With diverse shopping destinations that offer everything from luxury goods to budget products, Singapore is truly a shopper’s paradise. Shopping in Singapore with its dazzling malls, interesting street stalls, boutiques, elaborate avenues, and charming cultural shops is a fabulous experience. You are never too far from a good shopping area. Let’s take a look at some of the best places to shop in Singapore.

VivoCity

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Singapore has several massive malls but VivoCity is the biggest of them all. As the name suggests, it is almost a shopping city in itself. Located at HarbourFront, this mall has the best designer and regular brands, and everything from apparel and accessories to electronics and home products.

Shop all you want as there is a vast range of merchandise for men, women and children. In fact, kids will have a blast at Toys “R” Us which is the company’s biggest toy store in Singapore. There are big brands across categories including Calvin Klein, Chanel, Armani, Gap, H&M, LEGO, Michael Kors, Nike and DKNY. If you prefer smaller yet unique brands, those too are available in abundance. You can also relax at the food courts, head to the multiplex for a movie and take your kids to the open air playground or the sky park on the rooftop.

Orchard Road

A long, leafy avenue spread over 2.2 km, Orchard Road is a must-visit destination for shopaholics. Malls, boutique outlets and shops line this road offering luxury brands as well as regular shopping. At night, it looks glitzy and glamorous–you won’t be able to resist its allure. Try Ngee Ann City shopping complex which houses Japanese department store Takashimaya as well as designer brands. Another highlight here is Kinokuniya, Singapore’s largest book store offering Asian as well as English language books.

Also located on Orchard Road is ION Orchard with has an interestingly designed façade and the best brands available inside. High-end designer brands include Dolce and Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Levi’s, and more. Paragon Mall also has a collection of the best fashion labels. One more imposing presence on this road is Orchard Central which is a fabulous place for both luxury goods as well as unique local labels which are affordable and offer value for money. If you want budget shopping on Orchard Road, try Lucky Plaza or Far East Plaza for some good bargains on gadgets, clothes, accessories.

Clarke Quay

While Clarke Quay is known for its fantastic night life and wonderful eateries, it also has some great places for shopping. With a lovely riverside location that looks stunning at night, this historical area is an excellent place to shop, eat and relax. It has small shops and pushcarts selling all kinds of merchandise. Hop on a river taxi to go from one place to another in the area. The relaxing rides add to the fun of your shopping experience. If you want to go to bigger shopping centres, Central located above the Clarke Quay MRT station has an amazing collection of Japanese labels as well as western brands. Liang Court and Riverside Point are a couple of the other shopping spots in Clarke Quay.

Chinatown Street Market

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A delightful part of Singapore with its Chinese influences and ambience, Chinatown offers a cultural as well as budget shopping experience, and great places to eat. The area has a distinctive look with colourful lanterns, calligraphy signs, souvenir stalls, temples and Chinese market shops offering a range of products at low rates. One of the best times to visit is during the Chinese New Year. Stroll along the street stalls and shops that offer souvenirs such as keychains, fridge magnets, jewellery, fabrics and clothes including traditional Chinese cheong sams or qi paos, beauty products, Chinese medicines and spices. China Square Central Flea Market on 18 Cross Street offers a quirky shopping experience on Sundays with its chinaware, toys, antiques, comic books and more. You can also relax and eat at one of the street stalls that serve delicious food.

Little India

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Another splendid place for cultural sights and shopping, Little India offers a slice of Indian life to its visitors. As you take a walk through Serangoon Road and other adjoining areas, colourful sights and aromatic scents fill the air. Flower sellers, Indian jewellery, clothes, colourful saris in different fabrics, henna salons, Indian spices and sweets abound in the street shops as well as places such as Little India Arcade. There are plenty of places to eat so you won’t go hungry. One of the best times to visit Little India is during Deepavali the festival of lights that is celebrated in October or November. Dazzling lights and decorations transform the streets and shops, and the atmosphere is festive.

Mustafa Centre is another popular shopping complex in the area. Shop at this mall any time day or night as it is open 24 hours. So if you get up in the middle of the night and feel like shopping, you know where to go! You can buy electronics, designer jewellery, watches and beauty products, apparel, Asian/Indian goods, and grocery items. All this at reasonably low rates. If you like gold jewellery, Mustafa Centre has a vast collection at fairly inexpensive prices.

Bugis Street

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If you are looking for budget shopping experiences, Bugis Street, one of the biggest markets in Singapore is a wonderful choice. You can get some fabulous bargains here on a range of products such as apparel, handbags, cosmetics, footwear, electronics, household merchandise and more! It can get crowded and is always buzzing with activity. All you need is a little patience to go through the numerous products and you might find really good stuff at cheap prices. If you are looking to take a souvenir back for family and friends, you will find plenty of options here.

In case you want branded items, head to Bugis Junction or Bugis+, and shop in air-conditioned comfort.

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

Taking luxury shopping to a whole new level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands offer élite designer products and personal shopping services. High-end designer labels such as Dior, Armani, Fendi, Cartier, Swarovski, Jimmy Choo, Tom Ford, and Hamleys offer a wide range of luxury shopping experiences for women, men and children.

With so many options for all kinds of budgets, all you have to do is make your shopping list and go shopping in Singapore!