Shopping in Singapore

Shopping in Singapore is a favourite national pastime. Many visitors also visit Singapore for shopping rather than relaxation. For shoppers, this place is also known as Shopper’s Paradise.

And when it comes to shopping in Singapore, no other street here comes even close to Orchard Road, The main shopping district of Singapore, you can shop till you drop through the many departmental stores and shops that lines along the entire road.

There’s always sale going round in Orchard Road so be sure you pick up an item or two. Even better, come here during the Christmas Light Up to have a more fun-filled shopping experience.

Pretty near to Orchard Road is the Marina Bay, Here, you can shop your way from CityLink, to Esplanade Mall, Marina Square, Suntec City etc. The list goes on… Time just passes in the blink of an eye when you shop here.

If you’re really here for some quality Singapore shopping time, you may also want to head down to VivoCity.

Located at Harbourfront, formerly Singapore’s World Trade Centre, VivoCity is currently Singapore’s largest shopping mall. It has more than 300 tenants and even has an open air playground and water park for your young ones.

If you are a shopaholic, you may want to visit Singapore during its mid-year Great Singapore Sale. Look out for discounts up to 70% off the usual prices. This goes for just about anything, from jewelery to shoes to watches and more.

You can also be assured that shopping in Singapore can be fun and at the same time, safe. Reputable merchants here collaborate with CaseTrust and as a consumer, you can be assured that what you see is what you get. Even if there are problems later, you can resolve it in a friendly manner with the shop.

Also, do lookout for the Singapore Service STAR logo when you shop. The Singapore Service STAR is developed to recognize businesses that provide excellent service. It sets high standards in the tourism industry and aims to enhance tourist confidence when they transact in Singapore.

Apart from the big shopping malls along Orchard Road or Marina Bay, you can also visit places like Little India, Kampong Glam and Chinatown.

These places offer unique merchandise that you may not find in the major shopping malls. Do also visit Bugis Street,Singapore's largest shopping street, for a different shopping experience.

Who says shopping is only meant for fashion? For those who are interested in high-tech gadgets and gizmos, head down to Sim Lim Square or Funan Digitalife Mall, Singapore’s biggest electronic shopping malls. Here, you will find notebooks, cameras, games, GPS devices, home entertainment systems and many more interesting devices that suit your needs.

So you see, when you come to Singapore, be prepared to bring BIG luggage bags.

Believe me, they’ll come into extremely good use when you are about to return to your country.

Have you been shopping in Singapore before?, why not share your memories & top tips with us, we can then offer your best advice to our future visitors!.

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Singapore Shopping Guide

Orchard Road - Orchard Road can also be known as the shopping hub of Singapore. Also known as Orchard, it is undisputed that this is Singapore’s most famous shopping area.

Marina Bay - Situated in the southern part of Singapore is Marina Bay, an artificially created land that forms the Marina South and Marina Center. In September 2008, Marina Bay held the world’s first…

VivoCity - Opened in 2006, VivoCity is Singapore’s largest shopping mall. It is situated next to Harbourfront, formerly known as World Trade Center Singapore and opposite Sentosa Island…

Bugis Street - Once a world famous nightlife location (because of the gathering of transvestites), Bugis Street is now Singapore’s largest shopping street, home to about 600 shops of funky fashion and lifestyle...

Sim Lim Square - The Singapore IT Scene - Sim Lim Square and Funan Digitalife Mall are 2 places to go if you are looking for electronic products.

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