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Your Guide To The Best Shopping In Singapore

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From buzzing, decades-old street markets to cutting-edge, experiential malls, Singapore is hands down the best city to get your shop on. With so many iconic destinations to choose from, OB真人视讯 is here to help you spend that money wisely by hitting all the top spots.

Grab your wallet, here are 10 of the best places to shop in Singapore.

New Bahru

River Valley

New Bahru
Image credit: New Bahru | Finbarr Fallon

Located in the heart of River Valley at 46 & 58 Kim Yam Road,  is a new lifestyle destination by The Lo & Behold Group and joint-venture partner, Sunray Group Holdings. The name (Bahru meaning ‘new’ in Malay) reflects the ambition of bringing together a new creative community and a nod to the city's penchant for repeating words for emphasis.

Set in the former Nan Chiau High School, New Bahru has gathered some of the best local talents across F&B, retail, enrichment, wellness and hospitality under one roof to tell a compelling story of creative progress in Singapore. About half of these concepts are now open, with the rest set to open between now and the end of the year.

Find out more about some of the cool new tenants that call New Bahru home here.

IMM Outlet 

Jurong East

This shopping metropolis spans five levels of global brands and local favourites in the city's west. Singapore's largest outlet mall,  is home to a melting pot of cuisines and over 100 stores—where you can score up to 80% off top brands year-round. 

We suggest hunting for bargains at labels like Levi’s, Guess and Coach, then nabbing a pair of iconic trainers over at Adidas or Onitsuka Tiger.

Jewel Changi Airport

Changi 

Jewel Changi Airport
Image credit: Jewel Changi Airport | Changi Airport Group

You wouldn’t chuck a city’s airport to the top of your shopping hitlist unless it was in transit through duty-free, but Jewel Changi Airport deserves a visit beyond the stopover. The shopping complex opened next to Terminal 1 in 2019, and it’s been a crowd favourite ever since.

From Teva and Crocs to Kate Spade and Coach, you can hop through over a hundred local and international retailers against the stunning backdrop of the Shiseido Forest Valley—a 10-storey indoor garden boasting over 60,000 plants and a 40-metre cascading waterfall. 

Bugis Street Markets

Bugis

One of the best places in the city to score a bargain, the offer up mix of souvenirs, clothing, tech, homewares, cosmetics and accessories. Weave your way through 400+ shops under one sprawling roof. The market sits beside Bugis+ and Bugis Junction giving you the ultimate access endless shopping.

You’ll be ravenous with all that browsing, so grab a snack from the Bugis Street Market or dig into some local fare at one of the nearby hawker centres or coffeeshops.

Haji Lane 

Kampong Gelam 


Image credit: Haji Lane | OB真人视讯

Singapore’s original hipster haven, Haji Lane is a front-runner for locals and tourists heading to Kampong Gelam. Lined with walls of bright murals and striking street art, this shopping hub is home to tattoo parlours, yoga studios, local boutiques and a host of independent eateries.

Considered one of the best places to sink ice-cold craft beers and shop vintage, upcycled and handcrafted goods,  it’s also worth popping into the pug and cat cafes for some quality cuddle time.

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ION Orchard

Orchard

Positioned in Singapore’s high-end retail heart on Orchard Road, the striking glass and marble building of  hosts a staggering array of fashion houses.

Ideal for getting your glam on, shop your way through YSL, Prada, Cartier and Gucci, before treating yourself to a session at Clarins Skin Spa or an elaborate lunch at one of the fine diners. 

Funan 

Civic District

Funan
Image credit: Funan | Supplied

An urban millennial’s dream, is the uber-modern mixed-use hub where you can work, sleep, shop and play—all under one roof. Once the destination for electronics and IT, it’s now the go-to for folding bikes, designer furniture, indoor plants and cutting-edge street style. 

When you’ve had your retail fix, check out the theatre, rock climbing centre, indoor cycling track and rooftop garden—complete with an edible urban farm. 

Chinatown Street Markets

Chinatown 

Wind your way through the heart of Chinatown in a sea of floating lanterns as you pick through a huge selection of affordable goods—from clothing and homewares to tech and accessories.

It’s also the best spot to nab incredible souvenirs, like Chinese handicrafts, opera masks and calligraphy. Once you're shopped out, hit up Chinatown Complex to refuel with Michelin-recommended eats.  

Design Orchard

Orchard

Design Orchard
Image credit: Design Orchard | Singapore Tourism Board

Part events space, part creative incubator, is a haven for the city’s creatives. Host to an impressive collection of wares and works from independent homegrown talent, the space offers over 100 local brands, designers and creators the opportunity to nurture their craft and sell their goods to an international market.

Browse through unique collections of fashion, homewares and furniture or sign yourself up for a crash course in clean beauty or personal styling. 

Mustafa

Little India

An iconic, six-storey department store in the middle of Little India,  is the go-to for late-night shoppers and bargain hunters. Open 24 hours, you can cross off your entire shopping list in one short session at any time of day—we’re talking perfume, souvenirs, tech, cosmetics, clothes, groceries, and even suitcases if yours is already packed to the brim with shopping. 

Explore aisle after jampacked aisle, then head to the ground floor for a spicy curry or fragrant biriyani from the Mustafa Cafe—also open an incredible 24 hours a day. 

The Shoppes

Marina Bay

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
Image credit: The Shoppes | Supplied

 at Marina Bay Sands Singapore is home to more than 170 luxury and premium brands spanning across menswear, women’s collections, luxury children’s labels, as well as luxury watch and jewellery brands. It also features Apple’s first and only store in the world to sit on water and the world’s first Louis Vuitton Island Maison. 

There’s even a 150-metre canal, so you’ll be privy to a sampan boat ride through the mall, and a multi-sensory attraction called the Digital Light Canvas, which is always a big hit with the little ones. After all that shopping you can refuel at one of over 80 dining options, including JUMBO Signatures (their chilli crab is a must try), Roberta’s, the Brooklyn-based pizzeria known for its hipster vibe, and Din Tai Fung, which is famous for its delectable Taiwanese signatures including xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and award-winning fried rice.

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