Joanna James
Singapore may be small in stature, however, they take retail therapy to a whole new level thus putting larger countries to shame. Let the shopaholic in you free and woo the glamorous shopping malls, bustling boulevards, exciting outdoor markets and loads of eating places to keep you going.
This is one of the largest shopping malls in Singapore offering not only retail but an entertainment destination too. Boasting many high-street shops from Zara to Ted Baker to Timberland and more. A multi-screen cinema, the large toys r us, and child-friendly amenities keep enticing families too to spend hours at this exciting mega mall.
A charming boulevard lined with mega malls with bustling crowds of people such as visitors from 5-star hotels in Singapore doing shopping, dining or relaxing be it at Ngee Ann City, ION Orchard, Wisma Atria and endless other high-end retail outlets, and trendy bars and plush restaurants.
A hip and trendy shopping destination for the young having an eye for cult labels and the retro vintage clothing that make up the lane. Situated in the heart of the Arab Corner, this is a narrow alleyway which has loads of stalls of clothing.
This is a gigantic shopping mall filled with retail and restaurant space. Exclusive high-end labels such as Cartier, Burberry, Dior and Gucci to name only a handful in addition to high-street specialities such as Banana Republic, Guess and others line up too. Guests at Grand Park City Hall love shopping here as the experience is complemented by the fine architecture within the complex.
A walk down Little India makes you feel that you are in some part of India rather than in Singapore. This vibrant area is loaded with shops selling many kinds of things from gold jewellery, sarees, clothing, souvenirs, Hindi Music and of course restaurants serving delicious Indian Cuisine you can spend hours here.
A whole stretch of streets to explore selling all kinds of colourful things. Immerse yourself by wandering down the streets to pick some good bargains of clothing items, accessories, and many yummy snacks and delicacies. If you are keen on taking back souvenirs spend time walking down Pagoda Street.
The concept at this shopping mall is unique by having small independent designer boutiques within the mall thus what you see within is different at each boutique which can be a welcome change to some shoppers. Also home to a variety of restaurants, this is another worthy mall for shopping.
One of the best shopping streets making the fashionistas woo the 600-plus shops. Offering fashion clothing, shoes, handbags and loads of accessories at wallet-friendly prices makes this street a hive of activity throughout the year.
Trendy clothing, footwear, accessories and more at affordable prices are available at this plaza and are largely patronized by students and young adults. They also stock fashion items in Korean and Hong Kong styles loved by young people as well as vintage clothing.
This is a large suburban shopping centre housing various shops selling from fashion and beauty to homeware and tech on six storeys. Retail outlets such as H& M, Adidas, Uniqlo and more and grocery shopping with Fairprice Xtra make it an attractive place to shop.
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