Albert Street, Albert Complex,
Singapore 189969
Tel: 6539 7670 (71)

o       Albert Complex is the place to visit if you want branded watches at bargain prices. Located near Bugis MRT station, it is convenient and easily accessible.

o       Shopping:
Stores offer many variety of watches here at reasonable prices. You can bargain prices here. Luggage, shoes, clothing, toiletries etc, are sold here.

o       Dining:
A mini food court on the second floor provides local fares.

·        Bugis Junction (Link)
200 Victoria Street, Parco Bugis Junction,
Singapore 188024
Tel: 6334 8831

o       Bugis Junction shopping center is easily accessible by the many buses that ply the roads nearby. The Bugis MRT station is just below the shopping center. Incorporating modern and old world charm, Bugis Junction capitalizes on the architectural style and historic ambience of its neighborhood. Not only are there traditional shop-houses, a modern shopping center and business offices, it also houses the five star Hotel Inter-continental. You can find the Seiyu department store, Parco shopping center as well as United Artists' three movie theatres here.

o       Shopping:
A wide range of books and stationery, jewelry and accessories, music, foodstuff, apparel, household items and imported merchandise is available at Seiyu as well as the shops within this area.

o       Dining:
In Seiyu's basement, there is a supermarket as well as an air-conditioned food court offering local cuisine. Fast-food outlets such as McDonald's, Burger King and Kentucky Fried Chicken are available, as well as cafes and restaurants which offer various international cuisine, including Chinese, American, Italian, Korean and Japanese.

·        Bugis Village
229/251 Victoria Street,
Singapore 189989
Tel: 6539 7670

o       Close to Bugis Junction, Bugis Village offers a wide variety of entertainment, food and shopping opportunities for tourists and locals. It is a collection of refurbished shop-houses of a long-gone era. Here, the atmosphere of Singapore as it was in the 1920s is recalled. Cabaret fans will love the Boom Boom Room where Singapore's enigmatic Kumar takes center-stage.

o       Shopping:
The feeling that one gets when he goes to Bugis, is that it is an Orchard Road with a Chinatown ambience. The 34-shop unit Bugis offers a wide range of products such as leather goods, costume jewelry, casual wear and watches. Good buys are possible if you know how to bargain.

o       Dining:
Both sides of the narrow streets in Bugis Village are lined with restaurants. You can choose to eat either in air-conditioned comfort or under the stars. Fast food is available as well.

·        Centerpoint (Link)
176 Orchard Road,
Singapore 238843
Tel: 6737 9000

o       Centerpoint is the place to cater to the entire family's shopping needs. Popular department stores like Robinson's, Marks and Spencer as well as a branch of the Cold Storage supermarket chain are anchor tenants. Conveniently located opposite Somerset MRT station Centerpoint houses six levels of sport equipment, music, beauty care, fashion, jewelry and home furnishing as well as restaurants serving local and a variety of foreign cuisine.

o       Shopping:
Besides Robinson's Department Store which occupies five floors, Centerpoint also houses over 40 boutiques that offer the latest in fashion and accessories, luxurious silks, jewelry, colorful gear from Benetton and Giordano, children's fashion and shoes of all makes and prices. If you are looking for exquisite watches, The Hour Glass and Dickson Watch will not disappoint you.

o       Dining:
From Indonesian to Japanese, from Thai to Chinese, the restaurants in Centerpoint vary greatly in style. International food chains are also available. The Marketplace, a food court can be found on the fifth storey

·        Chinatown Point (Link)
133 New Bridge Road, Chinatown Point,
Singapore 059413
Tel: 6534 0135

o       Chinatown Point is positioned at the junction of New Bridge Road and Cross Street, many buses serve the area around this shopping center which is also a 15-minute walk from Outram MRT station.

o       Shopping:
This is a place where handicraft collectors love, as Asian art and souvenirs are available. Home to Singapore Handicraft Center, it also has a collection of more than 60 specialized shops. From silk to dainty jade sculptures and rosewood furniture, you will find a wide range of goods, mainly from China and Taiwan.

o        Dining:
There are popular restaurants serving Chinese and continental cuisine, and an air-conditioned food court in the basement offering local fare. If you are a coffee lover, there is a branch of Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf on the ground level

·        Chinatown

o       This is where you can catch a glimpse of old Singapore by walking through the streets of Chinatown. The Chinese form the largest ethnic group in Singapore. They belong mainly to the Hokkien, Teochew and Cantonese dialect groups, and are followers of different faiths, including Buddhism, Christianity and Taoism. Many Chinese are also followers of the teachings of Confucius.

o       In the beginning, the Chinese who came to Singapore were men. They did not bring their families with them. Being alone in a new land, they gathered at temples, which served not only as places of worship but also as meeting places for Chinese belonging to the same dialect group. It was here that the Chinese men arranged to help one another in times of need. A few of these temples still exist in Chinatown today. Many Chinese worship at these temples. Today, Chinatown is the venue of lovingly conserved buildings, century-old beliefs and intriguing contrasts.

o       Shopping:
Goods such as porcelain, clothes, BBQ Pock, Chinese herbs, silk, jade, textiles, fans and antiques are readily available. There are great bargains to be found here in Chinatown.

o       Dining:
A variety of authentic Chinese food are there for food lovers along Trengganu Street, Smith Street and Pagoda Street

·        Far East Plaza (Link)
14 Scotts Road, Far East Plaza,
Singapore 228213
Tel: 6235 2411

o       Next to Hyatt Hotel, Far East Plaza has the convenience of easy access to public transport. You can reach it either by taking a bus to Scotts Road or by taking the MRT to Orchard station.

o       Shopping:
The shops at Far East Plaza cater mostly to tourists. However, Singaporeans go there to shop at the numerous retail stores that sell jewelry, luggage, CDs and cassettes, books, cosmetics, footwear etc. Far East Plaza houses 77th Street and Lips amongst others which sell street-wear. These places are popular among teenagers for its fashionable apparel. Metro, a well-known department store, sells products ranging from toys to kitchen utensils.

o       Dining:
If you like fast food, or if you crave for a cafe mocha, there is a Burger King's restaurant and a branch of Starbucks situated at Far East (as it is commonly known) respectively. International cuisine and local cuisine are located at different levels as well

·        Funan Center (Link)
109 North Bridge Road,
Singapore 179097
Tel: 6336 8327

o       Funan Center offers computer products and is an ideal place to visit if you need accessories for your PC. Situated at the junction of North Bridge Road and Coleman Street, Funan Center is a 10-minute walk from City Hall MRT station. This retrofitted shopping center has 77 shops on seven levels. Exhibitions, seminars and demonstrations are held periodically at its atrium.

o       Shopping:
A varied range of computer products, including the latest software and hardware, are sold here. Funan Center also has shops that offer healthcare products, electronic items, optical products and fashion wear.

o        Dining:
There is a food court in the basement as well as five restaurants serving Thai, Japanese, and Western cuisine on their floors. McDonald's has a branch here as well as Taco Bell and Kentucky Fried Chicken.

·        Geylang Serai

o       Another place that is special to the Malays is Geylang Serai. It is a place which offers a wide range of goods catering to their needs. Examples of such goods include spices, textiles, religious items and traditional Malay handicrafts. In the 1960s, Geylang Serai was redeveloped. Today, it is a modern housing estate with shopping centers and other recreational facilities.

o       Shopping:
You can find clothes, religious items, spices and traditional Malay handicrafts there.

o       Dining:
There is a wide variety of food Stalls available here along Geylang and Simm Roads to pick from. Some of the best food can be found these road side restaurants.

·        Great World City (Link)
1 Kim Seng Promenade,
Singapore 237994
Tel: 6737 3855

o       Located just outside the city, Great World City is easily accessible. Just take buses 16 or 14 from Orchard Boulevard and stop directly in front of this shopping center.

o       Shopping:
OG is one of the biggest tenant at Great World City. There are many retail shops selling goods such as CDs, fashion wear, shoes, electronic good etc. There is even a local supermarket where you can shop for groceries.

·        The Heeren (Link)
260 Orchard Road,
The Heeren, Singapore 238855
Tel: 6733 4725

o       Adding to the list of shopping centers along Orchard Road is The Heeren. Situated opposite Mandarin Hotel, you can reach it by taking an MRT to Somerset station and then walking past Orchard Emerald and OG Orchard. There is a bus stop that several buses stop at immediately outside The Heeren shops.

o       Shopping:
Music colossus HMV has its flagship store here. It boasts a collection of magazines and 350,000 CDs. A large variety of shops selling electrical appliances is also available here. In addition, there are shops for fashion wear, watches, books and a shop where everything goes for $1.99.

o       Dining:
In the Movenpick Marche air-conditioned market styled restaurant in the basement, the choice of dishes prepared fresh just for you is enormous and the prices are quite reasonable. Spinelli and Fiddleheads, located in the foyer of The Heeren, serve sandwiches, salads, blended coffees and cakes to consume in a glass-roofed open-air patio, dotted with shady trees, just outside the shops.

·        Liang Court (Link)
177 River Valley Road,
Singapore 179032
Tel: 6336 2888

o       Located between River Valley Road and the Singapore River, Liang Court is a short walk from Clarke Quay.

o       Shopping:
Daimaru, a well-known departmental store is there. It offers shoppers good ranging from cosmetics and clothing to home furnishings.

o       Dining:
There is a food court in Liang Court, several Japanese noodle shops and restaurants, Swensen's, and restaurants that dish out Western food.

·        Little India
Serangoon Road

o       Over the years, the Serangoon Road area has become associated with the Indian community and is now referred to as the "Little India" of Singapore. The area has not changed much in character or atmosphere. While many of the old buildings have given way to new ones, some have been carefully restored.

o       Today, as you walk in the Serangoon Road area, you will see that there are many places of worship and shops that cater for the Indian community. Among the places of worship are a number of Hindu Temples. The Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, for instance, is one of the larger Hindu temples in Singapore. It is also a national monument.

o       Shopping:
Some of the shops along the Serangoon Road sell Hindu religious items, garlands and flowers. Garlands are flowers which are strung together. Spices such as cinnamon, pepper, and coriander, as well as betel leaves and traditional Indian medicine, are common items sold in the shops there. There are shops in Serangoon Road that sell gold, jewelry, garlands, textiles and groceries as well.

o       Dining:
There are restaurants specializing in Indian cuisine. Indian specialty such as curries, vegetarian thosais and roti prata are readily available.

·        Lucky Plaza (Link)
304 Orchard Road, Lucky Plaza,
Singapore 238863
Tel: 6235 3294

o       With seven levels of shops, including one in the basement, Lucky Plaza is a favorite shopping haunt. The shopping center is on Orchard Road, directly opposite Wisma Atria and Orchard MRT station. Besides the MRT, several buses stop in front of Lucky Plaza as well.

o       Shopping:
Shops in Lucky Plaza cater mainly to the tourists and foreign workers, so be prepared to do some hard bargaining when you make your purchases. Do note, though, some stores do have fixed prices. Watches, fashion wear, footwear, jewelry, electronic goods, luggage and even comics are offered at Lucky Plaza. Shopping at Lucky Plaza is good as there is a widespread availability of merchandise that can make good souvenirs

·        Marina Square (Link)
6 Raffles Boulevard,
Singapore 039594
Tel: 6339 8787

o       Marina Square is another one-stop haven for many locals. It has countless retail shops and restaurants, two cinemas, two amusement centers and a food center. It is surrounded by four five-star hotels -- the Pan Pacific, the Marina Mandarin, the Oriental Singapore and Ritz-Carlton. To get to Marina Square from Orchard Road, take buses 56, 75, 77, 133, 171, 195 or 960. Alternatively, you can get off the MRT at City Hall station and take a free shuttle bus ride there.

o       Shopping:
There is a Metro departmental store, international, regional and local retailers offering all kinds of goods, including books, optical and household items. Those looking for maternal clothes, toys, clothing for children can find these items at MotherCare and Oshkosh  B'Gosh.

o       Dining:
There are many fast-food restaurants in Marina Square such as Mcdonald's, Burger King's and Kentucky Fried Chicken. Also international cuisine and local fare is available there

·        Millenia Walk (Link)
9 Raffles Boulevard,
Singapore 039596
Tel: 6336 9788

o       Located next to Suntec City, Millenia Walk is an architectural 'marvel'. A few minutes walk from City Hall MRT station, it can be reached by any bus within the city area.

o       Shopping:
Brand names such as Cartier, Burberrys, Liz Clairborne and Cerutti 1881, amongst others, Millenia Walk is like a designer brands haven. A massive Duty Free Shop caters to tourists' duty free needs, and also has a wide range of designer goods. With outlets retailing leather goods, shoes, watches, sports wear, leisure products and jewelry, this mall also ensures a total shopping experience.

o       Dining:
To satisfy your culinary yearnings, check out the various eateries and fast food outlets in the complex. For great food and fun, don't forget to call in at Paulaner Brauhaus, a popular micro brewery and German theme restaurant and pub.

·        Mustafa Center (open 24 hours) (Link)
145 Syed Alwi Road,
Singapore 207704
Tel: 6299 2603

o       One of the cheapest places to shop, Mustafa Center offers everything! A five minute walk from Jalan Besar Plaza, this four storey shopping center is especially crowded during the weekends when locals come in search of good bargains.

o       Shopping:
Authentic Indian fruits, spices, and imported goods from the US, Britain can be found here. From shoes to wheelchairs, Mustafa Center has CDs and computer-related products.

o       Dining:
A compact cafe serves coffee and other light refreshments, while the area surrounding Mustafa teems with restaurants serving Indian vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian food.

·        Ngee Ann City (Link)
391 Orchard Road,
Singapore 238873
Tel: 6738 1111

o       Ngee Ann City, probably the largest shopping center on Orchard Road, is one that should not be missed by any visitors to Singapore. It houses the Japanese retail chain Takashimaya, individual boutiques for up-market brand names and fine dining restaurants. Getting to Ngee Ann City is easy as it is situated in the heart of Orchard Road. All you have to do is stop at Orchard MRT station, walk through Wisma Atria to the underground tunnel which links the two complexes. Alternatively, board any bus that plies Orchard Road or Orchard Boulevard.

o       Shopping:
Offering a wide selection of merchandise, Takashimaya stocks a selection of women's and men's apparel, crystal ware, fine bone china, glassware, jewelry, home furnishings and electronic appliances. Tangs Studio houses two floors of stylish clothes and accessories for women, men and teens. There is a branch of the Cold Storage supermarket chain in the basement. There are also more than 100 specialty and designer stores such as Harrods of London, Channel, Boss etc..

o       Dining:
Ngee Ann City offers the visitors a choice of more than 25 fine restaurants which serve a variety of international cuisines. You will also find eateries in the basement serving hamburgers, sandwiches, ice-cream, pastries and take-away local food

·        Pacific Plaza
9 Scotts Road,
Singapore 228210
Tel: 6733 5655

o       You can find an extensive range of music cassettes, LDs, CDs and publications in Pacific Plaza. Just a few minute's walk from Orchard Road, being in the vicinity of Orchard MRT station, this shopping complex is easy to reach.

o       Shopping:
With Tower Records as the anchor tenant, Pacific Plaza is another place to go if you are looking for quality music, imported magazines or gifts. While Tower Records carries a wide range of music titles to cater to just about any taste, Tower Books (above the music store) stocks imported magazines as well as publications at reasonable prices. There are shops retailing the latest fashions from Quiksilver, Stussy, and Calvin Klein as well.

o       Dining:
There is a Cafe Possumus restaurant, a cake shop as well as Burke's Coffee, cafe with an outdoor section that serves a selection of pasta, sandwiches and coffee

·        Park Mall (Link)
9 Penang Road,
Singapore 238549
Tel: 6339 4031

o       Park Mall is the place to shop if you are looking for furniture, lightings and other household accessories. Located opposite Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, there are many food and beverage outlets as well.

o       Shopping:
Furniture, lightings and other household accessories are what make Park Mall well-known for.

o       Dining:
Dome Cafe, Two Mongolian barbeque restaurants and a Japanese Seafood and Steamboat Restaurant are available at Park Mall.

·        Raffles City (Link)
252 North Bridge Road,
Singapore 179103
Tel: 6336 7474

o       Situated above City Hall MRT station, Raffles City houses many fine-dining restaurants, retailers, with Sogo (a Japanese retail giant) as its main tenant and an office building.

o       Shopping:
Clothing, home furnishing, cosmetics, watches and jewelry are available at Raffles City.

o       Dining:
Its basement offers a variety of food ranging from fast food and Western cuisine to Italian pasta.

·        Riverside Point (Link)
30 Merchant Road,
Singapore 058282

o       Riverside Point, situated alongside Liang Court and Hotel New Otani, is one of the malls which has a good view of the Singapore River.

o       Shopping:
It houses Studio City multiplex cinema, sells goods such as home furnishings, electrical goods, household appliances and jewelry. Bridal studios and hair salons are some of the tenants at Riverside Point.

o       Dining:
Indonesian, Thai, Vegetarian and Western cuisine are available. What is most popular at Riverside Point is Brewerkz Singapore, a restaurant and micro-brewery that serves East-meets-West fusion food

·        Shaw House
1 Scotts Road, Shaw Center,
Singapore 228208
Tel: 6235 2077

o       Strategically located at the corner of Scotts Road and Orchard Road, Shaw House is home to the Japanese retail giant Isetan as well as a supermarket, LIDO cinemas, many restaurants and fast food outlets. You can reach Isetan Scotts by the underground walkway from Orchard MRT Station.

o       Shopping:
Occupying five floors of this complex, Isetan Scotts has everything to offer the discerning shopper. Those searching for fashion goods with designer labels -- Salvatore Ferragamo, Chanel, Burberrys, Valentino and Laura Ashley among others -- will find Isetan Scotts heavenly to shop in.

o       Dining:
There are fast food outlets, a supermarket and delicatessens in the basement of Shaw House. Restaurants serving Italian, Chinese or Japanese food can be found on different levels, while more fast food outlets are located on the same floor as the Cineplex

·        Suntec City Mall (Link)
3 Temasek Boulevard,
Singapore 038985

o       Suntec City Mall, which extends eastwards along Nicoll Highway from Marina Square, houses one of the largest convention centers in Singapore -- the Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Center -- as well as an 18-storey office block, four office towers and a retail complex

o       Shopping:
There is a hypermarket, Carrefour, within Suntec City Mall. Shops selling goods ranging from clothes, and jewelry to electrical appliances and CDs.

o       Dining:
Here, at the basement, there are many restaurants for you to visit. Enjoy your food while watching the Fountain of Wealth sprout its waters in tune with music.

·        Tanglin Mall
163 Tanglin Road, Tanglin Mall,
Singapore 247933
Tel: 6736 4922

o       This shopping center is at the west end of Orchard Road, along Tanglin Road, next to Traders Hotel and The Regent Hotel. Tanglin Mall offers household goods and fashion apparels. It can be reached by taking the MRT to Orchard station and then catching buses 7, 77, 105, 106, 111, 123, or 174 from Orchard Boulevard.

o       Shopping:
Tanglin Mall houses the Tanglin General Store supermarket and smaller retailers selling fashion wear, shoes, books, jewelry, household goods and other accessories. The local company, Barang Barang, (which means "things" in Malay) offers a unique selection of objects to decorate your home with. Look out especially for their brightly colored glass vases and woven straw baskets.

o       Dining:
Besides the local fast-food outlets, a popular bakery, an Italian and other Western restaurants, there is also an air-conditioned food court. In the sushi outlet, a moving train on a conveyor belt displays offerings of different types of sushi.

·        The Paragon (Link)
290 Orchard Road,
Singapore 238859
Tel: 6733 1900

o       Paragon, on Orchard Road, is known to the locals as the fashion center. Across the road from Ngee Ann City, it is a few minutes walk from Orchard MRT station.

o       Shopping:
Designers like Valentino, Alfred Dunhill, Sonia Rykiel, Etienne Aigner and Gucci are among Paragon's fashion wear tenants. You can also shop for Waterford, Lalique crystal, Wedgewood china and pewterware here. New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art has its local flagship store here. There is also a bookshop, a pharmacy, several restaurants and a branch of Metro departmental store chain.

o       Dining:
There is a supermarket in the basement of Paragon as well as several cafes. For fine dining, there are Italian, Chinese and other specialty restaurants to choose from.

• Vivo City, Habourfront Centre (Link)

• 5 minutes' drive from the Central Business District (CBD) and 10 minutes from Orchard Road.
• A short walk from Waterfront MRT station on the North-East line
• This is one of if not the large mall in the country. You will find every thing in the shopping center. More like a family location because they have an out door play ground and walking area where you can over look Sentosa Island. There is stage area for performances and a  great spot to watch fire works at night.

·        Wisma Atria (Link)
435 Orchard Road,
Singapore 238877
Tel: 6235 2103

o       Boutiques for the young and trendy are found in Wisma Atria. There is a selection of 70 fashion boutiques catering to every budget and need. A further 120 retail stores offer goods from shoes to antiques and jewelry. Adding another dimension to shopping in Wisma Atria is the large glass-walled salt water aquarium in the basement. Its dazzling and colorful marine life provides a beautiful view for shoppers of all ages.

o       Shopping:
Isetan, a Japanese departmental store occupies one end of this complex, while many individual retailers take up the rest of the floor space. Brands like Kenneth Cole, Nine West, Guess, Espirit, British India, Christian Dior and Cerruti 1881 can be found at Wisma Atria.

o       Dining and Drinks:
Finding food there is not a problem. Shoppers can eat at Breeks, Pizza Hut, McDonald's or try Japanese or Indonesian cuisine on the different levels of Wisma Atria. On the ground floor next to Orchard road you will Indochine a night club with a band playing and in side you have the Nude bar where there is also a club with live music to enjoy.

Other Major Shopping Malls

Takashimaya Singapore Ltd (Link)
391 Orchard Road, Singapore 238873
Tel: 6738 1111


White Sands (Link)
Next to Pasir Ris MRT
Tel: 6585 0606

Heartland Mall Kovan
Blk 205 Hougang Street 21,
Singapore 530205
Tel: 6287 3808, 62877687

At or very close by all of the MRT stations you will find your local Shopping Malls or Shopping Centers which are set up more to meet the needs of those living in the area. Some are very big complexes and will fill you shopping need plus are cheaper then shopping at the malls in or around the Orchard Road area.