. Shopping at the Cortina Watch Espace Boutique and the Australian Harvey Norman is certainly not to be missed. The reknown Aseana Store is definitely worth a visit. It offers ready-to-wear fashion from designers such as Milo, Ghea, Paul Ropp and Anom, accessories, homewares and gifts.

  • Raffles City Shopping Centre
    252 North Bridge Road Tel: (65) 6338 7766
    Nearest MRT station: City Hall (EW13/NS25)
    This is part of the Raffles City Complex which was designed by world-renowned architect I. M. Pei. The complex also houses two hotels, a variety of restaurants, a convention centre, the award-winning department store, Robinsons & Co, and numerous speciality shops such as Chinese Embroidery House on level three and Chinese Cloisonne Centre on level one. Watches, jewellery, electronics, optical goods and cameras are well represented.

  • Raffles Hotel Shopping Arcade
    328 North Bridge Road Tel: (65) 6337 1886
    Nearest MRT station: City Hall (EW13/NS25)
    Of some 70 shops in the Arcade, five are operated by     Raffles Hotel and sell good quality Raffles souvenirs, books, prints, teas and clothes. The remaining shops sell both international brand names and regional specialities, including fashion wear, jewellery, timepieces, antiques, gifts and mementos at prices to suit just about all pockets. Of interest are Thos S.B. Raffles which specialises in gourmet food, Ludwig Reiter that sells handcrafted and custom-made shoes, and escentials, a personalised scent store.

  • Shaw Leisure Gallery
    100 Beach Road
    Nearest MRT station: City Hall (EW13/NS25)
    Part of Shaw Towers, this centre is well worth the five-minute walk down Beach Road from Raffles City past Raffles Hotel. Several of the better-known boutiques specialising in casual clothings are headquartered here, making it a good place to shop for casual and sports wear. There are also a number of unusual shops selling items from collector comics to computer games.

  • Suntec City Mall
    3 Temasek Boulevard Tel: (65) 6821 3668
    Nearest MRT station: City Hall (EW13/NS25)
    This giant 83,850 square metre shopping mall, the largest in Singapore, is divided into four thematic zones - Galleria, Tropics, Entertainment Centre and Fountain Terrace. The Galleria showcases a wide selection of famous brand names alongside souvenir shops. Besides G2000 flagship store, Mango's largest Asia store is also located here. Speciality shops offering home furnishings, casual wear, lingerie and leisure products are located in the Tropics zone. World-wide French hypermart Carrefour boasts some of the lowest prices in town. At the 'heart' and civic core of the mall is the Fountain of Wealth, certified as the world's largest fountain by The Guinness Book of Records.

BUGIS

  • Bugis Village
    Opposite Parco Bugis Junction area
    Nearest MRT station: Bugis (EW12)
    Possibly one of the best known areas of Singapore, this enclave has undergone a fair amount of transformation since the days of alleyways and sailors' haunts. It is now highly urbanised and sophisticated, with restored shophouses and shopping complexes. Care has been taken to preserve hints of this area's old-world charm. Don't miss the 'pasar malam' (night market)!

  • Parco Bugis Junction
    200 Bugis Junction Tel: (65) 6334 8831
    Nearest MRT: Bugis (EW12)
    Lots of little shops selling everything from electronic items to clothes, knick-knacks and accessories can be found in this hub. Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore's first glass-covered air-conditioned shopping street boasts a delightful mix of clusters of shophouses, modern retail outlets and a sprawling Japanese department store, Seiyu. Food outlets also abound, and the complex aims to have something of interest for every member of the family - including a cineplex.


CHINATOWN
Just behind the soaring skyscrapers of Singapore's financial district lies Chinatown. Bound by Upper Pickering Street, Cantonment Road, New Bridge Road and South Bridge Road, this crowded and colourful network of streets and alleyways has changed little over the decades. Here, Chinese merchants engage in business from the ground floor of quaint pre-war shophouses much as they have for generations. Experience the sights and sounds of Chinatown: medical halls mix snake skin, herbs and spices and other exotic ingredients into potions for all ailments; traditional delicacies like sea cucumbers lie drying in the street; fruit sellers squat near mounds of rambutan, strong-smelling durian, mangosteen and other seasonal fruits; fortune-tellers sit at make-shift tables waiting for eager customers to know their future; hawkers grill thin slices of pork for passers-by over home-made barbecues.

Here, bargains abound from beautifully-embroidered kimonos, gold jewellery and T-shirts to pottery and traditional crafts at delightfully hard-to-believe prices. Try the Tanjong Pagar area for traditional teashops, clog and kite makers, painted masks, waxed paper umbrellas, lacquerware from China, handicrafts and artefacts from all over Asia. Then wander over to Smith Street, Trengganu Street, Temple Street and Pagoda Street where the streets are at their narrowest and you'll find some of the best bargains. The modern face of Chinatown shopping can be found in the area around the junction of Cross Street with New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Seng Street. The large shopping complexes here, such as Chinatown Point, Yue Hwa, People's Park Complex and Chinatown Complex are not only good sources for Chinese products but also offer bargains galore in their extensive ranges of more conventional products. Look here for everything from electrical and electronic goods, luggage and textiles to bargain-priced clothes and cosmetics. A wide selection of local crafts are available at the Singapore Handicraft Centre in Chinatown Point.


GEYLANG SERAI
This ethnic enclave of the Malays is another colourful exotic sight to soak in. Right in its midst is the Malay Village, a showcase of traditional business and cultural activities which bring back sweet memories of old kampong days. Its shops display a potpourri of items from handicrafts, rugs and fabrics to furniture and antiques. Drop by the wet market and indulge in the smells of cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. Skirting the market are shops where you can pick up CDs of both traditional and modern Malay "keroncong" music for memories of your holiday in Singapore. Pop into the modern Joo Chiat Complex and you'll be amazed at the dazzling array of textiles, clothes and jewellery shops which greet you.


KAMPONG GLAM AND ARAB STREET
The little streets in this area form the historical focal point of Muslim life in Singapore. Nothing beats the surroundings for bazaar-style shopping with true ethnic character. Here you can browse in hole-in-the-wall shops, haggle to your heart's content and come away with the most delightful purchases at bargain prices. Arab traders settled here to be near their Muslim brothers, the Malays, Javanese and Buginese. Many shops still reflect the Muslim influence, selling prayer rugs, skull caps and anything needed for an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. The most visible items for sale are the baskets and other cane, straw, rattan and pandan leaf goods spilling out onto the pavements - from baby cradles to floor mats, hanging chairs to serving trays. These shops also stock interesting camel skin bags, cloisonne boxes and sewing kits.  But perhaps the real glory of Kampong Glam and Arab Street is the textiles. Bales of gorgeous chiffon, silk, cotton georgette and other luxurious fabrics crowd the pavements, waiting to be sold at unbeatable prices. The area is also renowned for batiks from Indonesia and Malaysia, exquisitely hand-made by the wax-resist dye method and typically sold in sarong lengths. Machine-printed batik with traditional designs is also available by the metre or in ready-made shorts, sundresses, ties, table linen and more.  There are also a number of fishing tackle shops carrying an amazing array of items for both the amateur and the professional angler.


LITTLE INDIA
Traditionally the home of Singapore's Indian community, Serangoon Road and its neighbouring side streets are still today a bustling hive of sights, sounds and intriguing aromas. A rainbow of colours greets you as you wind your way through the streets. Here, where the locals shop, you can buy almost anything that's Indian, from handicrafts and Kashmir silk to peacock feathers and flower garlands. Glittering silk-threaded saris, brassware and Indian-designed jewellery are particularly good buys.  Check out the spice mill along Serangoon Road for ready-made packets of spices for fish, meat or vegetable curries that can be easily packed into a suitcase. You'll be charmed by jewellers selling silver amulets, bridal ornaments as well as cheap, colourful bangles, ankle chains and other adornments. Look, too, for luggage of every description, Indian bedspreads and giant photographs of Indian movie stars. Chellas Gallery specialises in papier-mache boxes and other collectibles from Kashmir. No visit to Little India would be complete without seeing two of the area's institutions -- the Tekka Centre and Mustafa Centre.

The Tekka Centre on Buffalo Road, known as KK Market to the locals, is a bustling wet market full of fresh vegetables, fish, meat, spices and flowers. For small souvenir items, check out the brassware shops or one of the other small shops. At the other end of Serangoon Road in Serangoon Plaza is Mustafa Centre, an emporium-cum-department-store-cum Aladdin's cave. Don't be deceived by the relatively modest exterior - inside you'll find floor after floor selling every conceivable item at some of the lowest fixed prices in Singapore.

Nearest MRT Station : Little India (NE7). Alternatively, take SBS buses 64, 65, 111 or 139 from Orchard Road.

  • Sim Lim Square
    1 Rochor Road
    Nearest MRT station: Bugis (EW12)
    Just over the Rochor Canal from Little India stands Sim Lim Square, one of the oldest places in Singapore for audio and video gear. Row upon row of shops on four levels deal in stereos, tape decks, CD players, TVs, VCRs, laser disc players, cameras, videocams and more. Be sure to take time to shop around and compare prices, check goods carefully and insist on detailed receipts and full international guarantees.
     

NORTH BRIDGE ROAD

  • Capitol Building
    109 North Bridge Road
    Nearest MRT station: City Hall (EW13/NS25)
    This restored historical site on North Bridge Road now houses well-known local and imported fashion boutiques together with cybercafes and food outlets.

  • Funan The IT Mall
    109 North Bridge Road Tel: (65) 6336 8327
    Nearest MRT station: City Hall (EW13/NS25)
    Synonymous with computers, Funan Centre is where you'll find computer hardware, software and accessories on every floor.

  • MPH House
    71 Stamford Road
    Nearest MRT station: City Hall (EW13/NS25)
    Housed in a striking four-storey historical building, MPH offers a wide range of books.

  • Stamford Court
    61 Stamford Road
    Nearest MRT station: City Hall (EW13/NS25)
    The place for soft furnishings and lightings with a smattering of book and CD shops.

  • Stamford House
    39 Stamford Road
    Nearest MRT station: City Hall (EW13/NS25)
    This beautifully-restored Victorian building offers a good choice of interior design and decoration ideas and items as well as an art gallery.

  • The Adelphi
    1 Coleman Street Tel: (65) 6339 9179
    Nearest MRT station: City Hall (EW13/NS25)
    This shopping complex offers products and services ranging from high-end sound system, home entertainment equipment and collectibles to spa/hair/beauty services.
     

ORCHARD
Orchard Road got its name from the many nutmeg and pepper plantations that lined the street during the 1840s. Thinly populated, its only residents were plantation owners like Scotts, Cairnhill, and Cuppage whose names are familiar as street names today. For decades, not much was thought of a plantation often plagued by natural disasters. In the 1900s, a mysterious disease swept through the nutmeg plantations, wiping them out within a year. Because of its location in a valley, floods were also common. They were only controlled in 1965 when Stamford Canal - part of which runs below the pedestrian mall fronting Wisma Atria Shopping Centre today - was deepened and widened. In the 1970s, pioneering landmarks like C. K. Tangs, Plaza Singapura and the Mandarin Hotel came up and led the way for entertainment complexes. Brick by brick, and block by block, towers of glass and steel lined what used to be mud-tracks to make Orchard Road the upbeat lifestyle hub it is today.

  • Centrepoint
    176 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6737 9000
    Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)
    Centrepoint is among the largest and most popular shopping centres in Singapore, meeting virtually every need of tourists and locals alike. Here you'll find the award-winning Robinsons & Co, regarded by many as Singapore's premier department store and a legend for quality and service since it began trading in 1858. Robinsons & Co was the winner of the Tourism Awards 2002, Best Shopping Experience - Retail Outlet. There are also stores specialising in classical music, casual clothing, optical equipment, electronics, furnishings, Oriental rugs, sporting goods, fine arts, Asian antiques and artefacts, a major bookshop and much much more. The complex also has a good selection of restaurants and fastfood outlets.

  • Delfi Orchard
    402 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6732 1605
    Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
    A good place to browse for household items like Waterford crystal and Wedgwood china. Numerous upmarket clothing and accessory stores are also located here.

  • Far East Plaza
    14 Scotts Road Tel: (65) 6734 2325
    Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
    You'll find yourself coming back over and over again to this fun, mixed bag of sorts. This is the place both local and expatriate, young and the not-so-young love to hang out at. The bustling shopping centre sells everything from the most fashionable and outrageous shoes and clothes, to precious gems, eyewear and compact discs. Make sure you check out Level One, which boasts a wide array of street fashion, unique accessories & knick knacks !

  • Far East Shopping Centre
    545 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6734 5541
    Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
    Another large complex on Orchard Road with a host of shops from small jewellery stores, inexpensive clothing and tailor shops to health equipment and computers. Established Kwok Gallery on level three specialises in rare porcelain, jade sculptures and fine old ivory carvings. House of Hung on the ground floor is a popular jewellery store for gold, diamonds and precious stones.

  • Forum the Shopping Mall
    583 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6732 2479
    Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
    The giant Toys "R" Us anchor store located here is a magnet for kids. Other shops sell a range of goods - children's clothing, quality fashion, jewellery, optical goods and electronics. Designer label stores including Song + Kelly 21 concept store, Calvin Klein and Max Mara stores are also located here.

  • The Heeren
    260 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6733 4725
    Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)
    Here's where you'll find mega music store HMV, the largest music superstore in South East Asia. Found in this shopping mall is also the Japanese One.99 Shop where all products are attractively priced at that price. Check out the restaurants on Level 5 which offer a mouthwatering selection of Asian food ranging from     Peranakan to Japanese cuisine or head down to Movenpick Marche at basement one which offers a casual dining experience. At levels 4 and 5, Annex, a new and exciting shopping concept awaits your exploration. Similar to Harajuku in Tokyo or Island Beverly in Hong Kong, Annex has everything from street and vintage fashion wear to unique accessories, quirky toys to comics

  • The Shopping Gallery at Hilton
    Hilton Hotel, 581 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6734 5250
    Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
    Yet another firm favourite for designer items. Take your pick from the three levels of exclusive brands of Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Paul Smith, Valentino, to name a few. The link bridge to The Four Seasons Hotel also provides shoppers with more exquisite choices at The Four Seasons Shopping Gallery which also houses Notices, The Gallery, a treasure trove of fine art and paintings from around the world.

  • International Building
    360 Orchard Road
    Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
    Just across the street from Liat Towers is International Building. Drop into its many boutiques and tailor shops, then sit down to a good meal at either of the Thai, Chinese or Japanese restaurants.

  • Liat Towers
    541 Orchard Road
    Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
    The Esprit boutique is located at one end of the ground floor, and the American coffee chain, Starbucks, at the other.

  • Lucky Plaza
    304 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6235 3294
    Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
    This shopping centre contains an enormous selection of shops. Everything from watches to kimonos.

  • Meridien Shopping Centre
    100 Orchard Road
    Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)
    Drop by the many fashion and accessory boutiques here, including a food court at ground floor.

  • Midpoint Orchard
    220 Orchard Road
    Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)
    Houses numerous outlets, including a hobby shop which sells sporting goods, gold jewellery, bridal gowns, fur coats and jackets.

  • Ngee Ann City
    391 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6739 9323
    Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
    This massive centre (winner of the Tourism Awards 2002, Best Shopping Experience - Shopping Centre), which will take you more than a day to browse through, houses Japanese giant chain store, Takashimaya, and over 100 specialty stores retailing sports items, stationery, jewellery to designer clothes. Popular US Guess?, Hugo Boss Woman, Spain's Zara and Mango fashion labels and Australia's Country Road are just some of the many boutiques you would want to drop into. And when the shopping gets a little exhausting, revitalise yourself at one of the many restaurants and eating outlets, including the little Harrod's tea room. Do drop by Kinokuniya, the largest bookstore in Southeast Asia. There's also a full-facility sports centre, an art gallery and a culture centre you can visit.

  • OG Building
    228 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6737 4488
    Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)
    OG Department Store, carries a good range of affordable footwear and clothing for the whole family, including a wide range of business and casual ladies' wear in larger sizes.

  • Orchard Emerald
    218 Orchard Road
    Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)
    Some of the better known goods sold in this small green centre include Sony electronics and a mix of branded sportswear. You wouldn't want to miss Icon, a boutique with some of the hippest clothes in town.

  • Orchard Plaza
    150 Orchard Road
    Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)
    This complex is full of good value tailors, hair salons and make-up specialists. Custom-made ladies shoes can also be ordered from several shops.

  • Orchard Point
    160 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6737 9595
    Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)
    There is a wide range of clothing stores here, together with a miscellany of reasonably-priced stores. Check the fourth level for art galleries. Spotlight, which occupies the entire third level, offers an extensive range of household products, home furnishings and linen.

  • Orchard Towers
    600 Orchard Road
    Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
    Jewellery, Thai silk, antique and leather shops vie for space here with tailors, electronic stores, several restaurants and a gourmet food and wine supermarket Jasons.

  • Pacific Plaza
    9 Scotts Road Tel: (65) 6733 5655
    Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
    Pacific Plaza houses some of Australia's most popular clothing lines like Stussy, Mambo, Billabong and Quiksilver. Drop into The Vintage Place and have fun going through the racks of used designer clothing - Gucci, Prada, Donna Karan, Dolce & Gabanna and many many more. For something different, head to Lifestorey which sells unique home and soft furnishings sourced from the world over.

  • Palais Renaissance
    390 Orchard Road
    Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
    This imposing complex is worth a visit whether to splurge on beautiful designer brands, or if only to admire the splendid interior. It houses a superb range of prestigious designer boutiques including DKNY, Gianni Versace, Prada, The Link and Jim Thompson.

  • Park Mall
    9 Park Mall Tel: (65) 6339 4031
    Nearest MRT station: Dhoby Ghaut (NE6 / NS24)
    With over 45 shops, the merchandise mix comprises home furniture and furnishings for every room in the house.

  • Plaza Singapura
    68 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6332 9298
    Nearest MRT station: Dhoby Ghaut (NE6 / NS24)
    Plaza Singapura was the first multi-storey shopping mall to be built in Singapore in 1974 and through the years, it has been popular amongst tourists and locals alike. This one-stop lifestyle shopping mall features cinema entertainment, fashion, music, home furnishing and a wide range of food and beverage outlets. Plaza Singapura will soon be linked with the existing Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, the new north-east MRT-line interchange and LRT line to the downtown Civic and Business District.

  • The Paragon
    290 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6738 5535
    Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
    Men's quality fashion is particularly well-represented here, with labels like Alfred Dunhill, Gucci and Ermenegildo Zegna. Home-grown Metro department store is also located here along with Mont Blanc and Marks & Spencer. Golfers are in for a real treat with the Pan-West retail store. For steak lovers, do not miss Lawry's Prime Ribs.

  • Scotts Shopping Centre
    6 Scotts Road Tel: (65) 6734 7560
    Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
    Yet another shopping complex popular for its shops selling a mix of clothes to suit all tastes and ages. You'll find designer boutiques like Pois Pois, lingerie boutique - Blush, and boutiques by local designers such as Esther Tay. Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, just one of the trendy cafes making their mark in Singapore, is on the ground floor. Scotts Picnic, the basement food court, will satisfy your tastebuds with a range of Asian and local delights.

  • Shaw Centre
    1 Scotts Road Tel: (65) 6737 9080
    Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
    Not to be confused with Shaw Towers on Beach Road, Shaw Centre is located along Scotts Road. Tourists are usually drawn to this complex for interesting curios at Ming Blue and rosewood furniture at Singapore Woodcraft. Also in the same building are two local boutiques, Avana and Tyan, offering a mixed range of imported designer clothes, and two elegant furniture shops, Monticello, and the designer store of Rolf Benz. Lola collection carries imported European wear and Foot Fetish is a favourite women's store for shoes. Les Amis, a French restaurant, is an award-winning outlet.

  • Shaw House
    350 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6235 1150
    Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
    The Japanese department store, Isetan, occupies four floors of this complex including a well-stocked supermarket packed with Japanese snacks, noodles, sushi and other delicious items. Designer shops like Max & Co and Trussardi share the same premises, along with one of Singapore's most popular cineplexes, Lido.

  • Specialists' Shopping Centre
    277 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6737 8222
    Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)
    A veteran in the Orchard Road scene, this centre is now home to John Little, one of Singapore's most established department stores. Speciality shops sell everything from Famous Amos cookies to winter coats and golf equipment. The Korean restaurant on level five was the first Korean restaurant in Singapore.

  • Tanglin Mall
    163 Tanglin Road Tel: (65) 6736 4922
    Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
    This trendy shopping mall features a pleasant blend of boutiques, speciality shops and restaurants for the young and young-at-heart. You will find a fairly wide selection of products from beadwork, clothes and accessories to home furnishings and ethnic collectibles. There's also a well-stocked supermarket at the basement.

  • Tanglin Shopping Centre
    19 Tanglin Road Tel: (65) 6737 0849
    Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
    Frequented for Asian antiques and curios, this centre also houses several shops specialising in exquisite Persian, Pakistani and Afghanistan rugs, and a variety of tailors and eating places. C. T. Hoo on level one sells Mikimoto pearls from Japan. Antiques of the Orient on the second level specialises in handmade antique maps and prints. Just next door at Orchard Parade Hotel is Manchester United's Theatre of Dreams' merchandise store.

  • Tangs
    320 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6737 5500
    Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
    Tangs has been providing quality merchandise at fair prices since 1932. Five floors stock a wide range of products from household goods to fashion wear and cosmetics, electronics to stationery and shoes to fabrics for all the family. The silk and batik outfits are particularly popular with visitors looking for gifts to take home.

  • Tudor Court
    131 Tanglin Road
    Nearest MRT station : Orchard (NS22)
    This charming row of Tudor-front shops offers the shopper a variety of antiques and home furnishings.

  • Wheelock Place
    501 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6738 8660
    Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
    Marks & Spencer with its range of quality clothes and food occupies two floors of this building. Home-grown restaurant, Olio Dome is located at the same premises. The second biggest US bookstore chain, Borders, stocks a wide range of books at the ground level.

  • Wisma Atria
    435 Orchard Road Tel : (65) 6235 2103
    Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
    The Japanese department store, Isetan, fills one end of this bright blue complex while a mix of boutiques fills the other end. You'll also find designer boutique Anteprima on the ground floor. Shop for the latest high street fashion at favourite UK fashion stores such as Topshop and Warehouse.
     

RIVERSIDE

  • Clarke Quay
    3 River Valley Road Tel: (65) 6337 3292
    Nearest MRT station: Clarke Quay (NE5) or Raffles Place (EW14/NS26) or alternatively, take SBS bus 32 or 195 from City Hall MRT Station (EW13/NS25).
    Clarke Quay is the place to shop, eat and sight-see, all at one go. More than 150 air-conditioned shops in restored godowns and shophouses along the Singapore River sell clothes, souvenirs., silk-wear, home furnishing and accessories. Pushcarts selling unique pottery, jewellery and woodcraft knick-knacks add to the friendly, festive atmosphere. Flea markets on Sunday are worth checking out. Numerous factory outlets make shopping here worthwhile.

  • Great World City
    1 Kim Seng Promenade Tel: (65) 6737 3855
    SBS bus 16 from Orchard Road will get you there.
    This sprawling complex which used to be a favourite entertainment centre in the sixties is the latest shopping "city" in Singapore. Anchor tenants include OG, Cold Storage supermarket and GV Grand Cineplex. A stone's throw from Orchard Road, the shopping centre also provides a free shuttle trolley service on The Singapore Trolley from the Marriott Hotel, Lucky Plaza and The Paragon in Orchard Road.

  • Liang Court
    177 River Valley Road Tel: (65) 6336 7184
    Nearest MRT station: Clarke Quay (NE5) or take SBS bus 54 from Scotts Road will get you there.
    Free shuttle service is provided on weekends from City Hall MRT station.
    Located between River Valley Road and the Singapore River, Liang Court is next to Clarke Quay. Home to the Japanese department store, Daimaru, this centre also houses a number of Japanese label boutiques and bookstores. There's also the Singapore Visitors Centre which strives to provide total convenience for tourists. Here, you can obtain information about where to go in Singapore, book a tour, rent a car and even send gifts back home.

  • Riverside Point
    30 Merchant Road
    Nearest MRT station: Clarke Quay (NE5) or Raffles Place (EW14/NS26)
    It's a whole new life in waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment. Step into the shopping mall by the Singapore River and you'll be awed by the imposing central atrium that opens up into the sky. Watch an interactive water feature with animated jets shooting into the air as you stroll around the mix of jewellery, lighting and fashion shops. Take your pick of waterfront dining either indoor or outdoor, and be entertained by street performances.
     

SHENTON WAY AND RAFFLES PLACE

  • Clifford Centre and The Arcade
    24 Raffles Place and 11 Collyer Quay
    Nearest MRT station: Raffles Place (EW14/NS26)
    After browsing through the maze of speciality and souvenir shops, shoppers can linger on the pedestrian mall and have their shoes repaired or shined by roadside cobblers. Or they can watch the outdoor entertainment provided at various times of the year whilst enjoying a cuppa at one of the numerous sidewalk cafes.

  • OUB Centre
    1 Raffles Place
    Nearest MRT station: Raffles Place (EW14/NS26)
    Located in the heart of the banking district, the OUB Centre is convenient for office workers and tourists alike. You will be able to find stores selling fashionable office wear, accessories and even CDs.
     

THE SUBURBS

  • Century Square
    2 Tampines Central 5 Tel: (65) 6789 6261
    Nearest MRT station: Tampines (EW2)
    Closer to Changi Airport in Tampines are Century Square and Tampines Mall, firm favourites with residents nearby. With close proximity to the MRT station, Century Square is easily accessible from downtown and it is a great place to observe local activity. Local department store Metro, electrical appliances giant Best Denki, a cineplex and a large food court are located here, amongst other popular fashion stores.

  • Causeway Point
    1 Woodlands Square Tel: (65) 6894 2237
    Nearest MRT station: Woodlands (NS9)
    Causeway Point Shopping Centre is located in the heart of Woodlands Regional Centre, next to the Woodlands MRT station. This large mall has about 250 shops and food outlets, including anchor tenants like Cathay Cineplex, Cold Storage, Horizon Food Mall, Metro and Courts.

  • Changi Village
    Nearest MRT station: Tanah Merah (EW4) and take SBS bus No. 2.
    You'd hardly think such a place existed in bustling Singapore - but it does. For a slightly different type of suburban shopping experience, Changi Village is the place to go for laid-back quiet surroundings. It offers a quaint charm of its own, away from the crowds and traffic for a more relaxed ambience for shopping.     Expect to find plenty of bargains for T-shirts, fishing equipment, electronics, Indian cotton clothing, batik dresses and all types of table linen. Round off the day like everyone else who visits the village with a trip to Charlie's for a swig of beer and some food in a rustic outdoor setting.

  • Holland Village
    Nearest MRT station: Buona Vista (EW21) and take SBS 200.
    Alternatively, take SBS buses 7 or 106 from Orchard Road
    Although it still has the feel of a village about it, Holland Village is one of the favourite haunts of the expatriate community and Singapore's young and trendy. This charming little enclave away from town has developed into a fascinating microcosm of Singaporean life. This is reflected in its curious mix of old coffee shops and ritzy wine bars; its colourful blend of foreign shops and local mixed trade as well as its many ethnic restaurants and fast-food outlets. Here you'll find an eclectic collection of goods from straw brooms to valuable antiques and movie memorabilia. Not to be missed are its discount shops of clothes for men, women and children. The only shopping complex, Holland Road Shopping Centre, is alive with shops selling Asian arts and crafts to electronic goods and mid-range fashionable clothes.

  • Junction 8
    9 Bishan Place Tel: (65) 6354 9282
    Nearest MRT station: Bishan (NS17)
    At Bishan, the hive of activity centres around the Junction 8 Shopping Centre, a shopping and entertainment mall located in close proximity to the MRT station. Here, among the numerous fashion and gifts outlets, you'll find the award-winning Giordano store with its excellent service and a Golden Village Cineplex.

  • Jurong Point
    1 Jurong West Central 2 Tel: (65) 6792 5662
    Nearest MRT station: Boon Lay (EW27)
    This huge 6-level shopping centre offers a good variety of stores, ranging from fashion, electronics, home furnishing, sporting equipment to bargain stores. You will also find food outlets which boast a gastronomic spread for all. Besides being a good place to enjoy great shopping in a suburban setting, it is also where the latest movies are not to be missed, at the large cineplex occupying the top level.

  • Lot 1 Shoppers' Mall
    21 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 Tel: (65) 6762 3590
    Nearest MRT station: Choa Chu Kang (NS4)
    Japanese department store, Seiyu, is the anchor tenant and it shares this 5-storey complex with fashion boutiques, jewellery shops, food outlets, gift shops and a cineplex on the top level.

  • Northpoint
    930 Yishun Avenue 2 Tel: (65) 6754 2300
    Nearest MRT station: Yishun (NS13)
    A convenient hop across from the Yishun MRT station, the shopping centre boasts a 10-cinema cineplex as well as a wide variety of apparel, jewellery, shoes and food outlets.

  • Novena Square
    238 Thomson Road Tel: (65) 6358 0700
    Nearest MRT station: Novena (NS20)
    Taking centrestage in a new commercial hub, Novena Square is located directly above Novena MRT Station. It spans over three levels with more than 80 shops featuring a range of products including fashion, jewellery, sportswear, cosmetics and home furnishings. Savour local delicacies at Singapore's first Zen ambience food court or take your pick at the numerous food and beverage outlets located here, including a fully-stocked supermarket.

  • Tampines Mall
    4 Tampines Central 5 Tel: (65) 6788 8370
    Nearest MRT station: Tampines (EW2)
    With the Japanese department store Isetan as the anchor tenant and a host of stores selling children's apparel, ladies fashion, electrical goods, books and sports equipment, Tampines Mall has something for everyone in the family. It is also not short of food outlets to pamper your tastebuds!

  • Tiong Bahru Plaza
    302 Tiong Bahru Road Tel: (65) 6276 4686
    Nearest MRT station: Tiong Bahru (NW17)
    This 6-level complex above Tiong Bahru MRT station contains a cineplex, food court, Cold Storage as well as a number of Western food outlets and dozens of small specialty shops.

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