Joanna James
All shopaholics must travel to Singapore at least once in their life. It is one of the most frequented shopping destinations in Asia. With an array of shopping centres that cater to one's every want and need, Singapore is indeed a sparkling shopping hub for many tourists that come its way.
Although Singapore hosts many world-class brands to those who need them, it also offers chic and trendy items to people who shop on a budget. Bugis Street is one such area that calls out to your inner fashionista. With over 600 shops that offer stylish accessories, it is one of the most exciting places that you can shop as much as you like while keeping to your budget. To top it off, you can enjoy a variety of street food items such as satay and Hainanese chicken rice from the several hawker centres in the vicinity while browsing through the many stalls and booths.
The 24-hour open shopping centre brings you some of the best deals in the country. Mustafa centre buys in bulks to pass on the savings to their excited customers. They have the latest trending accessories from consumer electronics to stationery and cosmetics to some well-known perfume brands. It is also the only shopping mall in Singapore that is open day and night to the delight of many tourists.
With a floor dedicated in its entirety to fast food chains and various other restaurants that offer some of the scrumptious Singaporean delicacies, City Plaza is a great place to spend your day. It is also the oldest shopping establishment in the country. Many retailers buy clothes and other fashion accessories in bulk to sell at their businesses. The alluring blend of excellent quality and low prices make many fashion-conscious people from near and far visit City Plaza.
While many other shopping centres at the Orchard road sell high-end clothing and other utilities, Lucky Plaza is sort of a breath of fresh air for the budget-conscious tourist. One of the many highlights of the place is the sample size bottles of branded perfumes available for sale, thus making Lucky Plaza a dream come true for many shoppers who love high-end fragrances. Although it has a messy floor plan reminiscent of the olden days, the used book stores, sweets and chocolates, and various other souvenirs make anyone who visits Lucky Plaza truly feel lucky.
Far East Plaza brings affordable shopping to new heights with fashionable clothing that ranges between $10-30. Located within an eight-minute driving distance to properties such as Pan Pacific Singapore, it is home to many stores that sell a wide array of fashion accessories from contemporary fashion to vintage and retro clothing. It opens up a fashion galore to many people who thrills themselves in redefining their wardrobes and day-to-day appearance. You can even come for a beauty treatment or two while staying at one of the many hotels in Singapore.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
