Singapore City Shopping

  1. Dempsey Rd

    These former British Army barracks have been turned into warehouse shops specialising in antiques. In this delightful, pleasantly disorganised setting, you'll find anything from Kashmiri carpets and teak furniture to landscaping ornaments and antiques - and a couple of excellent wine bars. It's a fascinating place to explore, attracting crowds of expats and well-to-do Singaporeans at weekends.

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  2. Galérie Cho Lón

    Marrying the polish of a high-end lifestyle store with the chaotic jumble of an eccentric curio shop, Cho Lón always has the ability to surprise. Among the familiar range of Asian furniture, homeware and antiques you'll find an excellent range of books, plus things such as old-style stitched leather footballs and antique kids' bicycles. A delight.

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  3. Holland Village Shopping Centre

    This ageing, slightly rundown building is a magnet for expats and fashionable Singaporeans and a great place for an aimless browse among the arts, handicrafts, gifts, homewares and fashion outlets. Then top it off at one of the massage, reflexology or beauty salons on level three for a little pampering afterwards.

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  4. Indian Handicraft Centre

    The best place to browse for all things homely and Indian, from cushions to statues to screens to furniture - this place has everything. A lot of larger items aren't on display, so if you're looking for something in particular, ask the friendly owner.

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  5. Red House Antiques

    Specialist in Chinese antique furniture and restoration, Red House has been around for years and is one of the most reliable dealers in the city. There are some magnificent old pieces on display, from the smallest chair to the most enormous doors and screens.

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  7. Red Peach Gallery

    One of the best bets if you're in the hunt for Ming-style home furnishings and Chinese artwork. There's no pretending the stuff is antique and the quality of the workmanship is good.

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  8. Shang Antiques

    Specialising in antique religious artefacts from Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, India and Burma, as well as reproductions, there are items in here dating back nearly 2,000 years, with price tags to match.

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  9. Tanglin Shopping Centre

    The place for art, antiques and carpets. Try Antiques of the Orient (02-40) for maps, charts and photos, or the Asian academic titles at Select Books (03-15).

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