Joanna James
The Mustafa Centre in Singapore has always been the hub for locals and visitors searching for affordable goods. This establishment has come in handy for those who needed a quick electronic device or attire and has saved the day plenty of times with their handy discounts as well!
While many places tend to exaggerate when they promote their stores as open 24/7, they will typically close for public holidays or be very unhelpful after hours. However, make no mistake, the Mustafa Centre is a genuine, around the clock operational mall! This means that it is fully functional all day, every day, even on public holidays.
Given the requirements and logistics that arise from their operation hours and scale, the Mustafa Centre needs the helping hands of over a thousand employees, 1862 employees to be exact. What is more, this establishment has been so long-standing and ingrained into the fabric of Singapore that most of the people working there are long term employees that come from a variety of diverse backgrounds and nationalities.
With the operational schedule and staff present at the Mustafa Centre, it is no surprise that the mall is home to an inventory that registers at about 300,000 items. These range from electronics all the way to your day-to-day groceries.
Needless to say, if what you are looking for, no matter how niche, cannot be found at the Mustafa Centre, then it probably does not exist in Singapore, and you are out of luck.
What makes the Mustafa Centre practically is a national landmark but what is not known is that this massive entity was once a humble family stall that simply dealt in selling small retail outlets. Over the years, thanks to various business decisions, the stall became into the monolith it is today and is worth millions!
It is no surprise that due to the mall's popularity; it is a crowded place to be during the day. If you have any issues with being in large crowds and just rushing around, then the best time to visit the mall is at 3 am when the crowds are non-existent.
Suppose you are staying at a hotel in Farrer Park, such as the Park Hotel Farrer Park. In that case, you are in luck and only a 5-minute walk away if you need to do some early morning shopping!
To be fair, it is not called Mustafa Premium, but it may as well be. Did you know that there was indeed a second smaller stall of the Mustafa brand in Serangoon Plaza? While this may not have the same inventory level, it still has a lot to offer and deals predominantly with high-end products and is well worth a visit!
You read that right; this establishment was a pioneer in the realm of online stores. This forward-thinking approach can undoubtedly be attributed to the success that this mall enjoys today.
A true believer that the pen is a mighty weapon, ventures into reaching the minds of every reader with the earnest hope of leaving an indelible stream of thought.
A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
