Five Uber Cool Places to Shop, Spend and Splurge
A shopper’s paradise, Singapore features on every shopping-lover’s list of must-visit places. One of the most vibrant shopping hubs in Asia, the country is a favourite destination for millions of people including tourists, who visit as much for shopping as for other things. World class brands, latest fashion trends, and amazing prices― you find it all here. If you’re in the mood to splurge on high-class brands, then there are swank malls and shopping centres that allow you to shop and do a lot more. Presenting the top ten upscale malls where you can shop to your heart’s content.
Suntec City Formerly the country’s largest mall (it lost out to Vivo City) with 82,500 square metres of retail space, Suntec City is located at Marina Centre and is divided into four zones:
The Galleria: Located on the ground floor of the Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, it mainly offers high-end international labels for luxury shoppers. The section is mostly aimed at convention delegates and tourists.
Tropics: this section offers a wide range of choices to shoppers in Singapore tote bag to jewellery, clothes to footwear, the lifestyle merchandise and services at this zone are remarkable.
The Entertainment Centre: This section houses the five-theatre Cineplex and other entertainment services.
The Fountain Terrace: Located around the Fountain of Wealth, this is the food and beverage section.
Vivo City The largest shopping mall with 102,000 square metres of space, Vivo City is home to several leading fashion and electronic stores, bookstores, and hyper supermarkets. Some of the most notable fixtures are:
TANGS: After the Tangs orchard outlet, the one at Vivo City is the second outlet of the best-loved shopping destination of the country. Known for its diverse selection of men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, make-up and household products, Tangs is divided into three sections, Tangs Beauty, that is the makeup and grooming department, StudioTangs, the clothing and merchandise section, and TangsHome, the household items store.
Giant Supermarket: The reasonably priced supermarket occupies two floors connected by a travelator.
SKY Park and Play Court: A large playground for children that is thronged by parents and kids.
Bugis Junction The mall is located on Victoria Street and consists of a shopping centre, an office tower and the Intercontinental Singapore Hotel. It also has a glass covered shopping street, a first in the country. One of the most important stores at Bugis is BHG Singapore, known for its quality, value, and service. Other notable stores include Books Kinokuniya, Cold Storage, Food Junction, a Bugis Cineplex and a number of restaurants. A popular attraction is the water display where children gather to watch the display.
Marina Square Situated next to the Bay Area, Marina Square is an upscale shopping mall, housing fashion boutiques like Zara, Mango, Topshop, Topman, and the departmental store John Little, among others. It is connected from City Hall MRT station through the CityLink Mall walkaway.
Paragon A posh shopping centre located in the heart Singapore, Orchard Road, Paragon offers numerous high-end brands like GuccI, Escada, Alfred Dunhill, and Marks and Spencer. The city ticket office of Singapore Airlines is also housed here.
The top shopping centres of Singapore are waiting. Get that shopping list ready and set out to shop away to glory!