For some visitors, shopping in Singapore is one of the highlights of their trip. With huge variety and some great prices, the Southeast Asian city-state is a dream come true for many shoppers.
From clothes to souvenirs to electronics, we selected the 10 best places for shopping in Singapore.
These places are the best for shopping in Singapore
- Orchard Road – For anything you could possibly need
- Marina Bay Sands – For everything luxury
- Chinatown Street Market – For fun souvenirs
- Lucky Plaza – For budget shopping
- Haji Lane – For boutique lovers
- Bugis Street Market – A street shopper’s paradise
- Mustafa Centre – Find everything at slashed prices
- City Plaza – For sustainable fashion
- Far East Plaza – For pocket-friendly beauty and fashion products
- IMM – For outlet shopping
Top 10 best places for shopping in Singapore
1. Orchard Road – Anything you could possibly need
Orchard Road is a famous shoppers’ paradise for a reason and we rank it as the best overall place for shopping in Singapore.
With international and local department stores, mega malls and boutiques, on Orchard Road shoppers can find everything from budget clothing to electronics, to homeware to high-end fashion items. Street performers and buskers help add to the vibrant buzz of the area.
Most shops open between 9 and 10 AM and close at 10 PM with extended opening hours until 11 PM on Saturdays. Head to Orchard MRT station which is located right by Orchard Road.
2. The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands – For everything luxury
Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands complex is a striking feature of the city’s skyline and is also home to a luxury shopping mall.
Even visitors not intending to shop can admire its impressive modern architecture and vast glass windows. Visitors can also take the lift to the 57th floor to experience a staggering view over the bay.
Open daily from 10.30 AM to 11 PM and with over 250 shops and restaurants ranging from high street brands to designer stores, this is one of the best shopping malls in Singapore. The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is a 10 minutes walk from Bayfront MRT Station.
3. Chinatown Street Market – For souvenirs
Chinatown Street Market, held daily on Pagoda, Trengganu and Sagu streets is the place to head to get a sense of what the area offers in terms of shopping.
If you are wondering what to buy in Singapore, stroll through the colourful stalls selling artwork, clothing, traditional candles and tasty treats. This is a great place to pick up a souvenir at a bargain price. Make sure you haggle to get the best deal.
The market is open from 9.30 AM to 8 PM daily. For the best atmosphere, visit after dark when it is illuminated by lights and lanterns. To reach the market, use the Chinatown MRT station (Exit C).
4. Lucky Plaza – For hidden gems at the lowest prices
Often neglected by locals, Lucky Plaza is favoured by the Filipino community here, and it is no question why. A quick venture into the building will uncover a collection of the cheapest eats and apparels you can find in town.
The stores have racks brimming with all sorts of clothing, so you may need to do a little digging to find something you like. You will not regret it because clothes here go for such low prices – starting from $3 – that it will make your time worthwhile.
Hours are from 9am to 9pm, and it can get especially crowded on the weekends.
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5. Haji Lane – For boutique shopping
With a plethora of vintage stores and boutiques, this narrow street in the Arab Quarter offers a unique Singapore shopping experience vastly different from the many air conditioned malls. From clothing to accessories to vintage electronics, this is a great place to wander from shop to shop, trying to spot an interesting buy.
Most shops in Haji Lane are open from 12 noon to 8 PM and it is also a great spot for an evening drink. The closest MRT station is Bugis station which is 500 metres from the entrance to Haji Lane.
6. Bugis Street Market – The largest street market
Located between Little India and Marina Bay, Bugis Street Market is one of the most popular places to go shopping in Singapore.
The largest street market in the city, with 800 stalls under a canvas roof, visitors could spend half a day bargaining for cheap clothes and electronics (and stopping for a bite to eat).
This impressive market is open from 12 noon to 10 PM daily. As for Haji Lane, Bugis MRT station is the best option for the Bugis Street Market.
7. Mustafa Centre, Little India – Prices slashed like you have never seen
Open 24 hours a day, and operating much like a market, the Mustafa Centre is a well-known icon of Singapore shopping, loved by locals and visitors alike.
Here visitors can find an abundance of products at extremely low prices including watches, electronics and textiles. Jewellery is a much sought after product at the Centre as gold can be purchased affordably.
Actually two department stores that have been merged, the Mustafa Centre has goods arranged by type, making it a great place to browse for a bargain.
The centre is a short walk from Farrer Park MRT Station.
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8. City Plaza – For sustainable fashion
Nestled in the east side of Singapore, City Plaza is a budget-friendly fashion paradise. The five-storey building is home to wholesale retailers, vintage toy stores and preloved boutiques.
Here, there are a few thrift stores with a carefully curated collection of secondhand clothes at just a fraction of their original price. There is a huge focus on collecting preloved women’s apparel from fast fashion brands and popular local blogshops in the stores here, which makes it a haven for fashion enthusiasts.
Most shops are open from 10 AM to 10 PM. Take the MRT to Paya Lebar Station and it is a 10 minutes walk from there.
9. Far East Plaza – Budget-friendly beauty products and apparel
Before online shopping was a thing, Far East Plaza was the place to go. Located at the end of the Orchard Road stretch, this mall can be unassuming; the exterior is a little run down, and a few spaces are left empty. However, it is home to a ton of mid-range boutiques, local brands, beauty salons and more.
You can find many Asian-inspired styles here, from Korean and Japanese outfits, to glitzy costumes. If you are a shoe lover, definitely check out the basement, and there are affordable beauty products on almost every floor.
The mall opens from 10AM to 10PM, but some stores close early, so I recommend coming in the afternoon.
10. IMM – For outlet shopping
If you’re talking outlet shopping, you have got to check out the largest outlet mall in Singapore.
If you are looking for everything under one roof, IMM has over 80 outlet fashion stores ranging from local to international brands. Prepare to spend a few hours here and you will definitely not be disappointed – there is a good deal around every corner.
Besides that, there are a number of home furnishing stores to get any interior design needs fulfilled.
Open for 12 hours every day (from 10 AM to 10 PM), this huge mall is a great place to spend your whole day shopping. The closest MRT station is Jurong East MRT Station.
Take your pick from luxury malls, markets or chic streets and get the most from your Singapore shopping experience.
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