Shopping and markets in Singapore

Best Shopping & Markets

Singapore’s retail landscape spans from the futuristic malls of Orchard Road, such as the spaceship-inspired ION Orchard and luxury-focused Ngee Ann City, to historic cultural enclaves. Explore traditional textiles and Middle Eastern crafts along Arab Street and Haji Lane, or browse the 24-hour inventory of Mustafa Centre in Little India. Culinary and retail experiences merge at heritage sites like the 19th-century Lau Pa Sat and the Neo-Gothic Chijmes. For local goods and electronics, this selection includes the bustling Bugis Village and the extensive hawker markets of Chinatown Complex and Tekka Food Centre.

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Arab Street

Vibrant district known for its rich Middle Eastern culture, traditional shophouses, colorful street art, and diverse dining options.

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Bugis Village

This place used to be a real motley of cultures and activities. Now, redeveloped, this building that comprises more than 30 historical shop…

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Esplanade Theatres on the Bay

Nicknamed Durian thanks to its shape, this huge complex is one of the most visited art venues in the world - it has seen to the needs of…

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Lau Pa Sat

Also known as Telok Ayer Market, this 19th-century octagonal building houses one of the best places where to taste authentic Singaporean…

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ION Orchard

Futuristic and spaceship-like, this mall spans eight retail and 48 residential floors and is regarded as one of the best shopping malls in…

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Haji Ln

Located in the Kampong Glam district, this narrow street is lined with petit storehouses that house various souvenir shops, fashion…

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Mustafa Centre

Located in Little India, this 24-hour shopping mall is very popular among expats.

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Boat Quay

Back in the 19th century, this part of Port of Singapore was probably the busiest one and it served as a center of commerce.

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Chinatown Complex

This huge hawkers' center holds a whole floor of various food and drink stalls serving great Singaporean dishes at good prices.

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Chijmes

This former Catholic convent with Neo-Gothic chapel now serves as an entertainment venue.

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Tekka Food Centre

This place houses a wet market and numerous shops and stalls where you can buy local specialties, delicacies, spices, and souvenirs.

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Takashimaya

Takashimaya Company, Limited is a Japanese multinational corporation operating a department store chain carrying a wide array of products,…

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Ngee Ann City

One of the many shopping opportunities on Orchard Road, this center offers a wide selection of luxurious brands and boutiques.

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Jewel Changi Basement

These subterranean levels of the airport's nature-themed complex feature international retail brands, a diverse food court, and views of the base of the world's tallest indoor waterfall.

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Lucky Plaza

This typical Singapore shopping centre offers a variety of electronics, shoes, perfumes, and clothes and it also houses a food court where…

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