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Whether you’re a shopaholic, foodie or wellness junkies, there’s a mall in Singapore for you. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the island’s best shopping malls.

There are two main passions when it comes to things to do in Singapore: shopping and eating. Lucky for everyone, the city’s rife with havens for both. Whether you’re looking to for luxury goods, beauty and skincare, home decor, or the best restaurants, you’d find these in a heartbeat at one of Singapore’s myriad malls. Read on for our guide to Singapore’s best shopping malls.
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The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

For all things glitz and glam, there’s no better place to shop and dine like an A-lister than at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. Undoubtedly the swankiest mall in Singapore, it offers a huge range of high-end, luxury brands as well as celebrity restaurants under one roof. Shop at the likes of Chanel, Fendi, Hermès, Tom Ford, Louis Vuitton, and more or kick back with a meal before watching a show at the Sands Theatre.
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
Plaza Singapura

Plaza Singapura is one of our top go-to spots for DIY thanks to art and craft supply stores like Spotlight and Art Friend. If you’re hoping to kill two birds with one stone, it’s also the perfect destination to shop beauty (there’s a mega Sephora store there) or local brands at multi-label boutique, NomadX.
Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road, Singapore 238839
FunanThe mall will even have an underpass linkway from City Hall MRT station. Photography: CapitaLand

Funan used to be a mecca for the latest electronics and IT goods – with exclusive deals if you were a regular customer. But after a three-year-long makeover, the new Funan opened its doors on June 2019. It intends to inspire play, learning, creativity and connection by adopting six themes – tech, craft, play, fit, chic and taste – and they have exciting tenants to prove it. We’re talking local labels like Carrie K., Another Sole, Love Bonito, Courts, Green Collective SG, Grafunkt and restos like Noka for Japanese cuisine, Godmama for mod-Peranakan cuisine and cocktails and Guzman y Gomez for that Mexican fix. It’s also home to several new kids on the block – Dyson’s first standalone boutique, Brompton Junction’s Southeast Asian debut, Wild Rice’s theatre and studio and even a seven-screen Golden Village cinema.

And there’s an Urban farm, a futsal court, indoor cycling paths, rock-climbing facilities and a robotic ‘Click & Collect Lounge’. Get the full scoop on Funan here.
Funan, 109 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179097
Ngee Ann City

One of the premier shopping malls in town, Ngee Ann City is home to luxury and local brands alike, including Takashimaya (the largest department store in Singapore), Kinokuniya bookstore, plus a bevy of salons and aesthetic services. It’s no surprise that the mall comes to life during the festive season, holding massive shopping events, roadshows and exhibitions at Takashimaya Square and Civic Plaza.
Ngee Ann City, 391A Orchard Road, Singapore 238873
Wheelock PlacePhotography: Wheelock Place

The iconic conical glass roof design along with the nostalgic Borders bookstore (#RIPBorders), office tower and Marks & Spencer’s best food hall in Singapore spell Wheelock Place for most. Wheelock Place has reinvented itself over the years and is now home to aesthetics and dental clinics, salons and fashion accessory labels. We’re also liking the Holystic Sneaker Laundry near the M&S Cafe. Need a quick break? Rest your legs and people-watch at Prive’s alfresco terrace.
Wheelock Place, 501 Orchard Road, Singapore 238880
OUE Downtown

OUE Downtown’s got to be the swankiest shopping mall in town. Its concepts are unlike any other. Take the Beauty Bar. To browse, explore and select makeup and skincare products, and simply use any of the four vending machines available to cut down on the usual fuss it takes to explore a retail store. And then there’s the Social Kitchen, where you can cook and dine with friends and family, or mingle with other users. But our favourite has to be the boutique fitness studios where workouts are seriously kickass and with far more flexible memberships than the average gym.
OUE Downtown, Shenton Way, 6A, Singapore 068815
ION OrchardPhotography: K8 via Unsplash

Singapore’s most famous shopping destination on Orchard Road, shouldn’t need an introduction, and we’re not just talking about its iconic architecture. Home to over 300 retail stores, as well as luxury labels, this ultimate go-to mall will have you occupied for hours. After all that shopping, catch a breather over a cup of caffeine at Bacha Coffee or Peranakan nibbles at Violet Oon Singapore.
ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801
Tanglin Mall

A popular haunt of expats, Tanglin Mall tops our list for decor shopping in malls. For starters, there’s House of AnLi, a bistro-slash-store which houses a gorgeous range of quality interiors imported from all over Europe. After your retail therapy, rest your legs at one of the many cafes and eateries.
Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247933
Bugis+Photography: Choo Yut Shing via Flickr

We all know that Bugis is a mecca for millennials and the gen Z crowd, with Bugis Junction and Bugis Street close by, and Bugis+ is no less. As with every other shopping mall in Singapore, you’ll be spoilt for choice at the myriad dining and retail choices here. But the number of entertainment options will truly keep you on your toes. There’s an indoor prawning space, a dog cafe, fun activities for Lan gaming, darts and karaoke, board game cafes, and arcades, just to name a few.
Bugis+, 200 Victoria Street, Singapore 188021
313@Somerset

A hotspot for teens (and those on a budget), 313@Somerset offers affordable retailers, local brands and high street brands like Pomelo, Style Theory, Forever 21, Zara, Mango and Cotton On. Complete your outfit with a new pair of kicks from flagship stores of shoe brands such as Ecco and Aldo.
313@Somerset, 313 Orchard Road, Singapore 238895
Capitol SingaporePhotography: Capitol Piazza

Located on the grounds of the legendary Capitol Theatre, this shopping spot is decorated with opulent Art Deco-inspired interiors and is home to some of Singapore’s most famous homegrown and multi-brand stores. Getting hunger pangs? 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore is great for a stopover.
Capitol Singapore, 13 Stamford Road, Singapore 178905
Paragon

If you’re not looking to splurge your dough in one go (especially after a visit at Paragon Medical Centre next door), swing by Paragon the mall next door. This shopping mall at Orchard Road has a great mix of designer labels and mid-range brands. Be greeted by brands such as Balenciaga, Burberry, Gucci, Loewe and Miu Miu as you enter the first floor, and climb your way up for brands like Marks & Spencer, Calvin Klein and more. No matter the price range, there’s certainly something for everyone.
Paragon, 290 Orchard Road, Singapore 238859
Suntec CityPhotography: Choo Yut Shing via Flickr

Singapore’s known for its sprawling shopping malls and Suntec City is no different. Hell, there are four areas (west wing, east wing, north wing, fountain terrace) worth of stores for you to check out. A trip to the shopping mall almost feels like an excursion, with the popular Fountain of Wealth emerging as the crowning glory. Aside from an arcade, karaoke studio, local boutiques and numerous restaurants, there’s also the Suntec City Convention Centre close by, where concerts, exhibitions and mega sale events take place.
Suntec City, 3 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 038983
Orchardgateway

Make no mistake: orchardgateway is far from your average cookie-cutter Orchard Road mall. This shopping mall offers more than just your run-of-the-mill high street labels, with edgy and offbeat tenants such as menswear store Sects Shop which carries Singapore labels Depression and Not Cool Enough. You’ll also find the multi-label store Actually.
orchardgateway, 277 Orchard Road, Singapore 238858
Millenia WalkPhotography: Millenia Walk via Facebook

Millenia Walk may be one of the most underrated shopping malls in Singapore. We’re unsure of the reason but looking at the array of premier lifestyle brands, a culinary trail of scrumptious eats, a surprising range of electronics stores, plus a gym and fitness studio dotted around the premises, we vow to pay more visits. Also, architecture lovers will appreciate the interior design. Look up and swoon over the 15 colorful asymmetrical pyramids by Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate, Philip Johnson.

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