Top Shopping Destinations

Singapore’s retail scene blends historic markets with modern complexes. This collection features the 24-hour Mustafa Centre in Little India and Sim Lim Square’s dedicated electronics floors. Cultural districts like Arab Street and Haji Lane offer traditional shophouses and boutique fashion, while the 19th-century Lau Pa Sat and Tekka Centre provide local goods alongside wet markets. Modern developments like the high-tech Funan and expansive Raffles City contrast with repurposed heritage sites such as the Neo-Gothic Chijmes and the distinctive, durian-shaped Esplanade.

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…

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.

Raffles City Shopping Centre

Raffles City stands for several skyscraper buildings:

Sim Lim Square

Sim Lim Square, commonly referred to as SLS, is a large retail complex in Singapore that offers a wide variety of electronic goods and…

Funan

Funan is a mixed used development comprising a retail mall, two office towers and a serviced apartment tower in the Civic District in…

Plaza Singapura

Plaza Singapura is a contemporary shopping mall located along Orchard Road, Singapore, next to Dhoby Ghaut MRT station.