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.

Arab Street

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

Haji Ln

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

Mustafa Centre

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

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.

Chinatown Complex

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

Chijmes

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

Tekka Food Centre

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

Takashimaya

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

Ngee Ann City

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

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.

Lucky Plaza

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