Must-see shopping in Singapore

  • Hear Records

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Rack upon rack of wooden boxes filled with music gold awaits those who like to flick at this vinyl-lovers paradise. Tucked at the end of a block near the…

  • Tangs

    Singapore

    Since opening its doors more than 85 years ago, Tangs has become a Singaporean institution. This five-floor department store is popular with all…

  • Arab Street

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    This is the traditional textile district, where you’ll find brightly coloured fabrics and hand-knotted Persian rugs, as well as jewellery, cane wares and…

  • Cathay Photo

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    All the pros (and wannabes) shop at the extensively stocked Cathay Photo, filled to the brim with cameras, lenses and filters. Across the hall a second…

  • Sects Shop

    Singapore

    This unisex, multi-brand concept store is the brainchild of designers Kenny Lim and Andrew Loh's Singaporean street Goth label, Depression. The palette is…

  • Nana & Bird

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Nana & Bird's light-filled store is a sound spot for fresh independent fashion and accessories for women, with labels including Singapore designers Aijek…

  • Royal Selangor

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Malaysia's pewter specialists mightn't rank high on the hip list – think the kind of personalised tankards your uncle uses for his real ale – but don't…

  • Nalli

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    For excellent-quality cotton and silk saris, try this small, industrious shop on Buffalo Rd. You can pick up cotton saris for as little as S$40. The…

  • innit

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Singaporean fashionistas swoon over the flowing fabrics and perfect pleating of Thai fashion house innit. Pieces are easily mixed and matched, plus the…

  • East Inspirations

    Chinatown & the CBD

    East Inspirations is jam-packed with antique figurines, trinkets and some furniture. Look out for the beautifully embroidered Chinese Manchu wedding shoes…

  • Ode to Art

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Ode to Art displays and sells sculptures and paintings by a variety of Asian and Western artists, both emerging and established. The gallery is happy to…

  • Club21

    Singapore

    Fashion-literate guys and girls bag hip, make-a-statement threads and footwear in this too cool for school boutique. Junior fashionistas can check Kids21…

  • Woods in the Books

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Whimsical Woods in the Books specialises in beautiful children's books. There's also a delightful Singaporean section – perfect presents for tiny friends.

  • Leica

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Even if you can't afford its cameras, the Leica store is worth dropping by as it usually has free, high-quality photographic exhibitions on show.

  • Mondays Off

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Concept store Mondays Off stocks anything from contemporary local ceramics and funky cushions to art mags and geometric racks to store them on.

  • Polar Arts of Asia

    Singapore

    Keep your eyes peeled for Indiana Jones in this fascinating conglomeration of artefacts, skulls and tribal jewellery.

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    Suntec City

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Vast, bewildering and often frustratingly maze-like, Suntec has no shortage of retail hits, including Uniqlo, Cole Haan and Kiehl's, not to mention an…

  • Yue Hwa Chinese Products

    Yue Hwa Chinese Products

    Chinatown & the CBD

    With a deco facade paging Shanghai, this multi-level department store specialises in all things Chinese. Downstairs you'll find medicine and herbs,…

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    Scotts Square

    Singapore

    Filled with art, both on the walls and in shop windows, this mall is worth a visit for everyone who appreciates the finer things in life. Shoe lovers make…

  • Far East Plaza

    Far East Plaza

    Singapore

    Detour a couple of hundred metres off Orchard Rd for a suit, a second-hand book or a tattoo at this old-fashioned mall containing 80-plus fashion outlets…

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    Lucky Plaza

    Singapore

    Teems with cheap clothing, luggage, perfume and electronics outlets (haggle hard). During the week it's fairly quiet, but come Sunday, the plaza is packed…

  • Tampines Mall

    Singapore

    One of Singapore's largest and most-crowded suburban shopping centres is conveniently located right next to the Tampines MRT station. Aimed at middle…

  • Peninsula Plaza

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Enter this plaza and you might think you've somehow teleported to Yangon. This place is almost a mini Myanmar with floors crammed with Burmese grocery…

  • Marina Square

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Over 200 outlets, including loads of global brands like Desigual, Zara and Muji, are packed into this massive shopping space. Centrally located in the…

  • Raffles City

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Atrium-graced Raffles City includes a three-level branch of fashion-savvy Robinsons department store and a string of chic bag and luggage retailers,…

  • CityLink Mall

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Designed by New York's Kohn Pedersen Fox, this seemingly endless tunnel of retail and food outlets links City Hall MRT station with Suntec City and the…

  • Joo Chiat Complex

    Singapore

    An old-school shopping mall packed with Malay textiles, crafts, jewellery and traditional clothing, Joo Chiat Complex gets especially busy during Hari…

  • Wisma Atria

    Singapore

    With close to 100 stores over five floors, Wisma Atria's notables include Singapore's flagship stores for Coach and TAG Heuer. Excellent food options…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

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