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If you are a shopping lover, you should come to Singapore at least once in your life.
Being one of the most vibrant shopping hubs in Asia with hundreds of shopping Cool Check-In
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1. BUDGET SHOPPING AT BUGIS STREET
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Bugis Street is one of the best shopping places attracting a large number of shopping 7 Best Karaokes in
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lovers in Singapore. It offers the latest and trendiest fashions at affordable prices and
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shoppers may experience interesting street shopping experiences here.
HIGHLIGHTS
A shopping paradise for fashionistas: Bugis Street has more than 600 shops, and
most of them offer fashion clothing, shoes, and accessories. Fashionistas will
certainly be impressed by all the latest and trendiest things that are updated almost
every day.
Street has attracted a huge number of shopping lovers. With just S$10, you can get a
nice casual wear. You can even buy watches, accessories, and souvenirs at prices not
The largest and most exciting street-shopping place in Singapore: Bugis Street
products displayed at plenty of shops along small alleys, hum voices from the
crowd, and the aroma from food and drink stores will excite you.
Fashionable apparels and accessories are available all over the 3-storey building of
Bugis Street: Fashion shops at Bugis Street are located in no order, so you can find
tops, bottoms, dresses, office wear, menswear, swimwear, sportswear, bags, shoes,
Bargaining is accepted at some stores: While many stores follow a fixed price
policy, there are some shops offering products at negotiable prices, so you can make
a bargain.
products, you should visit K.Street on the second floor. Korean style clothing,
Korean cosmetics, and even Korean tidbits are selling on this “street.”
various services like nails, tattoo, hair and beauty services are offered at reasonable
TIP: Don’t get overwhelmed and buy stuff at the first shop because you may find the
LOCATION: Bugis Street Shops are located in the heart of Bugis, which are just
opposite Bugis Junction and close to Bugis+ Shopping Centre, Fu Lu Shou Complex,
TRANSPORTATION:
Buses: Bus 7, 12, 63, 80, 175, 197, 851, 960, 980, and NR7 (Walk 1 min from bus stop
B01112)
Being well known as one of the biggest and most reasonable shopping destinations in
Singapore, Mustafa Centre is a favorite place for many tourists and local residents. This
shopping centre opens 24 hours per day and offers all kinds of products.
HIGHLIGHTS
All kinds of products are offered at the cheapest prices: Mustafa Centre’s prices are
You can buy almost anything at Mustafa Centre: Visiting Mustafa Centre, shoppers
will be amazed at its huge selection of goods, including jewellery, gold and silver,
The only 24-hour shopping centre in Singapore: It is the story of a very big
shopping centre opening 24 hours per day and 365 days per year, not the story of
sleep at night, Mustafa Centre opens to cater for late-night shoppers and that is one
of 400,000 square feet within the 6-storey building, it is not easy to find stuff without
knowing their locations. Below is a quick guide for you to find common products.
Level 1: You can shop for gold, silver, jewellery, watches, mobile phones, cameras,
items, perfumes, cosmetics, toiletries, sunglasses, electrical stuff, and many more in
Level 2: This level displays food items like dried foods, grains, spices, herbs, and
especially Indian spices and herbs. You can also purchase sweets and chocolate as
well as Singapore’s souvenirs, silk, household stuff, kid clothes, baby items, and
Level 3: This level offers interior equipment such as kitchenware, cutlery, bed
Level 4: This is home to furniture, hardware, DIY items, books and stationery.
Basement 1 & 2: All sorts of fashion from menswear, women’s wear, office wear, and
sportswear to shoes, bags and accessories are sold here. Luggage, sports equipment
NOTES:
If you bring your children there, watch them carefully as they may get lost easily.
LOCATION: Located at 145 Syed Alwi Road – the heart of Little India, near Serangoon
Buses: 21, 125 and 130 (Walk 4 mins from bus stop B07231)
Nearest MRT station: Farrer Park MRT (NE8) (Walk 3 mins from Exit G)
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Road, a famous shopping district in Singapore. This shopping mall has long been
recognized as one of the most popular places for shoppers with a budget with a wide
HIGHLIGHTS
A place to buy cheap stuff on Singapore’s most luxurious street: While most of the
Lucky Plaza is the only mall catering to budget shoppers. Casual clothing, simple
All sort of perfumes are available at low prices: The same brands, but perfumes at
Lucky Plaza has lower prices compared with other shopping centres. Lucky Plaza’s
perfume stores also sell branded perfumes in sample sizes. If you want to try out
One of the last few old shopping malls in Singapore: Shopping at Lucky Plaza, you
may not be pleased with its “messy-floor-plan” and low-quality facilities, but these
things will give you an experience of Singapore shopping centres in old days. It
would be fun to explore and find out stores in unusual locations in this over 30-
year-old building.
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Retail shops: There are about 500 stores located from the Basement to Level 6,
Buying electronics products is not recommended: Lucky Plaza is a good place for
buying casual clothing, simple accessories, sunglasses, low-end watches, sweet and
chocolate, souvenirs, used books, and medicated oil products but it is not
recommended to buy stuff like mobile phones, digital cameras, gaming consoles
and MP3 players there. You can visit these 7 places to buy consumer electronics.
Always ask the total price before making a purchase: Some shopkeepers do not tell
customers the final price – the price that may include GST or other fees at the first
time asked; hence, checking the price and any hidden fees carefully should be done.
Bargaining: Bargaining is accepted at many stores so you can always try to make it
Avoid visiting the mall on weekends if you don’t like the crowd: Lucky Plaza is a
familiar place for domestic workers to gather and hang around, especially on
Sunday.
TRANSPORTATION:
Buses: Bus 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, 6N, 7, 14, 14E, 16, 65, 106, 111, 123, 175, and 5 (Walk 2
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Far East Plaza is a good friend of students and young adults. This shopping place makes
HIGHLIGHTS
Fashion, fashion, and fashion: At Far East Plaza, you can find many shops selling
fashionable and trendy clothing, footwear, and accessories. They offer all the latest
and trendiest fashion items with a good mix of Korean-style, Hong Kong-style,
Affordable shopping: The average prices of clothes there range between S$15 and
S$30, and there are many daily sales with S$10 and below stuff.
Numerous good beauty services are provided at wallet-friendly prices: Far East
Plaza is home to many good beauty service stores, providing hair, nail, spa, and
tattoo services. These stores are located between fashion shops and do not require a
Retail shops: There are about 600 stores, spreading from level 1 to level 5 with
mobile phones, digital cameras, gaming consoles, books, art, medicinal products,
gi s, and souvenirs.
Stores on higher floors offer items at cheaper prices: Due to lower rent on higher
storeys, these shops sell stuff at lower prices, compared with stores at level 1 or 2.
Tasty food stores are available on level 5: You can find good food and drink shops
on Level 5. Wasabi Tei Japanese Cuisine at #05-68 serves delectable sashimi and
other Japanese dishes while Hainanese Delicacy at #05-116 offers yummy chicken
rice.
TRANSPORTATION:
Buses: 5, 54, 105, 124, 128, 132, 143, 162, 162M, 167, 171, 190, 518 (Walk 1 min from bus
stop B09219)
Nearest MRT station: Orchard MRT (NS22) (Walk 4 mins from Exit A2)
5. SCAPE UNDERGROUND
Located in the heart of Orchard Road, SCAPE Underground is indeed among the best
It is a facility part of SCAPE, a youth empowerment center with the vision to support
essence. However, the incentives given to retailers lead to cheap and very high-quality
products.
HIGHLIGHTS
SCAPE Company, which is built on the vision to empower the youth, the products
sold in the retail space are cheap, as the students are the primary customers. Most
young people depend on handouts from parents and stipends, and hence SCAPE
Wide range of cheap products: Many activities take place within the SCAPE; as a
result, a wide variety of high-quality products related to young people are sold at
the SCAPE Underground. These products range from fashion apparel, accessories,
electronic accessories, and gi s, just to mention but a few. This shopping space
serves all age brackets with cheap ‘youthful’ products. Fashion clothes have average
retail environment with low setup costs and rents as most retailers are youths and
students in particular. This, as a result, keeps the cost of selling low, and hence, the
SCAPE Underground is a spacious indoor retail space with small-scale rental shops
selling a wide variety of products. The shops are randomly situated in the shopping
space, such that you find the products you want as you move. This is motivated by
the fact that the spaces are rented cheaply and on a first come first serve basis, hence
SCAPE Underground is part of SCAPE Company, which offers and provides services
for all needs of its shoppers, from entertainment joints, and restaurants to playing
areas, all at subsidized prices as they are all meant for youth empowerment.
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IMM mall, located in Jurong East, stands as Singapore’s largest outlet mall today. Talk
of all the worldwide and local top brands, you will find them all at the IMM mall,
HIGHLIGHTS
Biggest outlet mall in Singapore: Occupying the larger part of the IMM building is
roughly 37,800sqm of warehouse and retail spaces spread over five levels. You can
find there more than 90 outlet stores, 220 retail shops, and 50 food and beverage
stores. Also, the mall is complemented by hypermarket and lifestyle stores such as
Loads of Fashion Brands: Among the leading fashion brands available at IMM
Singapore are Calvin Klein Jeans, Coach, Kate Spade, Club 21, Clarks, City Chain,
Furla, Converse, Hush Puppies, Juicy Couture, Micheal Kors, TUMI, New Balance,
Nike, Adidas, Puma, Winter Time, Timberland, Onitsuka Tiger, and G2000.
Offering up to 80% discounts all year round: Unlike other shopping places around
the world, the IMM mall offers these discounts on different products from different
outlets 365 days a year. In other words, there is always a sale at the mall all year
round.
Shopping for Menswear: The IMAGINEX Group Outlet is the first stop for
shoppers searching for a menswear collection. The racks here are packed with lots of
Shopping For Shoes and Bags: The Charles and Keith outlet store has an impressive
collection of trendy shoes and bags. This retail shop offers as much as 60% discount
on some items. The shop is well-stocked with various sizes, so it’s hard not to find
the perfect fit for you. Pedro is also another go-to shop for great shoes, offering up
to 70% discounts.
Shopping for Toiletries: The Body Shop Outlet is the place to visit if you’re looking
to stock up on toiletries.
Shopping for Furniture: IMM, which was formerly a furniture retail shop, still
houses a great number of furniture stores. Shops like Commune, Grohe, Star Living,
and Simmons Gallery offer a wide selection of home décor items and furniture.
The IMM mall has many family-friendly food outlets. You can choose from the famous
HaiDiLao Hot Pot, Swensen’s, Macdonald’s, Bali Thai, Burger King, and other
NOTES:
Parking is no longer free at the IMM mall. They recently changed their parking rates
public holidays).
The IMM mall offers free shuttle bus services to and from the International
Business Park.
If you’re shopping with kids, IMM mall has a dedicated space at the Garden Plaza on
level 3, known as the IMM Water Play. This area is filled with lots of fun activities
The mall offers its customers a complimentary loan of Baby Strollers and
Wheelchairs.
City Plaza is an 18-storey high-rise building that was completed in 1972. Its heydays
were the 80s and 90s. Many people have, now, ignored this mall because it looks a little
HIGHLIGHTS
Five-storied shopping paradise for fashion and food lovers: One of the oldest
shopping malls in the country, City Plaza houses a number of fashion shops, beauty
salons, jewelry shops, and photo stores. The mall also has an entire floor dedicated
to restaurants and fast-food chains where foodies can enjoy delicious food like the
flavorful chicken from Arnold’s Fried Chicken and ban mian from Poon Nah.
Pre-loved fashion at a bargain: Refash and PEONY Collection on level three and
Whitefiction on level four are some of the shops that offer great collections of pre-
loved clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories. You can get dresses, tops, and pants at
prices from $5-$15. These shops also buy pre-owned clothes from shoppers who are
A hub for fashion at wholesale prices: The affordable wholesale shops in City Plaza
are where many fashion bloggers and retailers buy unique fashion items in bulk for
their shops. So shopping at City Plaza helps you save a lot, prices can be just half the
amount spent for the same items from blog shops. Stores like Posh Allure, Maker’s
Mart, and My Beautiful Shoes offer wholesale prices when you buy 12 or more
items.
Gateway to the past: The mall has shops for vintage toys and cameras. Power Photo
Store sells vintage games for around $10. You can buy some of these and have a
GUIDE TO SHOPPING AT CITY PLAZA: With five stories packed with dozens of
shops and stalls selling everything from electronics, fashion, accessories, toys, and
mobile phones to books, coach tickets, and beauty services, it’s not easy for shoppers
to find what they’re looking for if they don’t know where to go. Here is a quick guide to
help you navigate your way around the mall and score the best deals that City Plaza has
to offer:
Level 1: The ground floor has a plethora of banks, currency exchange booths, and
ATMs to ensure that the shoppers’ wallets are well-stocked cash for a day of
splurging and retail therapy. Here you can also find decent boutiques and beauty
salons along with a wide variety of electronics and mobile phone shops.
Level 2: The second floor has a huge variety of wholesale fashion and accessory
stores that offer discounts and bulk buying for attractive prices. Here, shoppers can
also find the famous Arnold’s Fried Chicken eatery for a delicious lunch.
Level 3 & 4: The shopping fun continues at level three where you can browse
dozens of mid to low-range fashion stores that offer great deals on all sorts of
clothing items, bags, shoes, and accessories. Some famous stores such as Refash
offering fashion deals starting from $10 can be found on the third floor along with a
bulk of similar wholesale shops. Shoppers can also make a pit stop at one of the
Level 5: A er a long day of shopping and bargaining with store owners, it’s time to
recharge your batteries with a great meal. From stalls selling generous portions of
tasty handmade noodles (mee hoon kway) for less than $5 to authentic Thai and
Malaysian food, City Plaza has an entire floor dedicated to its famous food court
where you can find local as well as international cuisines, all under one roof.
NOTES: City Plaza has basement parking, which is open 24/7. The parking cost per
hour can vary depending on time and day. For more information, check out City
TIPS:
Despite the price tags on most items, shoppers can still bargain for a discount, and
more o en than not, shop owners are willing to sell items for a sum lower than the
asking price.
City Plaza is famous for its wholesale prices, which is why it’s best to shop here with
TRANSPORTATION:
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Anchorpoint Shopping Centre is a great place to buy essential goods and fashion stuff
at inexpensive prices. This two-storey mall is a favorite shopping place for working
HIGHLIGHTS
All essentials shopping mall across IKEA Alexandra: This 2-storey shopping centre
has all the basic things that a Singapore mall normally offers like supermarket (Cold
Storage), hair salon (Organic Express Hair Colours Lab), clinic (Straits Clinic), food
court (Koufu), fast food stores (Subway and KFC), ATMs and even launderette.
Enjoyable and relaxing shopping without a crowd: Being a hidden gem, only
queue for vacant trying rooms or for getting help from salespersons.
Retail shops: You can find shops selling clothing, bags, shoes, watches, home
Weekly sales: Numerous sales are offered by factory outlet stores every week.
Customers can buy beautiful branded clothing at very cheap prices – S$10 for a
LOCATION:
The mall is located on the corner of Alexandra Road and Queensway Road, opposite
IKEA on one side and opposite Queensway Shopping Centre on the other side.
GETTING THERE:
Free Shuttle Bus Service: Anchorpoint provides free shuttle bus service from 11:30
to 14:15 (Anchorpoint -> Depot Road), Monday to Friday (excluding Public holidays).
Public Buses: 33, 64, 120, and 195 (Walk 1 min from bus stop B11521)
Nearest MRT station: Queenstown MRT (EW19) (Walk 9 mins from Exit A)
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