Chinatown

Chinatown is located just next to the financial district's skyscrapers. It is colorful, crowded and with typical aromas of the Chinese district (spices, herbs, medicines, fruit). In Tanjong Pagar one will find traditional tea shops, masks and other artwork. In the narrow Smith Street, Trengganu Street, Temple Street and Pagoda Street, it's easy to find all kinds of bargains. Do not forget Sago Street with its China stores. Peoples Park Complex shopping centre is a must, especially for the crowd. Do not miss OG People's Park, which has become popular with its fashion boutiques, jewellery and cosmetics.

• Web:

  www.chinatown.sg

• Address:

  Chinatown, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 6221-5115

• More info:

  Outram or Chinatown

Far East Plaza

What Far East Plaza lacks in glamour, it certainly makes up for in diversity and bargaining fun. Located on Scotts Road just off Orchard, this mall, popular among locals as well as expatriates, boasts more than 800 stores and there is most certainly something for everyone.

• Web:

  www.fareast-plaza.com

• E-mail:

  enquiry@fareast-plaza.com

• Address:

  14 Scotts Road, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 67346837

• Subway:

  Orchard

Marina Square

Bigger than seven football fields combined, Marina Square is one of the largest shopping malls in Singapore. Located at Marina Bay adjacent to Suntec City, the recently revamped mall is divided into eight uniquely thematic zones with over 250 stores on five levels. With its recently introduced Tourist Previlege program this is the mall where you can happily "shop until you drop!"

• Web:

  www.marinasquare.com.sg

• Address:

  6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 6339 8787

• Opening hours:

  Every day 10am - 9.30pm

Ngee Ann City

It takes more than one day to properly get around this massive complex. The main attraction is Takashimaya, the large Japanese chain store. Apart from that, you'll find more than 100 specialised shops for sports, stationery, electronics, jewels and designer clothes. Brands like Boss, Zara and Mango are found here, as well as south-east Asia’s largest bookstore, Konokuniya.

• Web:

  www.ngeeanncity.com.sg

• Address:

  391 Orchard Road, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 6506 0460

• Opening hours:

  Every day 10am - 9.30pm

• More info:

  Orchard

Orchard Road

Orchard Road is the main shopping street in Singapore. There are department stores and shopping centres at an incomparable range which beats most. Anyone who wants, could easily add a few days to their trip just to walk up and down Orchard Road in search for bargains.

• Web:

  www.orchardroad.org

• E-mail:

  info@orchardroad.org

• Address:

  Orchard Road, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 6733 1700

• More info:

  Somerset and Dhoby Ghaut

Plaza Singapura

This is Singapore’s first shopping mall with many shops, built in 1974 and a favourite with the locals. A one-stop-shop for lifestyle items with brands like Carrefour, John Little, Marks & Spencer and Best Denki.

• Web:

  www.plazasingapura.com.sg

• E-mail:

  ask-us@capitalandmallasia.com

• Address:

  68 Orchard Road, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 6332 9298

• Opening hours:

  Every day 10am - 10pm

• Subway:

  Dhoby Ghaut