Joanna James
Singapore is a very tiny country but it certainly is one of the world's best shopping destinations. If you're planning a visit, come prepared to go on a shopping rampage – it's impossible to avoid.
This award-winning mall is, in fact, the largest in Singapore. It consists of 7 stories and is full of endless retail stores, amazing places to eat and lots of amusement choices as well. The mall is quite close to the PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay; possibly the best hotel near Merlion Park. This shopping complex houses world-renowned brands such as; Pedro, H&M, G2000, Charles & Keith and Mango. The swimming pool at Sky Park and Singapore's largest multiplex cinema; Golden Village are a few highlights of Vivo City.
Ngee Ann is one of the most visited shopping malls in Singapore, primarily because of the vast selection of stores it houses. There is something for everyone in at least one of its 130 shops. The Mall caters to all sorts of demands and has shops ranging from beauty salons, bookstores to many amazing restaurants. Ngee Ann has been named the best shopping mall in Singapore for 5 consecutive years and is home to the biggest bookstore in Singapore which is actually the second biggest in all of south-east Asia; Kinokuniya. You can find quite a few designer brands here such as Dior and Chanel.
The International Merchandising Mart Mall is massive and is situated alongside Westgate and Jcube together these three shopping malls offer an unparalleled shopping experience. The IMM is spread across 5 floors and has over 90 retail stores on its premises. The highlight of this mall is that it is a bargain hunter's paradise and you can find amazing deals all-year-round.
ION Orchard is one of Asia's largest mega-malls and is an important fixture along Singapore's iconic Orchard Road. The mall has 8 floors – 4 of which are below ground. ION Sky is one of the main attractions at the mall – it is an observatory which offers a 360-degree view of the city. There are also many high-end European designer brands found here while also many high-street brands such as Zara and H&M can also be found.
This is quite a unique mall and it was purposely designed to be like that. The shopping complex is divided into 4 specific zones; the Entertainment Centre, the Fountain Terrace, the Tropics and the Galleria. Each is designed and laid out according to Feng Shui and regardless of its massive size the mall is quite easily navigable. You can find anything from clothes, books and accessories – there are also a ton of places to grab a quick snack.
A trip to Singapore is not complete without visiting this one of a kind mall – it is a premium, as it gets and stocks only the best brands. You won't find any high-street brands or bargains here; it's a mall specifically for those seeking luxury goods. The mall also has Casino, a skating rink and a gondola ride.
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