It’s a fact that Singapore is a small land, but this country is filled to the brim with an endless wonderland of shopping spots. If your taste ranges from street markets or luxurious malls, this beautiful Lion City has a lot to offer for every preference as well as budget.
To help figure out which local shopping stops are worth visiting when you travel here in Singapore, here’s a compiled a list of good spots for shopping.
Mustafa Centre
Starting in 1971 as a small garment store, Mustafa Centre has since grown to become the star of Little India that lights up all night in a literal sense. This is the only shopping centre in Singapore that’s open for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Mustafa is the perfect stop for some last-minute emergency needs or even spontaneous splurging.
Orchard Road
No shopping guide will be complete without any mention of Orchard Road. The 2.2km long belt of colourful malls and stores has already cemented itself as the best go-to retail paradise in Singapore.
Chinatown Street Market
For the ones that are more of on a hunt for Singaporean heritage and tradition, the Chinatown Street Market is the place to go.
Coming to this colourful and dynamic stop give you throwback vibes into Singapore’s days of origin. The place comes with cultural emblems ranging from beautiful dragon candles to different Chinese calligraphy tools.
Bugis Street
This is the most iconic street shopping destination here in Singapore today. Bugis Street Market is a great spot for shoppers that are on a budget. Here, shoppers will be able to find cheap clothing but with exceptionally good quality, cute little souvenirs, food and other accessories.
VivoCity
Singapore isn’t a stranger to large, high tech shopping malls. And when it comes to giant places where you can shop your heart out, nothing can beat Vivo city.
This is the one-stop centre for shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle. Vivo City is a literal miniature city made for shopping. This isn’t your normal run-of-the-mill mall.
Haji Lane
For all the avid fans of a millenial phenomenon, this is a hipster shopping paradise. Haji Lane is the original hipster in this side of the neighbourhood.
If you don’t end up buying anything, you will still be entertained by the colourful shops as well as all of the eye-catching murals all through Haji Lane’s walls.
For some that are more comfortable shopping online, there is still hope. Design Orchard is Singapore’s one-stop shop that has all of the best local brands and local shopping essentials.
All from stylish socks, clothing to sweets, and this shop has all of Singapore’s local brands.
