Singapore is a small island with plenty to see and experience. People often come for Gardens by the Bay, the Singapore Flyer, Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Resorts World, but many stay for their epic mall culture. Whether you’re a foodie, a wellness junkie, or a shopaholic, you won’t be able to resist the urge to shop until you drop in the shopping mecca of Southeast Asia. Here’s a short guide to some of the best malls to visit in Singapore:
Wisma Atria
435 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238877
Wisma Atria is a one-stop-shop for great eats and the most stylish fashion boutiques. The mall features plenty of international fashion brands like Tory Burch, Coach, TAG Heuer, and Mango. After a long day of retail therapy, you can relax and replenish your energy at one of their many food eateries. There’s a place for every craving, whether you’re in the mood for a cup of coffee at Starbucks or if you want to hunker down with a hearty meal at a burger restaurant. This is the best place to visit if you’re pressed for time and want a small taste of what Singapore’s malls have to offer.
Funan
107 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 179105
Funan is a dynamic mixed-use development that features a mall, a serviced apartment tower, and an office building. The development was once known as the Funan IT Mall and the Funan DigitaLife Mall to indicate its focus on IT-related goods before it was demolished. After a major overhaul and renovation, the mall is now simply known as Funan but remains to be the best place to go if you’re on the lookout for great deals on the most up-to-date electronic gadgets and tech gear.
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
Got some cash to burn? If you’re a fan of high-end, luxury brands, then the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is the place to be. It’s here where you’ll find the most ritzy designer labels like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Fendi, Hermès, and more. Not only can you shop like an A-lister, but you can also eat like one too at one of the many celebrity chef restaurants in the mall. Take your pick from Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay, CHINOISERIE Modern Asian by Justin Quek, CUT by Wolfgang Puck, and more.
Plaza Singapura
68 Orchard Road, Singapore 238839
Plaza Singapura is one of the more humble shopping spots on this list. While it isn’t as swanky as the rest, it’s still jam-packed with things to see. If you’re an art lover, you’ll love the collection of small independent arts and crafts and stationery stores such as Times, Smiggle, and Art Friend. The mall is also home to one of the largest Sephora stores on the island — the ultimate stop for beauty junkies.
ION Orchard
2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801
Your trip to Singapore would be incomplete without a stop at what is arguably the most well-known mall on Singapore’s legendary Orchard Road. If there’s only one mall you need to visit in Singapore, it’s this one. With over 300 retail boutiques to visit and a huge selection of dining options, you’ve already got your whole day booked.
The best thing to do in Singapore is to shop like the locals do at any one of these fun-filled and luxurious shopping destinations.
