Singapore Shopping Spree
Getting some retail therapy in Singapore
You can’t say that you’ve shopped in Singapore if you haven’t been to these iconic shopping spots. Now all you need is to check whether there’s enough space in your check in luggage to bring your “loot” back.
In the vicinity of Beverly Hotel Elements
Mustaffa Centre
The best time to visit this late night department is between 10pm until it closes at 2am. There’s less people so you can browse comfortably for all your fashion, shoes, watches, cosmetics, electronics, cameras, housewares, toys, luggage and even groceries. Whatever you can think of, you can most probably find it within the six floors here and at slightly more affordable prices than at other places.
Looking for a bite nearby? The newly opened GupShup at The Serangoon House serves elevated Indian chaats in a cosy setting.
Bugis Junction
Located one MRT stop away, Bugis Junction consists of a shopping mall, an office tower and the InterContinental Singapore Hotel. The mall is popular among the younger crowd for its trendy fashion stores that include Aldo, anothersole, Benjamin Barker, Charles & Keith, Fred Perry, Guess, Pandora, Pedro, Skechers, Vans and Yacht 21.
While here, pop in at the InterContinental Singapore Hotel’s Lobby Lounge for Afternoon Tea, which also has a vegan option.
In the City
Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands
This is the place to go if you’re looking for some of the world’s most coveted luxury brands. I
t’s home to 170 luxury and premium boutiques some of which include Gucci, Celine, Channel, Bottega Veneta, Jaeger-Lecoultre, Audemars Piguet, Dior, Balenciaga, Boucheron, Breitling, Chopard, Ferragamo, Hermes, Hublot, Jimmy Choo, Loewe, Manolo Blahnik, Omega, Patek Philippe, Prada and more. Not forgetting the world’s only floating Louis Vuitton Island Maison and the one-of-a-kind Apple store surrounded by the waters of the Marina Bay.
You can’t leave until you’ve taken in a sweeping view of the city from one of the rooftop bars. Ce La Vie Skybar and Lavo Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar are on opposite ends on Level 57, offering different views.
For a quiet drink in more stylish settings, sink down in the lounge and bars at Mott 32, KOMA or Avenue.
With 360 shops, you’ll need to plan your route before coming here. There are many international labels over the categories of fashion, leather goods, gifts, shoes, electronic goods, cosmetics, skincare, travel essentials, toys and more.
At the end of your day, pop into The Grande Whisky Museum for whisky inspired cocktails and a tour of their museum, which holds the Guinness World Record of the Most Valuable Whisky/Whisky Collection valued at S$128,630,196.
