Shopping in Singapore – 8 best malls to grab best deals

When in Singapore, you must enjoy the fun rides at the Universal studios, take Instagram worthy pictures in front of Marina Bay Sands, taste the street side food in China town, roam around the quaint beautiful streets of Little India, do boomerangs with the Merlion statue and of course, go shopping! Shopping in Singapore is a big deal. And, the country’s shopping malls are a paradise for shopaholics and foodies. You can get lucky if you pick the right mall for you, to shop for clothes, wellness products, luxury items, electronics, gold jewellery, and much more…

The Island nation has dozens of malls to choose from, all of them are easily accessible via public transports. Each mall has one unique highlight and you can choose which one is right for you.

#8 The Shoppes: A magical shopping experience

The Shoppes is located inside the Marina Bay Sands. This mall is known for its luxury brands and star service. How about being accompanied by a personal chaperone suggesting you the best at the mall? Yes, when you are The Shoppes, you will have one, you can pay $250 and the chaperone will guide you to pick the best of the best. The mall also housed a casino, how about trying your luck by throwing the dice? 

#7 ION Orchard Mall: One-stop shop for all your needs

One of the most fascinating highlights of the mall is the $6 million artwork interspersed throughout the mall. You can visit the mall to buy top global brands like Levi’s, Louis Vuitton, and Uniqlo amongst others.  If you are tired of shopping, spend a few hours at the rooftop garden. Yes, the rooftop garden at the Orchard Mall. Did you know that the mall is about 66,000 square meter space from the underground all the way high up to the top levels?  The higher levels also have luxury dining space, authentic Korean-style buffet meals, and food halls, if you want to hog in between shopping. 

#6 Bugis Junction Mall: Mix of global and regional shopping

This mall is located in the heart of Bugis and easily accessible as it is closely located to the Bugis MRT station. Amongst the variety of exclusive stores that attract shoppers to this mall, it is known for its aesthetically pleasing architecture. The mall offers a mix of global brands and regional Asian brands. Hence Bugis Junction mall is known for its budget-friendliness and easy accessibility. 

 #5 Mustafa Centre: People’s mall

The budget-friendly, all-time favourite Mustafa centre is open 24*7. This is one of the famous malls in Singapore, located right in the heart of Little India, is known for gold jewellery shopping. Simply this is a great place to buy gold and Asian-inspires gifts which you can take home. Many tourists head to Mustafa centre to buy souvenirs for everybody at home! Besides the fantastic supermarkets, what will interest you is, lip-smacking food. There is a huge selection of food here at the mall, serving multi cuisines in Singaporean style, Mustafa Cafe is a must-try.

#4 Mandarin Gallery: For the luxury shopping sprees

Mandarin Gallery is exquisitely known for its luxury. This mall is the place to be if you want to shop for global luxury brands, exclusive designer collections, super stylish high-end merchandise, and other expensive souvenirs. Mandarin Gallery is for the elite, hosting few luxurious, star restaurants, it’s known for its discreet vibe and personalized service. The mall is easily accessible via Metro rail and there is also parking available at the attraction site.

#3 Ngee Ann City: Oldest mall in Singapore

This mall is known for its versatile shopping experience. When you are in the mall, you can entertain yourselves with other things to do, you can head to the Takashimaya Square, the biggest book store and enjoy book reading. The mall has been serving shoppers for a decade now. There are several cafes where you can grab a cup of coffee and continue shopping. The mall is dominated by several Asian restaurants serving authentic food.

#2 Paragon Shopping Center: Singapore’s High- end mall 

The brands in this shopping centre include Jimmy Choo, Muhi, Nike, Armani Junior, and many more. The market offers a variety of options for fashionistas around the world. The mall has 6 levels and it will amaze you with its variety. It is very well connected by MRT and buses, making accessibility very easy. Also, the 5-star dining experiences at the restaurants in the mall are another highlight. You can rest in between shopping at these fine dine restaurants and resume after a while.

#1 VivoCity: The Shopaholics’ heaven

Vivocity is hailed as the largest and the best shopping malls in Asia. It is not just a shopping mall, it is more than that. You can shop, entertain yourselves by watching a movie, browse the country’s biggest toy stores, or dine in exquisitely designed food courts. Grab a snack and shop till you are tired. A trip to Singapore won’t be complete if you don’t visit the Vivocity. Once you are here, you will realize that the mall is not a one time visit. The 1 million sq feet retail space will put you in awe and amuse you. And, soon you will be here once again.

When you are in Singapore, go shopping hopping. These malls are very well connected by MRT or buses from different parts of the city, making it easily accessible. Buy an Asian snack to munch or grab a coffee and begin shopping, you will realize that one won’t be enough. So, start planning a trip to Singapore and we, at Pickyourtrail will help you plan the best.