Must-see shopping in Singapore

  • Forum

    Singapore

    Peaceful, light-filled Forum eschews obvious brands for more discerning offerings. Deep-pocketed women browse the racks at Calvin Klein and Issey Miyake,…

  • Plaza Singapura

    Singapore

    Sprawling Plaza Singapura offers a slew of midrange options, among them British department store Marks & Spencer and French cosmetic giant Sephora. Dining…

  • Mandarin Gallery

    Singapore

    Rehabilitate your wardrobe at this tranquil, high-end mall. Fashion savvy females shouldn’t miss local womenswear label Beyond The Vines, where minimalism…

  • Bugis Junction

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Featuring two streets of glassed-in, air-conditioned shophouse recreations, Bugis Junction lures teens and 20-somethings with its fast fashion, costume…

  • Wheelock Place

    Singapore

    Linked to ION Orchard and the MRT by an underground walkway, Wheelock Place is more than just spas and laser clinics. Dapper gents head to Benjamin Barker…

  • Robinsons The Heeren

    Singapore

    The flagship for Singapore's top department store offers sharp fashion edits, pairing well-known 'It' labels like Ted Baker and See by Chloé with street…

  • Sim Lim Square

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    A byword for all that is cut price and geeky, Sim Lim is jammed with stalls selling laptops, cameras, soundcards and games consoles. If you know what you…

  • Bugis+

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    This futuristic, Gen-Z mall packs a virtual punch with its screen-centric thrills and spills. The lower levels are dedicated to fast fashion, but the…

  • Lim's Holland Village

    Holland Village, Dempsey Hill & the Botanic Gardens

    Targeting the expat crowd, Lim's is overflowing with Asian inspired homewares and furniture pieces, from Chinese wedding cabinets in every colour of the…

  • 112 Katong

    Singapore

    This contemporary mall is where East Coasters love to shop. You'll find plenty of fashion and lifestyle stores, as well as a large outlet of design-lover…

  • Scape

    Singapore

    The coolest teen hang-out in Orchard Rd, Scape is more sprawling youth club than traditional shopping mall, although its mishmash of venues includes a…

  • Geylang Thian Huat Siang Joss Paper

    Singapore

    While you hopefully won't be needing offerings to burn at any funeral wake, this traditional purveyor of paper offerings is worth a peek. You'll find…

  • Orchardgateway

    Singapore

    Occupying a position on both sides of Orchard Rd, conveniently linked by an underground and above-ground walkway, this mall is home to boundary-pushing…

  • Hilton Shopping Gallery

    Singapore

    Names, names, names, sweetie! A marble-clad Emerald City for moneyed fashionistas, this two-level concourse of aspiration reads like a VIP list at Paris…

  • Takashimaya

    Singapore

    An upmarket, multi-level Japanese department store in the heart of Orchard Rd. In the basement you'll find the expansive Takashimaya Food Village, a food…

  • Pasardina Fine Living

    Holland Village, Dempsey Hill & the Botanic Gardens

    If you plan on giving your home a tropical Asian makeover, this rambling treasure trove is a good starting point. Inspired by traditional Indonesian…

  • Orchard Central

    Singapore

    One of Orchard Rd's more recent creations, this eye-catchingly modern shopping monster has 12 floors of retail outlets and a roof garden and is scattered…

  • Downtown East

    Singapore

    Yes, it's the place with the Ferris wheel built inside, which has been out of action for a couple of years. The mall itself has okay shops, but the cinema…

  • Tanglin Mall

    Singapore

    Unashamedly marketing itself towards expats and yuppies, Tanglin Mall is a small, well-laid-out centre where you'll find cute clothing boutiques, quaint…

  • Cineleisure Orchard

    Singapore

    Packed with enough candy, bubble tea and kawaii (cuteness) to pop a pimple, this Technicolor mall is targeted at the youth market and home to a few edgy…

  • Far East Shopping Centre

    Singapore

    A poky, outmoded mall with over 11 (!) golf shops. There are a few hidden gems inside, including treasure trove Polar Arts of Asia and Russian coffee…

  • Pedder Red

    Singapore

    Stocking the in-house label from the Pedder Group, the shoes are nice but pale in comparison to the extravagance you will find at the main Pedder On…

  • The Cathay

    Singapore

    Streetwear, beauty and nail salons, 'lifestyle' shops and a large cineplex behind an unfinished-looking old art deco frontage. Home to the Cathay Gallery,…

  • 313@Somerset

    Singapore

    Right above Somerset MRT, 313@Somerset delivers popular, youthful fashion and lifestyle brands, including Billabong, Zara, Forever 21, Cotton On and Typo.

  • Millenia Walk

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Millenia Walk is full of classy jewellers and boutiques under a series of wacky pyramid roofs.

  • Chew Teck Seng

    Pulau Ubin

    Hidden behind all the sun umbrellas, you'll find this small store selling cold drinks, and most importantly ice-cold fresh coconuts (S$4.50). Don't worry…

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